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    What is the best version/build of windows 7?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DKirk13, Jan 5, 2010.

  1. DKirk13

    DKirk13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking to upgrade from vista(finally). I am wondering what my best options are. I have an hp 9843cl laptop with 4gb ram, 320gb hard drive, 2.66 processor, and NVIDIA 8600 graphics card.
     
    DKirk13, Jan 5, 2010
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  2. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    Any Latest Build Would be Best ;)

    Get Win 7 Home Premium if not into domain computing or else Win 7Pro is best all rounder
     
    vinumsv, Jan 5, 2010
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  3. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Although Pro comes with a nice backup utility not included with Home Premium, unless you want to buy your own third party backup software.
     
    HTWingNut, Jan 5, 2010
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    The only version that will work past March 2010 is the RTM release (build 7100??) with a valid license key.

    There is some news that indicates that Win7 SP1 will be out before then though.
     
    newsposter, Jan 5, 2010
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  5. Kuu

    Kuu That Quiet Person

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    HP doesn't come with backup built in?



    ...whoops.
     
    Kuu, Jan 5, 2010
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  6. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    wasn't that only in vista days? i thought it changed now?

    can't check it right now..
     
    davepermen, Jan 5, 2010
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    j-dogg Notebook Evangelist

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    I like Pro, it supports Virtual pc so i can plot to my Designjet plotter from xp. I'm sure there are other ways to emulate xp, but this was just convenient for me.
     
    j-dogg, Jan 5, 2010
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  8. Shakey_Jake33

    Shakey_Jake33 Notebook Consultant

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    The main advantage of Professional from a typical end user perspective (i.e, people who don't need support for domain computing, 2 physical CPUs and 129GB RAM) is the XP Mode. However, this is simply virtualisation, and isn't really suitable for gamers (VirtualBox offers limited 3D acceleration, and might be a better option for those who really want to go the virtualisation route).

    Otherwise, Home Premium is the one to go for.
     
    Shakey_Jake33, Jan 5, 2010
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