What is Windows 7 and Futures

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Introducing Windows7

BY: Asif Alihttp://www.onlineittuts.comhttp://www.learn2free.com

At the end of this session, students will be able to:

Describe Windows 7 Ultimate

Identify and list the editions of Windows 7

Explain the Personalization of Desktop

Explain the use of Entertainment in Windows 7

Explain the use of Windows Explorer in Windows 7


Objectives

Windows 7, introduced in October 2009, is the latest entrant in the Windows family by Microsoft

Windows 7 provides multi-touch support for touch screen PCs, a new taskbar, and improved performance

It also provides a networking system called a HomeGroup that helps in connecting two computers (having Windows 7) to share printer, media players, libraries

Windows Calendar, Windows Mail, Windows Movie Maker, and Windows Photo Gallery are available separately with Windows 7 Live Essentials suite


Introduction

Windows 7 is available in six different editions that are as follows: Windows 7 Starter

Is the most basic version of Windows 7

Is mainly used for netbooks

Can be upgraded to other editions for accessing more features

Windows 7 Home Basic Provides limited features

Is available only in emerging markets because of its lower price

Is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions

Windows 7 Home Premium Is available in all the countries, in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions

Provides more features than Home Basic

Supports DVD playback, and is compatible with Dolby Digital

Allows the user to use Windows DVD Maker

Provides multi touch and can be installed in tablet PC

Supports TV tuners and Windows Flip 3D


Identifying Windows 7 Editions [1-2]


Windows 7 Professional Is mainly used by corporates

Contains features that are compatible for an office environment

Example - AppLocker, creating backup to the network, joining domains, encrypting files, Local Group Policy, language pack installation, and Location Aware Printing

Windows 7 Enterprise Is used by large corporate houses and businesses

Contains all the features that are present in all other editions of Windows 7

Windows 7 Ultimate Is mainly for personal use

Contains all the features available in all other editions of Windows 7

Identifying Windows 7 Editions [2-2]

The major features of Windows 7 Ultimate are as follows: 32-bit and 64-bit versions

Windows 7 is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions

64-bit version of Windows can process large amounts of data as compared to 32-bit version

Aero Peek Provides a quick view of the desktop by enabling transparency of windows

Quick Launch is not available in Windows 7 that allows the user to access the desktop directly

Provides a small tab on the right of the taskbar that enables the users to peek on the desktop without having to minimize the windows

Aero Shake Allows the user to shake the required window left to right to clear the desktop of the other screens

Keeps the window open that was used to perform Aero Shake

Restores other windows by shaking the same window again


Features of Windows 7 Ultimate [1-3]

Aero Snap Enables the user to modify the size of the window

Aligns the window to the side it has been dragged

Provides a partial view and when the partially maximized window is dragged to the top of the screen, then the window will maximize fully

Double clicking the Menu bar restores the window to its original size

Aero Theme Enables the user to activate the Aero Peek, Aero Snap, and Aero Shake features

Does not provide this feature in Windows 7 Home Basic and Windows 7 Starter editions

AppLocker Defines permission to different applications that can be executed

Assigns permission based on version number or publisher of the application

Enables the user with administrative privileges to restrict access to .dll and .ocx files

BitLocker Drive Encryption Enables the user to encrypt files stored on the computer

Enables the file to remain encrypted as long as they are on the Windows 7 environment and once the files are transferred to another computer, they get decrypted



Desktop Slideshow Changes the background images automatically after a specified period like a slideshow

Location Aware Printing Enable the users’ laptop or notebook to detect the location of the users

Enables user to connect multiple devices on their computers

Presentation Mode Allows the user to change the desktop background picture, let them adjust the speaker settings, turn off the

notifications, and the screensaver

Windows Defender Protects the computer from potential spyware and malware

Windows XP Mode Allows the user to run their computers in Windows XP 32 bit virtual environment

Runs all the programs that require XP-mode of environment



To create a new folder, using Windows Explorer, perform the following steps: Click Start > All

Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer

Browse to the required location

Right-click the blank area to display the context menu

Select New > Folder from the context menu

Type a new name for the folder

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Creating a Folder [1-2]

Windows Explorer

To rename a folder, perform the following steps: Open Windows

Explorer

Right-click the required folder and select Rename

Enter a new name for the folder and press Enter


Creating a Folder [2-2]

Windows Explorer

Cut, Copy, and Paste options using the Organize option in Windows Explorer: Browse to the location of

the file or folder to be copied or moved in Windows Explorer and select it

Click Organize in Menu bar

Select Cut to move or select Copy to make a copy of the file or folder

Browse to the destination directory

Click Organize in Menu bar

Select Paste


Copying and Moving Files and Folders [1-5]

Organize in Windows Explorer

Cut, Copy, and Paste using the right-click option: Browse to the location of

the file or folder to be copied or moved

Right-click the file or folder to display the context menu

Select Cut to move, or Copy to make a copy of the file or folder


Right-click in the blank area to display the context menu and select Paste



Right-click Drop Down List

Cut, Copy, and Paste using keyboard shortcuts: Browse to the location of the file or folder to be copied or moved in

Windows Explorer and select it

Select the file or folder and press Ctrl + X to move or Ctrl + C to make a copy of the file or folder


Press Ctrl + V



Cut, Copy, and Paste using the Left-click and Drag option: Open the source directory in Windows Explorer

Open the destination directory in another Windows Explorer window

Select the file or folder and drag from source to destination folder to move the file and release the mouse

OR

Select the file or folder and drag it while pressing Ctrl key from source to destination folder to make a copy of the file

The file will be moved or copied, according to the option selected



Cut, Copy, and Paste using the Right-click and Drag option: Open the source folder in

Windows Explorer

Open the destination folder in another Windows Explorer

Select the file or folder and drag using right-click from source to destination directory and release the mouse

Select the Move here option to move the file or Copy here option to make a copy of the file



Right-click Dragging

To delete a file or folder, perform the following steps:

Open Windows Explorer

Browse to the required directory

Select the required file or folder and press Delete

OR

Right-click the file or folder to display the context menu and select Delete


Deleting Files and Folders

To search using the Start menu, perform the following steps:

Click Start menu

Type the keyword of the file or program such as Paint, Word, and so forth in the search box


Searching Files [1-2]

Start Menu

To search using Windows Explorer, perform the following steps:

Double-click the Computer icon on the Desktop

Enter the name of file or folder in the search box


Searching Files [2-2]

Searching Files and Folders


Browse to the location where the folder is stored

Drag the folder to the Favorites link

Release the mouse on seeing the message Create link in Favorites


Using Favorites [1-2]

Creating a Link in Favorites

To add a link of the folder to Favorites, perform the following steps:


Right-click the required folder in the Favorites to be removed and select Remove


Using Favorites [2-2]

To delete a link from Favorites, perform the following steps:

To open the Personalization window, perform the following steps:


Personalizing the Windows 7 Interface

Personalization Window

Click Start > Control Panel > Personalize

OR Right-click the desktop

to display the context menu and select Personalize

To change the desktop icons, perform the following steps:

In the Personalization window, click Change desktop icons

Click Change Icon to display the Change Icon dialog box

Select the required icon

Click OK


Customizing the Desktop [1-6]

Desktop Icon Settings

To restore the previous icons, perform the following steps:

In the Personalization window, click Change desktop icons

Select required icon

Click Restore Default

Click Apply

Click OK



Desktop Icon Settings

To change the wallpaper, perform the following steps:



Choosing Desktop Background

Open the Personalization window

Click Desktop Background Select the required image Select the picture position

from the Picture position list

Click Save changes

To change the color of the window pane, perform the following steps:


Click Window Color

Select the required color

Change the Color intensity levels

Click Save changes



Choosing Desktop Background Page

To set a screensaver, perform the following steps:


Click Screensaver

Select the required screensaver from the Screen saver list

Select the required time

Click Apply

Click OK



Screensaver Settings

To apply a theme, perform the following steps:


Click the required theme



To customize the taskbar, perform the following steps:

Right-click the taskbar to display the context menu and select Properties

Select the required fields in Taskbar, Start Menu, and Toolbars tab

Click Apply

Click OK


Customizing the Taskbar

Taskbar and Start Menu Properties Dialog Box

To add items to the Start menu, perform the following steps:

Browse to the required location in Windows Explorer

Drag the folder to the Start menu

Leave the folder on seeing the message Pin to Start menu

To remove an item from the Start menu, perform the following steps:

Open Start menu

Right-click the item that has been added to the Start menu and select Remove from this list


Start Menu

To remove a file from the Jump List, perform the following steps:

Open Start menu

Click the required program

Right-click the file to remove and select Remove from this list


Jump List

Sample Jump List

To add a gadget, perform the following steps:

Click Start > All Programs > Desktop Gadget Gallery

OR

Right-click the Desktop and select Gadgets

Right-click the required gadget and select Add


Using Gadgets

Gadgets Window

To open Windows Media Player, perform the following steps:

Click Start > All Programs > Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player enables the user to play songs and view movies on the computer

Users can create a playlist of their favorite songs and videos


Using Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player

To create a new file in Notepad, perform the following steps:

Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad

Type the data in the document window

Select File > Save as and browse to the desired folder location

Enter a filename and click Save


Notepad [1-2]

Notepad

To open a .txt file, perform the following steps:

Open Notepad

Select File > Open

OR

Press Ctrl + O

Browse to the location of the file and select the required file

Click Open

Edit the file

Select File > Save to preserve changes to the file


Notepad [2-2]

Notepad

To create a new file in WordPad, perform the following steps:

Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > WordPad

Type the data in the document window

Select File > Save as and browse to the desired folder location

Enter a filename and click Save


WordPad [1-2]

WordPad

To open an RTF file, perform the following steps:

Open WordPad

Select File > Open

OR

Press Ctrl + O

Browse to the location of the file and select the required file

Click Open

Edit the file

Select File > Save to preserve changes to the file


WordPad [2-2]

WordPad

To create a file in Paint:

Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Paint

Draw in the document window

Select File > Save as

Enter a filename

Click Save


Paint [1-2]

Paint

To open a file supported by Paint, perform the following steps:

Open Paint

Select File > Open

OR

Press Ctrl + O

Browse to the location of the file and click on the file

Click Open

Edit the file

Select File > Save


Paint [2-2]

Paint

There are six editions of Windows 7 namely Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise.

Windows Calendar, Windows Mail, Windows Movie Maker, and Windows Photo Gallery are available separately with Windows 7 Live Essentials suite.

Aero Theme, AppLocker, Presentation Mode are some of the new features in Windows 7.

Personalization settings allow the users to customize their computers.

Users can use different gadgets like Weather, Currency, Clock, and so forth, on their desktop.

Windows Explorer is the tool that allows the user to view, create, copy, and transfer their files or folders from one location to another.


Summary [1-2]

Users can add their own folders to customize the Favorites list.

Notepad is the plain text editor available in Windows 7 that enables the user to edit text files and apply basic formatting.

Paint is a tool that enables the user to create and save graphic files in .BMP, .JPEG, .GIF, .TIFF, and .PNG file formats.

WordPad is another basic word processing tool that allows user to create a rich text format (RTF) files.


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