As more and more people migrate to Windows 7, they are finding that Windows 7 is a stripped-down version of Windows. Now don't panic at that statement. It's not necessarily bad. Microsoft has eliminated much of the fluff that made Vista run more slowly. They have also eliminated many of the extra programs that made Windows Vista so large. That means that with Windows 7 you don't have to have a lot programs you don't want on your computer.
The bad guys are still out there circulating viruses and spyware. So you still have to be on alert. And this is something that you have to think about whether you stick with your old operating system or migrate to Windows 7.
With Windows 7 now available, you can go into a store and buy a new computer with Windows 7 or you can purchase a copy of Windows 7 to put on your current computer. But should you? Well, reading my experience in upgrading my Windows Vista computer to Windows 7 will give you a little insight to help you make that decision.
Have you ever wondered how fast your computer is compared to other computers? Or would you like to know which component you should upgrade in order to speed up your computer? In Windows XP and older versions of Windows, there were always ways to get performance information. However, this information was given in cryptic charts and numbers. The average person would have had to spend a lot of time to find and assess that information. Now, however, with Windows Vista and Windows 7, Microsoft has made finding and assessing this information much easier.
With Microsoft Windows 7 coming soon, I've encountered many people who are waiting for October 22 so they can rush to the store to purchase a Windows 7 computer. Others, however, are more reluctant. They are questioning whether they should give Microsoft a few months to work out the bugs before they buy a computer with the new operating system.
As more and more people migrate to Windows 7, they are finding that Windows 7 is a stripped-down version of Windows. Now don't panic at that statement. It's not necessarily bad. Microsoft has eliminated much of the fluff that made Vista run more slowly. They have also eliminated many of the extra programs that made Windows Vista so large. That means that with Windows 7 you don't have to have a lot programs you don't want on your computer.
The bad guys are still out there circulating viruses and spyware. So you still have to be on alert. And this is something that you have to think about whether you stick with your old operating system or migrate to Windows 7.
Have you ever wondered how fast your computer is compared to other computers? Or would you like to know which component you should upgrade in order to speed up your computer? In Windows XP and older versions of Windows, there were always ways to get performance information. However, this information was given in cryptic charts and numbers. The average person would have had to spend a lot of time to find and assess that information. Now, however, with Windows Vista and Windows 7, Microsoft has made finding and assessing this information much easier.
