Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd finally announced the much hyped Windows 7 in India. According to Microsoft, Windows 7 is designed to be more reliable and responsive, delivering a simplified PC experience for consumers.

"Proactive engagement and feedback thereof with partners and consumers was fundamental' to the development of Windows 7. It has helped deliver what is the highest quality OS in the history of Windows. It enhances, the user experience by its sheer simplicity and caters to their connected lives across work and play. We are delighted by the initial reviews from partners and the technology community" said Ravi Venkatesan, Chairman Microsoft India.


According to Microsoft the key enhancements in Windows 7 are longer battery life on laptops, better security with the improvements in Internet Explorer 8 included with the new operating system. The all new Windows 7 will allow users to browse easy and simple, requiring less waiting, less clicks, less hassle connecting to devices, less power consumption and less complexity for the consumers. With new features like Aero Shake, Peek, Snap, Jump Lists and a redesigned Windows Taskbar, Windows 7 is designed to become the control center for all the media and make it easy to do more with photos, music, movies and videos. New features like HomeGroup, Play To, Windows Live Movie Maker and Remote Media Streaming in Windows 7 will help consumers discover easy and exciting new ways to have fun and get new things done', with the PC.

Windows 7 is available in six editions in the market including Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional. The other available versions are Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 7 Ultimate.