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Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (Full Version)

Item: 820237    Model: FQC-00129

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (Full Version)
4.0stars
( 29 reviews)
  • Windows will automatically use the printer you prefer for whatever network you’re on
  • Making presentations is simpler with special one-click settings for presentations
  • Greater compatibility and Windows XP Mode 1 help preserve your investment in programs designed for Windows XP
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Buy 5 and save with Microsoft Open Volume Licensing products. Call 1-877-612-1185 to speak with a Staples Software Licensing Specialist.

  • Windows will automatically use the printer you prefer for whatever network you’re on
  • Making presentations is simpler with special one-click settings for presentations
  • Greater compatibility and Windows XP Mode 1 help preserve your investment in programs designed for Windows XP
  • HomeGroup connects PCs with Windows 7 together on a network, so you can easily share files and printers among them
  • Finding and connecting to wireless networks is easier
  • Keep your work automatically backed-up to external hard drives or DVDs in case your laptop is lost, stolen, or damaged
  • File encryption helps keep confidential information private on PCs that are shared by multiple people

If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:

  • 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
  • 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
  • 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
  • DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
  • Internet access (fees may apply)
  • Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
  • For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
  • Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware
  • HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7
  • DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
  • BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
  • BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive
  • Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
  • Music and sound require audio output
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware.

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Specifications
Operating System Windows
Operating Systems Software Windows 7
Users/Devices per License 1-User
Purchase Method Boxed
Office/Productivity Software Office Suites & Tools
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by PowerReviews
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (Full Version)
 
4.0

(based on 29 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (13)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to install (15)
  • Easy to navigate (10)
  • Easy to set up (10)
  • Useful features (10)
  • Efficient (9)

Cons

  • Difficult to navigate (3)

Best Uses

  • Everyday use (9)
  • Multimedia (8)
  • Graphics & publishing (4)
  • Educational purposes (3)
  • Organization (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Quality oriented (22), Budget shopper (6)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (23), Business (6)
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC (8)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

So far, I love it.

I was very cautious making this decision to upgrade from XP to 7. I never bought Vista, but many friends and family encountered problems and would turn to me for help - help I ...Read complete review

I was very cautious making this decision to upgrade from XP to 7. I never bought Vista, but many friends and family encountered problems and would turn to me for help - help I couldn't provide because it was difficult to learn the Operating System without owning it. XP has been good to me for several years. It's the best OS I've owned - never crashing once. But I needed more memory (RAM) to run video editing software faster than I could with XP Home 32 Bit. Until Vista (which is a 64 Bit O.S.), PCs woould only recognize, and use, up to 3.5 GB of RAM - even if you had 8 GB installed! When installing Windows 7, you can choose to install it as 32 bit OR 64 bit (provided the hardware requirements are met), so I went with W7 Pro 64-bit, and then installed 8 GB RAM which will all get used! Download and run Microsoft's Windows Upgraded Advisor that will scan your PC and inform you what you need to upgrade.

PROS:
FAST! I installed Windows 7 on a new solid state drive (SSD) and it is so fast that it fully boots up within 15 seconds, and shuts down in 3 seconds!
SMART!
When installing software, it asks for your apporoval to have it "start automatically upon system boot up" which helps keep start ups quick. Many programs will just add "start ups" without letting you know. W7 prevents that.
SMART AGAIN!
If you're a multi-tasker like me, you have several windows open and minimized on the task bar. Just cruise over the tassk bar and a small version of that window is previewed to remind you what it is.
CON:
COMPATIBILITY!
The only thing that I dislike about Windows 7 is that my video editing software by ULead, only 1 1/2 years old, is not compatible. It's possible there's a way to get it installed, but I haven't found it yet.

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Most Helpful Negative Review

 

Buy Windows 7 Home if using Parallels

I bought Windows 7 Professioinal because I was interested in the XP Mode. I found out later that windows XP mode does not work with Parallels.

If you are installing Wind...Read complete review

I bought Windows 7 Professioinal because I was interested in the XP Mode. I found out later that windows XP mode does not work with Parallels.

If you are installing Windows 7 on a virtual machine on a Mac computer in Parallels, you are better off saving $100 and getting the Windows 7 HOME version, there don't appear to be any material differences between home and professional other than the XP mode, which you wouldn't be able to use.

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1/3/2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

It's W7 and I am glad to say not W8

By vbuster

from Bear, DE

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Install

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (Full Version):

      This was purchased to install in a VM on a MAC. Installed without any problems.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Computer Platform:
      • Mac

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      9/16/2012
       
      5.0

      WELL WORTH THE PRICE

      By BLADERUNNER

      from TULSA,OK

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (Full Version):

          THE MORE I LEARN THE BETTER I LIKE IT.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          1/31/2012

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Operating System Review

          By a3bplus

          from Mount Prospect, IL

          About Me Quality Oriented

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Operating System

            Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (Full Version):

            Product worked as intended.

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

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            11/8/2011

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            Evaluation of Windows 7

            By Lyn

            from Alsmogordo, NM

            About Me Quality Oriented

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

              Cons

              • Can't be self-installed
              • Didn't include all driver
              • Difficult To Navigate
              • Hard To Install or Upgrade
              • Huge compatibility proble
              • Just bad software
              • Won't run older programs
              • Won't run old help files

              Best Uses

                Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (Full Version):

                A huge backwards step from XP, but better than the Vista that came on the machine, and which Microsoft really owes us a free replacement for.

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

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                10/4/2011
                 
                4.0

                Would have bought more...

                By Ken

                from Owensboro Ky

                About Me Value Oriented

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

                Pros

                • Easy To Install

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (Full Version):

                    Would have bought more copys of the software but wasn't allowed because the Staples I went to only had ONE copy and waited a week and went back and still wasn't able to buy the other copies I needed because they hadn't ordered it. Had to go somewhere else to buy what I needed

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

                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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                    • Q:

                      Will this version work on on a Mac Pro?
                      Asked on 3/20/2013 by Darcy from Mooresville, NC

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        No, Microsoft will only run on a PC.
                        Windows 7 System Requirements :
                        1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
                        1GB RAM (32-bit) / 2GB RAM (64-bit)
                        16GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit)
                        DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
                        *If you are upgrading from Windows XP, you will need to back up your files and settings, perform a clean install and then re-install your existing files, settings and programs. Visit windows.microsoft.com/upgrade for more information.

                        Answered on 3/22/2013 by Laura B from Staples

                    • Q:

                      Will this work ono two computers?
                      Asked on 6/8/2011 by Ellen from Nyc

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        This item can be used for one computer. Each computer requires a separate license.

                        Answered on 6/13/2011 by Dawn B from Staples

                    • Q:

                      I have a small business with 5 computers. Will I have to purchase more than 1 copy of Windows 7 Business?
                      Asked on 4/25/2010 by Anonymous

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        You will need to purchase 5 copies of Windows 7. We do offer volume licensing at that number. Please contact us at 800.333.3330 for complete details.

                        Answered on 5/5/2010 by Customer Care from Staples

                    • Q:

                      Can I specify a Windows Professional 7 Full Version, but I need to be SURE that it is a 32 bit version, NOT 64.
                      Asked on 3/25/2010 by Anonymous

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        This has both 32 and 64 bit versions.

                        Answered on 4/9/2010 by Customer Care from Staples

                    • Q:

                      does windows 7 home and professional have the office suite, such as word, outlook, excel, powerpoint etc.?
                      Asked on 12/23/2009 by Anonymous

                      1 answer

                      • VERIFIED BUYER

                        A:

                        No it does not. It does not have anything but Windows 7. In fact if you have any of that now. Back it up for it will erase it or put it in a folder called Windows Old which will not allow you to run any program files.

                        Answered on 1/6/2010 by coosbaybear from Oregon

                    • Q:

                      IF WE GET WINDOWS 7, WILL WE ALSO HAVE TO GET A NEW MICROSOFT OFFICE. WE ARE RUNNING ON OFFICE 2003. THIS IS A GOVERNMENT OFFICE. WE ARE CURRENTLY USING WINDOWS XP VERSION 2002.
                      Asked on 11/25/2009 by JUDY from WESTFIELD CENTER, OHIO

                      1 answer

                      • A:

                        It depends.

                        According to the System Requirements, Windows 7 isn't listed on Microsoft Office 2003. So, the possibility for support is questionable at best.

                        However, since this product is Windows 7 Professional, you can try using XP mode. Then you "could" run it, but there's no guarantee that it will work 100%

                        My suggestion is opting for the new software, even with all of the relearning associated with it. In the long run, you'll be able to do more then you could possibly imagine if you kept Office 2003.

                        Answered on 8/25/2010 by Mr. Blue Cheese from Woodinville, WA

                    • Q:

                      What productivity programs come with windows 7?
                      Asked on 10/26/2009 by Anonymous

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        I received your inquiry through the Answer Box feature of Staples.com and wanted to respond to you directly. Because your inquiry is specific in nature it would be best resolved by a member of our customer service team. They will be glad to help with your question. You may contact them online at http://www.staples.com/sbd/content/help/contact/index.html or by phone at 1-800-3STAPLE (1-800-378-2753).

                        Answered on 2/1/2010 by Customer Care from Staples

                    • Q:

                      Can the same version of Microsoft 7 work on a netbook and laptop? Can I access an email opened on laptop on the netbook later and vice versa?
                      Asked on 10/26/2009 by MJ from Glenolden, PA

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        Each netbook or laptop will require a seperate license. Depending on the specifications of the laptop and netbook all of the features in some versions of Windows 7 may not be compatible.

                        Answered on 2/8/2010 by Customer Care from Staples

                    • Q:

                      Will Windows 7 Professional be able to network with Windows XP Computers or do all the computers have to be on the same operating system?
                      Asked on 10/24/2009 by Scott from Gatesville, TX

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        Yes

                        Answered on 2/8/2010 by Customer Care from Staples

                    • Q:

                      If I buy a desktop PC which has Windows 7 Home Premium already installed on it, but I really want Windos 7 Professional, how do I get from Home Premium to Professional? What do I buy to change my operating system to Professional?
                      Asked on 10/21/2009 by Richard from Atlanta

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        I received your inquiry through the Question & Answer feature of Staples.com and wanted to respond to you directly. Because your inquiry is specific in nature it would be best resolved by a member of our customer service team. They will be glad to help with your question. You may contact them online at http://www.staples.com/sbd/content/help/contact/index.html or by phone at 1-800-3STAPLE (1-800-378-2753). Thank you for your inquiry.

                        Answered on 12/28/2009 by Customer Care from Staples
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