subject: 10 Reasons Why Your Business Should Upgrade to Windows 7 [print this page] 10 Reasons Why Your Business Should Upgrade to Windows 7
If you've been struggling with Windows Vista for the last couple of years, your worries may be over. With the introduction of Windows 7 you might have fewer reasons to call IT support as often!
The reviews have come in thick and fast since late 2009 and to make things easier for you, here are the 10 most commonly reported reasons why businesses have found the upgrade such a pleasure.
More Business Software. Windows 7 offers program developers are much easier platform with which to operate and this can only mean more business software to make your life easier. One of the reasons that software developers have welcomed the transition is the ease with which you can retrieve documents with easier and faster navigation.
Better Organisation. You will now be able to more easily organise your files especially when it comes to videos, music and photographs. If you have a work project that involves these media file types, your life has just become easier.
Faster Processing. Windows 7 will no longer hog your system's resources in the way that Vista does which means faster start-up times, easier reboots and fast shutdown. But by far the most important aspect of this is that programs will load faster and run freely without the lengthy delays you may be suffering from now.
Stability. With the faster processing times and easier to load programs comes and added stability that sets Windows 7 apart from all previous operating systems. There is no need to install extra drivers, the system will run immediately after installation.
Multitasking. In the same way that Apple's Snow Leopard you will be easily able to pin programs to the desktop and see a thumbnail preview of open files making it easy to perform several functions at once.
Easier to Navigate. Using Aero Peek features allows you to easily preview all contents on the desktop. Additionally, you will be able to minimise all Windows except the active one you are using.
Better Networking. At last you will be able to easily share devices like printers or even network devices if you choose to upgrade to the Professional Edition of Windows 7. Setting up the network is now a painless feature every small business will look forward to.
Touch Screen Compatibility. If you have a touch screen monitor, Windows 7 will easily accommodate and you will be able to access data and files with the flick of a finger.
Minimalist Presentation. No longer will your system be bloated by the all-inclusive installation of programs such as Windows Mail, Windows Calendar or Movie Maker. You will be able to install only the programs that you will be using, meaning less clutter in the background and complete control over the items in programs that matter to you.
All in all, Windows 7 appears to offer small businesses a golden opportunity to streamline their computer operations and hopefully cut back on excessiveIT services.
