3 Good Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 7.
February 5th, 2011 | 
Author: COMPUTER SUPPORT Tips from the Gonzales, LA Computer Pro – 3 Good Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 7.
Windows 7 has been out since October 2009, and many users still working with Vista or XP continue to hold out, wondering… “is it safe to upgrade to Windows 7 now?” After all, only about 19% of XP users made the switch to Vista, and the vast majority agree… it was a step in the wrong direction.
Well, I’m happy to report that Windows 7 definitely shows some solid improvements over its predecessors. When providing COMPUTER SUPPORT GONZALES, LA, I have been upgrading my clients regularly now, and the majority of the users are quite happy with the new improvements.
- The driver support is greatly improved over the earlier versions of Vista, which had so many users frustrated and sometimes downright angry that they simply couldn’t get their older (but not necessarily old) products to work.
This problem has been addressed in the new version of Windows and many more products are compatible and can be easily installed.
- Security is always a great concern. I know when I provide COMPUTER SUPPORT IN GONZALES, LA, my clients regularly make it clear that security is of primary importance. The security in Windows 7 has been greatly improved over earlier versions and now includes UAC (User Access Control), DEP (data execution prevention), ASLR (address space layout randomization) as well as improved operating system kernel protection. Plus, the Ultimate version includes BitLocker and BitLocker-to-Go encryption, which protects your files from loss to hackers or theft.
- Keep up with technology. Now that we know that Windows 7 is a solid and widely accepted new Operating System, we can be sure that support for the older versions of Windows will disappear soon enough. I always make sure that for my clients of IT SUPPORT IN GONZALES, LA keep up to date, as I know how much my customers like their new toys… and few things are more frustrating than bringing home a new device just to find out it won’t work with your outdated computer.
The biggest deciding factor in upgrading to Windows 7 probably won’t be whether or not you should make the move, but rather should you make the move NOW? And that will be decided by the age of your current computer.
Did you just buy your machine in the last year or so and it came with a version of Vista or XP? Then it might make sense to upgrade to Windows 7 sooner rather than later so that you can take full advantage of all of the new features as soon as possible.
If your computer however is several years old, then you’re probably best off waiting until it’s time to replace your computer completely, where Windows 7 will come preinstalled. As Windows 7 is more powerful than its predecessors, it also requires more powerful hardware to run it properly, and your older computer might not be equipped to handle it.
Phillip Singletary is a provider of professional COMPUTER SUPPORT IN GONZALES, LA. If you need IT SUPPORT for your small business, please contact us at sales@latechnologysolutions.com
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