Yes, it is but you will have to purchase the upgrade, it's not free.
Yes and it is very easy through windows anytime upgrade which is available in the start menu (outside a folder). First buy Windows 7 ultimate edition then enter the product key for it and you should know how to complete the process without difficulties!
run windows update and do a manual upgrade and under hardware upgrades there will be basic upgrades for each hardware device to add to your basic windows updates
It can be any version of Windows 7 (Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate) but if you want to keep your stuff buy an 'upgrade' version of the DVD. If your computer has become unstable, or cannot boot into Windows, choose the full install as this will install a fresh copy onto your computer. (Only choose this if you want to wipe all the stuff off your hard drive) but if you do all your stuff will be in a folder called Windows.old I recommend Windows 7 Ultimate but it is the most expensive option. Windows 7 Starter is the cheapest but doesn't have the full features of Ultimate. Most people go for Home Premium. (I've got Windows 7 Ultimate Beta)
First, Microsoft does not have a "Home Basic" edition of Windows 7 (Home Basic was one of the Vista editions). The most basic edition of Windows 7 is called "Windows 7 Starter" and is only available (at least in the US) on certain small "netbook"-type computers, which may be a bit underpowered for the Home Premium edition. (Note that I'm not saying that any particular one is, just that it's possible.)That said, Windows 7 has a feature called "Windows Anytime Upgrade" that allows you to go from a "lower" edition of Windows 7 (such as Starter) to a "higher" edition (such as Home Premium). The cost is around $80 for the Starter to Home Premium upgrade directly from Microsoft; you may be able to get it for slightly less from retailers such as Amazon.com.If you actually have Windows Vista Home Basic, the upgrade price to Windows 7 Home Premium (again, directly from Microsoft) is about $120.
You can upgrade to Windows 7 Professional using Windows Anytime Upgrade. Pricing information for each edition of Windows 7 is available as part of the Windows Anytime Upgrade process. You can also go to an electronics store to see prices and to buy a Windows Anytime Upgrade key. Here's how to begin: 1- Open Windows Anytime Upgrade by clicking the Start button. In the search box, type anytime upgrade, and then, in the list of results, click Windows Anytime Upgrade. 2- Follow the instructions on each page. If you own a business and would like further information on upgrading your existing PCs with or without IT support, please visit the page shown in related links.
Windows Vista Ultimate is a premium operating system produced by the Microsoft Corporation. The term "Ultimate" describes the product as the most premium version of Windows Vista, it includes all additional features. Another example of "Windows Vista Ultimate" : Windows Vista Home Basic
Starter, basic, premium, professional, business, ultimate
THere is no such OS called windows premium., but in vista there are many flavours called vista basic, home premium and vista ultimate. In these variations the higher you go the more extra features u get and obviously the more you pay for it. LIke vista basic does have windows aero and home premium does not have dream scenes, bit locker etc which ultimate has., but the basic OS is the same. :)
Yes; you must use an upgrade disk, and it has to be the same "bit" that your current OS is (e.g. 32-bit upgrades to 32-bit, 64-bit upgrades to 64-bit).
go to microcenter.com and buy one
You first need to check your computer can run windows 7. Then one way you can do it is through windows anytime upgrade which was introduced in Windows Vista. type upgrade into the start menu and press enter. Or you can buy the disc box set from any good computer store or supermarket and follow the instructions provided to install.
There is virtually no risk, as no formatting or moving of files is necessary to perform the upgrade. Only certain system components are replaced.