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Upgrade Hp Computers To Windows 7 & Get A High Performing Computer
16 March 2010, 12:00 am

Introduction

Windows 7 has been introduced in the market with its complete editions. Microsoft has taken initiative to popularize it among the entire segments and this is the reason that it offers Windows 7 with important utility software, which would simplify the task of upgrade to the latest version.

Features

So upgrade your HP computer to latest Windows 7, which is a stable, smooth, and highly polished, introducing new graphical feature. There is also present a new taskbar that can compete handily with the Mac OS X dock, and device management and security enhancements that make it both easier to use and safer.

Usability

Innovative techniques have been implemented in the form of Jump list, Aero and Windows Search. These would help you to work faster. You can keep your most recently required programs at your finger tips with "Aero Pin". To organize multiple Windows on your Desktop, you can use "Aero Snap" and "Aero Shake". If you have to make search for any important file, you can launch Windows Search as it presents the search result in a more descriptive way as soon as you type the initials of your files name.

If you have a choice to share your work or files at home, you can easily connect all your PC's present in your home with the "HomeGroup", that too with proper security and customization, which was never so easy in the earlier version of Windows Vista and Windows XP.

Again, if you are concerned about your privacy in the shared network, then encrypt your files with BitLocker. If you are on a move and want to organize meeting with your colleague, then connect them via Direct Access. Microsoft has induced fun package in the form of "Windows Media Center", which give access to unlimited Internet TV channels.

Microsoft has pampered this latest OS with so many features, that everyone is in a hurry for Windows 7 upgrade.  To ease your job, Microsoft has developed streamline methods for Windows 7 upgrade.

Let's start the upgrade for your HP computer, which has Windows Vista Home Premium or advance editions, as the operating system. There are two modes; if you have purchased your HP computer with a Windows Vista license on or after July 1, 2009 to January 1, 2010, then you are lucky and can apply for Free upgrade.

However, if you don't fall in the above criteria, but have Vista (except Windows Vista Home Basic) operating system, then purchase Windows 7 Upgrade CD/DVD and start your journey with latest version.

Installation procedure is pretty simple, just load your DVD-ROM with the CD/DVD of Windows 7 and restart your computer to boot, sometimes you may need to change the boot order from BIOS, if required. Now, let the setup to execute and start the installation wizard. You need to follow the on-screen prompts and everything will be carried away in an automatic way. Enter your product activation key, which will be mentioned as a 25 digit alpha-numeric key. In addition enter computer name and user name.

But, if your HP computer that bears Windows XP or some other version, then you need to do some extra effort. Understand the hardware compatibility of your computer with the help of Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. This program is available as a free download from Microsoft's website. It suggests if there is any requirement for hardware upgrade.

Mentioned here is the minimum hardware configuration for Windows 7 Home Premium as:

• Processor-1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
• Memory-1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
• Hard disk-16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• Graphic card-DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

When you are confident with the configuration of your computer, install the Windows 7 Home Premium on your computer. Installation process remains the same, except when prompted for "Type of Installation", and just click on "Clean Install". But never forget to back up your previous hard disk.

Limitation

Windows 7 upgrade plan doesn't offer uniform way of upgrade for each and every computer. It is very much demanding on hardware compatibility factor.

Recommendation

Make sure that your HP computer meets the hardware requirement as recommended by Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. You should be careful to take back up of your useful data and settings, if you are doing a clean install on your HP computer.

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