WINDOWS 7

Tea TrebickaAnnelise Hansen

OPERATING SYSTEMWHAT IS IT? An operating system (OS) is a set of

computer programs that runs the computer hardware.

Operating systems control common hardware functions such as:Managing the processor and memoryManaging files and storageFormatting disksCommunicating with peripheral

devicesCapturing user inputProviding output

OPERATING SYSTEMWHAT IS IT?• The operating system provides a user interface that allows the user to interact with the system.• This is what defines the user’s experience and causes some users to prefer Windows or Mac.

• The operating system also provides a structure for organizing data on the system.• The operating system also multitasks, running multiple applications at the same time.

HISTORY OF WINDOWS Microsoft Windows is the

most popular operating system for personal computers

Past versions of Windows Windows NT Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista

Each version provides new added features for the user

WINDOWS 7 Microsoft Windows runs on roughly 90%

of all personal computers. Windows 7, the most recent version of

Windows, provides a high-quality graphical user experience that supports all types of computer activities from business applications to video games and media production

WINDOWS 7 Windows 7 provides high quality

graphical user experience that supports all types of computer activities

Available in different computing needsWindows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Ultimate

WHAT’S NEW? - DESKTOP Taskbar – Bigger

Icons, Preview, Rearrange

Jump Lists – provide a way to access recently used, files, pictures and emails right as you hover over the icon for faster computing

WHAT’S NEW? Snap – Way to

resize open windows by dragging them to the edge of the screen

Peek – like x-ray vision to see through all open windows to the desktop

Shake – clear view by shaking front window

WHAT’S NEW? Desktop Search

Now you wont have to go looking through your start menu to find what you need. Simply type it in the search bar and it shows up.

External Hard Drive With Windows XP you needed a third party to help

you back up your data. Now you just plug in your external hard drive and an option to “Use this drive for backup” shows up in auto play.

WHAT’S NEW?-PERFORMANCE 64-bit processor

Large amount of information support Can use more RAM up to 4GBMore responsive when running multiple

programsCompared to the 32-bit processor more

power

FILE MANAGEMENT-LIBRARIES Bringing together information from

different access pointsExternal Hard DriveHome Computer Work Laptop

Files will remain in original places but can be put together so they can be worked on

FILE MANAGEMENT-LIBRARIES

Windows categorizes everything into libraries such as Documents, Mixed Media, Images, Music, and Videos.Before everything you worked on got

added to my documents, whether it was music, pictures, or essays.

Now, Windows 7 automatically files everything where it needs to be, making it easier to search for things in the future.

NEW & IMPROVED

NEW & IMPROVED Marketing Campaign –

“Windows 7 was My Idea” Improved the ability of having the

computer come out of sleep and resume quickly

Modified Shut Down Action Word Pad’s Facelift Sticky Notes Everywhere Windows Vault to store your credentials Calculators for everyone (Standard,

Scientific, Statistics, Programmer)

CLOUD STORAGE Sky Drive Explorer allows

Microsoft users to add 25GB of safe cloud storage to Windows Explorer

This service if provided free from Microsoft.

You can access your Sky Drive from virtually anywhere.

Once installed, you can add files & folders, move things around, add/delete, as if they were stored in your local hard drive.

SECURITY & COMPATIBILITY Action Center – Maintenance and

Security All in one for updatesNo more pop ups from different programs

Parental Controls Set time limits Control what games they can play Windows Live Family Safety

REASONS TO SWITCH TO WINDOWS 7 Best operating system by Microsoft up to

date Taskbar & Jump List Better security and interface Speed Better integration with hardware Upgrading won’t screw you over XP Mode Automatically Installed Device Drivers It just looks better

MAC VS. WINDOWS Mac’s simple and easy use draws in

users OS X Snow leopard = Windows 7 UNIX technology provides stability and

security

CREDITS Download Squad." SkyDrive Explorer adds 25gb of free

cloud storage to Windows Explorer. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct 2010. <http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/10/30/access-skydrive-from-windows-explorer-my-computer/>.

Top 10 Windows 7 Features #4: A worthwhile Windows Explorer." Beta News. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct 2010. <http://www.betanews.com/article/Top-10-Windows-7-Features-4-A-worthwhile-Windows-Explorer/1242770911>.

Mac vs. PC." Apple Mac vs PC. Web. 13 Oct 2010. <http://www.funnymail.co.za/images/apple-mac-vs-pc>.

Web. 12 Oct 2010. <http://editingvideos.net/images/mac-vs-pc.jpg>.

Windows 7." Mobile Whack. Web. 13 Oct 2010. <http://www.mobilewhack.com/tag/vista/>.

CREDITS 8 Reasons To Switch To Windows 7 (If You Haven't

Already)." Dumb Little Man. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct 2010. <http://www.dumblittleman.com/2010/05/8-reasons-to-switch-to-windows-7-if-you.html>.

7 New and Improved Windows 7 Features That Shouldn’t Go Unnoticed ." GilsMethod. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct 2010. <http://www.gilsmethod.com/7-new-and-improved-windows-7-features-that-shouldnt-go-unnoticed>.

7 Good Reasons to Switch to Windows 7." Gadget Lap. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct 2010. <http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/08/windows7-seven-reasons/>.