Microsoft went to great lengths to engineer a high level of backward compatibility into Windows 7, and the transition from Windows Vista to Windows 7 is likely to be less troublesome and complex than the transition from Windows XP to Windows Vista.

However, we do NOT recommend upgrading older computers to Windows 7 without running the Windows 7 upgrade advisor tool.

Since it appears that Windows 7 will be installed on new computers in primarily 64 Bit versions, it is also VERY IMPORTANT to verify that any specialized software (like coaching software) will operate properly on 64 Bit versions of Windows.   In some cases, a separate or different 64 Bit version of a software application may be required, and in some cases, may not be available.

The information below is designed to assist current and prospective users of CompuSports software applications in determining the effect a a transition to Windows 7 will have on the use of the current version of each application.
 

Additional Software Application Notes

General

Windows DVD Maker is now included in most versions of Windows 7. Windows no longer includes Windows Movie Maker with Windows, though a new version called Windows Live Movie Maker can be downloaded from Microsoft's web site. Current Version is Windows Live Movie Maker 2011 and is much improved over the initial version, especially when running on Windows 7 SP1.

Most computers that come with Windows 7 include a basic version of Digital Multimedia software like Roxio Easy-Media Creator or Cyberlink's Power Director.  There is usually and option to upgrade to a full featured version that adds video capturing, DVD ripping and other capabilities that make it more functional than the new Windows Live Movie Maker.

Or, consider purchasing the AVS Video Converter and related suite of products.  Full details are here...

Easy-Scout Professional and Easy-Cut

Both Easy-Cut and Easy-Scout Professional are available now in 64 Bit Versions for use with Windows Vista and Windows 7.  We continue to recommend AVI video files for video editing, especially when working with these products under Windows 7, although the Video Scouting functions work fine with other formats including MPEG2 and MPEG4.