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`You told us what you wanted. We listened.
`This Windows® 7 Product Guide highlights
`the new and improved features that will
`help deliver the one thing you said you
`wanted the most:
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`Your PC, simplified.
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`Contents
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`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
`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
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`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
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`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
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`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.
`With Windows® 7, you told us what you expect from a PC. And we listened.
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`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.
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`And with less of what you don’t need, your PC running Windows 7 will help you do more
`by making everyday tasks simpler and easier. Windows 7 is clean and uncluttered, with
`a streamlined interface that puts the tasks you want to accomplish right at your finger-
`tips. You have more control over where to put the things you use most often. Managing
`multiple windows is easier. And we’ve improved search so that you can find the information
`you want quickly.
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`We’ve made it easier to add PCs to your home network, share files between networked
`PCs, and use and manage other connected devices like cell phones, cameras, and MP3
`players. Even browsing the Internet is easier thanks to improvements in Windows Internet
`Explorer® 8.
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`You asked for improvements in the basic fundamentals like performance, responsiveness,
`safety, reliability, and compatibility. We designed Windows 7 to start up, shut down, and
`resume from sleep quickly so you don’t have to wait as long to get stuff done. We’ve
`reduced the number of system prompts that can interrupt your day. And you’ll have greater
`control over what your kids can do on the PC. Even better, you’ll find innovative ways to
`safeguard your personal data—all while getting more ways to personalize your PC and
`make it truly your own.
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`With Windows 7, we’ve also made new things possible. You’ll find fresh ways to enjoy and
`share your music, photos, video, and recorded TV when and where you want regardless of
`how or where it’s stored. Windows 7 gives you more ways to access your data and work
`productively from any location including making it easier to connect to wireless networks.
`And we’ve added new ways to interact with your PC through touch-enabled screens.
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`In the enterprise, the role of the PC is evolving just as quickly as it is in the home. With
`Windows 7, IT professionals have more ways to help their people get more done—more
`securely and from more locations—while still maintaining control over increasingly complex
`computing environments.
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`Welcome to Windows 7.
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`Designing Windows 7
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`More than a billion people use Microsoft® Windows every day. You use it
`in significant ways, like earning a living. You use it in personally meaningful
`ways, such as using a webcam to visit with a faraway loved one. And you
`experience it in small ways, like playing your favorite song or whiling away
`a few minutes with a game. Though each situation might be different, your
`satisfaction relies on one thing: that your PC works, plain and simple.
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`In designing Windows 7, we focused on creating a better experience,
`regardless of what you do on your PC. And although we’ve made some
`architectural changes in Windows 7, we’ve focused mainly on building
`upon the platform improvements of the Windows Vista® and Windows
`Server® 2008 operating systems.
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`By definition, a great PC experience means seamless operation across all of your hardware, software, and
`devices. We want to make sure you have a broad choice for the programs and devices you use with your
`PCs. Today, the Windows Vista Compatibility Center lists more than 10,500 applications and 9,500 devices
`with a compatible download or driver version. In most cases, the same software and hardware that works
`on Windows Vista will also work on Windows 7.
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`Furthermore, we were careful to design Windows 7 so that the investments that our partners and our
`enterprise customers have made in Windows Vista will continue to deliver great value as they upgrade
`to Windows 7. We’ve worked closely with our partners from the earliest planning phase. Before writing
`code, we talked to original equipment manufacturers, the companies that make PCs. Before defining
`application programming interfaces, we talked to developers. And before adding support for new
`devices, we worked with device manufacturers to understand how next-generation hardware could
`create new scenarios.
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`Market Trends that Inspired Windows 7
`As we planned Windows 7, we took a hard look at how the world of technology is changing and what
`that means for you. In doing so, we identified some key themes that influenced our engineering design
`efforts and helped us to focus on where we could deliver the highest value to you.
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`• Hardware advances. Since Tablet PCs with touch screens were introduced more than five years
`ago, a whole range of new devices has made touch technology more popular. Similarly, the
`reduced cost of random access memory (RAM) has led many more people to use 64-bit proces-
`sors. Other advances include solid-state drives (SSDs), faster wireless networking, enhanced
`Bluetooth connectivity, multicore central processing units (CPUs), and powerful new graphics
`accelerators.
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`• Expanded diversity and sophistication of devices. The type and range of devices continue
`to expand. Nearly 1,500 new Plug and Play devices are identified each day, with more than 4
`million expected by 2010. At the same time, devices like MP3 players and mobile phones store
`more information and offer more features than ever before.
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`• Growth of mobile computing. In the United States, portable computers are becoming more
`prevalent than desktops, and we’re seeing a growing variety of them, like small notebook PCs,
`ultra-mobile PCs, and Tablet PCs.
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`• More connection options. People want to get online easily and stay online using whatever
`Internet connection is available. Furthermore, people want to be able to access work and home
`information, no matter where they are.
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`• Connecting multiple PCs in the home. Today, more than half of U.S. households have more
`than one PC—yet setting up a home network can still be a challenge. For many people, it’s even
`more difficult to manage, find, and share information across multiple PCs.
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`• More digital media. People now have access to more types of digital media than ever, includ-
`ing music, video, TV, photos, and an ever-increasing amount of rich content on the Web. This
`media needs to be easier to find, use, and share—digital media should be accessible through
`more devices without any added complexity, regardless of whether people are listening to music
`on wireless headphones or watching movies on a big-screen TV.
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`• A rapidly evolving Web. Browsing the Web remains the single most popular activity on the
`PC, with people spending more time—and doing more things—online. They want a Web
`browsing experience that supports all that the Web has to offer, with everyday tasks and
`content at their fingertips. They want easier ways to connect with friends and interact with
`social networks. And they also want protection from hackers, malicious software (malware),
`and other Internet-based threats.
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`• Increased focus on costs. Although businesses often adopt new operating systems for better
`security and quantifiable cost savings, application and device compatibility can prevent them
`from moving forward. IT professionals need to know that adopting new technologies will make
`running and managing PCs easier, help increase data security, and extend the investments they
`have already made in existing applications and devices
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`Designing Windows 7
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`Windows 7 Editions
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`Different people expect different things from their PCs, which is why we offer
`multiple editions of Windows 7. And because your needs can change over
`time, we have designed Windows 7 so that you can move up to editions
`with more features, without giving up the features you already have.
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`Windows® 7 Enterprise/Windows® 7 Ultimate
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`Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 7 Ultimate are no-compromise
`editions for people who want everything Windows 7 has to offer*.
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`Windows® 7 Professional
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`Windows® 7 Home Premium
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`Windows® 7 Home Basic
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`Windows® 7 Starter
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`Windows 7 Professional is everything you need for work and home.
`This business-focused edition is great for small- and medium-sized
`companies, and people who have networking, backup, and security
`needs and multiple PCs or servers.
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`Windows 7 Home Premium is the best entertainment experience on
`your PC. This edition provides full functionality on the latest hardware,
`easy ways to connect, and a visually rich environment.
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`Windows 7 Home Basic makes the things you do every day faster and
`easier. This edition is designed for value PCs in emerging markets.
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`Windows 7 Starter Edition is the entry-level edition for small notebook
`PCs and other PCs with limited hardware. It makes using your PC simpler.
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`*Note: Windows 7 Enterprise has the same features as Ultimate, and also
`includes volume activation capabilities. It is available only to customers with
`a Software Assurance Agreement.
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`Windows 7 Starter
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`Windows 7 Editions
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`Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs and other PCs with limited hardware easier to use because
`it puts less between you and what you want to do—less waiting, less clicking, and less hassle connecting
`to networks. Windows 7 Starter is designed to meet basic needs and combines the latest in reliability
`and responsiveness with the familiarity of Windows. Key features that you will find in the Starter edition
`include the following::
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`• Broad application and device compatibility
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`• Safety, reliability, and responsiveness
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`• Ability to join a homegroup
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`Windows 7 Home Basic
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`Windows 7 Home Basic is an entry-level edition that will be offered in a number of emerging markets
`to customers with value priced PCs. Windows 7 Home Basic makes it faster and easier to get to the
`programs and documents you use most often, so you can spend less time looking and more time doing
`the things you want to do. In addition to the benefits found in Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic includes
`the following:
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`• Live thumbnail previews
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`• Advanced networking support (ad hoc wireless networks and Internet connection sharing)
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`• Ability to extend your screen across multiple monitors
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`Windows 7 Home Premium
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`The best edition for consumers, Windows 7 Home Premium provides the best entertainment experience on your PC.
`You’ll find easy ways to connect to other PCs and devices, all in a visually rich environment that makes everyday use
`simpler and more engaging. With Home Premium you can create a homegroup to share all of your favorite photos,
`videos, and music with other networked PCs running Windows 7. And you’ll be able to watch shows for free when
`and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media® Center.* In addition to the features in Windows 7 Starter
`and Home Basic, you’ll also get the following::
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`• Advanced window navigation and personalization with several new Microsoft Aero® desktop improvements
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`• The ability to create a homegroup, so you can easily share files between your networked PCs and devices
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`• The ability to watch Internet TV and record TV on your PC with Windows Media Center
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`• Remote Media Streaming and improved support for different media formats
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`*Note: For some aspects of Windows Media Center functionality, a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required. Internet access is
`required. Free Internet TV content varies by geography. Some content may require additional fees.
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`Windows 7 Professional
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`Windows 7 Professional has all the features you need for business, along with all the great media and entertainment
`features of Windows 7 Home Premium. You’ll be able to run many Windows XP productivity programs natively in
`Windows 7 or by using Windows XP Mode*, and recover your data easily with automatic backups to your home or
`business network. You’ll also be able to connect to company networks easily and more securely. In addition to the
`features in Windows 7 Home Premium, you’ll also get the following:
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`• Domain Join, which gives you the ability to join a managed Windows Server network
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`• Advanced Backup and Restore to help you back up your entire system to a home or business network,
`and Encrypted File System to help protect your data
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`• Windows XP Mode* for running older productivity applications that require Windows XP
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`• Location Aware Printing, which helps you set different default printers for your home and work networks
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`*Microsoft recommends 2 GB of memory, and an additional 15 GB of hard disk space per virtual environment, to run Windows XP Mode.
`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.Windows Virtual PC requires a processor capable of
`hardware virtualization, with Intel-VT and AMD-V features enabled.Both Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC can be downloaded
`from www.windows.com/business/downloads. For more information on system requirements, go to www.microsoft.com/virtual-pc.
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`Windows 7 Enterprise / Windows 7 Ultimate
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`Windows 7 Editions
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`Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 7 Ultimate are the most versatile and powerful editions and are designed to
`address the needs of both enterprise customers and consumers who want every feature of Windows 7. While the
`features in these editions are the same, Windows 7 Enterprise includes volume activation capabilities and is only
`available to customers with a Microsoft Software Assurance Agreement.
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`Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 7 Ultimate help make you productive anywhere, enhance security and
`control, and streamline PC management. They also offer remarkable ease of use with the entertainment
`features of Home Premium and the business features of Professional, plus the flexibility to work in many differ-
`ent languages. Quite simply, Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 7 Ultimate include everything Windows 7 has
`to offer.
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`In addition to the previously mentioned features, these editions include the following:
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`• Microsoft BitLocker™ and BitLocker To Go™ drive encryption and data protection on internal and external
`drives and storage devices
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`• DirectAccess, which helps give you a more secure connection to your corporate network over the Internet
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`• Microsoft BranchCache™, which helps provide faster access to content from remote file and Web servers
`at branch locations
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`• Microsoft AppLocker™, which helps prevent unauthorized software from running on workers’ PCs
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`• Enterprise Search Scopes, which make it easy to discover and search content on intranet portals
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`• Multilingual user interface packs, which let you work in any of 35 languages
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`Windows Anytime Upgrade
`Sometimes you want to be able to do more with your PC. That’s why we’ve made it easier for you to
`move from one edition of Windows to the next. For example, you may have purchased a small notebook
`PC with Windows 7 Starter but decide soon after that you want to customize your desktop or create
`a homegroup. With Windows Anytime Upgrade, you can add features to Windows 7 in as few as 10
`minutes. Upgrading from one edition of Windows 7 to another with more features is easy and quick, and
`you’ll keep your programs, files, and settings.
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`SPECIAL NOTE:
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`In the EEA/EU (including Croatia and Switzerland) and Korea, Microsoft will ship versions of these editions that do not include
`certain features.
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`“N” editions (for example, Windows 7 Home Premium N) do not include Windows Media Player and related technologies such as
`Windows Media Center and Windows DVD Maker (distribution in EEA/EU only).
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`“KN” editions (for example, Windows 7 Home Premium KN) will not include Windows Media Player and related technologies such as
`Windows Media Center and Windows DVD Maker (distribution in Korea only).
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`“K” editions (for example, Windows 7 Home Premium K) are the Korean language versions of the products, which contain links
`added to the Programs menu that go to Web sites that contain links to download competing media players and instant messaging
`software (distributed worldwide).
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`Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
`Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance is a dynamic desktop solution available to
`Software Assurance customers for use with Windows 7. It helps reduce application deployment costs,
`enables delivery of applications as services, and allows for better management and control of enterprise
`desktop environments. Technologies provided in the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack include:
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`• Microsoft Application Virtualization
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`• Microsoft Asset Inventory Service
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`• Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management
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`• Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset
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`• Microsoft System Center Desktop Error Monitoring
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`• Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization
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`Windows 7 Editions Comparison
`This table summarizes the key differences between the editions:
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`Windows 7 Editions
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`Key Features
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`Windows Taskbar and Jump Lists
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`Internet Explorer 8
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`Home media streaming,
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`Windows Media Center^ and
`Internet TV ¹
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`Windows XP Mode
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`Domain Join and Group Policy
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`Advanced Backup and Restore
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`BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
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`DirectAccess
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`Multilingual User Interface Packs
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`Starter
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`A more detailed comparison of features in each edition can be found in Appendix A.
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`^These features are not available in box for “N” or “KN” edition versions.
`¹ Internet access is required. Free Internet TV content varies by geography. Some content may require additional fees.
`Note: Windows Home Basic (not shown here) is only available in emerging markets.
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`Getting Started with Windows 7
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`Whether you’re buying a new PC or upgrading your current PC to Windows
`7, you probably want to get through the setup process as quickly as
`possible. Windows 7 is designed to get you up and running fast.
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`Windows 7 includes a new Getting Started experience that points you in
`the right direction by highlighting some common tasks associated with
`setting up your new PC. You’ll see Getting Started on the Start menu when
`you first use Windows 7. Use it to explore new features, transfer files from
`your old PC, add user accounts, and more. Getting Started is there when
`you need it and stays out of your way when you’re doing other things.
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`Upgrading a PC to Windows 7
`We realize that upgrading to a newer version of Windows can sometimes be a challenge, depend-
`ing on what operating system you are currently running, your familiarity with PCs in general, and your
`current system configuration. With that in mind, we have designed Windows 7 for a smooth upgrade
`from Windows Vista and have improved several tools that can aid you in the upgrade process. (See the
`Windows Easy Transfer and Windows Upgrade Advisor sections that follow.)
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`Because Windows 7 is built on the same architectural platform as Windows Vista, the transition to
`Windows 7 should be fairly smooth whether you’re using a 32-bit or 64-bit system, although you will
`need to ensure that your PC has the latest service pack first.* If your upgrade gets blocked due to incom-
`patible or missing drivers, you may be able to load a new or updated driver from the Compatibility Center
`and continue with the upgrade.
`*Note: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) was released in April 2008. Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) was released in May
`2009. While you can upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 with SP1, Microsoft recommends that you install both Service
`Packs before upgrading.
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`Getting Started with Windows 7
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`Migrating from Windows XP
`Windows 7 is best experienced on a new PC with the latest hardware, but if your computer meets the
`minimum specifications, you can install Windows 7 on a PC running Windows XP. Windows 7 must be
`“custom” installed (also known as a “clean” installation) over Windows XP. Before beginning the installation,
`you’ll need to copy your files and settings to an external drive. After Windows 7 has been installed you will
`need to re-install all of your programs using the original installation media and then copy over the files
`and settings you backed up to your external drive. Because Windows 7 requires a custom installation, we
`strongly recommend that you get help with this process from your local computer service provider.
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`Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
`In general, if your PC can run Windows Vista, it can run Windows 7. But if you’re not running Windows
`Vista, or are just not sure if your system is ready to run Windows 7, there’s an easy way to check. Just use
`the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. You’ll get a report telling you if your PC can run Windows 7 and if there
`are any known compatibility issues with your programs or hardware, like printers or scanners. If there’s a
`fix, you’ll get suggestions for next steps. For example, it will let you know if you need an updated driver
`for your printer and show you where to get it.
`Note: To learn more about the Windows Upgrade Advisor, visit http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradeadvisor
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`Windows Upgrade Advisor report
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`Windows Compatibility Center
`You may want to know if your devices and software will work with your computer, and that you have all
`the latest updates so your stuff works the way it’s supposed to. First introduced with Windows Vista, the
`Windows Compatibility Center is a single location where you can quickly and easily verify that your exist-
`ing devices and applications will work—and double-check to make sure that your new purchases work
`too. The Compatibility Center is updated frequently so you can find the most current software and drivers
`to make things run perfectly. You can even share feedback with Microsoft to help improve the Compat-
`ibility Center or get help from the Windows community.
`Note: To learn more about the Windows Compatibility Center, visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility.
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`Windows Compatibility Center
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`Getting Started with Windows 7
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`Windows Easy Transfer
`Windows Easy Transfer helps you move files, folders, program settings, and system settings from your
`old PC to your new one. With the newest version of Windows Easy Transfer, you can leave the transfer
`unattended. If Windows encounters a file or setting that it can’t transfer, it will complete the rest of the
`migration and then show you any items that failed to transfer and give you the option to try again.
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`Windows Easy Transfer also works well if you’re adding a second PC. With the new Windows Easy Transfer
`file explorer, you can see files on other PCs and choose the ones you want to copy to your new PC. If
`you’re not sure what you want to transfer, you can use the new Selective Restore feature to save all the
`files and settings on your old PC to removable media. You can then choose the files and settings you
`want to transfer. Everything else remains safely stored in your Windows Easy Transfer archive, in case you
`want to access it later.
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`You’ll need the same version of Windows Easy Transfer on all PCs to transfer files, folders, program
`settings, and system settings. For PCs running Windows 7, Windows Easy Transfer automatically copies
`the latest version of Windows Easy Transfer to other PCs running Windows 7 after you’ve connected
`them. If you’re running Windows Vista or Windows XP, however, you will need to manually install the
`Windows 7 version of Windows Easy Transfer on your PC from the installation media in Windows 7 before
`you can begin transferring data.
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`Windows Easy Transfer helps you move your
`files, folders, and settings to your new PC.
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`What’s New in Windows 7
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`Top Features for You
`We’ve designed Windows 7 to be the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. We
`focused on helping your PC perform the way you want it to—quickly, easily, and with less effort. Although
`many of the new improvements are under the covers, Windows 7 also includes many more visible
`enhancements that will help you play with, work with, and manage your PC.
`
`The following table highlights some of the features that we think you’ll really like.
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`Key Feature
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`What You Can Do
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`Aero Shake
`
`Click a window pane and shake your mouse to minimize all
`other open windows. Shake the pane again to restore the
`windows to their original sizes.
`Aero Themes and Aero Background Use new themes or choose a slideshow of your favorite photos
`to make your PC reflect your personal taste.
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`BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
`
`Home Media Streaming
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`HomeGroup
`
`Improved Windows Taskbar
`
`Help protect sensitive data with new, easier ways to protect
`and recover drives and extend that protection to USB remov-
`able storage devices, such as flash memory drives and
`portable hard disk drives.
`Use your PC as a hub and make music, videos, photos, and
`recorded TV available on other PCs or stream it to supported
`devices using Play To.
`Easily share files and printers between PCs running Windows 7
`that are connected to your home network.
`
`Open files and get around your PC faster. Pin programs you
`use often to the taskbar and launch them with a single click.
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`What’s New in Windows 7
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`Key Feature
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`What You Can Do
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`Internet and Digital TV
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`Internet Explorer 8: Visual Search
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`Internet Explorer 8: Web Slices
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`Jump Lists
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`Live Thumbnail Previews
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`Location Aware Printing
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`Mobile Broadband
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`Remote Media Streaming
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`Snap
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`View Available Network (VAN)
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`VPN Reconnect
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`Windows Search and Libraries
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`Windows Touch
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`Watch Internet TV content and turn your PC into a digital
`video recorder by using the support in Windows Media Center
`for many new broadcast TV tuners.*
`See rich, relevant, visual suggestions as you type search terms.
`
`Get the information you want from the Web updated and avail-
`able at your fingertips, without leaving the page you’re on.
`
`Reduce clutter and quickly get to tasks and your favorite,
`recent, and frequently used files.
`
`Manage lots of open windows easily with live thumbnail
`previews of active windows
`
`Set different default printers for your home and work
`networks.
`
`Eliminate the need to install additional software when you use
`your data card for Internet access.
`
`Access your home-based digital media libraries over the Inter-
`net from another PC running Windows 7 outside the home.
`
`Resize and expand windows more quickly and easily compare
`the contents of two different windows.
`
`See and connect to available networks—including Wi-Fi,
`broadband, dial-up, and virtual private network (VPN)—in just
`a few clicks.
`Get consistent VPN connectivity by automatically reestablish-
`ing a VPN connection whenever the Internet connection is
`temporarily lost.
`Search your own PC and the PCs and devices connected
`to your network to find items regardless of where they’re
`stored.
`Interact with your PC with a touch-screen monitor by using
`your fingers and multitouch gestures.
`
`Windows Troubleshooting
`
`Resolve common issues quickly without having to call for help.
`
`Windows XP Mode
`
`Run many older Windows XP productivity applications right on
`your Windows 7 desktop.
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`Note: For certain aspects of Windows Media Center functionality, a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required. To watch
`Internet TV, Internet access is required. Free Internet TV content varies by geography. Some content may require additional fees.
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`Top Features for IT Professionals
`From networking to security and search to user management, Windows 7 offers IT professionals a wide
`range of new and improved features. These include the following:
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`Key Feature
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`AppLocker
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`BranchCache
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`DirectAccess
`
`Federated Search and Enterprise
`Search Scopes
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`Problem Steps Recorder
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`VHD Boot
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`Windows PowerShell 2.0™
`
`
`What You Can Do
`
`Control which applications are allowed to run on user PCs.
`
`Improve application responsiveness and end user productivity
`at branch offices while reducing the load on your Wide Area
`Network (WAN).
`Enable workers to more securely connect to corporate
`networks over any Internet connection—without requiring the
`extra step of initiating a VPN connection.
`Enable search engines, document repositories, Web appli-
`cations, and proprietary data stores to be searched from
`Windows 7, without writing and deploying client code.
`Help your workers troubleshoot application failures by givi