Upgrade resources
Can my computer run Windows 7?
Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor (Single machine)
Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (Network planning)
Will my applications run?
Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5
Microsoft Windows Compatibility Center
Transfer accounts, email, settings and files from old operating system
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How To Upgrade
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Microsoft Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7
- PDF Version http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=161339
Microsoft Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool
Ninite Ninite.com bulk installer
- Install a bunch of apps at once with Ninite (e.g., Firefox, iTunes, Picasa, MSE…)
Scott Hanselman “Upgrade” from Windows XP to Windows 7
Thurrott Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media
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Cool Stuff
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7tutorials How to Pin Special Windows Items to the Taskbar
Amazon Windows 7 Inside Out, by Ed Bott et al.
Channel 9 (MSDN) Change Windows 7 Logon Screen
Channel 9 (MSDN) Install and Use Search Connectors in Windows 7
Ed Bott Windows 7 in action: smarter search
GeekPolice Windows 7 Shortcut Keys
Gizmodo Windows 7: The Complete Guide
How-To Geek How to Create a System Image in Windows 7
How-To Geek New Features in WordPad and Paint in Windows 7
How-To Geek Search Websites from your Desktop with Search Connectors
How-To Geek The 20 Best Windows Tweaks that Still Work in Windows 7
Lifehacker Master Windows 7 Jump Lists to Boost Your Win7 Productivity
Media Center Studio Free Application to customize Windows 7 Media Center
Microsoft Old Style (.hlp) Windows Help program for Windows 7
Microsoft What’s new the Start menu
Microsoft Windows 7 Personalization Gallery (themes, backgrounds, gadgets)
Microsoft TechNet 77 Windows 7 Tips
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