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Know what works with Windows 7 Windows 7 is designed to be compatible with the most popular hardware and software products you use every day. Thousands of these will just work, but if you have questions we’ve got you covered with the resources below. Check the compatibility status of your ...
Windows 7 for Netbooks
store.microsoft.com — If you’ve got a netbook, you probably don’t have a CD or DVD drive – so you... may be wondering how you can upgrade to Windows 7. We’ve got your answer. The Microsoft Store is the only place where you can get a downloadable version of Windows 7. Download ... (more) Windows 7 for Netbooks
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What People Are Saying About Windows 7
microsoft.com — Join the Conversation Twitter Include these hash tags when you tweet something about Windows 7 General Windows... 7 = #win7 or #Windows7 Purchase of Windows 7 = #igotwin7 Meetups and Launch Party attendees/hosts = #win7meetup Facebook Visit the Windows ... (more) What People Are Saying About Windows 7
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Microsoft Unveils Win7 Compatibility Center, Upgrade Advisor
AppScout — ... for the Compatibility Center earlier this month, and it is now available at www.windows.com/compatibility. The site features a drop-down menu from which you select hardware or software. Enter the name of a product, and search the company's database. ...

Windows 7 officially arrives
Yahoo! Tech Advisors — ... , which has officially opened in conjunction with the Win7 launch. Not only is the company selling its own hardware and software products, it's also selling third-party computers, too, a first for Microsoft. A wide range of vendors are represented, and prices are generally in line with what you'll get from the manufacturer directly. More errata for potential upgraders: If you're curious if your equipment and existing software are compatible with Windows 7, check out the new Windows Compatibility Center to find out what you should expect if you decide to go ahead and upgrade. ...

Web Boosts Windows 7 Upgrades
Internet Evolution: — ... (Nasdaq: MSFT) comes out with a new operating system, and we all scramble about trying to get compatible drivers online for all of our oddball hardware and software. The Internet is a key factor in figuring out whether to make an upgrade, and I spent a decent amount of time checking out each of the applications I simply must use to determine whether the upgrade to Windows 7 would be worth my trouble. Taking a look at Microsoft's online compatibility checker gives a good idea of present hardware/software compatibility; and as the Windows 7 product itself matures, this list ...

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