Which version of windows 7 to get?

[DavidL]

Before I plunge into upgrading my XP system I was wondering which version of Windows 7 I should be looking at.
Any views appreciated.
David

 

[MrSlezak]

Professional seems to be the sweet spot - Microsoft posted a break out of the differences between versions. Compared to VIsta, it seems pretty straightforward this time around (see this).

 

[Robert Campbell]

Some say wait a year for SP1.

 

[MrSlezak]

I’m sure folks have different experiences, but I have been pretty happy with Win7 in my time using it…

 

[kweide]

Easy...
Windows 7 Professional. It is indeed the sweet spot.....

 

[simonclivehughes]

I'm running XP Pro on my Asus Aspire One netbook and I'd like to go to Win7Pro... can this be done as an upgrade or do I need to start with a fresh install? I hate like hell to have to reload everything. Any experience on this?

Cheers,

 

[bradhusick]

wait for windows 8 when they fix some of the problems.

or buy snow leopard.

 

[stephengilbert]

Consider the source, but I heard this morning on the radio that if you're not running Vista, you can't upgrade, but have to do a fresh install (or whatever they call in at MS).

 

[jonoslack]

Consider the source, but I heard this morning on the radio that if you're not running Vista, you can't upgrade, but have to do a fresh install (or whatever they call in at MS).

HI Stephen
interesting . . . more interesting is whether you can use an upgrade version, or whether you have to buy a new version.

If it's a new one then Microsoft will be punishing all those thousands of users who insisted on sticking with XP . . . that WILL be popular

 

[MrSlezak]

Seems to be a guide on it here but I can't say I ever do in place upgrades - so I don't know how well it works.

 

[Oxide Blu]

Win 7 is built on top of Vista. Vista users need only install an upgrade. Win XP users need to do a fresh install, including reformatting of the HDD.

 

[kweide]

There is NO Upgrade path from XP to Win 7. It is indeed a new installation. But you can keep your old operating system on HDD if you like.
The only Upgrade path is from Vista but it is a new installtion as well and the good news: Win 7 provides you with a migration tool to migrate your apps to Win 7.
BTW: CS3 works ! LR as well and they are incredible fast on Win 7 ( 64 Bit version ). Love it !