It’s time to install Windows 7 on a couple of my older computers. How do I know Windows 7 will run on them properly? Fortunately for me, the guess work is taken out of the equation with Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. Go to the Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/upgrade-advisor.aspx) page, and then make sure that all USB devices such as printers, external hard drives, and scanners that you normally use with this machine are plugged in and powered on. Then click on the Upgrade Advisor link which will take you to the Microsoft Download Center. Then click...

Chances are if you are purchasing a new computer it will come with the Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit edition. Still it won’t hurt to educate yourself on the different editions so you can make an informed choice during your purchase or upgrade. What’s The Difference Between 32 and 64 Bit? A 64 bit operating system can handle more memory than a 32 bit operating system. If you plan on having more than 4 GB of RAM you will need a 64 bit OS. With today’s multiple core PCs and large amounts of RAM 64 bit is the way to go. Windows 7 is available in 32 and 64 bit, if you are upgrading an...