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Below is a break down of the different versions of Windows 7, and the features associated with each version.
Versions - Click below to get Windows 7 now. Please note that Release Candidate 1 will expire June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010,
your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify
you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid
interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows
before March 1, 2010.
Upgrade Options
 Upgrade in-place option available, you can upgrade to Windows 7 and keep your applications, files, and settings.
 Requires clean install, you need to format your hard drive to upgrade. We recommend using a program like CA's Desktop DNA Migrator or Windows Easy Transfer to move your data and settings before upgrading.
Feature Break Down
 Included
 Optional
 Not Included
 New Feature
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RC1 |
Jump Lists
Right-clicking on the Word icon will show your most recent Word documents. |
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Improved taskbar and full-screen preview
Pin any program to the taskbar, and rearrange the icons by clicking and dragging.
Hover over the icons and you’ll see thumbnails of every file or window that's open in that program.
Hover over the thumbnail, you’ll see a full-screen preview of that window. |
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| Internet Explorer 8 |
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Better device management
Device Stage helps you interact with any compatible device connected to your computer.
From Device Stage you can see device status and run common tasks from a single window. |
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HomeGroup
HomeGroup, a new feature in Windows 7, makes connecting the computers in your home a painless process. |
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View Available Network (VAN)
You'll always have one-click access to available networks, regardless of whether those networks
are based on Wi-Fi, mobile broadband, dial-up, or your corporate VPN. |
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Windows Touch
If you've got a touch-screen monitor, you can touch your computer screen for a
more direct and natural way to work. Use your fingers to scroll, resize windows, play media, and pan and zoom. |
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