Windows 7
Main points Release Windows 7Windows 7 vs. Windows VistaFeaturesSummaries and conclusions
Release Released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009Reached general retail availability on October 22, 2009
Se7en VS Vista Windows 7 is more focusedRedesigned Windows shellNew taskbar – SuperbarPerformance improvementsWindows Live Essentials suite
New and changed features Handwriting recognitionSupport for virtual hard disksImproved performance on multi-core processorsImproved boot performanceKernel improvementsSupport for systems using multiple heterogeneous graphics cards from different vendors
New and changed features Internet ExplorerWindows Media PlayerWindows Media CenterWindows SearchWindows Gadget PlatformDirectX 11
New and changed features New Windows Media CenterImproved media featuresNew calculatorNew control PanelSupports RAWSuperbar with Show Desktop button
Removed features Classic Start Menu user interfaceSome taskbar featuresWindows Explorer featuresWindows Media Player featuresWindows Ultimate Extras and InkBallWindows Photo GalleryWindows Movie MakerWindows Calendar and Windows Mail
Summaries Improving and simplifying the user experienceFasterListen to musicWatch high-definition videosPlay 3D games and more
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