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Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Pack [Old Version]

Platform : Windows
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 966 ratings

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  • Make the things you do every day easier with improved desktop navigation.
  • Make your web experience faster, easier and safer than ever with Internet Explorer 8.
  • Run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode.
  • This OEM Windows product IS NOT an upgrade product. This Windows product does not come with Microsoft support and requires a clean install.
  • Easily create a home network and connect your PCs to a printer with HomeGroup.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 7 x 1 inches; 3.53 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ FQC-04649
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Microsoft Software
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004Q0T0LU
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 966 ratings

Product Description

Product Description

With Windows 7 Professional, fewer walls stand between you and your success. You can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode and recover data easily with automatic backups to your home or business network. You can also connect to company networks effortlessly and more securely with Domain Join. With all the exciting entertainment features of Windows Home Premium, it's a great choice for home and for business. Need to use multiple languages on your PC or help protect your data with enhanced BitLocker security? Get Windows 7 Ultimate.

More work, more play, and more of everything in between. Click to enlarge.

Manage lots of open programs, documents, and browser windows easily with thumbnail and full-screen previews of open windows. Click to enlarge.

With Snap you can arrange two windows side-by-side just by dragging them to opposite sides of your screen. Click to enlarge.

Open files you use regularly in just two clicks with Jump Lists on the improved taskbar.

Everything you need for work and home

Simplifies everyday tasks

  • Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
  • Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
  • Find virtually anything on your PC – from documents to songs to email – just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.

    Works the way you want

    • Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
    • Takes full advantage of the power and multi-tasking capabilities of the latest 64-bit PCs.

      Makes new things possible

      • Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center.
      • Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs.

        Simplifies Everyday Tasks

        Simple to use

        Preview
        Manage lots of open programs, documents, and browser windows easily with thumbnail and full-screen previews of open windows.

        Pin
        Open files and get around your PC faster with the improved taskbar. You can easily pin programs you use often to the taskbar and launch them in just one click.

        Windows 7 lets you peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop. Click to enlarge.

        Instantly locate and open virtually any file on your PC right from the Start menu with Windows Search. Click to enlarge.

        Turn your PC into a TV with Windows Media Center, and enjoy your favorite videos and music with Windows Media Player. Click to enlarge.

        Jump Lists
        Open files you use regularly in just two clicks with Jump Lists on the improved taskbar.

        Snap
        Windows 7 has simple new ways to manage open windows. For example, with Snap you can arrange two windows side-by-side just by dragging them to opposite sides of your screen.

        Peek and Shake
        Windows 7 lets you peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop.

        Windows Search
        Instantly locate and open virtually any file on your PC, from documents to emails to songs, right from the Start menu, with Windows Search.

        Easy to connect

        Setting up wireless connections is easier with consistent, one-click connections to available networks. Click to enlarge.

        Enjoy the photos, music, and videos on your home PC when you're away from home with remote media streaming. Click to enlarge.

        Manage Backup and Restore and other features through Action Center. Click to enlarge.

        Search, organize, and edit files across a network in the same way you would a single folder.Click to enlarge.

        Wireless setup
        With Windows 7, setting up wireless connections is easier with consistent, one-click connections to available networks, whether those networks are based on Wi-Fi, mobile broadband, dial-up, or corporate VPN.

        HomeGroup
        Connect Windows 7 PCs on a home network in just four clicks and easily get to the photos, music, and files on each one--even share printers--with HomeGroup.

        Easy to browse the web

        Internet Explorer 8
        Visual search helps you quickly find the information you want by adding visual cues and previews to search results from top search providers including Live Search, Wikipedia, Yahoo, Amazon, and others.

        Internet Explorer 8
        Use Web slices to conveniently keep up with changes on frequently updated websites, like eBay auctions or traffic sites, directly from the IE8 toolbar.

        Easy to communicate and share

        Windows Live Photo Gallery
        Windows Live Photo Gallery makes share your photos to your favorite photo site easy.

        Windows Live Mail
        Windows Live Mail makes managing multiple email accounts easy.

        Windows Live Family Safety
        Keep your child safe by managing what sites they can visit and who they can send/receive emails and im communications from.

        Note: Windows Live components need to be downloaded separately.

        Works The Way You Want

        Faster and More Reliable

        Resume from sleep
        We designed Windows 7 to help PCs sleep and resume from sleep more quickly by improving the way Windows 7 manages drivers, programs, and power.

        Faster and more reliable
        We reduced the amount of memory your PC needs for open windows and to execute commands to help it be more responsive to commands.

        Fewer clicks and less interruptions

        Makes New Things Possible

        Media on your terms

        Windows Media Center
        Turn your PC into a TV with Windows Media Center.

        Windows Media Center
        Watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV.

        DirectX 11
        DirectX 11 technology delivers breathtaking game graphics so real, it's unreal.

        New ways to engage

        Windows Touch
        Windows Touch makes PCs with touch screens easier and more intuitive to use.

        Media on your terms

        Windows Media Player
        More and more consumer electronics, from TVs to digital photo frames, can be connected to home networks. With Play To in Windows 7, you'll be able to easily send music, photos, videos from your PC to a networked device throughout your home.

        You can enjoy the photos, music, and videos on your home PC when you're away from home with remote media streaming.

        Work anywhere

        Location Aware Printing
        Windows 7 will automatically pick the right printer for you when you move from home to work networks.

        Work anywhere with less effort.

        • Get connected in three clicks wherever there's a wireless network connection.
        • Keep documents on your PC and on network servers in sync automatically.
        • Your PC will automatically use the printer you prefer for whatever network you're on.
        • Simplify making presentations special settings that keep your PC from sleeping and turn off messages, notifications, and screen savers.
        • Instantly locate virtually any file, email, or document on your PC just by typing a word or two.
        • Get around your PC faster with the improved taskbar.
        • Open programs you use regularly in one click and files you use regularly in just two.
        • Manage lots of open programs, documents, and browser windows easily with thumbnail and full-screen previews of open windows.
        • Manage multiple email accounts, including Hotmail, Gmail, AOL, and Yahoo! Mail Plus, all in one place with one simple program.
        • Get to the files, photos, and music on any PC with Windows 7 in the house from any other.
        • Print to any printer in the house from any PC with Windows 7 in the house.

          Safeguard your hard work.

          • Advanced Backup and Restore makes it easier to keep your work safely backed up to external or network drives and accessible if you need it.
          • File encryption helps keep proprietary and confidential information on a PC secure if it is lost or stolen.
          • Preserve your investment in programs designed for Windows XP with Windows XP Mode.
          • Windows Internet Explorer 8 helps keep your PC safer from malware and you safer from fraudulent websites designed to fool you into divulging private information.
          • Easily add your PC to a secured, managed, network with domain join capabilities.
          • Group policy controls help administrators more easily and effectively manage the security and configuration of multiple PCs.

            Choose the Windows 7 Edition That Is Best For You

            Features

            Windows 7 Home Premium

            Windows 7 Professional

            Windows 7 Ultimate

            Make the things you do every day easier with improved desktop navigation. Start programs faster and more easily, and quickly find the documents you use most often. Make your web experience faster, easier and safer than ever with Internet Explorer 8. Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV on your PC. Easily create a home network and connect your PCs to a printer with HomeGroup. Run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode. Connect to company networks easily and more securely with Domain Join. In addition to full-system Backup and Restore found in all editions, you can back up to a home or business network. Help protect data on your PC and portable storage devices against loss or theft with BitLocker. Work in the language of your choice and switch between any of 35 languages.

From the Manufacturer

Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings.

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Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
966 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, ease of installation, operating system, speed and stability of the software. For example, they mention that it works without any issues, the installation is extremely simple, it's one of the best versions of Windows and that it boots up faster. They also appreciate the stability and reliability of the OS.

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137 customers mention106 positive31 negative

Customers like the performance of the drive. They say it works without any issues, runs as expected, and installs smoothly. They also say it runs all Windows programs perfectly and has no problems with service or installation.

"...Review of games: Duke Nukem Forever runs well, Dirt3 is really nice, Call Of Duty 2 Modern Warfare and Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 run perfectly!..." Read more

"...will make the UAC complain about an "Unknown" publisher, work pretty good with maybe a feature or 2 not work that depends on code in Windows that is..." Read more

"...Never had any issue whatsoever. Verification was easy via the MS activation window...." Read more

"...The laptop is working without any issues.Moving from Vista 32 bit to W-7 64 on the laptop was a major improvement...." Read more

111 customers mention100 positive11 negative

Customers find the installation of the software extremely simple, fast, and trouble-free. They also say the product is intuitive and simple to use. Customers also mention that the installation is near-true plug-and-play, and the copy was activated with no issues at all.

"...the switch to Windows 7 Pro 64 bit O/S. Its a very intuative O/S, simple to use, but not over simplified and limmited like the Apple O/S's...." Read more

"...I sure am glad that I did. Windows 7 64 bit is a snap to run and is fast fast fast and is the consummate HTPC OS for the non geek...." Read more

"...The install went smoothly straight off the Windows disk without searching for drivers to download or patches to track down and install...." Read more

"...Installation went smoothly even if I had to format the hard drive before installation...." Read more

86 customers mention86 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the operating system. They say it's one of the best versions of Windows, and a good program. Some say it is the best OS for a PC and if you are looking for an improvement from Windows Vista.

"...1-Thermaltake Brown Switch mechanical U.S.B. Good gaming keyboard, with each key back lit with a blue LED for great back lighting and works very..." Read more

"...Windows 8 is a good operating system for touch screen application but not for traditional mouse operation in my book...." Read more

"...Not bad at all and reasonable. The package came in a padded envelop and secured...." Read more

"...Very happy with the OS... and I have a feeling I'll be running this well through Windows 8..." Read more

42 customers mention42 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the software. They mention that it's much faster, has no problems with slow I/O, and runs flawlessly on AMD processors. They also say that the OS boots up faster, is more colorful and sharper, and is easy to load in no time. Customers have also seen an improvement in the performance of their PC.

"...programs absolutely haul ass on Windows 64 bit mode and 64 bit programs are insanely fast which are smoother and even faster than 32 bit compatible...." Read more

"...I sure am glad that I did. Windows 7 64 bit is a snap to run and is fast fast fast and is the consummate HTPC OS for the non geek...." Read more

"...It does load faster as claimed and the whole screen layout is cleaner and easier to use...." Read more

"...Now my laptop runs much faster even with Avast Internet Security and Skype running in the background. No more crashes...." Read more

42 customers mention36 positive6 negative

Customers like the stability of the software. They say it's the most stable and usable version of Windows, with no compatibility issues. They also say it is reliable and secure, with fewer crashes and blue screens.

"...System stability is rock solid but its Windows File Manager is the only thing that is a bugger...." Read more

"...MS Media Center is robust and easy to run and all my other multimedia needs, from playing music to Blu Ray are met...." Read more

"...No more crashes.I am about to build myself a new pc workstation and would definitely buy another builders pack for sure. Way to go." Read more

"...pleased with the user-friendly features, performance, and stability of this system...." Read more

28 customers mention22 positive6 negative

Customers like the value of the software. They mention it has an excellent price and is cheap.

"...The builders pack is modestly priced and thus fit my bill...." Read more

"...Good Win 7 product and good price for legit purchase and use." Read more

"...Very pleased with this product and the considerable savings in price." Read more

"...Not really worth a cent. If you are running older programs that need XP or before you need to keep your old computer or at least your old hard drive...." Read more

33 customers mention17 positive16 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the software. Some mention that the user experience has been superb, and the OS is very intuitive. They also say it's a solid OS and an easy way to bring new life to a dying laptop. However, others say that with service pack 1, it has severe problems when loaded onto certain hardware configurations, has a few issues on install, and has problems with ordering the correct program.

"...was time to make the switch to Windows 7 Pro 64 bit O/S. Its a very intuative O/S, simple to use, but not over simplified and limmited like the..." Read more

"...So far they all work but several required extra time and effort to install and one requires a right click and "Run as Administrator" each time it is..." Read more

"...But to my surprise I could easily adapt my old programs to my new system by using the virtual pc machine (32 bit windows xp pro)...." Read more

"...Hers with Win 7 and all the rest with XP. Too many programs would not install and we lost the use of three peripherals including one printer, and..." Read more

26 customers mention16 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the software. Some mention that it offers the best Windows XP compatibility ever, is the most stable and usable version of Windows, and is perfect. However, others say that it does not properly install Microsoft Office 2010, is a bare bones version of the OS that can only be installed on one computer, and that it is overrated.

"...They are up-gradable, and designed to run 32 bit and 64 bit programs as well...." Read more

"...2. Microsoft Windows 7 Professional does not properly install Microsoft Office 2010 (and possibly a lot of other programs as well)!..." Read more

"...2 - Windows 7 Professional offers the best Windows XP compatibility ever that means you can still run older programs made for XP...." Read more

"...Win 7 is a wonderful operating system, and the 64 bit version can improve performance in the right circumstances...." Read more

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I had windows xp. Nothing was supported. This was a new cd with a product key. I just popped it in and followed the directions. It even saved my old files, I didn’t have to back it up first.
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