What is Windows 7?
Your PC, simplified.
Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Faster and more reliable performance means your PC just works the way you want it to. And great features like HomeGroup and Windows Touch make new things possible. Get to know Windows 7, and see how it can simplify just about everything you do with your PC.
Why Choose Windows 7?
Simplifies everyday tasks
Windows 7 makes the basics easier than ever. With HomeGroup, it's simple to share music, documents, printers, and everything else with the other PCs running Windows 7 in your house. Better taskbar previews give you a great view of what's open, and Jump Lists show you recent files with a single right-click.
Works the way you want
It doesn't matter how many neat tricks your PC can do if it's not running as smoothly as you expect. So we designed Windows 7 to help your PC sleep and resume faster. The new Action Center puts control over system messages where it should be: with you. Windows 7 supports the latest advances in PC hardware, like 64-bit computing and multi-core processors, and improved memory utilization helps your hardware reach its full performance potential.
Makes new things possible
Makes new things possible
Once you've got that simpler, faster PC, some cool new features would be great. Here you go: You'll be able to connect to networks-home, work, coffee shop-with a couple of clicks, and with Windows Touch (and the right hardware), you'll soon be using your fingers to flip through files, work with pictures, and even "paint."
Features
* Make the things you do every day easier with improved desktop navigation.
* Start programs faster and more easily, and quickly find the documents you use most often.
* Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV on your PC.
* Easily create a home network and connect your PCs to a printer with HomeGroup.
* Run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode.
* Connect to company networks easily and more securely with Domain Join.
* Recover your data easily with automatic backup to your home and business network.
System Requirements for Windows 7 Professional
* Minimum Processor Requirements - 1000-megahertz (MHz) 32-bit (x86) processor or 800-MHz 64-bit (x64)
* Minimum Memory Requirements - 1000 MB
* Media Requirement - DVD ROM Drive
* Minimum Storage Requirements - 4000 MB
* Minimum Display Requirements - Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution display with 256 colors
* Graphics Adaptor - DirectX 9-class graphics card
* Graphics Memory - 256 MB
* Miscellaneous - Installation requires a 40-GB hard disk that has 15 GB of free hard disk space (the 15GB of free space provides room for temporary file storage
Product Comparision
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Starter |
Home Premium |
Professional |
Ultimate |
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Communication |
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Bluetooth support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Join a homegroup |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Internet Explorer 8 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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View Available Networks |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Connect Now (WCN) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Create a homegroup |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Location and other sensors support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Support for joining domains |
Yes |
Yes |
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Entertainment |
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DirectX 11 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Gadgets |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Games Explorer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Play To |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Media Player 12 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Create and play DVDs |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Internet TV |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Multiplayer games |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Remote Media Streaming |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Media Center |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Performance |
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Action Center |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Audio and video improvements |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Power management |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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ReadyBoost |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Startup Repair |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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System Restore |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Easy Transfer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Experience Index |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Troubleshooting |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Update |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Anytime Upgrade |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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64-bit support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Productivity |
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Accessibility |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Calculator |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Device Stage |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Getting Started |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Jump Lists |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Libraries |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Paint |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Snap |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Fax and Scan |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Search |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Taskbar |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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WordPad |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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XPS |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Aero |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Multiple monitor support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Peek |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Shake |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Snipping Tool |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Sticky Notes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Tablet PC support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Journal |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Mobility Center ** |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Touch |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Location-aware printing |
Yes |
Yes |
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Remote Desktop Connection |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows XP Mode |
Yes |
Yes |
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Language packs |
Yes |
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Safety and Security |
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Backup and Restore |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Credential Manager |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Parental Controls |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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User Account Control |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Defender |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Firewall |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Advanced Backup and Restore (Network Backup and Group Policy) |
Yes |
Yes |
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BitLocker |
Yes |
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For IT Professionals |
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Group Policy controls |
Yes |
Yes |
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Encrypting File System |
Yes |
Yes |
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Offline Folders |
Yes |
Yes |
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AppLocker |
Yes |
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BranchCache |
Yes |
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Direct Boot from VHD |
Yes |
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DirectAccess |
Yes |
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Enterprise Search Scopes |
Yes |
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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) enhancements*** |
Yes |
** Windows Mobility Center is visible only on laptops.
*** Windows 7 Ultimate is not licensed for VDI scenarios, but these features may be used to create a richer remote desktop experience when connecting to a PC running Windows 7 Ultimate.