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All the reasons
Windows 7 rocks
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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.
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Reduce interruptions - When Windows 7 needs your attention,
you'll see an Action Center icon and can find out more by clicking
it.
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Streaming media in your home - Windows 7 makes it easy to use
your PC to stream music, videos, or photos to your home audio-video
system and other networked media devices.
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HomeGroup - HomeGroup is set up automatically when you add the
first PC running Windows 7 to your home network. You can share files
and printers with all of the PCs in your home.
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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 thumbnails of every file or window that open in that
program.
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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.
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Desktop enhancements -To compare two open windows, use Aero
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 to fill
the other half.
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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.
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Better device management - 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.
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Available Network (VAN) - You always have one-click access to
available networks, regardless of whether those networks are based
on Wi-Fi, mobile broadband, dial-up, or your corporate VPN.
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Which one is right for me?
We recommend Windows 7 Ultimate. The most complete edition of Windows
7 — gives you everything Home Premium and Professional offers – plus added
security features and the flexibility to work in multiple languages.
32-bit vs. 64-bit Operating System
The difference between the 32-bit
and 64-bit Operating Systems is that the 64-bit version will benefit from the
64-bit architecture of modern CPUs resulting in improved performance and
stability.
In addition 64-bit Operating System support an almost
unlimited amount of RAM, whereas 32-bit Operating Systems can only see up to
around 3GB of system RAM. Other issues to consider are compatibility and
stability, there are some older peripherals that may not function on 64-bit
Operating Systems, but most of the new peripherals from major brands are
compatible with all versions of Vista.
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Features |
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Makes the things you do every
day easier with improved desktop navigation. |
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Faster and easier to launch
applications and find the documents you use most often. |
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Make your web experience
faster, easier, and safer than ever with Internet Explorer 8. |
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Easy to create a home network
and connect your PCs to a printer with HomeGroup. |
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Watch many of your favorite TV
shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV. |
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Run many existing Windows XP
productivity applications in Windows XP Mode. |
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Connect to company networks
easily and more securely with Domain Join. |
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Recover your data easily with
automatic backup to your home and business network. |
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Help protect your data on your
PC and portable storage devices against loss or theft with BitLocker. |
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Work in the language of your
choice or switch between any of thirty-five languages. |
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