Thread: Windows 7

This new operating system from Microsoft is the successor of Windows Vista and is still in development phase. Windows 7 brings for both the server and client for the many new features and offers many new features and improvements.


The new characteristics added improved taskbar and full-screen preview window, the latest Jump Lists feature to deal with new window views, the Internet Explorer 8 - presently in the second beta edition, Windows Touch, Accelerators and Web Slices, good device management, HomeGroup and permit the energy-saving operations that, for instance, dim the display. With Windows 7, it starts with a blank desktop and decide how it should appear like. Other new characteristics in Windows 7 is here described.


Listed below minimum system requirements for PC systems with Windows 7 RC are recommended (figures refer only to this beta version): 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit) / 2 GB RAM ( 64-bit), 16 GB (32-bit) / 20GB (64-bit) available hard disk space, DirectX 9-capable graphics card with 128 MB memory, DVD-R / W drive and Internet connection.




The RC version can be used without activation for 30 days. The period can be extended, however. Similarly, the input of an RC version of the key can not work endlessly long - the RC version expires on 1 From June 2010. In this edition of RC is a test program with all the advantages and disadvantages.


With the RC release some new features have been incorporated into the next-generation operating system: Remote Media Streaming enables any Windows 7 PC over the Internet to securely access digital media stored on home PCs. From the Jump Lists can now directly start an InPrivate session or open a tab. The newly integrated touch features include drag and drop (drag and drop) and the selection of objects. Other improvements include the Windows task bar and search.


In addition, you can use with Windows Virtual PC on Windows XP Mode many Windows XP applications directly in Windows 7 continues. After publication of the final version of Windows 7 Professional customers and Windows 7 Ultimate, the necessary software for the Windows XP Mode will be via download or preinstalled on new PCs.


As part of the Springboard Series is now available for a limited time a 90-day evaluation version of Windows 7 Enterprise is available that allows the final, production released (RTM) version can be tested and evaluated. This specifically addresses the needs of IT professionals tailored test version is also available in German.