Operating system Microsoft Windows 7, Issue which took place almost two months ago, has already received a significant share of the market. The new OS is sold far more active than its predecessor, Windows Vista, and has managed to take more than 4% of the market. For new systems, the standard was to use 4GB of RAM, and now the majority of consumer computers are installed 64-bit versions of Windows, which can fully utilize the available memory. It is different from the corporate computers, because the corporation is much more conservative and in no hurry to update their computers. For corporations not uncommon to wait until the first service pack, and before its release did not install the new OS. Regardless of the overall strategy of the enterprise, Gartner Research recommends seen as future updates a 64-bit versions.

Specialists Gartner notes that the most obvious option to move from 32-bit OS on 64-bit is a change in an outdated operating system on the new, for example, Windows XP to Windows 7. And if the company had converted immediately to 64-bit Windows 7, it is likely to move to 64-bit OS is delayed until Windows 8 or even Windows 9. The report on this issue, Gartner predicts that by 2014 75% of corporate PCs are running 64-bit versions of Windows. Many companies in the acquisition of new systems immediately set them 4GB of RAM or more, as the cost of upgrading and simple can be more expensive than the equipment itself. Windows 7 will be the last OS Microsoft, overlooking the 32-bit version, and Gartner believes that companies should start preparing to move to 64bit now. Among other advantages, this move will support new applications, and will also be beneficial in terms of performance systems. On the other hand, there may be compatibility problems with OS-specific software.

Typically, large companies have a lot of computers, and for their renewal or replacement of a very long time. Most of the periphery, released in 2007 and later, a 64-bit drivers, but many older devices have to be tested for compatibility or replaced. Microsoft requires support for 64-bit drivers for certification WHQL. Most modern applications are still created and optimized for 32-bit OS, but they will work without any problems in 64-bit environment. The exceptions are applications such as antivirus software, firewalls and software virtual networks. You may also need to reinstall some applications associated with browsers such as Adobe Flash Player. Microsoft Office 2010 will appear in the middle of 2010 and will include a 64-bit versions of several applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Access, to improve the performance and functionality. Gartner expects that this move by Microsoft will cause an increase in the number of software developers that create 64-bit applications.

On computers that most companies are currently running Windows XP, and some are still using Windows 2000. Now both of these operating systems are in Extended Support Phase (Extended Support phase): the manufacturer will continue to provide monthly security update and free technical support, however, warranty claims and design changes are no longer accepted. Enhanced support for Windows 2000 will end July 13, 2010, when for this OS is no longer available to new security updates and patches. Enhanced support for Windows XP Service Pack 3 ends April 8, 2014, which will cause the company either completely independently to ensure the security of its network, or immediately upgrade all computers.