Which Windows 7 is best for you?
¹ Additional hardware may be required. Not available in all countries. ² Requires download of Windows XP Mode (which runs on Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate) and Windows virtualisation technology such as Windows Virtualisation PC. Download complimentary Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC from http://www.windows.com/business/downloads.
If you have a genuine copy of Windows Vista installed on your PC, you can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade versions. You can choose to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 with all of your applications and files in place or do a clean install which erases your hard drive and installs a fresh version of windows on your PC. Which ever way you choose to install Windows 7, we recommend that you back up all of your files and applications first. If you do not have a genuine copy already installed on your PC, you will need to purchase one of the “Full” versions of Windows 7.
If you have Windows XP, you can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade versions. But you must back up your files, clean install, and reinstall your applications. If you’re running Windows 2000, you’ll need to purchase the full product and do a clean install.