How to upgrade to Windows 7

A surefire way to get going with Windows 7 is to download the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. This scans your system for compatibility, addresses the problems encountered, if so, and suggests what you ought to do before you upgrade to Windows 7.

To upgrade to windows 7, make sure that your computer has either of the following supporting operating systems :

Windows Vista

Windows XP Service pack 2

To begin upgrading, you will need an external hard disk and the original setup files for the programs you will use. For Windows XP, .NET Framework 2.0 or a higher version would have to installed if not already.

You will have to choose between a 32-bit and 64-bit installation. For a 64-bit installation you would need to check out whether your system is compatible. You can find out by right-clicking My Computer and clicking Properties. Check System. If x64 is listed, then your computer is 64-bit compatible and if you do not see this, then you have to go for the 32-bit installation.

For upgrading your computer to Windows7, it is recommended by Microsoft that you go for a custom installation. However as programs will not be preserved, you will need to reinstall the programs you will use once installation is complete.

It is also advised to download, install and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor for a quick and effective upgrade. With a file size pf 8.3 MB, it should not take more than half an hour. The quick scan will tell you if your PC meets the system requirements and how to resolve any issues.

Use Windows Easy Transfer to save all your files and settings. The download is free and can help preserve your files and remove them elsewhere while you upgrade. Alternately, you can copy them manually to an USB flash drive or an external disk, before the actual installation of windows 7 and then moving them back after installation.

Custom installation does not require you to format the hard disc. However before you start the installation process, connect your PC to the Internet so that the updates may be installed right away. Any Firewall or Anti-virus software in sue will have to be turned off or disabled. The same can be re-installed fter Windows 7 has been installed successfully.

Make sure you have kept the installation disc holder or cover, which contains the 25-character Windows product key. If you have purchased the same online, you will have received the product key in a confirmation email.

Once installtion is complete, re-install the various programs you use while checking for update drivers. Move the files and settings back to your PC.

You are now done. You have successfully upgraded to Windows 7!

How to upgrade to Windows 7

By: Lavern Powers

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