Windows 7, the new operating system from Microsoft, offers faster and more reliable performance. It provides better ways to find and manage files, enhanced taskbar previews, and improved support for 64-bit PCs.
Windows 7 recommended system requirements:
- Processor: Pentium 4 / Core 2 Duo, 2 GHz
- RAM: 2 GB or more
- Graphics card: Dedicated graphics card, 128 or 256 MB of memory
Upgrade or custom installation?
It is possible to upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows Vista (SP1 or SP2). Older versions of Windows require a custom installation. Read more about Windows 7 Upgrade Paths.
It is recommended that you backup your files before upgrading and this must be done before a custom installation.
For students and faculty/staff with personally-owned computers
For faculty and staff with university-owned computers
New Marquette computers will come with Windows 7. IT Services will not automatically update the current operating system on a computer unless there is a special need or desire. Faculty and staff who choose to update to Windows 7 will need to buy the upgrade using departmental funds, and the PC must meet the minimum hardware configuration.
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