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<h1 style="text-align: center;">windows-7-overview</h1> <h2>[WHAT]</h2> <ol> <li>this article is about the PC Operating system version windows 7 from microsoft, it lists each of the NEW features in this version of the os and links to a more detailed article on explaining that particular feature and how to use it</li> <ol> <li>each feature is grouped by OS category</li> </ol></ol> <h2>[WHY]</h2> <ol> <li><strong>[ UI +Shell ]</strong>( start menu, taskbar, desktop, )</li> <ol> <li>] start menu - app launcher, pinned app, auto arrange</li> <li>] start run -</li> <li>] aero peek - enable user to peak at (preview) content in represented icon, taskbar icons, destop icon</li> <li>] aero snap -2 apps can be placed side by side on the desktop and "snapped" into , can work in both apps simeautaneoulsy</li> <li>] aero shake - enables you to close multiple open windows by grabbing one window and shaking it around on the desktop</li> <li>] <strong>taskbar</strong> - thumbnail preview app, jumplists (pin shortcut to app feature, website page), notifications, aero peek</li> <li>] jumplists - per app , show recent docs or options pin apps to taskbar</li> <li>] desktop -</li> <li>] desktop themes -</li> <li>] explorer -</li> <li>] notifications -</li> <li>] touch -</li> <li>] powershell -</li> <li>] libraries - combine document(photos,videos,music) from multiple sources into 1 location</li> </ol> <li><strong>[ FILESYSTEM ]</strong></li> <ol> <li>] ssd,</li> <li>] vhd,</li> <li>] disk partitioning,</li> <li>] removable media,</li> <li>] bitlocker to go</li> <li>] libraries - combine document(photos,videos,music) from multiple sources into 1 location</li> <li>] create mirror image -</li> <li>] bitlocker filesytem encryption (PRO)</li> </ol> <li><strong>[DEVICES+PORTS]</strong></li> <ol> <li>] flash card - improvements to</li> </ol> <li><strong>[ NETWORKING ]</strong></li> <ol> <li>] homegroup </li> <li>] play to </li> <li>] remote media streaming</li> </ol> <li><strong>[ SECURITY ]</strong></li> <ol> <li>]</li> </ol> <li><strong>[PERFORMANCE]</strong></li> <ol> <li>] time - boot up (start up)</li> <li>] time - shut down</li> </ol> <li><strong>[MANAGEMENT]</strong></li> <ol> <li>]</li> </ol> <li><strong>[ APPS-NATIVE ]</strong></li> <ol> <li><strong>] web browser</strong> - NEW VERSION ie8 (iexplore OR internet)</li> <li><strong>] windows media player - NEW VERSION</strong> (win + m)</li> <li><strong>] backup and restore - NEW</strong> (backup)</li> <li><strong>] problem steps recorder - NEW </strong>(psr) captures screen shots of windows 7 actions, creates an html file which can be distributed and viewed in any browser.</li> <li><strong>] REMOVED apps -</strong> like the windows "essentials" mail client, windows movie maker, they are available online as a FREE download if you choose to install them</li> </ol> <li><strong>] APPS-THIRD-PARTY</strong></li> <ol> <li>] as</li> </ol> <li><strong>[OTHER]</strong></li> <ol> <li><strong>] virtualization </strong>- PRO version of the os introduced an <strong>XP mode</strong> that enabled users to run a virtual windows xp machine</li> </ol></ol> <h2>[WHERE]</h2> <ol> <li>] widely adopted by PC users, home and corporate users</li> <ol> <li>[2012-10] MSFT announced that windows 7 was its most successfull(sales) operating system ever with sales of over 670 million licences worldwide</li> </ol></ol> <h2>[WHEN]</h2> <ol> <li>] released in 2009</li> </ol> <h2>[EXAMPLE]</h2> <ol> <li>] windows 7 in action</li> </ol> <h2>[HOW-TO]</h2> <ol> <li>] getting started with [windows-7] step-by-step</li> </ol> <h2>[REFERENCE]</h2> <ol> <li>] <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows7/products/features">http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows7/products/features</a> - key windows 7 features on ms site</li> <li>] <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows7/products/features">http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows7/products/features</a># A-Z - complete listing of features on ms site</li> <li>] <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_7">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_7</a> - wikipedia article outlining new features in windows</li> <li>] <a href="http://www.cio.com/article/511117/Seven_Features_in_Windows_7_You_Probably_Don_t_Know_About">http://www.cio.com/article/511117/Seven_Features_in_Windows_7_You_Probably_Don_t_Know_About</a> - play netflix in wmp, calculator overhauled, device stage for new win-7 compatible hardware, problem steps recorder, themes ? ad sponsored themes, and touch</li> <li>] windows 7 power users guide - by Mike Halsey (MVP) - a <a href="http://www.thelongclimb.com/books/win7powerfree.pdf" target="_blank">free eBook</a> (pdf) on using windows 7, covers the basics as well as some more advanced features</li> <li>]</li> </ol> <p> </p>