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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/>.
10 Reasons to Buy Windows 7. “Windows.” N.p, n.d. Web. 7 Oct 2010. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/10-reasons-to-buy-Windows-7
"Windows 7 Videos - Microsoft Windows." Windows Home - Microsoft Windows. Web. 13 Oct. 2010. <http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/videos>.
"64-bit Support - Windows 7 Features - Microsoft Windows." Windows Home - Microsoft Windows. Web. 13 Oct. 2010. <http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/64-bit-support>.