subject: Few Things To Know Before Buying Windows 7 [print this page] Promising to deliver the next-generation of desktop computing, the latest version of Windows offers numerous improvements over its predecessors. Released on October 2009, Microsoft Windows 7 gives Microsoft the knack to enlarge its market share by catering to new and existing users with spectacularly improved usability. The requirements for running Microsoft Windows 7 are modest, enabling it to run competently on most of today's hardware. Many computer users intend to buy Windows 7; however, it comes in no less than six different editions, upgrade and full packs, and on top of that there is a 32-bit and 64-bit version. This can be actually confusing and many people have been asking the same question: Which Windows 7 should I buy?
Out of the six available editions, one should know that only three are sold retail: Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate.
Windows 7 Ultimate has the most features, so it can be considered the best. It has the performance, consistency, and expandability of the other versions all rolled into one. Windows 7 Ultimate is purely the ultimate version of the operating system. All of the features can be downloaded, enabled, or used solely when you need them meaning that it doesn't have to run everything 24/7. Windows 7 Home Premium has comparatively less features, but on other hand is the cheapest. For most home users, Windows 7 Home Premium is perfect - it offers all the features that you might need in order to run your applications, work with your documents, photos and videos, and perform any other task you can think of.
Once you figure out the right Windows 7 edition, you need to decide between 32-bit and 64-bit version. Not all computers are capable of running 64-bit operating systems - you must have 64-bit-capable CPU (processor) on your computer, but the chances are that if you have purchased your computer in the past year or so, then it should be able to run the 64-bit version. However, if you are currently running a 32-bit version of Microsoft Windows you can only upgrade to 32-bit version of Windows 7. Likewise 64-bit version of Windows can only be upgraded to 64-bit Windows 7.
If spoken about Upgrade and Full versions of Windows 7, the Upgrade pack requires you to have a computer with genuine Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista installed and if you have just purchased a brand new computer with no operating system, you will have to buy Windows 7 Full, which of course is more expensive.
Buy Windows 7 and you will instantly discover that using a computer does not have to be tricky or frustrating, but can be a pleasurable and rewarding experience. Microsoft Windows 7 authentically tries to make reparation for the hassles that Windows Vista caused and with this new version is certainly off to a very good start. If you buy Windows 7 from an online store, you may well get some good discounts.
