Desktop Computer Windows 7 Pro

What You Should Know Before You Buy a Windows 7 Pro Desktop Computer

Are you looking to buy a functional and versatile computer that can help you to accomplish your most important tasks? A desktop computer Windows 7 Pro edition may be the device you need, and eBay's user-friendly website offers multiple options for purchase. Here are some things you should know before you make a final decision.

Will Windows 7 Pro work with external devices and peripherals?

Most computers that have been manufactured within the last several years will work with nearly all peripherals. Most newer devices and external accessories are plug and play, and your computer will download and configure any drivers that are necessary for the operation of the peripheral you wish to install. You should consult user manuals and product packaging for information about known compatibility issues because some peripherals may not work with your Windows 7 Professional operating system or may not be compatible with your computer's hardware.

Can Windows 7 Pro be upgraded to other operating systems?

Your desktop computer Windows 7 pro version can be upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8, and Windows 10. Windows will determine which versions of the operating system you can upgrade to and will assemble the necessary files for the installation. You can also upgrade your desktop Windows 7 Pro edition to Windows Enterprise and Windows 7 64-bit, but you will need to perform a clean install because there is no direct upgrade path from Windows 7 Pro to these two operating systems. You can register your Windows 64-bit operating system with the same key that you used to register Windows 7 32-bit. If you want to add server functionality to your Windows 7 Pro desktop, you can perform an in-place upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2.

What are the main features of Windows 7 Pro?

Windows 7 Professional has all the features of Windows 7 Home Premium, including support for Windows Aero and multi-touch. This operating system offers full support for Windows Media Center and supports file system encryption and location-aware printing. Windows 7 Professional is the first edition of the Windows operating system to support dynamic disks, which enhance the efficiency of storage by allowing the user to have additional memory configuration options.

  • Physical memory: 64-bit system has 192GB RAM; 32-bit system has 4GB RAM.
  • Display: Supports the simultaneous use of up to two monitors.
  • Backups: Backup and Restore Center supports backups to remote networks.
  • Domain membership: Can participate in Windows Server Domain.
  • Built-in server capacity: Can function as a Remote Desktop server; supports remote administration through the administrative tools contained in the first Service Pack update.
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