Robert Elliott Tech Data Sr. Product Sales Champion Microsoft OEM

“Windows 7 RC1 includes a substantial number of productivity and performance tweaks that make an already solid, fast, entertaining and useful operating system even better.” ComputerWorld “Another blessing with Windows 7 RC is that there were no issues with drivers. It looks as if Microsoft and vendors really got on board with ensuring driver compatibility.” CRN “We've been using Beta and RC code since Windows 3, and this is by far the most solid and feature-complete RC we've seen.” ZD Net

Deep Changes: New models for security, drivers, deployment, and networking Few Changes: Focus on quality and reliability improvements Few Changes: Most software that runs on Windows Vista should run on Windows 7 - exceptions will be low level code. HW that runs Windows Vista well should run Windows 7.

Better outreach and engagement with ecosystem early Designed for compatibility More predictable release process

“Time is money. I just can’t have a slow or unreliable computer.” “How can I share files? How can I be productive on my laptop?” “Just because I bought a new computer doesn’t mean I want to buy a new printer or new software” Fundamentals (Performance Reliability, Battery Life) Application / device compatibility Networking, Mobility “I need to protect critical information – customer info, financial data.” Security, Data Protection, Backup “Productivity is key. I don’t have time to learn a new OS.” Ease of Use Voice of Customers Windows 7 Professional A PC Experience You Can Count On Safeguard Your Work Get More Done

Orange: Orange: features included in Windows 7 Professional and above *Windows XP Mode can either come pre-installed or can be downloaded at For more information on system requirements, go to

Enhanced Navigation Windows Search Faster and more Reliable Wireless setup Internet Explorer 8 Windows Touch HomeGroup DirectX 11 Games Explorer Game Updates 64-bit Parental Controls Windows Media Center Internet TV Remote Media Streaming Play To Windows Live Photo Gallery Location Aware Printing Longer Battery Life Wireless setup Advanced Backup Domain Join Group Policy Windows XP Mode

Windows Touch AQ Wireless Keyboard High DPI Screen 3G/Fast Wireless Great GPU High Frame Rates Premium Audio Customization/Design Integrated TV Tuner Integrated TV Antenna Bright, HD Screen Fast HDD Long Battery Life Lightweight Mobile Broadband Good GPU CPU Virtualization BiometricseSATATPM

* Additional hardware may be required. Not available in all countries. ** Requires download of Windows XP Mode (which runs on Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate) and virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC. Both Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC, can be downloaded, from Which Windows 7 is best for you? Home Premium ProfessionalUltimate Makes the things you do every day easier with improved desktop navigation. Faster and easier to launch programs and find the documents you use most often. Make your Web experience faster, easier, and safer than ever with the Internet Explorer® 8 Internet browser. Easy to create a home network and connect your PCs to a printer with HomeGroup. Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV on your PC. * Run many Windows XP productivity applications in Windows XP Mode. 2 Connect to company networks easily and more securely with Domain Join. Recover your data easily with automatic backup to your home or business network. Help protect your data on your PC and portable storage devices against loss or theft with BitLocker™ drive encryption. Work in the language of your choice or switch between any of 35 languages.

Better performance, value, and compatibility Better, easier mobile computing Easier, more intuitive Enhanced security Automatic backup

Performance improvements Faster startup and shutdown Improved diagnostics and troubleshooting

Windows 7 Solution Customer Need Windows XP ModeWindows XP Mode Ease of Use: launch your older applications from the Windows 7 desktop Business Continuity: reduce potential operational downtime Cost Management: extend the life of your current Windows XP applications Compatibility with existing Windows XP productivity applications and devices is key for Small and Medium size Businesses “All my applications and devices should just work with my PC.” Use Windows XP Mode to install existing Windows XP productivity applications and devices Pin Windows XP applications to the Windows 7 taskbar and launch them seamlessly from the Windows 7 desktop Windows XP Mode is EasyWindows XP Mode is Easy * Windows XP Mode runs on Windows 7 Professional and above only

Either OEM pre-installation or post-purchase installation of Windows XP Mode Runs on Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate or a virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC Requires PC with: 1 gigabyte (GB) Memory 15 GB available disk space Processor capable of hardware virtualization, with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on

Windows® 7 Home Premium Windows® 7 HP/Pro The full Windows experience and rich media/touch/Pro features HD video/TV 3D gaming Multi-touch and handwriting recognition Ability to join a managed network with Domain Join (Pro) BitLocker™ data protection on internal and external drives (Pro) The full Windows experience on the go Unlimited hardware and apps Aero®, Live Thumbnails & advanced window navigation Windows Media Center, media streaming, and full media format support Easy networking & sharing across all your PCs & devices Windows® 7 Starter Basic functionality on the go Hardware restricted Familiar, safe and supported Broad application and device compatibility No Aero ®, Live Thumbnails or advanced window management Can run 3 applications at a time Good Better Best Netbooks are small notebook PCs All SKUs of Windows 7 run great on Small Notebook PCs Windows 7 Home Premium is the standard consumer SKU for Small Notebook PCs Windows 7 Starter is the entry level offering for Small Notebook PCs

OEM Partner Center Microsoft Partner Program portal Small and midsize businesses Windows XP Mode Windows Compatibility Center

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Objective: to maintain sales of Windows Vista-based PCs until the launch of Windows 7 Program Dates: June 26 th, 2009 thru January 31 st, 2010 Eligibility: Qualifying customer must purchase PC with Windows Vista Home Premium or higher How it works: purchase an eligible Vista upgrade option SKU and provide end customer with an upgrade off form Details: