Installing Windows 7? Get Answers to 7 FAQ First!

by Geekboy on 6 November, 2009

Win7-USB-DVDtoolWindows 7 is upon us. Thinking of upgrading? Buying a new PC? What’s the difference between upgrade and full versions?

Get answers to these 7 frequently-asked-questions, courtesy of PCMag.com

Q: Will my 32-bit applications run if I’ve switched to the 64-bit variant of Windows 7?

Q: Can I install Windows 7 to a netbook with no DVD drive?

Q: What’s the difference between upgrade and full retail versions?

Q: What’s the difference between the Upgrade and Custom installation options?

Q: How can I qualify for the Student price of Windows 7? What about the OEM pricing?

Q: Can I change from one Vista Edition, say Home Premium, to another of Windows 7, say Professional?

Q: Clicking on a Quick Launch icon in Windows Vista would always launch a new instance of that app, even if one instance was already running. But in Windows 7, clicking on an icon you’ve pinned to the taskbar doesn’t do this. Can I replicate the Vista functionality?

The answers are found here.

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