Windows 7 May Still Run Smoothly on Older PCs

Before the release of its latest operating system’s beta version, Microsoft has been going around the globe to stir up interest in Windows 7. Many were reluctant to lend a kind and open ear on the subject. The unenthusiastic attitude of the people towards the new OS is not surprising. PC users gamely took Redmond’s sales talk on Vista a few years ago and they ended up buying a product that made them feel that they’ve been ripped off.

Bill Gates may have probably learned a lot from his mistakes on Vista. Windows’ developers now know that a lollipop approach on the upgrade of an OS will not fool people into believing that it’s a better product than its predecessor. As we all know, Vista was heavily embellished. Microsoft thought that an OS that doubles as a multimedia show would do the trick in making people believe that it’s a hundred times better than Windows XP. They were wrong.

More Practical

Heaving learned from their eye-opening experience with their last OS, Microsoft is taking on a different approach in promoting Windows 7. Instead of harking that their new operating system has better graphics and design than Vista and OS X, Gates’ wards are now telling everybody that their new product is lighter and easier to operate than its predecessors.

Microsoft’s claim that Windows 7’s vital statistics rivals that of XP’s is indeed surprising. We all know that Windows gets hungrier and greedier as it evolves. Not surprisingly, many thought that they have to overhaul their existing computers in order to accommodate Windows 7. But Microsoft’s assurance that its new product could even run on netbooks had people thinking that Gates may have probably got it right this time.

Just think. If an OS could run on a netbook, then it could definitely run on a low-end Celeron or even on a Pentium III. Instead of interring old machines, Windows 7 could probably resurrect PCs that have long been decommissioned for having failed to meet up Vista’s specs demand. This prospect would definitely attract millions of users who would want to paint a new picture on their old and slow machines that can’t run on an OS higher than XP.

Upgrade a Few Components

Many of those who have tried the release candidate version were pleased with Microsoft’s latest creation. Users themselves have claimed that their PCs did not suffer cardiac arrest even though it’s being ran by a processor that antedates dual or multi-core chips. Some even say that it seems to be lighter and performs better than the much loved Windows XP.

Windows 7 may probably be Microsoft’s redeemer. Many are already eager to try it on their old computers. However, before you try to give your old PC a workout, make sure that it’s really up to the task. A little hardware upgrade wouldn’t hurt. A RAM boost is definitely a must. You might also want to install a new video card in order to fully enjoy the multimedia features of the new OS.