Windows 7

4Apr/091

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Windows 7 will be the next release of Microsoft Windows Operating System after the Windows Vista. Windows 7 formerly codenamed Blackcomb and Vienna). Is is for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, netbooks and media center PCs.

What's new in Windows 7?

Improved taskbar and full-screen previews

In Windows 7 you can set the order in which the icons appear and they'll stay put. The new taskbar has a bigger preview thumbnails that allow you to see a full screen preview before switching to the window.

Jump Lists

Windows 7's jump lists is a handy way to quickly reach the files you have been working on. If you have another files you want to keep handy, just pin them to the jump list.

New ways to work with Windows

You can now change a window size by dragging it to some where. For example, dragging window's border to the top of the screento maximize the screen and dragging it away from the top of the screen to restore it to the original size. To make all windows transparent, just drag your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop.

Internet Explorer 8

Windows 7 uses Internet Explorer 8 as its default browser. The instant search feature in Internet Explorer allow you to see a list of relevant results while you are typing. You can go right to the result without finish keying in the request.

Windows Live

Windows 7 comes with Windows Live by default. A set of free application will be available for your PC, such as Windows Live Messenger, Photo Gallery, Mail, Writer, Movie Maker, and more.

Better device management

In previous Windows' operating systems, you will have different screen for different devices. But With Windows 7, you'll use a single Devices and Printers screen to connect, manage, and use whatever printers, phones, and other devices you have on-hand.

HomeGroup

Windows 7 simplifies the process of setting up a home network. HomeGroup in Windows 7 help to connect to other computers and devices in the network, so you can share files, music and printers throughout your home.

Faster, more responsive performance

In Windows 7, user will experience the better performance on windows startup, shutdown, resume from standby and also faster responses..

Extended battery life

Windows 7 comes with power-saving features, such as adaptive display brightness, which dims the display if you haven't used your PC for a while.

Theme packages reflect your style

Windows 7 provides the templates, or themes, and you can choose the color or format, including whether you'd like to enjoy a slideshow for your desktop background.

Take control of problems

In Windows 7, you are allowed to take control over the error message that prompt to you when windows encounter an error. You can choose what kind of message that you want to read. Instead of popping up an error message, you'll see an Action Center icon and can find out more by clicking it.

Share music and videos

The new Windows 7 media sharing features make you PC a hub for sharing your audio, video and picture throughout your home network. You can enjoy your music, pictures, and videos on other computers running Windows 7 and other devices in your home.

Windows Touch

If you have a touch screen and a PC running with Windows 7, you can just touch your computer screen for a more direct and natural way to work. Use your fingers to scroll, resize windows, play media, and pan and zoom.