Microsoft is all set to launch yet another operating system, on October 22, 2009, but can it truly succeed all other previous versions? With plenty of windows 7 new features , Windows 7 offers a flashy interface, but will it be able to make a stir in market due to its performance, compatibility and features? Let us discuss in this article.The new operating system, Windows 7 has been designed to fix all the troubles faced by users in older versions especially in Windows Vista. Microsoft has worked hard on the design to make the Operating System impressive. To quite a great extent, Microsoft was able to manage it. Changes like new Taskbar and Aero Peek of Windows 7 might take time to get accustomed to but these changes certainly makes the Operating System much easier and convenient to use.
Windows 7 is not only about the additions but there are several capabilities and programs that were a part of previous version of Operating System but are not included in this one. For instance, there are no warnings related to troubleshooting issues and potential security problems, any more. Also, the distinctive feature of Quick launch which enabled a one-click access to programs has been eliminated from the Windows 7 versions.
A few of the new features of the Windows 7 operating system include:
- Accessibility improvements: With improved speech recognition and a new Magnifier utility, Microsoft has reorganized the accessibility features in Windows 7.
- Backup and Restore: Windows 7 have got streamlined and simplified stellar backup and restore features. Windows 7 supports both data backup and image-based system backup, similar to Windows Vista but this time the UIs are more segregated.
- Improved Taskbar: The Taskbar has been dramatically enhanced. The small icons and text labels for applications currently running on the system that appeared in previous versions are replaced by larger, unlabeled icons in the new Taskbar of Windows 7; which reduces the clutter on the Taskbar. You also have the option to reorganize the positioning of icons in the taskbar
- Jump List: Jump List, another new feature of Windows 7 lets you perform several tasks within an application without having to open that application.
- Bitlocker To Go: This is full-drive encryption feature. It was introduced by Microsoft in Windows Vista and has been updated in Windows 7 to support even the removable USB storage devices like pen drives and portable hard drives
On one hand if there are advantages of this Operating System, there are a handful of disadvantages too. If you feel that the advantages are enough to satisfy you to upgrade, go ahead.
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