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Windows 7 Professional

With Windows 7 Professional, fewer walls stand between you and your success. You can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode and recover data easily with automatic backups to your home or business network. You can also connect to company networks effortlessly and more securely with Domain Join. With all the exciting entertainment features of Windows Home Premium, it’s a great choice for home and for business.

Quoted from the Microsoft® Windows 7 Website.

Windows 7 Ultimate

Windows 7 Ultimate is the most versatile and powerful edition of Windows 7. It combines remarkable ease-of-use with the entertainment features of Home Premium and the business capabilities of Professional, including the ability to run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode. For added security, you can encrypt your data with BitLocker and BitLocker-To-Go. And for extra flexibility, you can work in any of 35 languages. Get it all with Windows 7 Ultimate.

Quoted from the Microsoft® Windows 7 Website.

Windows 7 Version Comparison

 Attention Student and Employee Customers - If you plan to install Windows 7, please read the Windows 7 Installation Instructions first.

Windows 7 installation help: October 23, 2009 through December 11, 2009

Any student, faculty, or staff member who purchases a copy of Windows 7 from Software Distribution can stop by the Torgersen Bridge on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1-4pm for assistance with the installation.

Ordering Information

  • Blacksburg Campus
    • Purchase products directly from Software Distribution at the Torgersen end of Torgersen Bridge.
  • Extended Campus (NOVA, Hampton Roads, Roanoke Valley, and SWVA)
    1. Print out the Order Form and the License Agreement for your software.
    2. Fill out the Order Form and License Agreement completely. There will be a $7.50 charge for shipping & handling.
    3. Make a photocopy of your Virginia Tech ID Card (Hokie Passport).
    4. Make sure to include your home mailing address (we will not ship to other addresses).
    5. Electronic signature confirmation is required.
    6. Send the forms and photocopy of your Virginia Tech ID Card (Hokie Passport) to Software Sales by either of the following methods:
      • Mail to 3240 Torgersen Hall, Blacksburg,VA 24061
      • Fax to (540) 231-7634
    7. Send an e-mail message to Software Distribution to inform us of your incoming mail order.


Notes:

  • Important: Do not send a check! -- you will be billed for your software, as this is our only method of payment.
  • The 5% VA sales tax will be added to all orders.

Purchasing Details


 ** Applies only to Microsoft Campus
        Agreement bundle purchasers.

Questions & Comments

Please direct any questions or comments to the Software Distribution Office through one of the following: