Hello Windows 7 SP1

Posted in: Software,Windows 7 |

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is available to everyone via the Microsoft Download Center. Most people will simply get Windows 7 SP1 via Windows Update when it becomes available to them.

Remember – SP1 will help keep your PCs well supported by delivering ongoing updates, many of which have been made previously available through Windows Update. It does, however, include client-side support for RemoteFX and Dynamic Memory which are two new virtualization features enabled in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

 

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Windows 7

Posted in: Windows 7 |

Windows 7 -  The best Windows Operating System yet!
Windows 7 starts up and shuts down faster than ever and provides backwards compatibility for programs in Windows Vista, XP, and 2000. You can set up dual-screen mode with Internet browsing, share files easier, preview pages quickly, search faster, and experience rich graphics.
If you have Windows 7 or are upgrading to Windows 7, please first make sure your computer meets the minimum or optimal requirements:

Part Minimum Optimal
Memory: 1 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Video: SVGA (800×600) 128 MB Video Card
Hard Drive: 40 GB 120 GB
Hard Drive Free Space: 16 GB 20 GB
Optical Drive: CD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive

There are 4 versions of Windows 7:

Version Key Benefits
Starter: Available only for netbooks
Home Premium: Most Affordable->Improved Desktop Navigation & Home file sharing
Professional: Connect to Company Networks, run Windows XP programs, Back up files to a network.
Ultimate: Protect data loss or theft, switch between 35 different languages, plus has the same features as the Professional version.

If you have problems with Windows 7, call your specialist to help you.

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Upgrade to Windows 7 or not?

Posted in: Windows 7 |

You are using Windows XP or Windows Vista and you wonder if you should upgrade it to Windows 7 or not.  Well, It depends what operating system you are running.

If you are running Windows XP, do not upgrade, because Windows XP is stable and will last fine as long as your hardware doesn’t crash.

If you have Windows Vista, then it is the time. This operating system is typically slows down when you run it over time.  With Windows Vista you will need 4 GB of RAM to be in good shape.  And it is one of a few issues why Vista users should upgrade to Windows 7.

You can run Windows 7 with only 1GB of RAM and it is compatible with software/hardware from Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and NT.  Although Microsoft claims you can upgrade from Vista directly to Windows 7, which is true, it is recommended to back up your files first and heavily consider performing a fresh install of Windows.  When upgrading an operating system, the flaws and issues typically also come along with the upgrade and could cause the same issues.  It is easier to upgrade since the software and configurations are supposed to carry over.  If you’d like to try to perform the upgrade, we still  recommend to back up your files in case you’re not happy with the upgrade due to lingering Windows Vista issues carrying over.

After you install Windows 7, don’t be disappointed when you see the same Windows Vista interface.  Windows, for lack of time, decided to keep the same graphical user interface (GUI), or view, of Windows Vista for Windows 7.  Don’t worry – the stability and quick navigation under the hood is a huge improvement and will be appreciated.

If you have trouble to upgrade to Windows 7, fell free to call VA Denver Computer Services, and our technician will come and help you.

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Windows 7 Startup Problem – How to fix it

Posted in: Windows 7 |

If your Windows 7 does not start, do not worry. It is very easy now to fix this OS. Here are the steps how to fix it:

  • Insert your Windows 7 DVD and boot up to it by pressing any key when prompted.
  • Press Next when the Windows 7 process reaches the language screen.
  • Click on Repair your computer.
  • The Repair option will then look for your Windows operating system.
  • Choose the Windows 7 operating system that is not booting up.  Most likely, there will just be one listed.
  • Then, choose  Startup Repair from the list.
  • Afterwards, the Startup Repair will look for issues and provide a solution.
  • Follow the solution provided by accepting the default prompts to fix.
  • The Windows 7 Startup Repair utility will look to fix the issue and restart if necessary.
  • Perform System Restore if the above didn’t work, and if you have already backed up your files

If you still have a problem fixing your Windows 7, bring your computer to a computer professional

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