Windows 7

General Features

Basic Features of Windows 7

• Start menu

• Windows Live Essentials

• Taskbar

• Windows Media Center

Start MenuThe Start menu is essentially a blank slate that you can organize and customize to suit your

preferences.

• What’s New To The Start Menu In Windows 7?

– Jump Lists

– Libraries

– Windows Search

Start MenuWhat’s New?

• Windows Search o Start typing into the Start menu

search box and you'll instantly see a list of relevant documents, pictures, music, and e-mail on your PC. Results are now grouped by category and contain highlighted keywords and text snippets to make them easier to scan.

o You can also use the Search filter in My Documents, My Computer, Control Panel etc.

Windows Live Essentials

• Windows Live Essentials is a free software that makes a PC running Windows 7 do more great things.

• Windows Live Essentials is available from the Windows Live website.

Windows Live Essentials

The free download includes:

• Messenger• Photo Gallery• Mail• Writer• Movie Maker• Family Safety• Toolbar

How To Install Live Essentials

• To start getting those MS apps you love back go to:

1. Start Menu 2. Click on Getting

Started3. Click on Get Windows

Live Essentials

Live Essentials Installation

• You will be brought to the Windows Live page where you can select your language and download the Windows Live Setup executable.

• Choose from the list of MS programs to install.

Live Essentials Installation

• A progress screen is displayed while your selections are installed. The amount of time it takes will vary depending on which and how many programs you choose.

• After the programs are installed you will see them in the Start menu under Windows Live.

Previews of Windows Live Essentials Live Messenger

Calendar – Live Mail

Movie Maker

Taskbar• The new Windows 7 taskbar is

still the same familiar place for switching between windows. But now it's easier to see, more flexible, and more powerful.

• In Windows 7 you can "pin" favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. You can now rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews—a big time saver.

Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen.

Windows Media Center

• Watch, pause, and record live TV.

Listen to your tunes. Show off your

photo collection. Enjoy online

entertainment. And do it all from

your living-room couch.

• Windows Media Center is available in

the Home Premium, Professional,

and Ultimate editions of

Windows 7.

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