Monday, January 4, 2010

Windows 7

Top features

Curious about what’s new in Windows 7? Of the dozens and dozens of features, here are some we think you’ll especially like:

Snap Live Taskbar Previews HomeGroup
Snap Live Taskbar Previews HomeGroup
Instantly arrange two windows exactly side by side. Scan through open files to find just what you're looking for. Share files, music—even printers—in just four clicks.
Pin Windows Search
Pin Windows Search
Keep programs and files handy: pin them to the taskbar or Jump Lists. Search on your PC the same way you search on the Internet.

Other Features

Windows 7 simplifies everyday tasks

HomeGroup

HomeGroup

Takes the headache out of sharing files and printers on a home network.

Jump Lists

Jump Lists

Speedy access to your favorite pictures, songs, websites, and documents.

Snap

Snap

A quick (and fun!) new way to resize and compare windows on your desktop.

Windows Live Essentials

Windows Live Essentials

7 great programs, 1 free download. Mail, Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, and more.

Windows Search

Windows Search

Find virtually anything on your PC, instantly.

Windows Taskbar

Windows Taskbar

Better thumbnail previews, easier-to-see icons, and more ways to customize.

Windows 7 works the way you want

Full 64-bit support

Full 64-bit support

Windows 7 makes the most of powerful 64-bit PCs, the new desktop standard.

More personal

More personal

Redecorate your desktop with fun new themes, slide shows, or handy gadgets.

Performance improvements

Performance improvements

Designed to sleep and resume quicker, be less memory hungry, and spot USB devices faster.

Windows 7 makes new things possible

Play To

Play To

Play your media on other PCs, stereos, or TVs around the house.

Remote Media Streaming

Remote Media Streaming

Enjoy music and video on your home PC—even when you're not at home.

Windows Touch

Windows Touch

Pair Windows 7 with a touchscreen and you won't always need a keyboard or mouse.

Windows 7 price in India

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Windows 7 price in India

Microsoft’s latest operating system , Windows 7 , has been launched in India . It will replace the not-so-successful Windows Vista OS.The price in India of the new Windows 7 are around 40% less than the its US prices.

The prices of Windows 7 in India are:

  • Windows 7 Home Basic – Rs.5,899
  • Windows 7 Home Premium – Rs.6,799
  • Windows 7 Professional – Rs.11,199
  • Windows 7 Ultimate – Rs.11,799

Note:- These price for single user.

About Different Win7 Editions

Windows 7 Starter
The least-featured edition of Windows 7; the Windows Aero theme is not included, and it isn't available in a 64-bit variant. The desktop wallpaper, and Visual Style (Windows 7 Basic) is also not user-changeable, although third party software such as Stardock MyColors can allow these changes to be made. This edition is available pre-installed on computers through system integrators or computer manufacturers.
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Basic is available in emerging markets such as Bangladesh, Brazil, People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand. It is not available in countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. Some Aero options are excluded along with several new features. Home Basic, along with other editions sold in emerging markets, include geographical activation restriction, which requires users to activate Windows within certain region or country.
Windows 7 Home Premium
This edition contains features aimed at the home market segment, such as Windows Media Center, Windows Aero and touch-screen controls.
Windows 7 Professional
This edition is targeted towards enthusiasts and small business users. It includes all the features of Windows 7 Home Premium, and adds the ability to participate in a Windows Server domain. Additional features include operating as a Remote Desktop server, location aware printing, Encrypting File System, Presentation Mode, Software Restriction Policies (but not the extra management features of AppLocker) and Windows XP Mode.
Windows 7 Enterprise
This edition targets the enterprise segment of the market and is sold through volume licensing to companies which have a Software Assurance contract with Microsoft. Additional features include support for Multilingual User Interface (MUI) packages, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and UNIX application support. Not available through retail or OEM channels, this edition is distributed through Microsoft Software Assurance (SA). As a result it includes several SA-only benefits, including a license allowing the running of multiple virtual machines, and activation via VLK.
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Ultimate contains the same features as Windows 7 Enterprise, but unlike that edition it is available to home users on an individual license basis. Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional users are able to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate for a fee using Windows Anytime Upgrade if they wish to do so. Unlike Windows Vista Ultimate, the Windows 7 Ultimate edition does not include the Windows Ultimate Extras feature or any exclusive features.

Upgrade

It's possible to use the Product Key from a Standard upgrade edition to accomplish an in-place upgrade (e.g. Home Premium to Ultimate).

  • Starter to Home Premium.
  • Home Premium to Professional.
  • Professional to Ultimate.
  • Home Premium to Ultimate.

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