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Windows 7 Q&A:

1.         My client wants to upgrade from WindowsXP to Windows 7 and I can’t do that!!
Yes, you can. Microsoft has integrated a XP > 7 migration tool right on the installation disc.
Details and procedures here: Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7

2.         Will my client’s computer run Windows 7?
The short answer is “Yes”. I have personally run it on many platforms – including a 5 year old DDR1, P4M 1.5Ghz 32bit CPU notebook. I simply used Windows Vista drivers – all was good. But – it you need to make SURE, Microsoft has an Upgrade Advisor tool available.
Click here: Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

3.         What about my client’s applications? Will they run in Windows 7?
Microsoft has been especially sensitive to this issue. Especially given the debacle of Vista when it first came out. There has been extensive testing in this area, but to make sure – Microsoft has developed a Windows 7 Application Compatibility Toolkit

4.         So – I have a client with an incompatible software program, but they want the security and ease of use with Windows 7. What can I do?
You have a solid option. With the introduction of Windows 7 – Microsoft offers “WindowsXP Mode”. This feature utilizes Microsoft VirtualPC (With compliant hardware) to create a virtual machine running WindowsXP Pro.
All the details you can stand here: Microsoft WindowsXP Mode Minisite

5.         What about downgrades? Can we still downgrade Windows 7 Pro and Windows 7 Ultimate?
Yes . Here’s the skinny from Microsoft:
“For a limited time of 18 months after the general availability of Windows 7 or the release of a Windows 7 Service Pack, whichever is earlier, the OEM license of Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate will include downgrade rights to Windows XP Professional. After that period the OEM license will enable downgrade rights to Windows Vista Business.”
Got it?

6.         What versions will be available?
Basically the same as previous Windows versions. The only exception is there will be NO Windows 7 “Home” available through Microsoft Delivery Service Partners. There will be a trimmed-down version coming for Netbooks, and a “Home” version for developing countries. It will not be widely available to the SMB market. Microsoft has somewhat addresses this by lowering the price of Windows 7 Home Premium a small amount.
Versions /SKUs/Pricing:

MS Part#     Description
GFC-00564    WIN 7 HOME PREM 32-BIT ENGLISH 1PK DSP
GFC-00949    WIN 7 HOME PREM  32-BIT ENGLISH 3PK DSP
GFC-01042    WIN 7 HOME PREM  32-BIT ENGLISH 30PK DSP

GFC-00599    WIN 7 HOME PREM  64-BIT ENGLISH 1PK DSP
GFC-00977    WIN 7 HOME PREM  64-BIT ENGLISH 3PK DSP

FQC-00730    WIN 7 PRO  32-BIT ENGLISH 1PK DSP
FQC-01166    WIN 7 PRO  32-BIT ENGLISH 3PK DSP
FQC-01241    WIN 7 PRO  32-BIT ENGLISH 30PK DSP

FQC-00765    WIN 7 PRO 64-BIT ENGLISH 1PK DSP
FQC-01197    WIN 7 PRO  64-BIT ENGLISH 3PK DSP

GLC-00701    WIN 7 ULT  32-BIT ENGLISH 1PK DSP
GLC-00863    WIN 7 ULT  32-BIT ENGLISH 3PK DSP
GLC-00920    WIN 7 ULT  32-BIT ENGLISH 30PK DSP 30

GLC-00736    WIN 7 ULT  64-BIT ENGLISH 1PK DSP
GLC-00894    WIN 7 ULT  64-BIT ENGLISH 3PK DSP
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