Windows 7 Release Candidate is already out.
Windows 7 is the latest version of the Microsoft Windows. It is cooler, more stable and has more features unlike its predecessor, Windows Vista which disappointed many people as it is very heavy on computer resources.
This version of Windows is even faster than XP (atleast in my experience),
so its worth a try.
This version of Windows is even faster than XP (atleast in my experience),
so its worth a try.
About Windows 7 RC
After receiving great feedback from people when the Beta version of Windows 7 was released, Microsoft has released its Release Candidate version on May 5, 2009 to the public after fixing many bugs.
Everyone can easily download Windows 7 Release Candidate Build 7100 from the Microsoft website for free.
The RC version will expire on June 1, 2010.
As announced by Microsoft, Windows 7 is expected to hit the market on October 22, 2009.
Everyone can easily download Windows 7 Release Candidate Build 7100 from the Microsoft website for free.
The RC version will expire on June 1, 2010.
As announced by Microsoft, Windows 7 is expected to hit the market on October 22, 2009.
Minimum Specifications to run Windows 7
Windows 7 runs a lot better on the same hardware than Vista.
Here are the minimum requirements needed to run Windows 7 :
Here are the minimum requirements needed to run Windows 7 :
- 1 GHz processor (32- or 64-bit).
- 1 GB of RAM (32-bit); 2 GB of RAM (64-bit).
- 16 GB of available disk space (32-bit); 20 GB of available disk space (64-bit).
- DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver.
Here's my favorite link:
New features to look out for
Below are some of the new features of Windows 7 :
1.) Drastic Improvement in Speed
Boot-Up Time of this OS is much less than Vista, this version of Windows can easily be run on a Netbook also (yes, Netbook).
File Transfer Speeds are also now faster, the changes are more visible with SSD.
Windows 7 running on Asus Eee PC
2.) New Taskbar
The Taskbar is now bigger having large icons, pin your application shortcuts and folders to the taskbar (just like quick launch).
3.) Jump List
Right-clicking on the File Manager gives out the list of recent documents and also the pinned folders.
4.) Aero Shake Feature
5.) Aero Peek
When you hover the mouse over an item in the taskbar, a pop-up opens showing thumbnails of the multiple windows open.Also we can see the desktop while having multiple windows open by just hovering the mouse over the bottom extreme right corner button.
Screenshots
6.) New Gadgets Added
Now you can put the gadgets anywhere on the desktop and the sidebar is now invisible.
7.) Loaded with Beautiful Themes and Wallpapers
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Windows 7 RTM Screenshots
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Compatibility Problems? XP Mode is here
One of the coolest feature of Windows 7 is the XP Mode.So if you cannot run old applications or cannot install device drivers which are designed for Windows XP,
XP Mode will solve all your problems.
But in order to use this feature you will have to turn on Hardware Virtualization feature in the BIOS.
Also, you need to have 2GB basic hard disk space for installing Windows XP Mode and an
additional 15GB of hard disk space for the Virtual Windows Environment.
XP Mode in Windows 7
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- aj2008 aj2008 Jul 6, 2009 @ 4:47 am
- This is a very well laid out and helpful lens. You have been blessed by a SquidAngel!
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- dc64 dc64 Jul 2, 2009 @ 9:10 am
- Very nice. I have Windows Vista, which I despise, and looking for an upgrade.
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- alex7 alex7 Jun 28, 2009 @ 1:21 pm | in reply to Sojourn
- Thanx a lot for your appreciation.
I really love the new themes loaded with this os
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- Sojourn Sojourn Jun 26, 2009 @ 7:53 pm
- I'd try it just for the Aero Shake alone - how cool is that? I'm going to have to check this out. You did a great job making an information and eye-catching lens. Keep up the good work! :)
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- alex7 alex7 Jun 24, 2009 @ 9:42 am | in reply to manila
- Try it once,its available for free download till august 22nd,2009
Microsoft has done a great job this time. [:)]
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Index
- About Windows 7 RC
- Minimum Specifications to run Windows 7
- Download Windows 7
- New features to look out for
- 1.) Drastic Improvement in Speed
- 2.) New Taskbar
- 3.) Jump List
- 4.) Aero Shake Feature
- 5.) Aero Peek
- 6.) New Gadgets Added
- 7.) Loaded with Beautiful Themes and Wallpapers
- Windows 7 RTM Screenshots
- Related Recommended Stuff on Amazon
- Compatibility Problems? XP Mode is here
- XP Mode in Windows 7
- More Screenshots
- Windows 7 Books on Amazon
- Windows 7 News
- Windows 7 Poll
- Want to publish your own lens?
- Windows 7 Feedback
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