Get Windows 7
Windows 7 is the current and latest version of Microsoft's flagship Windows operating system. Since its release at the end of 2009, it's been very positively received and is widely considered to be a significant improvement over the previous two versions, Windows Vista and Windows XP.
If your computer currently has Windows XP or Windows Vista, the main advantages of upgrading to Windows 7 are:
- Much better performance - your computer will be faster and more responsive
- Vastly improved security - keep your family and your personal details safer online
- Better for gaming - more efficient and streamlined system means it'll play your games better
- Better battery life if you're using a laptop or netbook
- Easier home networking - share photos, videos and music more easily
Windows® 7 System Requirements:
- 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- 1GB RAM (32-bit) / 2GB RAM (64-bit) [we recommend a minimum of 2GB (32-bit) or 4GB (64-bit)]
- 16GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit)
- DirectX® 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
- If that all means nothing to you - don't worry, we'll help make sure you can run Windows 7
The cost to upgrade to Windows 7 depends on whether your computer currently runs Windows XP or Windows Vista. The prices are as follows:
