MSWPR | Windows® 7 Professional Upgrade | Sony

Windows® 7 Professional Upgrade

Model number: MSWPR

With Windows® 7 Professional, you'll be able to run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP mode and recover your data easily with automatic back-ups to your home or business network.

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Everything you need for work and home.

Windows® 7 Professional has everything you need for work and home. Run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP mode¹ and recover your data easily with automatic back-ups to your home or business network. You'll be able to connect to company networks easily and more securely with Domain Join. Windows 7 Professional also simplifies everyday tasks including finding files instantly and comparing documents side-by-side. Make new things possible and watch internet TV, pause, rewind and record TV or use Touch to interact with your PC in new ways.

Easy to use.
Getting things done is easier. With the new taskbar and navigation features like snap, it's easier to compare two windows side-by-side, while JumpLists makes it a breeze to access the files you frequently use with including documents, music, photos and websites. And with HomeGroup, you can easily create a home network and connect your PCs running Windows 7 to a printer.

Faster to use.
Find virtually anything on your PC—from documents to songs to email—just by typing a word or two with Windows Search. Plus, Windows 7 Professional takes full advantage the latest 64-bit PCs.

This version of Windows is designed as an upgrade for Windows Vista.

Snap

A quick (and fun!) new way to resize and compare windows on your desktop.

Windows Taskbar

Better thumbnail previews, easier-to-see icons, and more ways to customize.

Performance Improvements

Designed to sleep and resume quicker, be less memory hungry, and spot USB devices faster.

Windows Touch

Pair Windows 7 with a touchscreen and you won't always need a keyboard or mouse.

HomeGroup

Takes the headache out of sharing files and printers on a home network.

Windows Live Essentials

Seven great programs, One free download. Mail, Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, and more.

Full 64-bit support

Windows 7 makes the most of powerful 64-bit PCs, the new desktop standard.

Play To

Play your media on other PCs, stereos, or TVs around the house.

Jump Lists

Speedy access to your favorite pictures, songs, websites, and documents.

Windows Search

Find virtually anything on your PC, instantly.

More personal

Redecorate your desktop with fun new themes, slide shows, or handy gadgets.

Remote Media Streaming

Enjoy music and video on your home PC?even when you're not at home.

Product Specifications

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Drive

DVD drive

Computer and processor

1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
16GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit)
1GB RAM (32-bit) / 2GB RAM (64-bit)
DirectX? 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

Operating system

This version of Windows is designed as an upgrade for Windows Vista. If you are upgrading from Windows XP, you will need to back up your files and settings, perform a clean install and then re-install your existing files, settings and programs.

Additional Requirements to use Certain Features

Internet Access (fees may apply)
Depending on resolution video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
Windows Touch and Windows Tablet require specific hardware
HomeGroup requires a network and PCs with Windows 7
DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
Music and sound require audio output
Windows XP Mode requires; Additional 1GB of RAM, Additional 15GB of available disk space, Processor capable of hardware virtualization, with Intel-VT or AMD-V turned on

Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware