Windows® 7 Upgrade FAQs
What makes Windows® 7 Home Premium the right choice for home customers?
- It simplifies everyday tasks: Easier navigation, simpler home networking, improved device capabilities, and faster web browsing with Windows® Internet Explorer® 8 makes your computing experience easier and more fun.
- Works the way you want: Faster, more responsive, and more reliable— Home Premium gives you broad application compatibility, with fewer interruptions.
- Makes new things possible: Home Premium provides more choices for how you can interact with your PC, making it easier for you to enjoy photos, music and video from almost anywhere.
Will Windows® 7 Home Premium work with my printers, applications, and devices?
Windows® 7 was built on the foundation of Windows Vista®, so many of the printers, applications, and devices that work with Windows Vista® will work with Windows® 7. If it works with Windows Vista®, it should work with Windows® 7. This also means fewer application-compatibility issues.
I'm currently using Windows® XP or I have downgraded to Windows® XP from Windows Vista®. How do I upgrade to Windows® 7?
If you have an eligible computer that originally had Windows Vista® and you downgraded to Windows® XP, you can run the clean installation of Windows® 7. If your computer originally had Windows® XP, you are not eligible for the Windows® 7 upgrade kit and you will need to purchase a retail version of Windows® 7.
Which versions of Windows® 7 are right for different home users' needs?
- Windows® 7 Home Premium—the best entertainment experience available on a PC. If you like media, Home Premium is for you. It's easy to create a home network and share all your favorite photos, videos, and music.
- Windows® 7 Professional—everything you need for work and home. If you plan to use your PC to work from home, we recommend Professional. It is the right choice for small businesses and the customer who works at or from home. Professional has all the business features needed for work and all the entertainment features of Home Premium.
- Windows® 7 Ultimate—designed for people who want it all. Windows® 7 Ultimate gives you everything Home Premium and Professional offer—plus added security features and the flexibility to work in multiple languages.
- Windows® 7 Home Basic—makes everyday tasks faster and easier. Home Basic is an economical option offered in emerging markets only. It's a good choice for customers who don't have advanced multimedia, entertainment, or networking needs. Home Basic makes it faster and easier to get to the applications and documents you use most often, so you can spend less time looking and more time doing the things you want.
- Windows® 7 Starter—simple and easy to use. Starter is a great way to get started with a small notebook PC. It combines the familiarity and compatibility of Windows with the latest in PC reliability and responsiveness.
What are the system requirements for Windows® 7?
Please visit the requirements section for system requirements information.
Can I do only a clean installation for Windows® 7 on my PC with Windows Vista® or I can do only an upgrade installation?
You can do either a clean or upgrade installation of Windows® 7 if your PC was originally loaded with Windows Vista®. Note that only a clean installation of Windows® 7 is allowed if you have downgraded the OS from Windows Vista® to Windows® XP.
Will all the settings in Windows Vista® OS be reset after upgrading to Windows® 7?
No, settings in Windows Vista® will not be changed when you upgrade to Windows® 7. However, some applications may not function correctly if they are not compatible with Windows® 7.
What should I do if some applications are not working properly after the Windows® 7 upgrade?
Please contact the original application vendor.
Who should I contact to help if I encounter problems during the Windows® 7 Upgrade installation?
If you are still under warranty, you may contact your regional technical support for issues with the Windows® 7 upgrade installation.
If I buy a retail version of Windows® 7, will all drivers for my computer be on the eMachines website?
Software and driver downloads for supported models will be available close to the official release of Windows® 7.
