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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade Version)

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade Version)

Item: 804596    Model: GFC-00020

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade Version)
4.0stars
( 522 reviews)
  • Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap
  • Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs
  • Setting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade Version)
 
3.9

(based on 522 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (189)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (205)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (51)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (27)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (50)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (178)
  • Easy to install (171)
  • Easy to navigate (167)
  • Easy to set up (167)
  • Efficient (133)

Cons

  • Hard to install or upgrade (40)
  • Difficult to set up (36)
  • Crashes or freezes (22)
  • Unreliable (17)
  • Inefficient (15)

Best Uses

  • Everyday use (213)
  • Multimedia (99)
  • Educational purposes (80)
  • Graphics & publishing (60)
  • Organization (47)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Quality oriented (365), Budget shopper (134)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (462), Business (50)
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC (116)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

Good Results

Been running Windows 7 Home Edition for a month. Very happy. My laptop doesn't freeze as it did with Windows XP Home. I worried about compatibility glitches (I experienced problems years ago when ...Read complete review

Been running Windows 7 Home Edition for a month. Very happy. My laptop doesn't freeze as it did with Windows XP Home. I worried about compatibility glitches (I experienced problems years ago when I upgraded to Windows XP on an older laptop). So far, 100% of my hardware & software is compatible with Windows 7. It took a full weekend to install all of the upgrades, for example drivers for DVD, video card, mouse, printer, etc. because my system dates back to Mar. 2008. But, everything works great.

I am fortunate a friend is a techie, who did the installation. I watched. It was very straightforward but time-consuming. Microsoft has a nice tool on its website to verify your system's compatibility with Windows 7, itemizing every piece of software or firmware that must be addressed. Highly recommend starting there before buying it.

Also, if you can add a dedicated SD card to boost the RAM, do it. Processing multiple app's is much faster ...and an SD card is relatively inexpensive.

Staples had the lowest price on both Windows 7 & the 32MB SD card.

VS

Most Helpful Negative Review

 

Better Than Vista

OS appears to be snappier than Vista. A little easier to navigate and interface is prettier. Synthetic bench marks are better and worse with 80% being "slightly' better. Boot time went f...Read complete review

OS appears to be snappier than Vista. A little easier to navigate and interface is prettier. Synthetic bench marks are better and worse with 80% being "slightly' better. Boot time went from 1 min 45 sec to 55 sec from cold to desktop "BUT" apps are still loading 20 sec after desktop showes up. If you use 7 upgrade advisor (which is also built into the disk) note that "recommended" uninstall suggestions are actually must do's. If your using "upgrade" install choice rather than "custom", 7 won't let you install until you do these things. Set aside 2-3 hours to get "stuff" installed and working. If your looking for a very minor speed up, prettier interface and bragging rights for the latest & greatest then 7 will do it with little heart ache and minor install issues. In reality this should have been called Vista SP3.

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4.0

Good version

By Bob

from Willingboro, NJ

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Buyer
This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

Pros

  • Easy To Navigate

Cons

  • Hard To Install or Upgrade

Best Uses

  • Multimedia

Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade Version):

don't have any

  • Primary use:
  • Personal
  • Computer Platform:
  • PC

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4.0

Win 7 - what Vista should have been.

By CTFrank

from central Connecticut.

About Me Value Oriented

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Better Than Win 8
  • Easy To Navigate
  • Powerful
  • Useful Features

Cons

  • Hard To Install or Upgrade

Best Uses

  • Multimedia

Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade Version):

Checked "hard to install" because Toshiba no longer supports Win 7 drivers for their native Win 8 machines on their USA website. Bought laptop with Win 8 installed....Hated It!! Purchased Win 7 Home Premium to replace it, had it installed by Staples Tech Service, now very satisfied with machine and OS.

  • Primary use:
  • Personal
  • Computer Platform:
  • PC

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4.0

I would buy this product again.

By Big driver

from Seattle, WA

About Me Value Oriented

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Easy To Navigate
  • Manages Software Collaboration Well
  • Powerful
  • Useful Features

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Graphics & Publishing
    • Multimedia

    Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade Version):

    It was pretty easy to install. It didn't take that much time to install about an half an hour. It ran all my Vista programs. I wish I had updated to Windows 7 a long time ago.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC

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    5.0

    sure beats Vista

    By Steve the food guy

    from Roseville, CA

    About Me Quality Oriented

    Verified Buyer
    This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

    Pros

    • Computer Actually Works
    • Easy To Install

    Cons

    • Took A While To Install

    Best Uses

      Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade Version):

      We have 2 computers in our business operating and one had W-7 while the other Vista (the older computer). Suprisingly the older computer now with the W-7 upgrade operates faster and more effectively. It can also communicate with the other computer since Vista and W-7 were not real compatible. After thinking I would buy a new computer it was worth the money to get the upgrade software. It took hours to upgrade with the software with many times it restarting. I thought it would originally be an hour but it turned out to be 4-6 hours.

      • Primary use:
      • Business
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC

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      5.0

      Great Value

      By GrantGal

      from Oklahoma

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Install
      • Easy To Navigate
      • Powerful
      • Useful Features

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Educational Purposes
        • Graphics & Publishing
        • Multimedia

        Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade Version):

        Great value, easy to install, IMHO worlds better than Windows 8

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Computer Platform:
        • PC

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        • Q:

          I have an HP notebook with Vista 32 bit. Is this upgrade for 64 bit only? Or does it have the option of choosing either on the install disk?
          Asked on 4/20/2013 by Judy from Hesperia, CA

          1 answer

          • A:

            The Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade Version) is compatible with both Windows 7 32-bit and Windows 7 64-bit.

            Answered on 4/20/2013 by Community Answer from None
        • Q:

          Will I have to re-install my Windows Office Suite if I upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7?
          Asked on 3/22/2013 by KDef from Massachusetts

          1 answer

          • A:

            The only migration path that retains software operability is from XP to Vista to Win7. Going from XP to Win 7 will not retain any previous software. If you do a clean install, everything is wiped. If you do an upgrade, the old OS and software/data gets put in a windows.old directory. Nothing can run from there. You are best off with a clean install and reinstalling your software programs. Your PC will run better.

            Answered on 3/23/2013 by Community Answer from None
        • Q:

          My desktop pc is XP Pro and all of the hardware is 6-8 years old. Due the age I will upgrade the MB, CPU and memory. The rest will be as needed. Will I be able to do a new install of XP Pro on the new hardware and then immediately install the Windows 7 HP upgrade on top of that? Biggest reason is the cost of the upgrade vs the full version of 7. I can apply the savings toward my other costs. Is it possible the new hardware won't even let me install XP Pro?
          Asked on 1/24/2013 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • A:

            The new hardware will definitely let you install XP Pro, and then you can upgrade to Windows 7 on top of that.

            Answered on 1/24/2013 by Community Answer from None
        • Q:

          my laptop is 32 bit XP, is this product only for 64 bit or can I use it on the 32 bit laptop?
          Asked on 12/20/2012 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • A:

            I'd have to know more about your computer, but assuming it shipped with Windows XP installed I would say it doesn't meet the rather demanding required hardware specifications to run Windows 7 (or 8).

            Answered on 12/20/2012 by Community Answer from None
        • Q:

          I have a Dell XP, Vista compatible. Which version of Windows 7 will upgrade our system?
          Asked on 8/15/2012 by Mary

          1 answer

          • A:

            Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium will upgrade either the XP or Vista operating system. You didn't state which was installed on your Dell computer.

            Answered on 8/15/2012 by Community Answer from None
        • Q:

          I now have Vista. Should I wait for 8 or purchase 7 now?
          Asked on 7/23/2012 by Mary

          1 answer

          • A:

            I would advise that you hold off on windows 7 since Windows 8 is due to be released in October. You would be paying for an upgrade that would need to be upgraded in just a few months.

            Answered on 7/23/2012 by Community Answer from None
        • Q:

          Can I download this on both of my computers
          Asked on 5/18/2012 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            This software program is available for download to 1 computer. To place an order for this item, please contact us by dialing 1-800-333-3330.

            Answered on 5/18/2012 by Liz C from Staples
        • Q:

          My laptop had vista 64bit version and crashed.
          Unfortunately I lost all the disks associated with this laptop.
          Which version of windows 7 should I get?
          Asked on 5/3/2012 by BigD from Newtown Pa

          2 answers

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            This is an upgrade version of Windows 7. Because this will be your new operating software, you may want the full version of Windows 7 Home Premium, please see item 820236.

            Answered on 5/7/2012 by Cindy R from Staples
          • A:

            For general consumer use, the "Home Premium" edition of Windows 7 should be all you need. (The exception would be if your laptop needs to connect to a Windows Domain network, perhaps at your employer.)

            Note, though, that the Upgrade Version requires an existing installation of Windows XP or Vista. If you're attempting a clean install, you'll need the Full Version.

            Answered on 5/7/2012 by Community Answer from None
        • Q:

          I have a dell studio that had windows 7. The system became corrupt and I could not find the windows 7 disk. Also recovery on the partition backup drive was corrupt. I installed windows vista on this computer but cannot get the wireless to connect. Should I install the full version of windows 7 or would the upgrade to windows 7 be okay?
          Asked on 2/20/2012 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • A:

            If the copy of Windows Vista you installed on your laptop is a legal copy you can (and should) use the upgrade version of Windows 7 to install the software. If it's not a legal copy you need to use the full version of Windows 7.

            Answered on 2/23/2012 by Community Answer from None
        • Q:

          what do i need to purchase to chango from vista to windows7 home premium. thanks
          Asked on 2/12/2012 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • A:

            This upgrade software is all you'd need to upgrade from Windows Vista to 7 Home Premium.

            Answered on 2/14/2012 by Community Answer from None
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