Business Productivity & Applications

Why buy Windows 7 Professional?

We designed Windows 7 Professional to help you work anywhere more easily and more securely—whether that means staying put in an office, running your small business, or going mobile with your laptop. Here's how:

Work from anywhere

With Windows 7 Professional, your laptop can remember your preferred printer on each network you use—no more manual switching. Setting your laptop up for a presentation is a breeze, so you can always put your best foot forward. And since Windows 7 manages power more efficiently and connects to wireless networks faster, it's easier than ever to work on the go.

Use Windows XP programs

Most programs designed for Windows XP work fine in Windows 7. For those that don't, Windows 7 Professional has a solution: Windows XP Mode. This free download, which works only with the Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions of Windows 7, can run Windows XP programs in a separate window right on your Windows 7 desktop.

Safeguard your work

All editions of Windows 7 come with improvements to Backup and Restore for a "set it and forget it" approach to backing up your files and folders. With Windows 7 Professional, you can also back up files, folders, and even drives to a network—and file encryption can help keep confidential information secure on PCs with more than one user.

Be more productive

With Windows 7 Professional, you can think less about technology and more about getting things done. Performance improvements and a redesigned desktop help you get more done in less time. It's simple to connect to domains and access offline files on a network even when you're not online.

Have some fun

Just because you use your PC for work doesn't mean you have to sacrifice play. When it's time for a break, you'll enjoy on-demand Internet TV, the unbelievably realistic game graphics of DirectX 11, and all the audio-visual goodness that comes with Windows Media Center—like the ability to watch, pause, and record live TV—and Windows Media Player.

Work Smarter, Not Harder

Express your ideas more visually

Accomplish more when working together

Enjoy the familiar Office experience from more locations and devices

Stay connected to your business and social networks

Get your message out instantly

Create power data insights

Manager large volumes of emails with ease

Deliver compelling presentations

Store and track all of your ideas in one place

Work your way, faster and more easily