When you choose to upgrade, be sure to choose someone like Computerplano that has personnel certified by Microsoft on Windows 7... From http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/10-reasons-to-buy-Windows-7 10 reasons to buy Windows 7You told us to makeWindowssimpler to use, more responsive, and full of new possibilities. We listened—and made loads of improvements. Here's our top 10: 1. Abetter desktop.Windows 7gets you around your PC faster than ever. Thetaskbarhas bigger buttons and full-sized previews—and you can pin programs to it for one-click access.Jump Listsprovide shortcuts to files, folders, and websites. AndSnap,Peek, andShakegive you easy (and fun) new ways to juggle all those open windows. 2.Smarter search.Type in the Start menusearchbox, and you'll see results instantly, grouped by category—documents, pictures, music, e‑mail, and programs. Search in a folder orlibrary, and you can fine-tune your search with filters like date or file type—and use the preview pane to peek at the contents of your results. 3.Easy sharing with HomeGroup.Sharing files and printers on your home network should be simple. WithHomeGroup, it finally is. Connect two or more PCs runningWindows 7, and with a minimum of fuss you can start sharing music, pictures, videos, and documents with other people in your home. 4.Built for speed.Windows 7has keyperformance improvementsto take up less memory and run background services only when you need them. It's designed to run your programs faster and to sleep, resume, and reconnect to wireless networks quicker. And with64-bit support, you can take full advantage of the latest in powerful 64-bit PCs. 5.Better wireless networking.Connecting towireless networkson your laptop—formerly a bit of a hassle—now takes just a couple of clicks. Choose from the list of available networks in the taskbar, click one, and then connect. Once you've connected to a network,Windowswill remember it so you can connect again later automatically. 6.WindowsTouch.Use your fingers to browse the web, flip through photos, and open files and folders on a touchscreen PC—for the first time,Windowsincludes truemultitouchtechnology. With gestures for zooming, rotating, and even right-clicking, it's a whole new way to work with your PC. 7.Plays well with devices.Device Stage, a new feature inWindows 7, works like a home page for things like portable music players, smartphones, and printers. When you plug a compatible device into your PC, you'll see a menu with information and popular tasks like battery life, how many photos are ready to be downloaded, and printing options. 8.Watch, listen, and stream.Internet TV, part ofWindows MediaCenter, gathers programming from sites all over the Internet—shows, sports highlights, video podcasts, and more. Add a TV tuner, and your PC becomes a digital video recorder you can use to watch, pause, and record live TV. And with new features inWindows MediaPlayer 12, you can enjoy your media library around the house—or around town. 9.Internet Explorer9 andWindows Live.Windows 7unleashes the full power ofInternet Explorer9, from its stunning hardware-accelerated graphics to the ability to launch favorite websites right from your taskbar. You'll also get the many possibilities ofWindows Live, free: create photo albums and movies, chat in HD, and share your stuff anytime, anywhere. 10. Nag-free notifications. Action Center, new in Windows 7, puts you in control of maintenance and security messages. You can turn notifications on or off for things like Windows Defender or User Account Control. If Windows needs your attention, you'll see a notification on the far right of the taskbar. Click it, and you'll get suggested fixes for any problems.
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