User manual MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7 BROCHURE

[. . . ] This Windows® 7 Product Guide highlights the new and improved features that will help deliver the one thing you said you wanted the most: Your PC, simplified. 3 3 Contents INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS 7 DESIGNING WINDOWS 7 Market Trends that Inspired Windows 7 WINDOWS 7 EDITIONS Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Enterprise / Windows 7 Ultimate Windows Anytime Upgrade Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack Windows 7 Editions Comparison GETTING STARTED WITH WINDOWS 7 Upgrading a PC to Windows 7 WHAT'S NEW IN WINDOWS 7 Top Features for You Top Features for IT Professionals Application and Device Compatibility 6 8 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 20 20 22 23 WINDOWS 7 FOR YOU WINDOWS 7 FOR YOU: SIMPLIFIES EVERYDAY TASKS Simple to Navigate Easier to Find Things Easy to Browse the Web Easy to Connect PCs and Manage Devices Easy to Communicate and Share WINDOWS 7 FOR YOU: WORKS THE WAY YOU WANT Speed, Reliability, and Responsiveness More Secure Compatible with You Better Troubleshooting and Problem Solving WINDOWS 7 FOR YOU: MAKES NEW THINGS POSSIBLE Media the Way You Want It Work Anywhere New Ways to Engage 24 28 28 35 38 41 47 50 50 55 62 66 70 70 81 84 WINDOWS 7 FOR IT PROFESSIONALS WINDOWS 7 FOR IT PROFESSIONALS: MAKE PEOPLE PRODUCTIVE ANYWHERE Remove Barriers to Information Access Information from Anywhere WINDOWS 7 FOR IT PROFESSIONALS: MANAGE RISK THROUGH ENHANCED SECURITY AND CONTROL Protect Data on PCs and Devices Protect Workers and Infrastructure Builds on Windows Vista Security Foundation WINDOWS 7 FOR IT PROFESSIONALS: REDUCE COSTS BY STREAMLINING PC MANAGEMENT Easier Deployment Keep PCs Running Smoothly Better Support for Client Virtualization WINDOWS 7 FOR IT PROFESSIONALS: MICROSOFT DESKTOP OPTIMIZATION PACK Microsoft Application Virtualization Microsoft Asset Inventory Service Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset Microsoft System Center Desktop Error Monitoring Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization WINDOWS 7 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE LOGO PROGRAMS Windows 7 Logo for PCs Windows Starter Logo Compatible with Windows 7 Logo RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows 7 System Requirements HOW TO FIND MORE INFORMATION Resources for Everyone Resources for IT Pros Resources for Device Manufacturers Resources for Software Developers APPENDIX A: EXPANDED EDITIONS FEATURE COMPARISON APPENDIX B: FEATURE COMPARISON CHART APPENDIX C: NEW KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS APPENDIX D: INSTALLATION OPTIONS FOR UPGRADING TO WINDOWS 7 INDEX DISCLAIMER 88 92 92 95 100 100 102 103 106 107 110 115 116 117 118 119 120 120 121 122 123 123 123 124 124 126 126 127 127 127 128 131 134 135 136 139 PCs are an integral part of the daily lives of billions of people around the world. They are used for more functions than anyone could have imagined just a few years ago, and as PCs become more deeply woven into our everyday lives, our expectations keep increasing. In Windows 7 we've developed hundreds of little improvements and a few big ones that add up, frankly, to a whole lot less. Less waiting, less clicks, less hassle connecting to devices, less power consumed and less overall complexity. [. . . ] And fonts are now classified by the languages you've enabled for your keyboard. When you want to switch the font in a document, you'll see only fonts that are relevant to the particular language or languages you use. If you use multiple languages at home or at work, you'll appreciate the multilingual capabilities in Windows 7. Download the language packs and you can change the display language on your PC to view wizards, dialog boxes, menus, Help topics, and other items in Windows in whichever language you choose. IT professionals can configure a single disk image that supports multiple languages. Windows XP Mode Do you want all the benefits of the latest PCs but still need to run older business and productivity programs?But for those programs that require a PC running Windows XP small and medium-sized business customers can use Windows XP Mode. * , Windows XP Mode is a virtual Windows XP environment that works on Windows 7 using a virtualization technology, such as Windows Virtual PC. Once installed, you can set up Windows XP Mode with just a few clicks and install your programs within the virtual Windows XP environment. You'll be able to open your programs right from your Windows 7 desktop and access printers and other USB devices just like you always do. To use Windows XP Mode, your PC will need to support processor-based virtualization. Windows XP Mode runs older programs designed for Windows XP. *Windows XP Mode requires either OEM pre-installation or post-purchase installation of Windows XP Mode (which runs on Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate) and a virtualization technology, such as Windows Virtual PC. You can download both Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC by visiting: www. microsoft. com/windows/xpmode. Windows 7 for You: Works the Way You Want Compatible With You Access Your Windows 7-based PC's Network Connections You can still access the Internet when you're working in Windows XP Mode because the network connections of your Windows 7-based PC are always accessible. In addition, you can also connect your virtual machine to your company network. Share Files and Folders The Clipboard is shared between physical and virtual machines, so you can copy and paste any information you want between Windows XP and Windows 7 programs. And because your Windows 7 My Documents folder appears on your virtual Windows XP desktop, you'll always have easy access to any files you need. Access USB Devices When you're in Windows XP Mode, you can still use the external USB devices attached to your PC running Windows 7. You can also easily access the host CD drive, and print on a local or network printer from within your applications for Windows XP . If a USB device does not appear in the My Computer window, it's easy to make it available. Just navigate to the USB drop-down menu that appears either in the upper-left hand corner of the Windows XP desktop window (Desktop Mode), or at the top of the desktop (Full-Screen Desktop Mode). When you're done, click it once more. Loading an application from a USB device in Windows XP Mode. 64 65 Better Troubleshooting and Problem Solving We created Windows 7 to help give you a trouble-free computing experience. But if problems do arise, Windows 7 notifies you in more intelligent ways and makes resolution easier and faster. When something in Windows 7 needs your attention, you'll have one place to go, with troubleshooters that help solve many common problems. Action Center In previous versions, Windows notifies you that something needs attention on your PC by using pop-ups or other messages. These messages are helpful if the problem requires immediate attention, but they can be very distracting if the problem isn't urgent. Windows 7 not only helps you solve more problems, but it also helps you solve them on your own schedule. The Action Center, a new, integrated Control Panel experience, is the central place for all tasks and notifications associated with keeping your PC running safely and smoothly. It makes it easier for you to fix problems yourself by providing a new streamlined way to address notifications and manage PC issues, including configuring the User Account Control. [. . . ] Please visit: http://www. microsoft. com/whdc/default. mspx To learn more about the Windows Ecosystem Readiness Program, please visit: http://www. microsoft. com/whdc/win7/default. mspx To learn more about the Windows Logo Program, please visit: http://www. microsoft. com/whdc/winlogo/default. mspx Resources for Software Developers To learn more about building software for Windows 7, please visit the Windows Developer Center at: http://msdn. microsoft. com/windows Get the latest news on Windows 7 and access trainings and toolkits to jumpstart your development efforts. Watch videos on Channel 9 or learn about how you can partner with Microsoft. Here you can visit the Develop for Windows 7 page to learn all about developing for the Windows 7 client. The site also includes a Windows 7 Developer Guide and a link to the Software Development for Windows Client Forums. 126 127 Appendix A Expanded Editions Feature Comparison The following table shows some of the most significant differences between the editions to help you determine which edition is right for you. Key Features Starter Home Premium Professional Enterprise/Ultimate Windows Taskbar and Jump Lists Windows Search Join a homegroup Windows Media Player ^ Backup and Restore Enhanced media playback ^ Action Center Device StageTM Home media streaming, including Play To ^ Bluetooth support Fax and Scan Basic games, including Solitaire and Minesweeper Credentials Manager Live Taskbar Thumbnails Appendix Key Features Starter Home Premium Professional Enterprise/Ultimate Switch between users without having to log on and off Connect to other PCs in your vicinity without a network access device Location and Other Sensors Multiple monitor support Windows Mobility Center (without presentation settings)* Aero Glass & simpler window navigation Aero Background Windows Touch Create a homegroup Windows Media Center ^ Create and play DVDs ^ Remote Media Streaming ^ Premium games, including Chess Titans and Internet Backgammon Snipping Tool, Sticky Notes, Windows Journal Windows SideShow (auxiliary display) Windows XP Mode: Run many existing Windows XP productivity programs in Windows 7 Location Aware Printing Key Features Starter Home Premium Professional Enterprise/Ultimate Join a Domain and Group Policy controls Remote Desktop Host Advanced Backup and Restore (Network Backup & Group Policy) Encrypting File System Windows Mobility Center* (with Presentation Mode) Offline Folders BitLocker and BitLocker To Go AppLocker DirectAccess BranchCache Multilingual User Interface Packs Enterprise Search Scopes Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Enhancements ** Direct Boot from VHD ^These features are not available in box for "N" or "KN" edition versions. 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