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General Information and reference on Windows 7 - Windows Forums
Posted 15 May 2009 - 09:15 AM
Due to the volume of information now becoming available on the next major release of the Windows operating system this thread is being set aside for regular facts and general references on the upcoming Windows 7 version.
Members of the staff are encouraged to additional information as well as references here while general quesions and technical inquiries must be a new topic under the 7 sections used for regular posting where questions can be asked and answers can be provided.
The first item on the list is the actual home page for general information on Windows 7 seen at http://www.microsoft...dows/windows-7/
For anyone interested in trying out 7 for the first time the Release Candidate is now publicly available until 8/20/2009 at http://www.microsoft...7/download.aspx
Since all this is still rather new the staff here at the Windows Forums will try to do the best at answering quesions and offering support.
Since this is reserved for the staff it will remain closed unless adding additional informatio and updates along with select guides for performing various tasks can be added here or on other new topic threads.
digg reference, http://digg.com/micr...s_7_Windows_For
This post has been edited by eyeCpc : Yesterday, 01:24 AM
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Posted 16 May 2009 - 02:54 AM
The first many will be asking about the next version of Windows is how that will be different from previous versions.
Since 7 is still in the ongoing last stages of development Microsoft has prepared several short video clips to demonstate the new features that will be seen in the next version.
Under the "Windows 7 Feature Walkthroughs" title these are found at the MS Technet site at http://technet.micro...s/dd320282.aspx
If that isn't enough there's one other place many are already familiar with for a larger variety of video where MS has their own section seen at http://www.youtube.c...09E752D7ECF9135
For anyone who has already downloaded the Windows 7 RC or is now considering doing this one place you will want to visit is the Windows 7 Faqs page seen at http://www.microsoft...dows-7/faq.aspx
And to conclude this part what about developers blogs and other information?
By entering the search term "Windows 7 blogs" in the MS search while at any Microsoft.com page you will see several pages listed in the search results at http://search.micros...windows+7+blogs
The last question of course is how to see 7 installed?
One set of answers is found in the installation instructions seen at http://sharepoint.mi...e...866&ID=1460
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Posted 16 May 2009 - 04:23 AM
Part #3 One of the new features already seen in the Windows 7 RC is the new XP mode.
The latest Virtual PC beta is now available to replace the older Virtual PC 2007 tool for running an older version in a virtual environment allowing you to run older programs writeen for XP in the mode now seen.
Note that even Vista is supported in the virtual environment.
Http://www.microsoft...igure-bios.aspx
The first thing you need to look over also asks the question if your present processor(cpu) supports virtualization technology.
Even some of the more recent Intel and AMD dual core and quad model cpus seem to lack support in this area.
The home page as well as general documentation for the MS tool Virtual PC is seen at http://www.microsoft...rt/default.aspx
You'll notice that the first link above is actually the 4th tab found on the home page that needs a look before proceeding any further.
The page there also offers two separate download links for checking to see your process supports the Virtual PC with one for Intel and the second for AMD models.
Another important note if you plan to download the Virtual PC item by itself for seeing XP or Vista installed on your own rather then simply downloading the preprepared XP mode for the 32bit or the 64bit both being available is being aware of the requirement for XP needing SP3 and Vista requiring it's own SP1 service pack as noted on the download page for these tools at http://www.microsoft...c/download.aspx
Still need help?
Sometimes the information provided on MS pages can lack a bit for getting things running.
Fortunately there's another reference that can help on the XP mode itself.
Http://digg.com/micr...de_in_Windows_7
So what about Vista or another previous version other then XP?
Another outside reference for learning how to create a virtual machine is in the guide seen at http://digg.com/micr...dows_Virtual_PC
To conclude Part #3 here there are a few screenshots to look over to see how the XP mode performs on the Windows 7 RC.
The first is the one thing you won't ba able to do which is installing video card drivers since this mode uses a virtual video card in XP while displaying the actual card or onboard video 7 uses.
The second shows how the virtual machine will first need to create a virtual hard drive by reserving drive space for a new "C" drive as well as the virtual floppy drive "A" and dvd drive as well.
Your physical drives however are still readily accessible while using Windows Explorer or MyComputer to browse to let's "C on "user name"" representing the actual OS host C drive under the present user name or admin account name.
The next two here will be a surprize for many with XP still connecting online and going for the actual Windows updates.
And of course to see those complete the installation the virtual copy of Windows will need to see a system restart just like any normal Windows installation once updates are downloaded and installed.
This post has been edited by eyeCpc : 16 May 2009 - 04:25 AM
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Posted 20 May 2009 - 12:58 AM
Part #4 covers something new seen for 7 and system builders featuring free online self help tools and webcasts.
Along with those MS is also focused on a new enery conservation angle as you can see from the information here.
"Overview
Windows 7 helps decrease power consumption across the enterprise.
The power management technologies in Windows 7 provide platform and processor efficiencies that reduce power consumption and can help lower energy costs.
Windows 7 also can extend battery life for specific scenarios.
Additionally, it provides diagnostic tools that enable original equipments manufacturers (OEMs), independent hardware vendors (IHVs), independent software vendors (ISVs), and IT pros to better manage and troubleshoot power management issues on computers and to extend the battery life for portable computers." http://www.microsoft...WT.mc_id=C_Win7
The page seen there goes on to further describe what Windows 7 offers for that.
"How Windows 7 Helps
Reduced Power Consumption
Microsoft designed Windows 7 with a strong focus on reducing the overall power consumption by investing in key areas of the platform including performance optimizations, idle resource utilization, device power management, and key end-user scenarios.
Enhanced User Experience
Windows 7 can provide users with a richer experience when they are travelling by offering greater responsiveness and energy efficiency.
Windows 7 provides enhanced processor power management to deliver energy savings and performance on portable computers, which can provide longer battery life.
Provide IT with Better Tools to Manage Power Consumption
Windows 7 provides IT pros the tools they need to configure and resolve issues with power management, including power-management diagnostics.
IT pros can configure Windows 7 power management by using PowerCfg.exe (a command-line power-management utility), Group Policy, and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).
With Windows 7, IT pros are able to centrally manage more power management settings on a more granular level.
What Windows 7 Delivers
Through a combination of platform innovations, enterprise tools, and Microsoft engagement with hardware and software partners, Windows 7 enables individuals and businesses to significantly reduce PC power consumption.
Through reduced power consumption, these individuals and businesses in turn will minimize their energy footprint;
Lowering their PC operating costs and reducing associated carbon emissions."
Information on the daily webcasts for the week starting on May 17th can be seen at http://www.microsoft...px?tab=webcasts
In addintion to all that Microsoft is offering an online learning center with prices ranging on the various certifications for those interested in pursing that further.
Refer to the home page seen at http://www.microsoft...ng/default.aspx
For additional information as far as what is available in your location and what options are seen refer to the page seen at http://learning.micr...er/catalog.aspx
This post has been edited by eyeCpc : 20 May 2009 - 01:00 AM
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Posted 26 May 2009 - 05:35 AM
Part #5 will cover something a little different due to a list of new articles that seem to point out one question.
"Wnat is the main difference now being seen with Windows 7 not seen in previous versions of Windows?"
The term "MinWin" is a new phrase for the breakaway Microsoft had planned for 7 now seen in Release Candidate form publicly available as well as the versions to follow.
Under the title of "MinWin and Windows Vienna /7" we read the following seen at http://www.windowsvi...enna-7-a10.html
"Almost two months ago Eric Traut gave a presentation on operating systems in which MinWin was brought to light for the first time.
Although used for running a basic HTTP server, MinWin is a stripped down version of the Windows kernel that will be used as the foundation for Windows Vienna.
MinWin is composed of approximately 100 files totalizing 25MB on disk and 40MB set up, in comparison with Vista which is made up of over 5000 files and approximatley 2500MB on disk.
Since MinWin is simply an effort from Microsoft to bring the kernel down to the smallest possible size in order to achieve the best efficiency for the upcoming versions of Windows, it will not be a kernel that is going to be distributed all by itself but merely a starting point for the next generation of operating systems built by Microsoft that break the legacy with the Vista operating system and its ancestors."
So just what is this new MinWin kernel?
Is the first question most will ask right away when reading this.
Besides a look at any online dictionary we first to one article with the title "Windows 7 (the Vista Killer?) to be Released at the End of 2009." seen at
http://www.realtime-...a_killer_to.htm
What Miscrosoft is looking at with 7 and the versions to follow is seein the core components refined as well as the entire structure of Windows.
Up until now the Windows operatling system has been based on the gui integrated into OS concept.
MS finally came to the realization that was no longer going to work by developing an entirely new small sized kernel to start off rather then simply see the desktop OS continue to grow and grow larger and larger in size.
Apparently MS finally came to one big realization about their own operating system which was?
"Microsoft agrees: Windows is a "really large bloated operating system"
While newly minted Windows head Steven Sinofsky continues to play his cards close to his chest, we're seeing signs that Microsoft is rethinking its monolithic approach to not only the mass-market Windows operating system but the entire family of Windows products from servers down to CE-based embedded devices.
First up is a streamlined microkernel codenamed MinWin, around which a re-engineered Windows line will be built.
Described as "the Windows 7 source-code base", in reference to the successor to Windows Vista which is slated for a 2010 release, MinWin strips back the current NT-based kernel to the barest of bare metal.
"We'll be using this internally to build all the products based on Windows" said Microsoft engineer Eric Traut, when he slipped the first public glimpse of MinWin into a demonstration of Microsoft's virtualisation technology at the University of Illinois last week.
After loading multiple versions of Windows from the original 1.0 release through to NT 4 - including Windows Bob' which earned a few chuckles from the audience and which Traut described as "not necessarily Microsoft's proudest moment!" - Traut fired up an additional VM session to load MinWin, which he called "the core of Windows 7, the Windows 7 source-code base".
You can forget about eye candy - the prototype microkernel doesn't even contain a graphics subsystem in its current build, so the startup screen flashed a Windows flag created with ASCII characters.
You can also forget about almost every other other creature comfort of a modern operating system.
Microsoft has ditched the lot in orde to get MinWin down to the point where it takes up 25MB of hard disk space and runs in 40MB of RAM.
"A lot of people think of Windows as this really large bloated operating system, and that may be a fair characterisation, I have to admit" Taut said.
"It is large, it contains a lot of stuff, but at its core, the kernel and the components that make up the very core of the operating system are pretty streamlined."
http://apcmag.com/mi...ting_system.htm
Many have now realized that Vista came along after many lengthy delays too early to be supported by the existing hardwares in use as far as the means to upgrade from previous versions.
What was seen once finally however was a more secure and stable operating system now about to see it's second large service pack released and already available to those with paid subcriptions to MS Technet Plus and MSDN at the time of this posting here.
But the sad part was what many saw as the "bloat" of the new larger version that taxed older systems seeing under 2-3gb of memory.
Many simply reverted immediately back to XP with some manufacturers then deciding to offer the choice of OSs rather then raise the costs of manufacturing by seeing more invested in memory as well as improvements in other hardwares as well.
In addition to seeing a lighter wieight kernel used in the Windows OS Microsoft has also been looking at the overall benefits of moving away from the 32bit kernel as well.
With the rapid progression of hardwares and new larger capacities seen with desktop model main system boards and large capacity hard drives Windows 7 may just be the last version of the Microsoft Windows operating system to actually see any 32bit editions.
The main concern there is computing in generall since the 64bit kernel places more information into the active ram and less swapping out to the physical hard drive as well as overcoming the 4gb mximum for the 32bit kernel.
Desktop model boards now see 32gb memory capacities while the 32bit Windows is sadly limited to less then the theoretical 4gb maximum for available ram.
The one thing Microsoft did see included in the next upcoming version of Windows is backward compatibility for programs as well as device drivers where even some 32bit drivers for addon devices work on the 64bit 7 Release Candidate.
That will certainly be good news for those who may be considering trying out the RCs still available for download until the 6/30/2009 date is reached.
In conclusion here the one thing pointed to in the MS finds Windows bloated article about the release points to 2010 while information seen since now shows the MS intent to see 7 out in fourth quarter of 2009.
In fact there is some news that the "manufacturers suggested retail prices" a phrase we hear all too often may be seen by...
"Windows 7 Prices May Be Announced in Mid-June" http://www.pcworld.c...in_midjune.html
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Posted 17 July 2009 - 08:06 AM
PART #6 is actually not a Part #6 but simply opening up the thread at this time for other general references for the upcoming Windows 7.
This is still strictly a thread intended for that purpose while it is now open for others to contribute to.
As you will notice at the top the original 6/30 date had to updated for the latest new on the Windows 7 Releases Candidate being extended first to the 8/15/2009 date and lately an additional 5 days was added to that to 8/20/2009.
Since the start of this thread the Windows 7 home site has also undergone several changes with additional links there as well.
What is Windows 7?
http://windows.micro...hat-is?os=other adds another 4 links there for exploring Windows 7 along with additional videos MS has been compiling.
How to get Windows 7
http://windows.micro...s7/products/get looks at things like "Buy Now Get a Windows 7 Upgrade" which refers to buying any new pc or laptop from July 1st on and being provided a free upgrade coupon for Windows 7 with the purchase of any new Vista machine.
The same was also seen for Vista coupons when previously buying a new XP system desktop or laptop.
Personalize your PC
http://windows.micro...ads/personalize With 7 MS is going a little further to promote the next version with more options from the start.
Several additional themes are now available for immediate download for the RCs there at this time along with a new option for creating your own custom themes!
Windows 7 features
http://windows.micro...oducts/features offers several more sub catagories for the new features not seen in previous versions of Windows including Windows touch screen and an improved support for wireless networking along with several others.
Which one is right for you?
http://windows.micro...ompare-editions sadly lacks in presenting the full picture when comparing the editions.
For a much more thorough look at the actual differences we go to another source found at the digg reference here.
Http://digg.com/micr...ws_7_Editions_2
Windows Help & How-to
http://windows.micro...s7/windows-help is the main page for XP and Vista self help guides as well as those found there for Windows 7.
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Posted 11 August 2009 - 12:49 AM
Part #6 is here as an update to the references posted previously.
First we start off with the new XP mode now seen in RC no longer beta by first adding a reference on which AMD cpus do not support the new Virtual PC RC required to run the XP mode.
The CNET News article from May still appllies to the RCs as well as the beta releases.
"May 6, 2009 9:00 PM PDT
AMD cites chips that don't do Windows 7 'XP mode'
by Brooke Crothers
Select processors from Advanced Micro Devices do not support Windows 7 "XP mode" though, like Intel, the vast majority of shipping processors do support XP mode.
Microsoft describes XP mode on its Web site as follows: "As part of the upcoming Windows 7 Release Candidate milestone, Microsoft will release a beta version of Windows XP Mode, which allows users of Windows 7 Professional and above to launch many older Windows XP productivity applications directly from their Windows 7 desktop.
The Windows XP Mode stand-alone feature is specifically designed to help small businesses that are using Windows XP applications move to Windows 7.
For larger businesses, Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) MED-V 2.0 builds on top of Windows Virtual PC and provides centralized management of Windows XP Mode.
MED-V 2.0 will be available in beta within 90 days of general availability of Windows 7."
"All CPUs AMD is currently shipping, except Sempron, include AMD-V and therefore support XP mode," an AMD spokeswoman said Wednesday.
AMD also cited processors that are not necessarily shipping currently.
"With the exceptions of Sempron-branded processors and Turion K8 Rev E processors, all notebook processors shipped by AMD include AMD-V and therefore support Windows 7 XP mode," AMD said.
"With the exceptions of Sempron-branded processors and pre-Rev F Athlon branded processors, all of the desktop processors shipped by AMD include AMD-V and therefore support Windows 7 in XP mode."
And Opteron processors: "Also, all AMD Opteron processors shipped by AMD from Rev F forward include AMD-V," according to AMD.
A quick search on Best Buy's Web site turned up very-low-end systems that use the Sempron processor.
For example, a $329.99 Acer desktop is currently being sold with a Sempron processor.
And on Hewlett-Packard's Web site , an HP Compaq dx2450 Microtower (starting at $329), for example, can be configured with a number of different Sempron processors.
Dell has sold laptops, such as the Latitude D531, with AMD Mobile Sempron processors.
An earlier Nanotech: The Circuits Blog post cited Intel processors that do not support XP mode.
Intel spokesman Nick Knupffer asserts this won't be a big issue.
"Having VT (Virtualization Technology) on these consumer laptops is not going to be an issue--because the consumer versions of Windows 7 (Starter, Home Basic, and Home Premium) do not include Windows XP Mode," he writes."
http://news.cnet.com...g=2547-1_3-0-20
The following is seen on the new download page where both the Virtual PC RC and XP Mode RC are seen in both 32bit and 64bit versions.
"<H1 class=productTitle>Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC</H1>
Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC Home Features Download Get Started Support
Download Windows Virtual PC RC and Windows XP Mode RC
Windows Virtual PC provides the capability to run multiple Windows environments such as Windows XP Mode from your Windows 7 desktop.
To download Windows Virtual PC and the Windows XP Mode environment, please follow the steps below.
For information on how to set up Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode, check out Running Windows Virtual PC with Windows XP Mode in the Documentation section.
Before you download
Windows Virtual PC requires a CPU with the Intel® Virtualization Technology or AMD-V™ feature turned on.
This feature must be enabled in the system BIOS.
For details on how to enable, visit the Configure BIOS page or check with your computer manufacturer.
Learn how to configure your BIOS settings to enable hardware virtualization on your PC
Once hardware virtualization is enabled on your PC, and you have installed Windows 7, follow the steps below to download both Windows Virtual PC RC and Windows XP Mode RC.
Select the appropriate installation
Windows XP Mode will only run on Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate editions and requires a virtualization engine, such as Windows Virtual PC.
Note: Beta to RC upgrade is not supported .
You need to uninstall the Beta version of Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode before installing the RC bits.
Windows 7 system type:
Select system 32 bit 64 bit
Windows XP Mode language:
Select language English Arabic Chinese Simplified Chinese Traditional French German Japanese Korean Spanish
Windows XP Mode SKU:
Select XP Version Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 Download Windows Virtual PC RC
Download Windows XP Mode RC
Release notes and installation instructions
Want to get technical?
Check out the release notes.
Need help installing?
Here's your installation guide.
Http://www.microsoft...c/download.aspx
In order to upgrade from the beta version of the VPC and XP mode you first have to go into the Control Panel>Programs+Features section and select the Windows XP mode item seen there.
Any existing virtual hard drives will not work on the RC version in case you decided to back any up.
You will be starting fresh again.
Once the beta is uninstalled you then install the Virtual PC RC first before the XP mode.
As the installation concludes you click the restart button to watch the system restarts and configures the VPC as Windows shutdowns and again when booting back up.
Upon reaching the desktop you can then proceed to install the Windows XP mode Release Candidate.
An execellent guide for taking you through the steps is seen at http://digg.com/micr...de_in_Windows_7
Before you go ahead and try to work with any of this however you will to first see if your present bios as well cpu offer support for the virtualization process.
The Intel and AMD compatibility checking tools are still found on the same page along with the following information.
"How to confirm your PC can run Windows XP Mode
Although OEMs have been shipping hardware virtualization in PCs for three years, hardware virtualization is not available in all PCs — so even if your PC is new, it may not have hardware virtualization.
Additionally, those PCs with hardware virtualization have it turned off by default, so you will need to turn on the hardware virtualization capability before you can use it.
To determine whether your PC works with Windows XP Mode:
Step 1.
Does my PC have a CPU with support for hardware virtualization?
For Intel processors:
Download, install and run the Intel Processor Identification Utility .
Navigate to the CPU Technologies tab and read the value in the "Intel Virtualization Technology" field.
If the value is No then your CPU does not support hardware virtualization.
If the value is Yes then the CPU supports hardware virtualization.
Go on to step 2 below.
For AMD processors:
AMD Virtualization Compatibility Check Utility .
Step 2.
Does my PC BIOS support hardware virtualization, and is it turned on?
Instructions to turn on hardware virtualization in your PC BIOS are specific to OEM models.
It is important that after changing your BIOS settings the PC is completely shut down at the power switch before restarting so that the new BIOS settings can take place.
Examples for some models of some computer manufacturer’s BIOS settings are below:
Sample instructions for your PC
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Dell systems
Depress the F12 key when boot menu text appears at startup Select BIOS setup and depress the Enter key Using the mouse, expand the Virtualization Support menu item by clicking on the plus to the left of Virtualization Support and select Virtualization Check the Enable Intel Virtualization Technology checkbox Click Apply Click Exit Fully shut down (power off), wait a few seconds, and restart your computer HP systems
Depress Esc key when prompted at startup Depress the F10 key to Configure BIOS Scroll to System Configuration using the arrow keys Select Virtualization Technology and depress the Enter key Select Enabled and depress the Enter key Depress the F10 key to save and exit Select Yes and depress the Enter key Fully shut down (power off), wait a few seconds, and restart your computer Lenovo ThinkPad systems
Depress the blue ThinkVantage key when prompted at startup Depress the F1 key to enter the BIOS setup utility Using the arrow keys, scroll to Config and depress the Enter key Scroll to CPU and depress the Enter key Scroll to Intel ® Virtualization Technology and depress the Enter key Select Enabled and depress the Enter key Depress Enter key to continue Depress F10 key to save and exit Select Yes and depress the Enter key Fully shut down (power off), wait a few seconds, and restart your computer faqCount = 3;
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Please note the instructions above may not work in all cases and consulting with your computer manufacturer may be necessary.
Additionally, we expect hardware virtualization to become more available when Windows 7 is shipped, particularly in business-class PCs.
For those PCs that come pre-installed with Windows XP Mode we recommend the computer manufacturer turn on hardware virtualization before shipping the PC.
Once you have confirmed your PC can run Windows XP Mode:
Download and install Windows Virtual PC Beta and Windows XP Mode Beta "
http://www.microsoft...igure-bios.aspx
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Posted 11 August 2009 - 08:19 AM
Part 7 is simply a general reference chart on upgrading to Windows 7 that will be added onto the general reference thread for 7 here.
Posted originally at the Windows 7 Center:
<H1 class=post-title>
Windows 7 Upgrade Chart </H1>
Posted by Al in Windows 7 News on 08 10th, 2009
"Microsoft has released an upgrade chart to display the options you have for installation when upgrading to Windows 7.
The chart is a good visual for those who just want to jump straight to the answer for their desired path.
Custom Install basically means that you must install the operating system from scratch.
If you run the installation when already booted into Windows and choose a system drive for installation, the wizard will ask if you want to move all the files on the existing partition to a new folder called Windows.old.
As you can see, the large number of cells in the graph may be confusing or too intimidating for many.
Ed Bott has made a simplified version of the chart that I personally find much easier to understand."
http://windows7cente...-upgrade-chart/
Another reference to add in here from the Windows 7 News, Windows 7 Center:
Windows 7E Preorder: The Definitive FAQ
Posted by Al in Featured Articles , Windows 7 News on 07 14th, 2009
"The discounted preorder period for Windows 7E starts today.
As you probably know, Windows 7E is slightly different from Windows 7 around the world.
The purpose of this FAQ is to make sure you are well-informed on what is different about Windows 7E, and any preorder questions you may have.
Good luck on your preorder purchase!
Why should I preorder Windows 7E now?
Starting from July 15th to August 14th (August 9th in the UK), retailers will be offering discounted preorders of Windows 7E of up to 65%.
There is no better time to purchase Windows 7 than now.
How much do I save?
This chart compares the prices between a preorder and a retail purchase.
Update: The below prices only reflect the savings that could be earned before the preorder discount items were sold out.
What do I get when I preorder Windows 7 now?
All vendors in Europe and the UK will only be selling the full edition of Windows 7E.
They will not include Internet Explorer 8.
How am I supposed to visit websites without a browser?
Germany: Amazon Germany’s website is stating that you can add Internet Explorer 8 to the shopping cart along with Windows 7E before checkout.
The rest of Europe: Microsoft’s official announcement is that Internet Explorer 8 will be offered via the Microsoft Download Center shortly after Windows 7E’s release.
However, earlier rumors suggest that Microsoft will be offering a feature pack.
The feature pack is in the form of an .iso, which suggests that customers will have the option to include an Internet Explorer 8 CD along with their purchase.
Why is there no upgrade edition of Windows 7E?
Due to concerns raised by EU antitrust regulators, Microsoft have decided to remove the bundling of IE8 with Windows 7E.
Any sort of upgrade installation would mean that IE8 code would be carried over to Windows 7.
Microsoft does not want this.
Will there be an upgrade edition later?
Microsoft has yet to make any announcement but they have stated the possibility of an Upgrade Edition coming to Europe sometime after December 31, 2010.
Home Premium or Professional?
For most consumers, Home Premium will be enough.
Unlike with Vista, each higher SKU will contain all the features of the SKU before it.
This means that Windows 7 Professional will contain all of Home Premium’s features plus more.
Here is the complete list of features absent from Home Premium but are included in Professional:
Automatic Backups and Backup to a Network Location Remote Desktop Host: Allow you to host remote desktop connections Presentation Mode : Allow you to control the machine’s behaviour while giving presentations Windows Server Domain Joining: Allows you to easily and securely join domains Windows XP Mode: This allows you to run Windows XP apps in a virtual environment, but on the same desktop as Windows 7.
Check out our giant screenshot tour , and this post for more information.
You might want to consider Professional over Home Premium if you…
prefer to backup to a network location encrypt your files need to move back and forth between different networks (home and office) need support for Windows XP-compatible apps that don’t work in Windows 7 You can visit Microsoft’s site for a comparison chart between Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate.
You can visit Microsoft’s site for a comparison chart between Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate.
Can I perform a Clean Install?
Yes.
Can I perform an Upgrade Installation?
No.
Who can preorder?
Only the UK, France, and Germany were announced to have this special preorder promotion.
Why preorder now?
Microsoft originally stated that preorders are only available in limited quantities.
Preorder at the discounted rate before it’s too late.
What if I want to buy a computer/laptop now?
Will I be eligible for a Windows 7 upgrade?
That depends on the retailer.
A couple of retailers in the US such as Dell, HP, Acer, and Asus are running Windows 7 Upgrade offers that allow you to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 at little or no cost.
Details vary depending on the retailer.
However, the upgrade paths will always remain the same.
There are three upgrade paths available:
Windows Vista Home Premium Edition ->
Windows 7 Home Premium Edition Windows Vista Business Edition ->
Windows 7 Professional Edition Windows Vista Ultimate Edition ->
Windows 7 Ultimate Edition I want to preorder.
Where can I get it?
Here are a couple of Amazon links for you to acquire Windows 7E.
If you know of other retailers, please let us know in the comments."
More seen at http://windows7cente...definitive-faq/
This post has been edited by eyeCpc : 11 August 2009 - 08:35 AM
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Posted 15 August 2009 - 10:32 AM
Hardware Design for Windows 7
Updated: May 5, 2009
Windows 7 builds on the security and user experience advances of Windows Vista and introduces breakthroughs in such areas as system performance and reliability, device connectivity and experience, and multiple-touch input.
The innovations in Windows 7 provide opportunities for hardware vendors, system manufacturers, and driver developers to build next-generation products and services on the Windows platform.
On this page, we have collected current technical information about Window 7 for hardware engineers and driver developers, to help you take the best advantage of Windows 7 to drive your business forward.
Windows Biometric Framework
http://www.microsoft...FMA_Design.mspx
Introduction to the Windows Biometric Framework (WBF)
Windows Biometric Framework: Code-Signing Guidelines
New Windows Biometric Framework and Driver Model [WinHEC 2008;
1.2 MB]
Windows Device Experience
Microsoft Device Experience Development Kit
Device Metadata Package for Devices and Printers: Resource Roadmap
Device Metadata Package Pipeline
Devices and Printers - Extensibility Guide
Devices and Printers in Windows 7: Frequently Asked Questions
How to Create a Device Metadata Package for Devices and Printers
Multifunction Device Support and Device Container Groupings in Windows 7
Graphics and Windows 7
Display Guidelines for KVM Switches in Windows 7
Graphics Guide for Windows 7
MCCS Use by Windows 7 Display Color Calibration Tool
Windows 7 Brightness Control for Integrated Displays
Media Devices and Windows 7
Connected Digital Picture Frames: Analysis and Specifications
Design Guidelines and Considerations for Building Windows Certified Network Media Devices
Mobile Broadband Driver Development
Mobile Broadband Driver Development
Windows 7 - Mobile Broadband Certification for Existing Chipsets
Mobile Broadband Driver Development in Windows 7 [WinHEC 2008;
2.1 MB]
Mobile Broadband Connection Manager
Mobile Broadband Connection Manager Development Guide
Connection Manager Integration with Mobile Broadband [1.6 MB]
How to use the Mobile Broadband (MB) API to develop lightweight utilities and custom connection managers for Service Activation and APN-DB integration.
Portable Devices and Windows 7
Guidelines for Picture and Video Import in Windows 7
Windows Portable Devices Automation API
Windows Portable Devices: Application Development Guide
Windows Portable Devices: Driver Development Guide
Printing and Windows 7
How to Implement Compatible IDs in Printing Devices
Windows 7 Logo Program for Printers FAQ
Protected Broadcast Driver Architecture
Migrating a BDA Solution to PBDA
Protected Broadcast Driver Architecture (PBDA) Specification (Version 1.3.1)
Windows Sensor and Location Platform
Implementing Light-Aware UI Using the Windows Sensor and Location Platform [1.5 MB]
Integrating Ambient Light Sensors with Windows 7 Computers [174 KB]
Introducing the Windows Sensor and Location Platform [177 KB]
Windows SideShow
Compelling Solutions for PC Gamers by Using Windows SideShow
Enhancing the Television Experience by Using Windows SideShow
Tablet and Windows Touch
Developer Enhancements to Windows Touch and Tablet PC
Digitizer Drivers for Windows Touch and Pen-Based Computers
How to Design and Test Multitouch Hardware Solutions for Windows 7
Introduction to Windows Touch
Windows Touch Test Lab
Windows Touch Test Lab Logo Certification Testing Procedure
IEEE 1394 and Windows 7
1394 Bus Driver in Windows 7
USB in Windows 7 and Windows Server R2
Exposing Programs and Installing Drivers Using AutoPlay in Windows
Requirement Clarifications For Windows Logo Kit USB-IF Certification
USB Migration Support for Windows 7 Upgrade Scenarios
Power Management for Windows 7 and Windows Server R2
Developing Efficient Background Processes for Windows
Mobile Battery Life Solutions for Windows 7: A Guide for Mobile Platform Professionals
Power Availability Requests
Power Policy Configuration and Deployment in Windows
Using PowerCfg to Evaluate System Energy Efficiency
Windows 7 Brightness Control for Integrated Displays
Windows On/Off Transitions Solutions Guide
Windows Timer Coalescing
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 System Performance
Memory Sizing Guidance for Windows 7
Performance Tuning Guidelines for Windows Server 2008 R2
Using Hardware Performance Counters on Windows
Windows On/Off Transitions Solutions Guide
Multiprocessor Support in Windows 7
Supporting Systems That Have More Than 64 Processors
System Firmware for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Firmware Memory Corruption during Sleep Transitions
http://www.microsoft...esign_Win7.mspx
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Posted 15 August 2009 - 11:16 PM
New White Papers and Tools on WHDC
This page provides a list of papers and other material recently published on the WHDC Web site.
August 2009
Download Windows Symbol Packages
iSCSI Boot Firmware Table (iBFT)
Performance Testing Guide for Windows
Using Windows Rally Vertical Pairing to Automatically Install Wi-Fi Devices
Windows Driver Kit (WDK) Documentation
How to Get the WDK
Windows Driver Kit (WDK) Version 7.0.0 Release Notes
July 2009
Microsoft Device Experience Development Kit
LogoFest: Redmond, July 27-31, 2009
Designing Windows Biometric Framework (WBF) Fingerprint Management Applications
Device Metadata Package for Devices and Printers: Resource Roadmap
Exposing Programs and Installing Drivers Using AutoPlay in Windows
Guidelines for Customizing Mobile Broadband in Windows 7
Guidelines for Picture and Video Import in Windows 7
How to Write Managed Code That Uses the Mobile Broadband API
Implementing the SourceType XML Element in PBDA Devices
Memory Sizing Guidance for Windows 7
Mobile Battery Life Solutions for Windows 7: A Guide for Mobile Platform Professionals
Requirement Clarifications For Windows Logo Kit USB-IF Certification
Smart Card Minidriver Specification
Windows Touch Test Lab Logo Certification Testing Procedure
Driver Developer Conference 2008 Presentations
Driver Signing Guidelines for Independent Software Vendors
Windows Logo Program Office Hours
June 2009
Windows 7 Portable Device Enabling Kit for MTP, Version 7R2
Windows Logo WinHEC Presentations
1394 Bus Driver in Windows 7
Best Practices for Trusted Platform Module Management
Devices and Printers in Windows 7: Frequently Asked Questions
Display Guidelines for KVM Switches in Windows 7
FAQ for Windows Logo Program for Hardware
Firmware Memory Corruption during Sleep Transitions
Graphics Guide for Windows 7
Implementing Parental Controls by Using PBDA
Mobile Broadband Connection Manager Development Guide
Performance Tuning Guidelines for Windows Server 2008 R2
Power Availability Requests
Protected Broadcast Driver Architecture (PBDA) Specification (Version 1.3.1)
USB Migration Support for Windows 7 Upgrade Scenarios
WDK Build Environment
Windows Driver Kit (WDK) Documentation
Windows 7 Logo Program for Printers FAQ
Windows Mobile Broadband
May 2009
Best Practices for WoW64
Compelling Solutions for PC Gamers by Using Windows SideShow
Enhancing the Television Experience by Using Windows SideShow
How to Create a Device Metadata Package for Devices and Printers
Migrating a BDA Solution to PBDA
Performance Tuning Guidelines for Windows Server 2008
Registry Reflection in Windows
UEFI Support and Requirements for Windows Operating Systems
Webcam Video Fidelity Tests
Windows 7 RC WDK (v.7.0.0) Release Notes
Windows Media Center Requirements for TV Pipeline Formats and Media Streams
Windows On/Off Transitions Solutions Guide
Windows Touch Test Lab
Debugging User-Mode Driver Framework Drivers Training Sessions
Hardware Design for Windows 7
April 2009
Download Windows Symbol Packages
AppInit DLLs in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Timeout Detection and Recovery of GPUs through WDDM
Windows ACPI Emulated Devices Table
Windows Vista Rules for Enabling Windows Aero
March 2009
Install Debugging Tools for Windows 32-bit Version
Install Debugging Tools for Windows 64-bit Versions
Driver Tip: Where's the Add Hardware Wizard?
Mobile Broadband Driver Development
MTP Device Services Extension Specification
Using Hardware Performance Counters on Windows
Using PowerCfg to Evaluate System Energy Efficiency
Windows 7 - Mobile Broadband Certification for Existing Chipsets
Windows Biometric Framework: Code-Signing Guidelines
February 2009
Driver Verifier in Windows Vista
Windows Media Center Customized Product Requirements
January 2009
Download Windows 7 Symbol Packages
How to Implement Compatible IDs in Printing Devices
Power Policy Configuration and Deployment in Windows
Windows 7 Brightness Control for Integrated Displays
Windows Timer Coalescing
Windows Biometric Framework
DTM Log Viewer
December 2008
Developer Enhancements to Windows Touch and Tablet PC
Introduction to the Windows Biometric Framework (WBF)
MCCS Use by Windows 7 Display Color Calibration Tool
Power In, Dollars Out: How to Stem the Flow in the Data Center
November 2008
Best Practices Guide for Developing Printer Drivers
Connected Digital Picture Frames: Analysis and Specifications
Design Guidelines and Considerations for Building Windows Certified Network Media Devices
Developing Efficient Background Processes for Windows
Device Metadata Package Pipeline
Device/Driver Test Automation Overview
Devices and Printers - Extensibility Guide
Digitizer Drivers for Windows Touch and Pen-Based Computers
Driver Verifier in Windows 7
How to Design and Test Multitouch Hardware Solutions for Windows 7
How to Enable USB Selective Suspend for Human Interface Device
How to Use an INF to Override the Monitor EDID
Introduction to Windows Touch
Multifunction Device Support and Device Container Groupings in Windows 7
Receive-Side Scaling Enhancements in Windows Server 2008
Supporting Systems That Have More Than 64 Processors
Testing and Troubleshooting the Print Subsystem
Windows Portable Devices Automation API
Windows Portable Devices: Application Development Guide
Windows Portable Devices: Driver Development Guide
Windows Device Experience
Windows Sensor and Location Platform
WinHEC 2008 Conference Presentations
October 2008
Audio Tapers for Windows Volume-Control Applications
Bus Driver Development Based on KMDF
Dynamic Hardware Partitioning: Overview
Hands-On Lab PCHOL13 Writing a Location-Aware Gadget [142 KB]
Implementing Light-Aware UI Using the Windows Sensor and Location Platform [1.5 MB]
Integrating Ambient Light Sensors with Windows 7 Computers [174 KB]
Introducing the Windows Sensor and Location Platform [177 KB]
Tracing and Diagnosability for WDF Drivers
USB FAQ - Intermediate
September 2008
Bluetooth Wireless Technology FAQ - 2008
Smart Card Minidriver Certification Requirements v.6.02a
Windows Logo Kit 1.2 QFE Updates - WLK QFE 005 and 006
August 2008
USB FAQ: Introductory Level
July 2008
Checklist for 64-bit Microsoft Windows Drivers
Driver Installation for 32-bit and 64-bit Platforms
Recommendations for Power Budgeting with Windows Server
UEFI and Windows
Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless
June 2008
Developing Protected Broadcast Drivers in Windows
May 2008
Using the Universal Driver for Windows SideShow
Windows Driver Foundation: A Syllabus [43.9 KB Word document]
Windows Filtering Platform
Workaround for the Signed Driver Test in the Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster Kit
April 2008
Driver Tip: From Sample Code to Production Driver: What to Change in the Sample
Driver Tip: How to Release-Sign File System Drivers
Hardware Support and Directions for Windows Server
How to Use NTttcp to Test Network Performance
Microsoft Driver Quality Rating
Selective Suspend in USB Drivers
March 2008
Microsoft Portable Executable and Common Object File Format Specification
Windows Authenticode Portable Executable Signature Format
February 2008
Mobile Battery Solutions Guide for Windows Vista
Software Licensing Guidance for Products that Use Process Patching and Hooking
January 2008
Digital Audio Protection
Driver Tip: Custom Power Settings for Signed Drivers
Windows Server 2008 High Availability Program Overview
http://www.microsoft...es/current.mspx
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Posted 16 August 2009 - 07:18 AM
Graphics Guide for Windows 7
A Guide for Hardware and System Manufacturers</H2>Updated: June 12, 2009
Download
Graphics Guide for Windows 7
GraphicsGuideWin7.docx
3.0 MB
Microsoft Word file
Updated: Jun 12, 2009
This guide outlines enhancements to the Windows desktop and graphics architecture in the Windows 7 operating system.
It provides best practices for system design and test configuration recommendations to system and display manufacturers.
This guide is intended for system designers, display driver developers, and test managers who design, deliver, and maintain desktop and mobile PC products that deliver a great customer experience with Windows.
This information applies to the Windows 7 operating system.
Included in this white paper:
GPU and display driver features and design
Display device features and design
Multiple-GPU systems
Windows Logo Program requirements
http://www.microsoft...sGuideWin7.mspx
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Posted 20 August 2009 - 11:01 PM
Here's a great blog for the Windows Easy Transfer to look over found at TechnoSpot when planning to preserve your files and settings from one installation to another.
"Windows 7 : Easy Transfer Files, Users and Settings"
"Windows 7 comes with an inbuilt utility which allows you to transfer Files , users, Settings, documents, emails, Internet Favorites, videos, shared documents etc from one computer to another without removal from your old computer.
This will help you migrate users and their settings to a new system.
You can find this utility under Accessories >
System Tools . This utility should be helpful and must be used by system admin either in office which will save so much of hassles to reconfigure again.
You can use an external hard drive, USB drive, Network or Easy transfer Cable which directly sends data to your new computer.
Windows 7 Easy transfer Detailed options
It scans for the users and the scans what are the data which has to be backed up fro the user.
Here is the list :
User Scan Shared Items / Data Scan You can easily configure what you want to backup once the scan is complete.
Here are the snapshots:
Windows 7 easy transfer
Windows 7 transfer Options
Windows 7 Easy transfer : Select OLD or New computer
Windows 7 Easy transfer Scan
Windows 7 Easy transfer Detailed options
Posted on 18th January 2009 by Ashish Mohta , A tech blogger who writes about solving day to day problems of people who use computer.
He also writes on How to use the applications like Office, PC tips, Online tools,Browsers and more."
http://www.technospo...users-settings/
ON FURTHER NOTE:
Here at the Windows Forums we have also have another guide for the Windows Easy Transfer you can look over at http://windowsforums...tranfer-option/
http://digg.com/micr...on_in_Windows_7
This post has been edited by eyeCpc : 21 August 2009 - 09:00 PM
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Posted 27 August 2009 - 07:09 AM
Windows Hardware Developer Central http://www.microsoft...whdc/pchlp.mspx
"Looking for Drivers or Hardware?"
"Need help finding drivers for your personal computer?"
Go to Microsoft Update for downloads - plus the latest updates for Office and other Microsoft applications.
Go to the Windows Vista Compatibility Center where you'll find device and application compatibility information on thousands of products.
Go to Windows Vista Devices and Drivers for a collection of driver resources for users of Windows Vista.
Directory of Hardware Manufacturer Driver Sites on TechNet.
"Devices and Drivers" help on TechNet.
Windows Vista Help: Hardware and Drivers.
Additional search: "Microsoft Update Catalog" http://catalog.updat.../site/home.aspx
"Need help finding hardware for your personal computer?"
Need help selecting products that qualify for the Windows Logo?
Windows Vista: Find hardware devices that are "Certified for Windows Vista" or "Works with Windows Vista" .
Windows XP: Find hardware devices that are "Designed for Windows" .
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2000: See the Windows Server Catalog .
Looking to upgrade your IT environment or personal computer to Windows Vista?
Test your personal computer with the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor Assess your current IT infrastructure and determine the right Microsoft technologies for your IT environment.
Need to buy...
Go to the Microsoft Store Know what works - Go to the Windows Vista Compatibility Center
Looking for Microsoft Product and Customer Support?
Go to Microsoft Help and Support
This post has been edited by eyeCpc : 27 August 2009 - 07:11 AM
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Posted Yesterday, 01:15 AM
By now we're already upto Part #9 or #10 and our friend caretaker wanted to make another contribution here!
Maybe this should be Part #11?!
techradar.com - News Wednesday at 11:30 BST
18 cool things Windows 7 does that Vista doesn't
The stuff that makes the upgrade worthwhile
By Aditya ChandrasekharWednesday at 11:30 BST
Windows 7 will ease your Vista pain
"From Windows 3.1 to Windows Vista, the Windows operating system has taken many giant leaps.
And while Vista received a lukewarm reception from some users, Windows 7 is likely to be remembered for addressing those criticisms.
In fact, there aren't many changes to the overall look of Windows 7 when compared to Windows Vista.
Instead, Microsoft seems to have paid attention to the feedback it received and created an OS that is not only stable, but also very capable.
So what is new in Windows 7?
Here are 18 cool things Windows 7 does that Vista doesn't.
50 Windows 7 tips, tricks and secrets 1.
Shake 'em away
Ever had 10 Notepad, two Powerpoint and 50 Outlook windows open?
Want to minimise all of them except the most important one?
In Windows 7, you can grab the top of the window and shake it about to scare away all of the other open windows.
Simple.
2. Jumplists
Jumplists are a new feature that give you the option to view a list of recently accessed files by application, even when the application isn't open, by right-clicking on the application's icon in the taskbar.
It also allows you to quickly access a favourite playlist without opening your media player.
Jumplists can also be found integrated into the Start Menu.
TIME-SAVER: The Jumplist for Windows Explorer – pretty useful
START HERE: A Jumplist integrated into the Start Menu
3.
A step forward in previewing
In Vista, hovering over a minimised window on the taskbar would provide a preview of the window.
In Windows 7, a similar preview pops up which also gives the option to close a window (within the preview), along with a full-size 'peek'.
You can also press Win + T to scroll along previews in the taskbar.
PREVIEW PLUS: A smaller preview, along with a full-size 'peek' with the ability to close the window
4.
Snap into place
Simply drag your window to the left or right edge of the desktop to snap and resize the window to one half of the screen.
Drag the window to the top to maximise it.
A pretty neat idea made neater by the use of the keyboard shortcuts (Win + respective arrow keys).
No longer do you have to frustratingly position the mouse at the edge of the window to resize it.
5.
XP Mode
This time, you do not have to slap your head that same way when Vista would not run an XP application.
For those XP applications that do not work under Windows 7, you can download XP Mode free from the Microsoft website and run XP applications in an emulated XP environment in Windows 7.
Imagine Parallels on Mac OS X without the need to fish out money on an extra OS.
6.
An easier and quicker way to adjust multiple displays
Do you constantly connect your computer to different external monitors or projectors, especially at work?
Try Win + P, and duplicating or extending your display to the other monitor takes just a second.
Win + P presents you with an Alt + Tab style menu, which is ideal if you give a lot of presentations at work on your laptop .
7.
A personalised Stage for your device
With the new 'Device and Printers' button on the Start Menu, devices which are connected to your computer can have their own Stage.
This Device Stage presents supported devices with a photo-realistic render and a link to the vendor's website, along with other updates and useful information (such as firmware updates and manuals).
8.
(Almost) eliminate the notification area!
What, I can even get rid of the clock and volume icons?
Yes. Click the arrow that gives access to the overflow icons in the notification area and click 'customise'.
Select each icon and click 'hide icon and notifications' to remove it.
Clean.
QUIETER: Stop all those notifications – but you might want to keep the clock there
9.
Problem Steps Recorder
The 'Problem Steps Recorder' lets you record a particular problem you are having with your PC so you can send it to someone who may be able to help.
Click 'Record', and a screenshot is taken with every mouse click, allowing comments to be added in between if required.
These screenshots (and comments, if any) are placed in a well-formatted HTML document that is placed inside a zipped folder on your desktop - ideal to be attached to an email.
A PROBLEM HALVED: Simple, yet so effective.
Send this to tech savvy friends or even manufacturers
Next Page: 9 more cool things Windows Vista can't do
10.
A brand new Magnifier tool
If you are, or someone you know, is visually impaired, then the Windows 7 Magnifier provides two options for providing a bigger display.
One of which is using the traditional dock (which took up a lot of the screen) and the other being a rectangular lens that is stuck to the cursor (meaning there is no loss of workspace).
UP CLOSE: A sleek new magnifier that follows your cursor, without decreasing your workspace
11.
A new way to preview your music files
Opening and listening to an MP3 is a lot more snappier with Windows 7 due to its new smaller preview player, presenting you with album art, basic music functionality and a link to the full-blown Windows Media Player.
This is an obvious attempt to mimic the preview feature of Mac OS X, but it is very well executed.
MUSIC PREVIEW: The new preview is simple – and loads up very quickly
12.
Homegroup Networking
In Vista (or, frankly, any Windows OS), creating a shared folder over a network at home could be a bit of a pain.
In Windows 7, using the 'Homegroup' wizard, check the default folders you would like to share.
This will give you a passcode that will have to be entered in another computer on the same network to share the files.
Sounds too good to be true?
There is a catch: only a Windows 7 computer can join a Homegroup.
13.
Stream Music directly to another computer
If you do create a Homegroup, Windows Media Player allows you to stream music directly to another computer.
So, instead of listening to music through your measly laptop speakers, you can wirelessly stream to the 7.1 Surround Sound Speakers of your PC in your living room, without stepping away from your laptop.
Sweet.
14. Action Center
The Action Center is the new Security Center for Windows 7, along with other notifications such as updates and access to the improved troubleshooting and recovery using restore point facilities.
Basically, it is everything windows usually annoys you with, rolled into one place with one icon in the notification bar.
If you find the alerts irritating, you can check out this tip to make the Windows 7 Action Center less annoying .
15.
Pin just about anything to the new Windows Taskbar
Imagine a blank Mac OS X Dock with the start menu, the notifications bar and the improved 'Show Desktop' button added to it.
Drag just about anything on to it and the associated application will place itself on the translucent taskbar, with an option to open the file in the Jumplist.
16.
Improved Touch Navigation
Windows 7 has much improved touch navigation.
The larger taskbar with squarer icons makes it a lot easier to navigate with your fingers, and Macbook-like multi-touch gestures on various applications could change the way you interact with windows.
Subtle enhancements such as a larger Start Menu appearing when Touchscreen hardware is detected also help.
17.
Native ISO Burner
There are those times when you inevitably have to burn an ISO file (such as when you have to copy a downloaded Windows 7 beta or RC) to a DVD.
With Windows 7 you do not need to download third-party software (some of which are pretty confusing to use).
Double-clicking on an ISO file will take you to a window that allows you to change the disc burner drive.
Click 'Burn'. After a while, your disc is ready.
Simple.
FINALLY: Burning an ISO file has never been so easy
18.
Native calibration tools
If you tend to hook up your computer to an HDTV or care about getting the highest quality from your monitor, then the in-built basic and easy-to-use calibration tools built into Windows 7 will please you."
http://www.techradar...28892?artc_pg=1
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