Windows 7 Installation, Repairs, Problems and Driver Update Information

The Windows 7 upgrade for Vista users may seem like a lengthy process, but it is still faster than a Win 7 installation from scratch, unlike those that might be considering an upgrade of XP. There are no direct paths for upgrading from Windows XP, but you need to set aside at least an hour if you are a Vista user. Installing drivers isn't as automated as it should be, so you can expect this to take additional time.

Pros And Cons:

There are pros and cons to be considered with this new operating system from Microsoft, but it is supposed to be more stable and less intrusive, taking up less memory and hard disk space than Vista. Many Vista users may have received free installation disks with their computer in order to upgrade Vista to Windows 7. Backup questions might be involved, besides other questions you might have about certain aspects of this new Microsoft OS. While some might think the performance gain isn't worth the price of purchasing the upgrade, it does boast a faster start-up and simpler home networking capability.

Windows 7 Antivirus:

When it comes to your antivirus software, Microsoft has partnered with many of the well-known names and some you might not have heard of. McAfee, Norton, AVG, Panda, Microsoft Security Essentials and Trend Micro are included, but so are BullGuard, Avira, Avast!, Kaspersky, PC Tools and Bitdefender, just to name a few. You can find a list of sponsored antivirus options on the Microsoft website.

Windows 7 Driver Update:

Don't be surprised if you get a "device manager" error code, but updating your drivers only takes about 15 minutes each and it can solve many operating problems when you are upgrading. You can always go to the manufacturer's website if you don't have the original driver installation disc. Just go to the Control Panel and with Device Manager open, you can update the drivers you are looking for.

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Windows Remote Assistance:

The way that Windows Remote Assistance works is that you invite a person to help you through e-mail or instant message. It creates an encrypted connection between the two computers over the Internet, allowing you to give the other person a password in order to help you. Keep in mind that this allows the person to see your desktop and any other open documents and information.

This means they can also do damage to your computer by deleting files and changing your settings, so you should rely on your on-site computer repair service to help you with Windows 7 remote assistance in the majority of cases. This can eliminate the need for an on-site service call. Some people don't understand that this feature can affect your privacy and computer security, so you should always close any open programs and documents that you don't want them to see. Watch everything they are doing remotely if it is a person you aren't that familiar with. For this reason, you may want to make sure your on-site computer repair service technician is involved if you feel uncomfortable about the process.

For additional information regarding Windows XP repair click on any of the following links:

Upgrade Vista To Win 7 With A Few Steps

Upgrade XP To Win 7 Using The "Custom" Installation Option

Win 7 Antivirus Partnerships Offer Many Options

Win 7 Backup And Restore; Features Are Easy To Use

Win 7 Driver Update Advice For Common Performance Issues

Win 7 Installation Issues Are Fixable - In Most Cases

Win 7 Problems That Can Be Annoying, Disappointing Or Confusing

Free Win 7 Registry Cleaner Tips To Improve Performance

Win 7 Remote Assistance Questions - Answered

Win 7 Upgrade Advisor Can Assist With Compatibility Questions

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