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Windows® 7 Support

For more information on the following topics, please visit our Windows® 7 Support site.

• Find supported models
  Determine if Windows 7 is compatible with your system.
• How to upgrade to Windows 7
  Step-by-step instructions for upgrading from Vista with and without the Toshiba Upgrade Assistant for Windows 7, and performing a Custom Installation (“clean install”) with and without the Toshiba Software Installer for Windows 7.
• Windows 7 frequently asked questions
  Microsoft FAQs and Toshiba FAQs
• Toshiba tools to simplify the Windows 7 installation process
  Information and download links for the Toshiba Upgrade Assistant for Windows 7 and the Toshiba Software Installer for Windows 7
• Download Toshiba drivers for Windows 7
  Where to find software updates from Toshiba for Windows 7 installations on Toshiba laptops
• Windows 7 hardware and software requirements
  Minimum hardware specifications for installing and running Windows 7, and minimum Windows Vista Service Pack requirements for performing an upgrade to Windows 7.
• Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program
  Details about the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program, including a ‘redeem now’ link for qualified customers to place a Windows 7 Upgrade order.

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Windows® 7 System Requirements:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1GB RAM (32-bit) / 2GB RAM (64-bit)
• 16GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20GB (64-bit)
• DirectX® 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

Additional Requirements to use certain features:

• Internet Access (fees may apply)
• Depending on resolution video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
• For some Windows® Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
• Windows Touch and Windows Tablet require specific hardware
• HomeGroup requires a network and PCs with Windows 7
• DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
• BitLocker™ requires TPM1.2; BitLocker To Go™ requires a USB Flash Drive
• Music and sound require audio output
• Windows XP Mode requires:
• Additional 1GB of RAM
• Additional 15GB of available disk space
• Processor capable of hardware virtualization, with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features and editions of Windows 7 will run on your computer; http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradeadvisor.

Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware; visit http://windows.microsoft.com/systemrequirements.

Some features in earlier Windows versions are not included in Windows 7. Download Windows Live™ Essentials to get similar programs including Windows Live™ Mail, Photo Gallery, Messenger and Movie Maker, for free at http://download.live.com.

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