This is how you must upgrade your qualifying PC to Windows 7.
The upgrade fulfillment method may vary by PC manufacturer. When you buy a qualifying PC from a PC manufacturer that has chosen to participate in the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program, you’ll generally need to fill in a form and follow a few steps to order your upgrade copy of Windows 7. Look for a form with redemption details in the packaging that came with your PC. If you bought a qualifying PC and can’t find out how to get the upgrade, please check on the PC manufacturer’s web site.
Guide for Upgrading Windows 7
The idea of "Windows 7 Upgrade Center" is to have all relevant information on the topic "How do I change combine to Windows 7?" Under one roof. With Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor (engl.) You can test whether your PC for the operating system Windows 7 is suitable. You can download it free at www.windows.de / upgradeadvisor (English). The software controls include the available hardware, the processor performance and the built-in memory. Then you create the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor an analysis with detailed information on where your system has any flaws, and suggests an appropriate edition of Windows 7. Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor: In a concise report you will learn everything about your hardware compatibility.
In the final report can be found next to the values for your system, including detailed information about the compatibility of installed programs and associated hardware with Windows 7 The report can of course also save or print. Ideally, you should of course be necessary for any action to move to the new Windows operating system. However, if a driver for a specific program or device is not currently available, please use after the installation of Windows 7 now the option "Windows Update".
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor is a handy tool that Microsoft makes available to you to analyze your computer and see if you can install the new Windows 7.
The analysis takes a few minutes, depending on the equipment we have. Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor displays information about your hardware and software, whether it is compatible or not and whether we can enjoy all the possibilities offered by the new Microsoft system.
We can use Upgrade Advisor Windows 7 as many times as we want, on any computer, and keep a copy of the report to make comparisons.
| Upgrade To | |||||||
| Upgrade from | Windows 7 Home Premium | Windows 7 Professional | Windows 7 Ultimate | ||||
| 32-bit | 64-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | ||
| Windows XP | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | |
| Windows Vista Server | 32-bit | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install |
| 64-bit | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | |
| Windows Vista Home Basic | 32-bit | In-Place Upgrade | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | In-Place Upgrade | Custom Install |
| 64-bit | Custome Install | In-Place Upgrade | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | In-Place Upgrade | |
| Windows Vista Home Premium | 32-bit | In-Place Upgrade | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | In-Place Upgrade | Custom Install |
| 64-bit | Custom Install | In-Place Upgrade | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | In-Place Upgrade | |
| Windows Vista Business | 32-bit | Custom Install | Custom Install | In-Place Upgrade | Custom Install | In-Place Upgrade | Custom Install |
| 64-bit | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | In-Place Upgrade | Custom Install | In-Place Upgrade | |
| Windows Vista Ultimate | 32-bit | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | In-Place Upgrade | Custom Install |
| 64-bit | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | Custom Install | In-Place Upgrade | |
In-place Upgrade: Keeps your files, settings and programs intact from your current version of vindows.
Above upgrade matrix was posted by Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal that shows which combinations of Windows editions will support in-place upgrades.
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
Simplify everyday tasks
- Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.
- Personalize your PC by customizing themes, colors, sounds, and more.
- Easily set up a home network and connect to printers and devices.
- Windows 7 Home Premium supports the latest hardware and software.
Work the way you want
- Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
- Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory.
- Connecting to wireless networks is fast and easy.
Make new things possible
- Watch shows for free where and when you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center.
- Send media from your PC to devices on your home network.
- Supports more media formats, including integrated video and Dolby audio codec’s.
Windows 7 Professional
Everything you need for work and home
With Windows 7 Professional, fewer walls stand between you and your success. You can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode and recover data easily with automatic backups to your home or business network. You can also connect to company networks effortlessly and more securely with Domain Join. With all the exciting entertainment features of Windows Home Premium, it’s a great choice for home and for business. Do you need to use your PC for work, run Windows XP programs, or keep important information safer? Consider Windows 7 Professional.
Simplify everyday tasks
- Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.
- Personalize your PC by customizing themes, colors, sounds, and more.
- Easy to network (with or without a server).
- Back up your complete system over a network.
Simplify everyday tasks
- Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.
- Personalize your PC by customizing themes, colors, sounds, and more.
- Easy to network (with or without a server).
- Back up your complete system over a network.
Make new things possible
- Watch shows for free where and when you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center.
- Send media from your PC to devices on your home network.
- Supports more media formats, including integrated video and Dolby audio codecs.
Windows 7 Ultimate
Designed for people who want it all
Windows 7 Ultimate is the most versatile and powerful edition of Windows 7. It combines remarkable ease-of-use with the entertainment features of Home Premium and the business capabilities of Professional, including the ability to run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode. For added security, you can encrypt your data with BitLocker and BitLocker-To-Go. And for extra flexibility, you can work in any of 35 languages. Get it all with Windows 7 Ultimate.
Simplify everyday tasks
- Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.
- Personalize your PC by customizing themes, colors, sounds, and more.
- Easy to network (with or without a server).
- Back up your complete system over a network.
- Help protect data on your PC or portable storage device against loss or theft with BitLocker.
Work the way you want
- Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
- Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory.
- Windows XP Mode gives you the business flexibility you need.
- Switch between any of 35 languages.
Make new things possible
- Watch shows for free where and when you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center.
- Send media from your PC to devices on your home network.
- Supports more media formats, including integrated video and Dolby audio codecs.
Common Features by Windows 7
- Desktop – Windows 7 simplifies your PC so you can get more done.
- Personalize – Windows, the way you want it.
- Stay connected – It’s easier with Windows Live.
- Photos – Organize, fix, and show off your favorite snapshots.
- Exploring the web – Internet Explorer 8 makes browsing a breeze.
- More media, more places – Music. Pictures. Movies. TV.
- Home networking – Who says it has to be hard?
- Windows Touch – A new way to work with your PC.
- Gaming – All work and no play? No way!
- Kids and computers – Keep tabs on screen time with Parental Controls.
- Get organized – Introducing libraries, a new cure for file clutter.
- Find it faster – Pinpoint virtually anything on your PC with Windows Search.
