But let's face it: XP is nearly a decade old. Its user experience is trumped by free alternatives like Ubuntu Netbook Remix and Linpus, and it's not at all optimized for solid-state drives—especially cheap ones. This means that on low-end, SSD-based netbooks, it borders on unusable. Hence, Windows 7. It's noticeably faster than Vista on low-spec machines, properly optimized for netbook hardware, and, most importantly, free for now.
Thing is, installation isn't quite as easy as it is on a regular PC —in fact, it can be a pain in the ass: netbooks don't have DVD drives, which means you've either got to get your hands on an external drive or boot from a USB stick for a clean install.
Luckily, there are simple methods to deal with both of these problems. Let's get started. Downloading Windows 7 is a piece of cake. Just navigate to this page and download the bit version. You'll need to get a free Windows Live ID if you don't already have one, but this takes about two minutes.
Microsoft will then give you your very own Windows 7 License key, valid until June 1st of next year. Although after March 1st, it'll drive you to the edge of sanity by shutting off every two hours. But that's a different story , and March is a long way off. Comments closed. This is a linux killer. Meadows 13 years ago Why, does it decrease the number of users who want to connect? SixIron 13 years ago My winver in build says it expires March 1st , not June.
Meadows 13 years ago WMP 12 will have hardware acceleration too — along with a lot of other W7 functions -, and the latest nVidia beta is likely the first thing to support that. Meadows 13 years ago Yes, beautiful how WMP 12 is still more useful. Scrotos 13 years ago They pay me by the word! Meadows 13 years ago Torrents. Flying Fox 13 years ago Please go read Meadows 13 years ago If the application requests those privileges, then it should have a reason for it. Flying Fox 13 years ago Only if you treat it as a border, which it is not.
Flying Fox 13 years ago Scrotos you are pretty much on point and save me a lot of typing. MadManOriginal 13 years ago just like indeego is short for troll? NeronetFi 13 years ago UAC is no bother to me.
I prefer this now. Meadows 13 years ago Update your drivers again, the latest nVidia beta driver is already supporting the massive future goodness of W7. Scrotos 13 years ago Dozens.
Scrotos 13 years ago Are you saying that Microsoft is embracing the try-before-you-buy shareware model from ages past?
Meadows 13 years ago I used every single build of Windows 7 starting from , thank you very much. BobbinThreadbare 13 years ago Right, which is how it protects you. DancingWind 13 years ago Im sorry but just how many instalations a day do you run to make UAC so annoying? Note: these instructions are designed for Windows 7 users.
The OneDrive client came with Windows 8 so users with Windows 8 and 8. Head to aka. If you're moving to a new Windows 10 PC, you can easily move your Internet Explorer favorites with you. These instructions will guide you through moving IE favorites onto Microsoft Edge, the faster, safer way to get things done on the internet.
However, it also includes Microsoft Edge, the safer, faster browser designed specifically for Windows Does Windows 10 support the use of a digital pen or stylus? Windows 10 features our innovative and responsive Windows Ink technology that empowers you with a pen that flows as fast as your ideas. Draw, take notes, navigate, and doodle: tap into your creative potential and power productivity with Windows Ink.
Windows Ink is only available on pen-capable tablets and PCs. The digital pen may be sold separately. Unlock your Windows 10 device with our password-free sign-in capability, Windows Hello. Use your face, fingerprint, or companion device 2 to unlock your Windows 10 computer in the fastest, most secure way. On devices that support Windows Hello, users can automatically bypass the login screen without typing a password. How will the end of support for Windows 7 affect my Microsoft Office apps?
Your experience may be different depending on the Office version you're running. To learn more, see Windows 7 end of support and Office.
After January 14, , if your PC is running Windows 7, it will no longer receive security updates. Microsoft strongly recommends that you move to a new device with Windows 10 preinstalled, which, among other benefits, can provide the latest security features and updates to help keep you and your data safer. As part of our standard lifecycle support policies, Microsoft made a commitment to provide 10 years of product support for Windows 7 when it was released on October 22, If I buy a new PC with Windows 10, how long will it be supported?
Windows 10 is designed to have updates delivered continuously, so as long as your PCs hardware takes any updates provided, you will remain supported. For more details including limitations to the timeline, please see this Windows 10 lifecycle policy page. You can continue to use Windows 7, but after support has ended, your PC will become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.
Windows will continue to start and run, but you will no longer receive security or other updates from Microsoft. Have more questions? Get information about end of support for Windows 7. Community Bot 1. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Improve this answer. Sam Cogan Sam Cogan TrueDuality TrueDuality 1, 5 5 gold badges 26 26 silver badges 37 37 bronze badges. Oskar Duveborn Oskar Duveborn Sign up or log in Sign up using Google.
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