subject: Upgrading Lenovo From Windows Vista To Windows 7 [print this page] Probably you are wasting your time, if you want to stay outdated! This article is exclusively for those Lenovo customers, who have bought the system with Windows Vista pre-installed, and now want to upgrade it to Windows 7. See there are two paths, one is to perform a regular upgrade and another is to custom install the new operating system. Remember the type of installation you use will depend on which edition of Windows Vista you're currently running and which edition of Windows 7 you want to install.
If you're running Windows Vista Home Basic or Windows Vista Home Premium then you can upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Ultimate. However, you need to select the custom installation procedure to avail of the Professional version. Windows Vista Business can be upgraded to Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate edition, but custom installation is required for Windows 7 Home Premium. Windows Vista Ultimate will take the upgrade path to the Windows 7 Ultimate, but custom installation is required for the other two versions. The better option will be to run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to know about exactly what you need. It can be downloaded freely from the Microsoft Download Center. Within minutes, it scans the machine and came with a report telling how you can upgrade your Lenovo machine to the latest Windows 7. If any known compatibility issues with your hardware, devices, and installed programs are found, it will suggest you to troubleshoot and fix those. Lenovo Customer Service is also there to help you successfully upgrade or custom install the new version.
Experts can remotely analyze the software or hardware compatibility, and can help with the data backup and transfer as well. They can resolve any issues related to the Windows installation and activation in no time. Apart from that, you can seek experts assistance to install and update drivers and application software if needed. Lenovo Tech Support provides free-service for a product within the warranty period or can divert you to Microsoft Support portal for better help. The service center will help you to setup and configure the Internet and network, peripherals or routers, emails, etc. as per demand. In order to streamline the services it has organized that into sub-domains like computer support, printer support, router support, antivirus support, etc. Even more the Web-portal hosts a vast knowledgebase and app-center on which you can rely upon. However, before downloading any software or applications on your system, its recommended to cross-check its compatibility with the Microsoft Compatibly Center that lists all popular software or hardware products as per suitability with different OSs.
Why dont take the charge of Lenovo repair? Its an interesting job, and you can explore your expertise with the help of the discussed reliable resources. You can use the Windows repair tools like Windows Restore Utilities, Network and Diagnostic tool, Performance Monitor, Device Manager, Windows Defender and Security Essentials, and more, to save money and time both. Also, use the Windows compatible third-party PC tune-up, registry cleaner or other software to fix related issues. Software reviews available with tech media and support portals will help you to stay productive with your Lenovo machine in an uninterrupted way.
