1. ITMT 1371 - Windows 7 Configuration Chapter 1 – Introducing Windows 7 ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 1

2. What’s New in Windows 7 Desktop – Task bar – Jumps lists – Notification Area – Gadgets ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 2

3. What’s New in Windows 7 (cont) Manipulating Windows – Aero Snap – Aero Shake – Aero Peek – Aero task switching (Alt + Tab) Keystroke Shortcuts (Hot Key) – Windows + Space: peek at desktop – Windows + Up/Down Arrow: Maximizes/Restores active window – Windows + Left/Right Arrow: Snap active window to left/right side of screen – Windows + Home: Toggle between minimizing and restoring all window but the active one (more in page 4) ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 3

4. What’s New in Windows 7 (cont) Explorer Libraries – Save location: where files go when user saves to the library Window Search – New Window Search Engine – Allow search in shared folders on network Federated Search – Allow search on Windows SharePoint sites, intranets and Internet sites – Require search connectors (XML files) for specific sites – Create a search connector Create a search connector ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 4

5. What’s New in Windows 7 (cont) Offline Files – Exclude Files from Being Cached VPN Reconnect Group Policy – Starter Group Policy objects (GPOs) ReadyBoost Action Center BranchCache ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 5

6. What’s New in Windows 7 (cont) DirectAccess Window PowerShell 2.0 Problem Steps Recorder Resource Monitor Wake on Wireless LAN ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 6

7. Windows 7 Editions Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Ultimate http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/windows-7-product-editions-a-comparison.aspx ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 7

8. Windows 7 System Requirement 32 – BIT (x86)64 – BIT (x64) Processor speed1 GHz or faster System memory1 GB2 GB Available hard disk space16 GB20 GB Graphics adapterDirectX 9 graphics adapter with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 8 Minimum requirement

9. Windows 7 System Requirement StarterHome Basic Home Premium ProfessionalEnterpriseUltimate Processor architecture32-bit only 32-bit or 64-bit Max Ram (32-bit)2 GB4 GB Max Ram (64-bit)N/A8 GB16 GB192 GB Two-processor supportNo Yes Peer network connections 0510 ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 9 Maximum Limitation

10. Upgrade to Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor – Get Ready: Plug in and turn on any USB devices or other devices (printers, scanners,…) – Using Window 7 installation disc – Download from Microsoft website: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/upgrade-advisor ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 10

11. Upgrading Windows 7 Upgrading Windows 7 Editions – In-place Upgrade: – Anytime Upgrade ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 11 To Home PremiumTo ProfessionalTo Ultimate From StarterAnytime Upgrade From Home PremiumN/AAnytime Upgrade From ProfessionalN/A Anytime Upgrade

12. Upgrading Windows 7 Upgrading from Window Vista ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 12 Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Window Vista Home Basic In-place upgradeMigration OnlyIn-place upgrade Window Vista Home Premium In-place upgradeMigration OnlyIn-place upgrade Window Vista Business Migration OnlyIn-place upgrade Window Vista Ultimate Migration Only In-place upgrade

13. Upgrading Windows 7 Upgrading from Earlier Windows Versions – No in-place upgrade – Only migrate user profile data ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 13

14. Windows 7 Modular Architecture ITMT 1371 – Window 7 Configuration 14 MinWin Language- Specific Module (English) Edition-Specific Module (Enterprise) Windows 7 Enterprise (English)

15. Summary Windows 7 includes variety of interface refinements, refined features Windows 7 is available in six editions Upgrade AdvisorWinMin ITMT 1371 – Windows 7 Configuration 15

16. Knowledge Assessment Windows 7 ______ edition is only available in 32-bit version When you copy a file to a library, Windows Explorer writes the file to the folder designated as the ___________ The only operating system edition that you can upgrade in-place to Windows 7 Professional is ____________________ All of the Windows 7 editions can run on a 64-bit computing platform. True / False ITMT 1371 – Window 7 Configuration 16 Starter save location Windows Vista Business

17. THE END ITMT 1371 – Window 7 Configuration 17