1. Windows 7 Service Pack 2

Install All Post-SP1 Updates Offline in Windows 7 Using Convenience Rollup Package - Here is a great news for all Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 users!

Install and update 1 machine. Run Sysprep on it and shut it down (do not allow it to boot up into the OS again) Then start up the machine with some type of boot disk that allows you to run an imaging tool. Create an image of the machine. The are a variety of imaging tools on the market.

Load subsequent machines from that image instead of from the OEM install disk. Periodically update the 'model' machine and recreate the image to keep the image current. Images of Vista and newer after being Syspreped can be applied to machines where the hardware is not the same with 'reasonable' (but not absolute) success, unlike XP or Server2003R2 and older. Search for and study up on WAIK (Win7), it has a different name for Win8, but basically the same product, and also look into WDS (Windows Deployment Services). People with multiple machines to deal with just do not install OS from the original DVD anymore other than to build their 'model' image. Even with new pre-loaded OEM machines I don't use the pre-loaded OS.I create a model image and apply it to all of them.

Overview. 1 GHz or faster x86 or 64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set. 1 GB RAM (32-bit); 2 GB RAM (64-bit). 3.0 GB available disk space. Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX10 graphics card and 1366 x 768 resolution. Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012. Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, 9, or 10; Mozilla Firefox 10.x or a later version; Apple Safari 5; or Google Chrome 17.x.

3.5, 4.0, or 4.5. A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. However, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that new touch features are optimized for use with Windows 8.

Outlook 2013 Internet functionality requires an Internet connection and either Internet Explorer 8 or Internet Explorer 9. Instant Search functionality requires Windows Search 4.0. Be sure to connect Outlook 2013 to the supported versions of Exchange: Exchange 2007, Exchange 2010, or Exchange Server 2013. Outlook 2013 is not supported on Exchange 2003. Some features require Exchange Server 2013 and Lync Server 2013. Office Communicator 2007 R2, Microsoft Lync 2010 and Lync 2013 are supported with Outlook 2013.

Office Communicator 2005 and Office Communicator 2007 are not supported. Certain inking features require Windows 7 or Windows 8. Speech recognition functionality requires a close-talk microphone and audio output device. Information Rights Management features require access to a computer that runs Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012 and Windows Rights Management Services. Dynamic calendars require server connectivity. Certain advanced functionality requires connectivity to Exchange Server 2010 or Exchange Server 2007, SharePoint Server 2007, SharePoint Server 2010, or Windows Server 2003 with SP1 running Windows SharePoint Services.

Windows 7 Service Pack 2

Certain features require a Microsoft account. Communicate Exchange ActiveSync Support. Don't miss a single meeting, message, or contact. Now you can receive push-based email, appointments, and contacts from Outlook.com, and Hotmail - all conveniently delivered into your Outlook experience. Navigation Bar. Continue to enjoy the way the navigation bar speeds up communication. Use it to open your email, calendar, contacts, and tasks fast. Everything you need is there. Social Connectors. Stay in the know.

Get the very latest updates automatically from people in the social networks you rely on most - LinkedIn, Facebook, and others. Manage Peeks. Take a peek at your schedule, an appointment, a task, or details about someone you're emailing - without having to rearrange windows or lose your train of thought. People Card. Integrate multiple contacts into a single view with all of that person's contact information (including social network updates) to identify people's social context more quickly and remove needless duplication. Share your calendar. When others can view your calendar, scheduling meetings, and responding to meeting invitations, is easier and more convenient for everyone. Find Search. Find email messages, attachments, calendar appointments, and contacts even faster through improved search, so you can communicate with the right people, right now. Fast Filters and Context Commands. Discover how filters and context commands speed things up. With a single click, instantly see what's on your calendar today, next week, or next month.

Choose from several intuitive ways to filter, arrange, and work with your email. Weather Bar. Conveniently check the forecast on the Weather Bar, and let the coming weather inform how you plan your day's schedule or your next trip. Minimum Requirements Component Office 2013 requirements Computer and processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86- or x64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set Memory (RAM) 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit); 2 gigabytes (GB) RAM (64-bit) Hard Disk 3.0 gigabytes (GB) available Display Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX10 graphics card and a 1024 x 576 or higher resolution monitor Operating System Office 2013 runs on 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. When you run Office 2013 32-bit on a 64-bit version of a Windows operating system, the program runs in the 32-bit layer of the Windows operating system. For more information, see. Here are supported Windows operating systems on which you can run Office 2013 32-bit and 64-bit programs. Note: No support is provided for side-by-side installations of 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Office.

For example, there is no support for side-by-side installations of Office 2010 32-bit with Office 2013 64-bit, or for Excel 2010 64-bit and Visio 2013 32-bit. Lync Server 2013 is available only in a 64-bit edition, which requires hardware and a 64-bit edition of the Windows Server operating system. A 32-bit edition of Lync Server 2013 is not available with this release.

Browser Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10, or 11; Mozilla Firefox 10.x or a later version; Apple Safari 5; or Google Chrome 17.x.NET version 3.5, 4.0, or 4.5 Multi-touch A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. But, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that new touch features are optimized for use with Windows 8.

Additional requirements and considerations Some functionality may vary, based on the system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.