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Binding: DVD-ROM Brand: Microsoft EAN: 5052217027207 Format: DVD-ROM Item Dimensions:0 Label: Microsoft Manufacturer: Microsoft Model: GFC-00026 MPN: GFC-00026 Platform: Windows 7 Publisher: Microsoft Release Date: October 22, 2009 Studio: Microsoft
Amazon.co.uk Review: This version of Windows 7 is designed as an upgrade from Windows Vista. If you are upgrading from Windows XP, you will need to back up your files and settings, perform a clean install and then re-install your existing files, settings and programmes. Visit windows.microsoft.com/upgrade for important information.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Windows 7 upgrade from vista
Upgraded because Vista was not performing well.
Upgrade process was fairly painless (only had to uninstall iTunes as recommended) and took about 90 minutes
PC performance improved
Few things are harder to find or sort out than before but eventually it all becomes second nature.
Rating: - very easy
I upgraded my Toshiba laptop. First I ran the compatability program downloaded from MS then went to Toshiba website and got the recommended upgrade drivers and programs. I then backed up all my data and removed it too. I left all my programs on. Then I followed the instructions after loading the setup dvd and all was done OK. I only had to re 'pin' icons to the Start Bar or Task bar but that was all apart from the usual numerous updates.
Rating: - Goodbye Vista
What a wonderful change to Vista and, so far, Windows 7 looks as good as XP. When I get to know it more it might even be better. If so I suspect I will change this PC to 7 as well.
Delivery was as prompt as ever. Many thanks
Rating: - 7
I intend to install this but people have told me to keep with my XP?
Rating: - MS Windows 7
MS Windows 7 is a significant improvement on both XP and Vista - much better presentation and easier to use etc. The one 'minor' issue I had was that it took quite a long time to install (like 5 hours!) - as I had to install the latest SP for the o/s I was using. Also I couldn't upgrade to 64 bit as you have to do a complete re-install if you aren't using 64 bit in Vista. You then have to re-install all of your software packages. As I couldn't find all of my software discs/licences I had to stick ... Read More