Tag: Windows 7 Professional
How to Enable Missing Games in Windows 7 (Quick Tip)
If you are running running premium business editions of Windows 7 such as Windows 7 Professional or Enterprise, you might be missing the standard collection of games such as Solitaire and FreeCell that come bundled with other editions of Windows 7. There is no specific reasoning why these games are not available by default, but [...]
How to Encrypt your Hard Disk with TrueCrypt
In our previous Notebooks.com article, we took a look at the encryption capabilities built into specific editions of Windows 7, Ultimate and Enterprise. For those not running these particular editions, the article might not have been as useful, but more of an incentive to upgrade to those editions if you need those capabilities. If you [...]
Student Discounts on Essential Back to School Software
With the Fall semester lurking right around the corner, now is the time for college students to start looking into essential software for their new computers. Seeing as the new school year is so close, many companies offer back to school promotions for students. Below is a round-up of software that college students may want [...]
How to backup your installation of Windows 7
Now that you have upgraded to Windows 7, you will need to create a backup of your installation. One of the major reasons why I recommend you do this immediately after installation is to avoid some of the chores associated with reinstalling Windows 7. For instance, if your computer crashes or becomes unstable and you need to reinstall Windows, you will have to do a couple of extra steps if you purchased the Upgrade version of Windows 7.
A Look at the Windows 7 Editions
If you have decided to upgrade to Windows 7, you have one other thing to to do, choose an edition. This will depend on a number of factors, whether you are doing a clean install, upgrading from a previous version of Windows, or you have multiple PC’s in your home. Microsoft has made choosing an edition of Windows 7 a little easier in comparison to Windows Vista. Instead of 6 editions, you will now see 3 editions in mainstream markets. Cost is also a factor and users need to evaluate their needs.
