Below you
will find accurate, fact based technical information regarding windows
7. If you are in the market for a NEW Windows 7 based multiple
screen computer system, stop here and
see our
QuadStations now.
Microsoft Highlights of Windows 7
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Starts up and shuts down faster than XP or Vista
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Win7 has a footprint of 3G smaller than Vista which means far
less system resources used and a faster system.
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Win7 has touch screen capability for use with touch screen
compatible hardware and displays (POS etc).
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“XP Mode”
A free add-on for Windows 7 Professional, allows users to run
Windows XP applications on Windows 7. Users can cut and paste
between XP and Widows 7 applications
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Lower power consumption= 15% longer battery life for laptops.
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Improved document search and thumbnail view.
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Remote Media Streaming.
Enables users to securely access home-based digital media libraries
over the Internet from another Windows 7 PC outside the home.
Upgrading an existing
NTI QuadStation Computer
Upgrading any other type of
existing
computer (non-QuadStation)
If you have an existing computer there are
several things to consider before upgrading:
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First,
how old
is the system and does it have enough resources to handle Windows 7. The Upgrade Advisor above can identify this for
you (see below).
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You can
only upgrade from Vista to Win7. It is NOT possible to upgrade from
Windows XP to Windows 7. A complete install must be done from
scratch to Win7.
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Once a system is upgraded from Vista to Win7 there is
no turning back. Your system will be Windows 7 from that point
forward.
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If an application runs in Vista it will run in Win
7….99% of the time. The same with hardware drivers. For example if a
printer works in vista it should work in Win7 so they say. Contact
your hardware and software vendors to confirm.
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Make
sure you have a PCI Express video card not PCI as described
above.
If you are
ready for a new computer anyway, consider a multi display
QuadStation -i7 system today, we will do all the work for you.
QuadStations come in 2 to 12 display
models, choose your system below for more details. We can ship 2 days
from time of order in most cases.
Preinstall
Checklist for upgrading existing computer
(non-QuadStation)
If you are upgrading from an existing
computer
(non-QuadStation) system, STOP here to download and
run the
Microsoft Upgrade Advisor utility. It scans your hardware, devices, and
installed programs for known compatibility issues, gives you guidance on how
to resolve potential issues found, and recommends what to do before you
upgrade. If there are any issues this will identify them.
Verify Existing Hardware &
Software
Make sure that all of the
hardware peripherals such as printers, scanners etc have Windows 7 drivers
or they will not work on Win7. Also any older software applications will
need to be Win7 compatible. Contact your hardware and software vendors first
to ensure compatibility with Win7.
Video
Cards
Windows Vista nor Windows 7 support older
PCI type video cards. You must have a PCI Express
video card if you are thinking about going to Windows 7. If you need a
different video card no worries, contact us
today we always have them in stock.
What is different about Windows 7?
According to Microsoft, Windows 7’s core
eco system is literally Vista. So 99% of any software or hardware that works
in a Vista environment 'should' work on Win7. Microsoft
states that they have not created an environment where new drivers will be
needed (a good thing) as it was from WinXP to Vista. Vista to Win7 is basically Vista on
the back end with several efficiency modifications.
Internet Explorer v8
IE8 comes standard as part of Windows 7. If you or your software vendors have any
issues with IE8 you should address that now.
Sound like more work
that you really want to do yourself? consider a QuadStation
system above.
Windows 7
XP Mode
(Source:
Microsoft Engineer Sep 09)
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This is a new function in Win7 that gives a full
'look and feel' of Windows XP in a Windows 7 environment. An
example of
when this function would be used is if you are in Windows 7 and you have
a program or piece of hardware that is NOT compatible with Vista or
Win7.
It is not recommended to run a system all the time in XP Mode as
it does take up considerable resources to run. It is also NOT advisable
to use Windows XP Mode at all unless absolutely necessary for example if
you use an older program every day, that only runs in Windows XP.
NOTE: Normally this function will not be used, but here are a few things you need to know before
using the 'XP Mode' function.
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Adequate technical skills will be required to set this up for you.
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You
must download and install
Windows Virtual PC
program which requires a CPU with the Intel®
Virtualization Technology (IVT) or AMD-V™ feature turned on. This
feature must be enabled in the system BIOS of the motherboard.
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Microsoft tells you
how
to enable on this
Configure BIOS page. You can also check with your
computer manufacturer.
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In XP Mode, system resources will all take on a
WinXP environment so all hardware
drivers for XP will be required.
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Applications that are not yet Win7 compatible will
require that you use this function.
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You must also enable all hardware for
virtualization (IVT) in BIOS.
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Use only if an application will NOT run in Win
7….forces backwards compatibility to XP.
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XP Mode requires additional system resources and
memory. See below.
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Available for use with Windows Professional version
only.
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For more details on using XP Mode in
Win7 CLICK HERE.
Windows 7 Versions
Memory Limitations in Windows 7
Just like any 32bit OS, the amount of 'useable'
system memory is about 3G for the 32bit version, and up to
192G for the 64bit version of Win7.
In Windows 7 -32bit note
that if more than 3G of memory is installed, it may SHOW more memory in
system properties, however it will not utilize any of that extra
memory above 3G according to Microsoft due to the 32bit limitation.
It is completely ignored by the OS. If you want more than 3G of memory
you must choose the 64bit version.
Also see:
All Windows operating system memory limitations |
DDR2 vs DDR3 memory
Windows 7 minimum requirements
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1Ghz processor or higher
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1Gb
of memory (32 bit) / 2Gb of memory (64bit)
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16G
hard drive space
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XP
Mode (see below) requires:
- Additional 1G memory than above
- Additional 15G hard drive space
than above
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Processor capable of hardware virtualization, with Intel VT or
AMD-V turned ON
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Don't
worry all
QuadStations have 3 to 4 times these minimum
requirements.
Financial
Trading Platform Support on Windows 7
Most
trading platforms are now recommending Windows 7 for use with their
software.
Below are
links to most of the
major trading platforms
system requirements pages as they have posted on their websites. Contact your software vendors to confirm.
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Ninja Trader -
Click here for more details. Recommended:
Win 7 (32 & 64 bit), Vista, WinXP
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Tradestation
- Click here for more details. Recommended:
Win7 (32 & 64 bit), Vista, WinXP
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Esignal
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Click here for more details. Recommended:
Win7, Vista, WinXP,
Win2000
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QCharts
- Click here for
more details. Recommended: Win7, Vista, WinXP,
Win2000
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Etrade
- Click here for more details. Recommended: Win7, Vista, WinXP, Win2000,
NT
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Forex -
Click here for more details. Recommended:
Win7, Vista, WinXP
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Schwab
– Click here for more details. Recommended:
Win7, Win2000, WinXP
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Scottrade
- Click here for more details. Recommended:
Win 7, WinXP
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Ameritrade
- Click here for more details. Recommended:
Wiun7, WinXP
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ThinkorSwim -
Click here for more details. Recommended:
Win7, Vista, WinXP
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OptionsExpress -
Kind of lean but here it is. Recommended:
Win7, Vista, WinXP
Downgrade Rights
Microsoft offers customers the right
to DOWNgrade from Windows 7 to Windows XP or Windows Vista. Why would
you want to do this? If you are a company that uses older software that
perhaps does not work on Windows 7 you could exercise this option.
Read here
for full details.
to
Windows 7 overview page
Conclusion
If you have an 'off the shelf' PC like a Dell or HP and
it is too old or you are ready for a brand new
computer, choose one of our
QuadStation computer systems first. Our systems work perfectly on Windows 7
and ready for work right out of the box. Choose a system below for more details and allow
us to build a new Windows 7 QuadStation today!
If you already have a QuadStation that was built with
Windows XP and you are thinking about upgrading to Windows 7, give us a
call we will tell you what you need. 239.254.9206
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