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Want to maximize your Windows® 7 experience? Get access to all the drivers, tools, upgrade guides and support you need to make the most of your Toshiba laptop running Windows® 7.
Windows® 7 Support
For more information on the following topics, please visit our Windows® 7 Support site.
- Find supported models
Determine if Windows 7 is compatible with your system. - How to upgrade to Windows 7
Step-by-step instructions for upgrading from Vista with and without the Toshiba Upgrade Assistant for Windows 7, and performing a Custom Installation (“clean install”) with and without the Toshiba Software Installer for Windows 7. - Windows 7 frequently asked questions
Microsoft FAQs and Toshiba FAQs - Toshiba tools to simplify the Windows 7 installation process
Information and download links for the Toshiba Upgrade Assistant for Windows 7 and the Toshiba Software Installer for Windows 7 - Download Toshiba drivers for Windows 7
Where to find software updates from Toshiba for Windows 7 installations on Toshiba laptops - Windows 7 hardware and software requirements
Minimum hardware specifications for installing and running Windows 7, and minimum Windows Vista Service Pack requirements for performing an upgrade to Windows 7. - Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program
Details about the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program, including a ‘redeem now’ link for qualified customers to place a Windows 7 Upgrade order.
Windows® 7 System Requirements:
- 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- 1GB RAM (32-bit) / 2GB RAM (64-bit)
- 16GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20GB (64-bit)
- DirectX® 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
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
- BitLocker™ requires TPM1.2; BitLocker To Go™ requires a USB Flash 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
Windows® 7 Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features and editions of Windows 7 will run on your computer; Also see Windows® Easy Transfer, Upgrading from Windows® Vista® to Windows® 7, or Upgrading from Windows® XP to Windows® 7.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware; visit http://windows.microsoft.com/systemrequirements.
Some features in earlier Windows versions are not included in Windows 7. Download Windows Live™ Essentials to get similar programs including Windows Live™ Mail, Photo Gallery, Messenger and Movie Maker, for free at http://download.live.com.
Upgrading Your PC to Windows 7
Use the chart below to determine whether a clean install or an in-place upgrade will be required to get the Windows 7 experience you want.
| Upgrade FROM: Upgrade TO: | Windows® 7 Home Premium | Windows® 7 Professional | Windows® 7 Ultimate | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-bit | 64-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | ||
| Windows® XP* | Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
|
| Windows® Vista® Starter | 32-bit | Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
| 64-bit | Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
|
| Windows® Vista Home Basic | 32-bit | In-Place Upgrade |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
In-Place Upgrade |
Custom Install |
| 64-bit | Custom Install |
In-Place Upgrade |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
In-Place Upgrade |
|
| Windows® Vista Home Premium | 32-bit | In-Place Upgrade |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
In-Place Upgrade |
Custom Install |
| 64-bit | Custom Install |
In-Place Upgrade |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
In-Place Upgrade |
|
| Windows® Vista Business | 32-bit | Custom Install |
Custom Install |
In-Place Upgrade |
Custom Install |
In-Place Upgrade |
Custom Install |
| 64-bit | Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
In-Place Upgrade |
Custom Install |
In-Place Upgrade |
|
| Windows® Vista Ultimate | 32-bit | Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
In-Place Upgrade |
Custom Install |
| 64-bit | Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
Custom Install |
In-Place Upgrade |
|
| Note: To do an in-place upgrade on either a 32-bit or 64-bit system, please ensure that your PC has either Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed first. | |||||||
A custom (clean) installation gives you the option to either completely replace your current operating system or install Windows on a specific drive or partition that you select. You can also perform a custom installation if your computer does not have an operating system, or if you want to set up a multi-boot system on your computer.
An in-place upgrade keeps your files, settings, and programs intact from your current version of Windows.
Additional notes:
- If you are upgrading from Windows XP, you will need to back up your files and settings, perform a custom (clean) install, and then re-install your existing files, settings, and programs.
- To upgrade an earlier operating system than Windows XP (e.g. Windows 95 or Windows 2000) you will need to purchase a full license of Windows 7 and perform a custom installation.
- Upgrading Windows Vista from one language (e.g. English) to Windows 7 in a different language (e.g. French), requires a custom install.
For additional questions about upgrading to Windows 7, please visit our Windows 7 Support Center.
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