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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade

Platform : Windows Vista, Windows XP
3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 250 ratings
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  • Includes 32 & 64-bit versions dvd-rom Combines remarkable ease-of-use with the entertainment features of Home Premium
  • And the business capabilities of Professional--get it all with Windows 7 Ultimate
  • Make the things you do every day easier with improved desktop navigation; start programs faster and more easily,
  • Easily create a home network and connect your PCs to a printer with HomeGroup;
  • Help protect data on your PC and portable storage devices against loss or theft with BitLocker
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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches; 5.6 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ GLC-00184
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 24, 2009
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Microsoft
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002DHLV8S
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 250 ratings

Product Description

Offers everything Home Premium and Professional offers plus added security features and the flexibility to work in multiple languagesSoftware Sub Type: ClientHelp prevent theft or loss of data Use BitLocker and BitLocker To Go to better protect your valuable files even on removable drives such as USB devicesAutomatically back up your files: Protect your data from user error hardware failure and other problemsFind virtually anything on your PC from documents to photos to e-mailSave time and money resolving IT issuesGet remote services with DirectAccess Access corporate resources seamlessly when you're on the Inter without having to initiate a VPN connectionConnect multiple PCs with or without a serverWork in the language of your choice Switch between any of 35 languages as easily as logging off and back on againLicense type: Upgrade packagePlatform Support: PCRequires 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processorRequires 16GB (32-bit) or 20GB (64-bit) hard driveRequires 1GB RAM (32-bit) or 2GB RAM (64-bit)Requires DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or later driver

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3.4 out of 5 stars
250 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the functionality, ease of installation, and speed of the product. They mention it works well, is easy to install, and the user interface is hugely better. Some say the system seems to be running faster, boots up and shuts down faster, and is more responsive. Customers also appreciate the value for money and stability of the product.

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61 customers mention "Functionality"45 positive16 negative

Customers like the functionality of the product. They mention it works well, installs easily, and has no significant problems. Some say it's a great tool for protecting all their data.

"...When it is up and running, it boots fast and has few issues. The classic look is no longer an option but the start menu is improved...." Read more

"...Our software works, Windows 7 can see all of our RAM, I can control what gets installed on the home computer better, and the look is much slicker...." Read more

"...gamers: If you are upgrading from XP, some of your older games will no longer work properly, just like they no longer worked with Vista...." Read more

"...It's very easy to use and does a good job of putting your accounts back together again, even going from XP to 7...." Read more

48 customers mention "Ease of installation"39 positive9 negative

Customers find the installation of the product easy. They mention it's a quick program, intuitive, and makes things easier. Customers also say the user interface is hugely better and the navigation features are intuitive. They say Windows 7 simplified and streamlined Windows Vista, which was overbloated. Overall, customers say the software is very friendly for the business environment and has no problems recognizing anything.

"...Functionality is largely the same, but the user interface is hugely better. Bootup and shutdown seem faster, although not remarkably so...." Read more

"...NO problems recognizing anything. No settings needed to be changed...." Read more

"...It's very easy to use and does a good job of putting your accounts back together again, even going from XP to 7...." Read more

"...It's faster, cleaner, and more user-friendly than any previous version. Will it convert me back to PC's as my primary computers??? Absolutely not!..." Read more

46 customers mention "Speed"34 positive12 negative

Customers like the speed of the product. They mention that their system seems to be running faster, boots up and shuts down faster, and the performance is greatly enhanced. They also say the laptop is more responsive and the quick launch toolbar has been improved. Overall, customers say the computer behaves much better under Windows 7.

"...The quick launch tool bar has been improved so that your program opens up from the quick launch itself and stays there instead of occupying more..." Read more

"...When it is up and running, it boots fast and has few issues. The classic look is no longer an option but the start menu is improved...." Read more

"...Bootup and shutdown seem faster, although not remarkably so. Switching users seems faster under Windows 7 than XP...." Read more

"...All the Windows XP updates that were installed made the startup painfully slow...." Read more

37 customers mention "Value for money"26 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the product. They mention it's a smooth and simple upgrade that retains all applications. Some say the defrag program is much better than that on Windows Vista. The upgrade disk allows a clean install without having to purchase the product. Overall, customers are satisfied with the value for money and strong sales.

"...seems to be working on My PC Computer just fine, and it Defrag Program is much better than that on Windows Vista! That is about it!" Read more

"...detail here...bottom line is, if you plan ahead a bit, upgrading to 7 will go very easily (and if it doesn't, you'll have something to fall back on)." Read more

"...However, bear in mind that the price of Windows 7 is way too high considering that you can install most of the "7" versions in only one computer...." Read more

"...The upgrade was painless from Vista, but one option I was hoping for to upgrade to 64-bit from 32-bit Vista was not allowed. ???..." Read more

18 customers mention "Stability"15 positive3 negative

Customers like the stability of the product. They mention it's reliable, more secure, and less prone to hang-ups.

"...is now a new version of Windows that is fast, slick-looking and NOT BROKEN! If you value time, get this Windows...." Read more

"...I have been using Windows 7 for about a month - and I find it to be more stable and a step forward...." Read more

"...It's navigation features are intuitive.3) It is more secure (without being obnoxious--as was Vista)...." Read more

"...Bottom line is Windows 7 64 bit is very stable and I am very happy with my purchase." Read more

17 customers mention "Operating system"17 positive0 negative

Customers like the operating system. They say it's awesome, nice, and the best OS available for gaming today. Customers also appreciate the better task bar and say it's refreshing.

"...The task bar looks a lot better, and you do not have to search everywhere for the "shut down" button...." Read more

"...In summary, Windows 7 is really quite nice and I have no regrets about the switch...." Read more

"...be glad that there is now a new version of Windows that is fast, slick-looking and NOT BROKEN! If you value time, get this Windows...." Read more

"...I like the clean look of Windows 7. It doesn't have the eye catching graphics and color of Vista, but that isn't something I care about...." Read more

6 customers mention "Settings"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the settings of the product. Some mention that all settings are kept, while others say they were lost and none of the key features worked.

"...NO problems recognizing anything. No settings needed to be changed...." Read more

"...Even with a doing a backup, programs had to be reinstalled and settings were lost. I am still working on reinstalling items...." Read more

"...Multilingual options adjust to any language speaking person around the world. I highly recommend this software." Read more

"...None of my settings have carried over. I am not a novice... I have been working in the computer industry for 20 years...." Read more

7 customers mention "Ease of upgrade"0 positive7 negative

Customers find the upgrade of the product difficult. They mention it's a nightmare, and the installation option fails after 3 hours. Customers also say the upgrade doesn't overwrite the OS and keeps their programs.

"...I expected to upgrade two-three computers of mine. But, only one upgrade was allowed. Is that worth $200?..." Read more

"...to reinstall everything you had on your machine - the upgrade does not overwrite the OS and keep your programs. It's a whole new OS...." Read more

"The upgrade option in installation failed after 3 hours!! It was supposed to be just upgrade from Vista...." Read more

"...many will be the additional hardware requirements and the inability to upgrade from XP, additionally many program and drivers that ran well under..." Read more

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hello' am an amer'can wa't'ng the greencard under the t'tle of I 797 of Us gov. i'n Turkey istanbuli have ordered the product from amazon.com from a 3rd party seller and the third party seller was origin from Turkey (i have learned that he wanted me leave a positive Feedback in Turkish )and sold me a Sony Vaio Ultimate Upgrade and filed the case to Amazon.comi would install it to my laptop hp 9700 that only exist in USA but i can not make an upgrade cause the windows was optimised for Sony Vaio be aware of the Third party sellers and the postage from turkey to USA is something about 50 USD so better to buy another from Amazon.com instead of making the return cause i will pay 50 USD to return and have to repay another postage for the new one i dont know what to do now.......anyone can help me out there ???
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Ram Eachambadi
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome but Expensive
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2009
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Windows 7 is lightning fast. The start-up time is very small, and a lot of unnecessary evil from Windows Vista has been eliminated completely. I'm not so sure I'm in complete agreement with someone who said there are no UAC issues. There still is, but UAC is not as annoying as it was with Vista. Windows 7 must have been the real next deal after XP. Vista was an unnecessary waste of time and money on the part of Microsoft. And, there are not much security issues with 7, as there were with Vista. Quite a few high-end users I have talked to agree on this point.

The task bar looks a lot better, and you do not have to search everywhere for the "shut down" button. I have to admit though that Internet Explorer is still dead slow and horrible. But, that is a fault with Internet Explorer, and not seven. I have no idea when they are ever going to fix that damn browser. The quick launch tool bar has been improved so that your program opens up from the quick launch itself and stays there instead of occupying more space within the task bar. Not only that, you can move the applications around within the task bar. And for those of you who are still big time XP fans, if your computer is capable of using the Virtual PC application, you can launch XP within Windows 7 and use it as XP. This option is not available with Home Premium. It is only available with the other two more advanced ones.

However, bear in mind that the price of Windows 7 is way too high considering that you can install most of the "7" versions in only one computer. Only for Home Premium, Microsoft gives you an option of installing it in 3 computers...which is still low in my opinion. My dad bought XP nearly 10 years ago, which allowed us to install it in 5 computers. It seems that Microsoft is not being that generous anymore. I am a big Microsoft fan and a defender of Microsoft, but I have to say that not indicating clearly as to how many computers you can install your Windows Ultimate in is being, to say the least, misleading. I expected to upgrade two-three computers of mine. But, only one upgrade was allowed. Is that worth $200? Think about that before buying the Ultimate edition. Home Premium should suffice for home users.

And for those who still complain to you about Windows 7 being slower than XP, that is to be expected. Windows 7 is a lot faster than Vista and is very fast considering you have a system that is no more than 5 years old. But, you still cannot expect the speed of XP. XP will always be faster than newer operating systems on newer computers. But, it will never have the advanced features 7 does. And with all due respect to XP fans, you can multi-task without interruption in 7. XP often interrupts your listening to music or whatever it is you are doing while installing a program. No such problems in 7.

Special note for gamers: If you are upgrading from XP, some of your older games will no longer work properly, just like they no longer worked with Vista. Tough luck on that, but that is what happens as technology changes.
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WayneZ
1.0 out of 5 stars Windows 7 Ultimate failure
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2012
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don't waste your money. This is just a prettied up Vista and fails just as often with Windows Updates or anything else Windows engineers could not build correctly in their software. it works for a while and then catastrophic failure. luckily I am religious about backing up but it gets old rebuilding computers using this software from it's continual failures. working part time for a small business this failure while I am out of town working will probably cost us a $675k contract. I bought two copies of this on two laptops running 64 bit and both restored what vista had almost made virtually useless. then SP1 came out and crashed both of them. I fixed one after a month and a half of fighting with Microsoft to provide customer support but it had to go back to original factory settings. the second could be restored. now less than a year later it crashed again and one week in, no Microsoft support unless you want to pay them $99 an hour and still do not have it running even with the cd original disk still have the infamous Black Screen of Death. it is a shame there are no competitive alternatives except to go to apple. if you still have a working copy of XP keep it, this is not worth the money, hassle, or lack of Microsoft support.
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M. L. Williams
3.0 out of 5 stars Be prepared to spend some time...
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2009
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Performance of the new Windows 7 exceeds Vista but when you make this upgrade be prepared to spend some time on the load time. 8 to 10 hours should be anticipated depending upon the number of conflicts generated (see following). Microsoft offers an online diagnostic tool which is recommended. It will point out known and possible conflicts with how to resolve. Most involves uninstalling conflict software and reloading after Windows 7 is installed. When it is up and running, it boots fast and has few issues. The classic look is no longer an option but the start menu is improved. Beware that it brings a lot of "goodies" that you may not want.
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