WINDOWS 7

Tea Trebicka
Annelise Hansen

OPERATING SYSTEM
WHAT 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 memory

Managing files and storage
Formatting disks
Communicating with peripheral
devices
Capturing user input
Providing output

OPERATING SYSTEM
WHAT IS IT?
The operating system provides a
user interface that allows the user
to interact with the system.
This is what defines the users
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
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows

NT
Me
2000
XP
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 needs
Windows

7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate

WHATS 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

WHATS 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

WHATS 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.

WHATS NEW?-PERFORMANCE

64-bit processor
Large

amount of information support

Can use more RAM up to 4GB
More responsive when running multiple
programs
Compared to the 32-bit processor more power

FILE MANAGEMENTLIBRARIES

Bringing together information from different

access points
External

Hard Drive
Home Computer
Work Laptop

Files will remain in original places but can be

put together so they can be worked on

FILE MANAGEMENTLIBRARIES

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 Pads 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 updates

No 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 wont screw you over
XP Mode
Automatically Installed Device Drivers
It just looks better

MAC VS. WINDOWS

Macs 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-skydrivefrom-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-Features4-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-vspc.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-switchto-windows-7-if-you.html>.

7 New and Improved Windows 7 Features That Shouldnt Go

Unnoticed ." GilsMethod. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct 2010.
<http://www.gilsmethod.com/7-new-and-improved-windows-7features-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-sevenreasons/>.