Windows 7

Jay FerronCISSP, CEHI, CISM, MCT, MVP, NSA-IAMPresident APCUG

What Customers Told Us

“Time is money. I just can’t have a slow or unreliable computer.”

“How can I be productive on my laptop?”

“Just because I bought a new computer doesn’t mean I want to buy a new printer or new software”

Performance and Reliability, Networking, Troubleshooting

Applications and devices compatibility

Mobility, Longer battery life

“I need to protect critical information – customer info, financial data.”

Security, Data Protection, Backup

“Productivity is key. I don’t have time to learn a new OS.” Ease of Use / Productivity

Voice of Customers Windows 7

Works The Way You Want

Safeguard Your Work

Get More Done

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Windows® 7 EnterpriseWindows® 7 Ultimate

• “Enterprise” provides advanced data protection & information access for businesses that use IT as a strategy asset

• “Ultimate” is the no-compromise SKU for technical enthusiasts

• “Professional” is the business-focused SKU for small and lower mid-market companies and users who have networking, backup, and security needs and multiple PCs or servers

• “Home Premium” is the standard consumer SKU, providing full functionality on the latest hardware, easy ways to connect, and a visually rich environment

• “Home Basic” is the SKU for value PCs in emerging markets, meant for accessing the internet and running basic productivity applications

• “Starter” is an entry-level OEM SKU with a 3 program limit for small form factor PCs in all markets

Windows 7 Descriptions

Windows® 7 Professional

Windows® 7 Home Premium

Windows® 7 Home Basic

Windows® 7 Starter

All Windows 7 versions are a super set of the version below with no trade off on features when you upgrade from one version to the next

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Windows 7 Works The Way You Want

Startup, Resume, ShutdownReduced crashes and slowdown

Continuity with Windows VistaWindows XP mode

Action CenterProblem Step Recorder

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Improvements to search

• Demo • Enterprise search

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Get More Done with Windows 7

Windows Deskt op SearchJump ListsTaskbar Thumbnails

UI (Snap, Peek, Shake)LibrariesIE 8 Accelerators

Longer battery lifeLocation-aware PrintingMobility Center with Presentation Settings

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Media Center

• IP TV

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Desktop improvements

• Demo

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Windows XP Mode

Business Continuity: run many older Windows XP productivity applications on Windows 7Cost Management: Extend the life of your current Windows XP applicationsEase of Use: launch your older applications from the Windows 7 deskt op

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. 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/windows/virtual-pc/support/ requirements.aspx

Compatibility with a broad range of Line of Business Applications, including older Windows XP applications

“All my applications and devices should just work with my PC.”

Set up Windows XP Mode from the Windows 7 Start menu

Open Windows XP Mode and install the application like you would normally do on Windows XP

Pin and launch the Windows XP application from the Windows 7 Start menu or from the taskbar 9

Windows XP Mode (Cont'd)

Other features

• Integrated with Windows 7 Shell

• Integrated install experience with Windows XP VHD

• USB 2.0 support• MUI Aware • Localized in 26 languages

How to get it

• Pre-installed by the OEM on a Windows 7 PC

• Download Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode from www.microsoft.com/virtual-pc

• Users will need to set up Windows XP Mode when they use it for the first time

Hardware requirements

• Intel VT or AMD-V required, default-on recommended

• 2 GB of memory recommended

• EPT/NPT optional • 15 GB disk space for Virtual

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. 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/windows/virtual-pc/support/requirements.aspx

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XP mode demo

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Action Center

One central place to view, diagnose and solve PC problemsFewer interruptions from system prompts, notifications, and warningsConsolidated view of maintenance tasks

Act ion CenterSmall Businesses do not have internal IT resources to troubleshoot PCs and support userThey want to use their IT partner’s time for value-added services, not basic support sUsers troubleshooting PCs by themselves makes it difficult and time consuming to solve issues, and results in lost productivity

Action Center notifies users when items need attention

Open Action Center to view messages and take required actions depending on severity

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Action Center demo

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Problem Step Recorder

Save time by automatically recording the steps you are taking on your computer while experiencing the issueSpeed up problem resolution by providing a full and accurate description of the issue to your IT Professional

Problem Steps Recorder

Despite Windows 7 rich built in troubleshooting capabilities, there will be instances when help from an IT professional is unavoidableDescribing PC problems to an IT professional or trying to reproduce it can be difficult, and can result in loss of productivity

Click “Start Record” to capture what is happening on your PC while you are experiencing issues

Problem Steps Recorder creates a zip file (including text and screen shots) which you can save on your PC

Clicking Send will create an e-mail with the last recorded file

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Location Aware Printing

Set a default printer for each saved network locationWindows 7 Professional then detects to which network you are currently connected and automatically sends your documents to the right printer

Locat ion Aware Print ing

Mobile users want a seamless work environment wherever work takes themWith Windows XP and Vista, users could only set one default printer, resulting in extra manual steps to print when changing location

Open the Manage Default Printers dialog box within Devices and Printers (control panel)

Enable Location Aware Printing within the dialog box and then set a default printer for each network location 15

Windows Mobility Center

Windows Mobility Center puts the most frequently used mobile PC settings in a single locationPresentation settings (included in Mobility Center) allows users to set the behavior of their PC specifically for when they are giving presentations

Windows Mobility Center

Easily access all the controls needed to adapt the mobile PC to a new work environmentAvoid unwanted PC behavior (screen saver, notifications…) when giving presentations

Click on each feature icon to change your mobility settings

Easily turn Presentation Settings On or Off

Open Presentation Settings and customize the PC behavior for presentation mode

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Safeguard Your Work with Windows 7

Strong security featuresStreamlined User Account Control

Windows DefenderIE8 Domain Highlight and SmartScreen Filter

Restore Previous VersionsAdvanced BackupEncrypting File System

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Internet Explorer

• New Features• Privacy Mode

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Security

• Free Antivirus softwareSecurity essentials

Free Support for Virus – Malware – Failed Service packs1-866-Pcsafety24 Hours a day 7 days a week

UAC- User access Controls

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Encrypting File System (EFS)

EFS provides user level file and folder encryption on individual PCsEncrypt individual user's data in case of shared PCs or share with a selected set of peopleFor network file and folder encryption, EFS enables administrators to store EFS keys on smart cards

Encrypted File System

Users store sensitive data on their PCsBusinesses need to protect sensitive data from theft and misuse

Easily encrypt a file or a folder content from the Properties menu

The encryption key is stored with the user ID and password so it is transparent to the user

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Movie Maker

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Advanced Backup

Backup is made easier versus Windows Vista (configuration reduced from 7 to 3 clicks)Back up all your personal files, and if you choose your system files Use Advanced Backup to program your whole PC back up to a network locationGroup policy administration of backupRestore files that were accidently deleted or modified with Shadow Copy

Advanced Backup

Protect business data from Hardware failureSafeguard information from loss, theft, or accidental erasureBackup both personal and system files for multiple computers

Configure personal and system file backup using Backup and Restore

Easily restore files to previous versions

Specify a network location if you choose to save to a network

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