Windows 7 Compatibility Center Gets Windows Running At It’s Best
Written by Alan Wednesday, 1 February 2012 07:00
With all of the talk of Windows 8 we sometimes forget that the current Microsoft operating system, Windows 7, is still the one everybody is buying. Since MWE didn’t exist when Windows 7 debuted we never talked about ways to make it work best, but since Windows XP users are still switching to Windows 7 there is still a large amount of people looking for information. One of the simplest tools comes directly from Microsoft – the Windows 7 Compatibility Center.
The Windows 7 Compatibility Center is a Microsoft web site that allows users to view and download the software that the Redmond company thinks will work best with your system. This isn’t just a popularity contest, it’s determined by extensive testing that Microsoft has done with all of the software that they have given there stamp of approval to. There’s almost every category of application that the average user may be looking for including games, photos, videos, music, utilities, and even developer tools.
The Windows 7 Compatibility Center isn’t just for software either. Microsoft has also compiled an extensive database of hardware to let users know what devices will work best with their system. They have tested cameras, printers, MP3 players, webcams, monitors, and a lot more.
You can use the Compatibility Center to find software or hardware or use it to check for the rating of something you were considering buying or downloading. It’s very simple to find what you are looking for or browse for a particular piece of hardware or software.
Windows 7 Compatibility Center
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