Compare Microsoft Windows® XP Professional Edition (3 Pack) OEM to Microsoft Windows 7 Professional - Upgrade (License Only)

Product Features: Distribution Media: CD-ROM; Version: Full Version; Package Type: OEM (Media Only); Platform: PC; Software Category: Operating Systems; Family Line: Microsoft Windows XP; License Category: Standard; Quantity: 1 User/s; Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP; Required Disk Space (PC): 1.5 GB; Required Memory (PC): 64 MB (Recommended: 128 MB); Required CPU Speed (PC): 233 MHz (Recommended: 300 MHz); Package Qty.: 1; Release Date: October, 2001 Less

Windows 7 Professional from Microsoft is the long-awaited successor to the ubiquitous Windows Vista operating system. Building upon Vista s impressive feature set, Windows 7 adds many features which simplify the way you use your PC, as well as the way that your PC connects to the world. The Professional edition of Windows 7 is designed to meet the needs of business and home use alike. It omits none of the features that are found in the Home Premium edition of the software. These include improved desktop navigation, improved speed, the Internet Explorer 8 web browser, Windows Media Center, and HomeGroup networking. Features gained by moving up to the Professional edition include Windows XP Mode, which allows you to run legacy applications in a true virtualization of Windows XP. You ll also be able to join Domains, which is often a requirement for connecting to corporate networks. Finally, the Professional edition adds the ability to backup your system to a home or business network. Less