Windows 7 Professional

• Windows 7 Professional makes it possible to work from anywhere”quickly set up projectors, printers, and networks. And automatic backups ensure your work is safe and secure wherever you are.

Before you buy

• Run Upgrade Advisor to make sure your PC is compatible with Windows 7.

Work from anywhere easier

• Windows 7 Professional was designed for on-the-go working professionals. Connect to networks in three clicks, automatically find preferred network printers, give professional presentations, and use business programs with Windows XP Mode.

Windows Mobility Center

• Keep presentations professional by turning off notifications and screen savers, and change your desktop background with just one click.

Best PC entertainment experience

• Watch, pause, and record live TV using Windows Media Center then take it with you on your laptop, phone, or portable media player. With Internet TV, youll have access to free shows from sources across the web.

Encrypting File System

• Protect your files from unwanted access by storing them on your hard disk in an encrypted format.

System Requirements

If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:

Processor

• 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86)

Memory

• 1 GB RAM (32-bit)

Hard disk space

• 16 GB available disk space (32-bit); for the download version, an additional 3 GB is required

Media drive

• DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive

Connectivity

• Internet access (fees may apply)

Sound card

• Music and sound require audio output

Video card

• DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or later driver

Additional system requirements

• Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware.
• Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware.