Would you like more features and flash in Windows on your netbook?
Most new netbooks today ship with Windows 7 Starter, which is the cheapest edition of Windows 7. hey note: This is only for computers already running Windows 7.
Download the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor (link below), and install as normal.
Once it’s installed, run it and click Start Check.
If you see it, click Ok and then connect to the internet and start the check again.
It will now scan all of your programs and hardware to double-check they’re compatible with Windows 7.
After a few moments, the Upgrade Advisor will show you want it found.
Click “See all system requirements” to see what your netbook can do with the new edition.
This shows you which of the requirements, including support for Windows Aero, your netbook meets.
Here our netbook supports Aero, so we’re ready to go upgrade.
Enter “Anytime Upgrade” in the Start menu search,and select Windows Anytime Upgrade.
Here you’re free to see a comparison of the features of each edition of Windows 7.
Note that you’re able to upgrade to either Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate.
Also note that the price of each upgrade is cheaper than the respective upgrade from Windows XP or Vista.
Click buy under the edition you want.
key in your billing information, then your payment information.
Once you confirm your purchase, you will directly be taken to the Upgrade screen.
input your product key, and click Next.
Click Next when this is finished.
Click “I accept” to accept the license agreement.
Now, you’re ready to install your upgrade.
double-check to save all open files and close any programs, and then click Upgrade.
The upgrade only takes about 10 minutes in our experience but your mileage may vary.
After a couple minutes, your box will automatically reboot and finish the installation.
It will then reboot once more, and your gear will be ready to use!
Welcome to your new edition of Windows 7!
Here’s a before and after shot of our desktop.
Here’s a shot of our desktop before the upgrade.
All of the features of Windows 7 Home Premium are now ready to use.
To open it, right-hit your desktop and select Personalize.
you could also now use Windows Media Center, and can play-back DVD movies using an external drive.
One of our favorite tools, the Snipping Tool, is also now available for easy screenshots and clips.
Activating you new edition of Windows 7You will still need to activate your new edition of Windows 7.
To do this right away, fire up the start menu, right-choose Computer, and select Properties.
Scroll to the bottom, and click “Activate Windows Now”.
double-check you’re connected to the internet, and then select “Activate Windows online now”.
Activation may take a few minutes, depending on your internet connection speed.
When it is done, the Activation wizard will let you know that Windows is activated and genuine.
Your upgrade is all finished!
ConclusionWindows Anytime Upgrade makes it easy, and somewhat cheaper, to upgrade to another edition of Windows 7.
