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See why Windows 7 is better

See why Windows 7 is better

Makes everyday tasks simpler and easier

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Windows
7

Multi-task more easily

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Windows Taskbar oo

Communicate and share with free photo, e-mail, and IM programs

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Windows Live Essentials oo

Browse the web easily and more safely

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Internet Explorer 8 oo

Find files and programs instantly

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Windows Search oo

Open the programs and files you use most in just a click or two

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Pin oo

Jump Lists oo

Navigate lots of open windows more quickly

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Snap oo

Peek oo

Shake oo

Easily share files, photos, and music among multiple PCs at home

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HomeGroup oo

Print to a single printer from any PC in the house

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HomeGroup oo

Simplify managing printers, cameras, music players, and other devices

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Device
Management oo

Organize lots of files, documents, and photos effortlessly

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Libraries oo

Connect to any available wireless network in just three clicks

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View Available Networks oo

Works the way you want it to

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Windows
7

Personalize your desktop with themes, photos, and gadgets

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Performance Improvements oo

Connect to company networks securely

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Domain Join oo

Run lots of programs at once with better performance on 64-bit PCs

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64-bit Support oo

Built-in protection against spyware and other malicious software

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Windows Defender oo

Help keep your data private and secure

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BitLocker oo

Manage and monitor your children’s PC use

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Parental Controls oo

Run many Windows XP productivity programs

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Windows XP Mode oo

Designed for faster sleep and resume

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Sleep and Resume oo

Improved power management for longer battery life

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Power
Management oo

Makes new and exciting things possible

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Windows
7

Watch and record TV on your PC

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Windows Media Center oo

Create and share movies and slideshows in minutes

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Windows Live Movie Maker oo

Get the most realistic game graphics and vivid multi-media

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DirectX 11 oo

Stream music, photos, and videos around your house

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Play To oo

Connect to music and photos on your home PC while away from home

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Remote Media Streaming oo

Touch and tap instead of point and click

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Windows Touch oo

Included in this version of Windows = Included in this version of Windows
Improved in Windows 7 = Improved in Windows 7

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