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Benefits of Windows 7
- Faster , more responsive performance Nobody likes to wait, so we designed the operating system to be more responsive and simpler to use. Windows 7 is designed to make PCs start up, shut down, resume from standby, and respond faster. We’ve also added new features to simplify the number of steps and clicks required to do common things.
- Reduced interruptions When Windows 7 needs your attention, you'll see an Action Center icon appear in the bottom right hand corner of your screen and can find out more by clicking it. If you don't have time to look at the alert immediately, Action Center will keep the information waiting for you to address later.
- Streaming media in your home Windows 7 makes it easier to use your PC to stream music, videos, or photos to your home audio-video system and other networked media devices. New media streaming features make your PC a great hub for audio, video, recorded TV, and photos throughout your home.
- HomeGroup HomeGroup can be set up easily when you run your Windows 7 PC on your home network. You can store digital photos on a computer in your study, and access them from a laptop in your kitchen. Your printer is shared automatically with all of the PCs in your home.
- Improved taskbar and full-screen previews Pin any program to the taskbar so it’s always just a click away. Rearrange the icons on the taskbar just by clicking and dragging. Hover over an icon and you’ll see previews of the file or windows that are open. Hover over the thumbnail, and you’ll see a full-screen preview of that window.
- Jump Lists Jump Lists are a handy way to quickly reach the files you've been working with; just right click on the icon on your taskbar. So, right-clicking on the Word icon will show your most recent Word documents. You can even pin files to the Jump List so they’ll always appear.
- Desktop enhancements Windows 7 simplifies how you work with the windows on your desktop. For example, to compare two open windows, use Snap. Just grab a window and pull it to either side edge of the screen to fill half the screen. Then Snap the other window, and it’s easier than ever to compare those windows side by side quickly and easily.
- Windows Search Windows 7 makes search results more relevant and easier to understand. It also uses libraries to show all content of a particular type, like photos, in one spot. You can even search your libraries using filters to customize your search.
- Better device management With Windows 7, you'll use a single Devices and Printers screen to connect, manage, and utilise the various devices you have at work and home. With Device Stage you can see device status and run common tasks from a single window.
- View Available Network (VAN) Windows 7 makes viewing and connecting to all of your networks simple and consistent. You'll be able to access available networks easily regardless of whether those networks are based on Wi-Fi, mobile broadband, dial-up, or your corporate VPN.
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Running Windows Vista?
If you have a genuine copy of Windows Vista installed on your PC, you can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade versions. You can choose to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 with all of your applications and files in place or do a clean install which erases your hard drive and installs a fresh version of windows on your PC. Which ever way you choose to install Windows 7, we recommend that you back up all of your files and applications first. If you do not have a genuine copy already installed on your PC, you will need to purchase one of the “Full” versions of Windows 7.
Running earlier versions?
If you have Windows XP, you can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade versions. But you must back up your files, clean install, and reinstall your applications. If you’re running Windows 2000, you’ll need to purchase the full product and do a clean install.