Is it Time to Upgrade to a New PC?
Always, our recommendation for any new technology is to wait a few months before making that investment. Yes, we know there were a few of you that purchased Windows 7 immediately... However, if your business depends on your computers running smoothly, let the other end-users spend time with Microsoft Support while they work out the bugs.
Windows 7 isn't perfect, but it is an improvement over Vista. Service Pack 1 has now been released and Windows 7 does address and resolve several issues rampant in Vista, including the User Account Control "approval system" pop-ups that we mentioned in the previous section. Microsoft also reduced the number of distracting messages from the operating system which now queue up alerts into the new Action Center.
And while Windows 7's appearance has a similar look and feel of Vista, Windows 7 is less of a resource hog. So if Vista is running slowly on your current system, you might see increased performance by upgrading to Windows 7.
Will My Programs and Printers Work With Windows 7?
When testing Windows 7, our office applications did run surprisingly smooth. However, you can expect that when you begin installing your productivity software, both retail/boxed and specialty/customized programs will likely encounter issues that Microsoft didn't foresee. We recommend that you talk to your software vendor/manufacturer and ask if their software has been tested for compatibility with Windows 7 before you upgrade.
A common issue our customers have run into is trying to use an older model printer with Windows 7. When you are considering the upgrade visit the manufacturer's website and navigate to the support & drivers section. Verify that your printer has the supported drivers for Windows 7. If they are not listed, then chances are, you will have to upgrade your printer as well.
Can I Upgrade From XP to Windows 7?
The answer is yes and no. Your hardware may be able to support Windows 7 and you will be able to replace XP with the new operating system. What you can't do is perform a direct upgrade from XP that saves all your installed applications and data. To jump from XP to Windows 7, you must first backup your XP data, perform a clean installation of Windows 7, and then reinstall your application programs and data files.
Another option if you have access to Windows Vista is to perform an upgrade from Windows XP to Vista then from Vista to Windows 7. This will keep your data and programs in tact like they were before the upgrade. Be sure to make a complete backup of your XP hard drive just in case the upgrade or Windows 7 doesn't work for you.
How Do I Backup My Hard Drive?
The most reliable and efficient method to backup your computer is to create an "image" of your hard disk. Should Windows 7 not work for you, then you can use the original "image" of your hard drive to return your computer to a fully functional state.
Always, our recommendation for any new technology is to wait a few months before making that investment. Yes, we know there were a few of you that purchased Windows 7 immediately... However, if your business depends on your computers running smoothly, let the other end-users spend time with Microsoft Support while they work out the bugs.
Windows 7 isn't perfect, but it is an improvement over Vista. Service Pack 1 has now been released and Windows 7 does address and resolve several issues rampant in Vista, including the User Account Control "approval system" pop-ups that we mentioned in the previous section. Microsoft also reduced the number of distracting messages from the operating system which now queue up alerts into the new Action Center.
And while Windows 7's appearance has a similar look and feel of Vista, Windows 7 is less of a resource hog. So if Vista is running slowly on your current system, you might see increased performance by upgrading to Windows 7.
Will My Programs and Printers Work With Windows 7?
When testing Windows 7, our office applications did run surprisingly smooth. However, you can expect that when you begin installing your productivity software, both retail/boxed and specialty/customized programs will likely encounter issues that Microsoft didn't foresee. We recommend that you talk to your software vendor/manufacturer and ask if their software has been tested for compatibility with Windows 7 before you upgrade.
A common issue our customers have run into is trying to use an older model printer with Windows 7. When you are considering the upgrade visit the manufacturer's website and navigate to the support & drivers section. Verify that your printer has the supported drivers for Windows 7. If they are not listed, then chances are, you will have to upgrade your printer as well.
Can I Upgrade From XP to Windows 7?
The answer is yes and no. Your hardware may be able to support Windows 7 and you will be able to replace XP with the new operating system. What you can't do is perform a direct upgrade from XP that saves all your installed applications and data. To jump from XP to Windows 7, you must first backup your XP data, perform a clean installation of Windows 7, and then reinstall your application programs and data files.
Another option if you have access to Windows Vista is to perform an upgrade from Windows XP to Vista then from Vista to Windows 7. This will keep your data and programs in tact like they were before the upgrade. Be sure to make a complete backup of your XP hard drive just in case the upgrade or Windows 7 doesn't work for you.
How Do I Backup My Hard Drive?
The most reliable and efficient method to backup your computer is to create an "image" of your hard disk. Should Windows 7 not work for you, then you can use the original "image" of your hard drive to return your computer to a fully functional state.
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As technology keeps evolving thoussands of new application are also being developed time to time, it's particularly important to keep our computers updated and upgraded.
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