Windows 7Windows 7 is next iteration of almost-monopolistic Microsoft Windows operating system, after Windows Vista. Windows 7 has both client and server editions that share the same code base, although Windows 7 Server will go by the name of Windows Server 2008 R2. Microsoft has released many information on general availability (GA) launch of Windows 7, together with features comparison between editions of Windows 7.

Sensing the failure of Windows Vista, Microsoft claimed they started asking PC owners what they wanted from Windows 7, resulted in Windows 7 been” Engineered by us. Inspired by you” product, which will definitely satisfy end-users. In fact, Microsoft has prepared a complete listing of major and popular Windows 7 features on official Windows 7 home page, which worth take a look to fully understand and maximize usefulness of Windows 7.

Windows 7 Features with Demo Video or Illustrative Picture

Communications

Domain Join

Domain Join

HomeGroup

Internet Explorer 8

Networking

Windows 7 Networking

Entertainment

Gadgets

Windows 7 Gadgets

Games Explorer

Games Explorer

Multiplayer Games

Windows 7 New Games

Play To

Play To in Windows 7

Windows Media Center

Windows 7 Media Center

Windows Media Player 12

Performance


64-bit Support

64-bit (x64) Windows 7

Action Center

Performance Improvements

Power Management

Windows  7 Power Control Panel

System Restore

System Restore

Windows Anytime Upgrade

Windows Anytime Upgrade

Windows Easy Transfer

Windows Easy Transfer

Windows Experience Index

Windows Experience Index

Windows Touch

Windows Update

Windows Update

Productivity

Accessibility

Accessibility

Aero

Windows 7 Aero

Aero Peek

Aero Shake

Desktop

New Wallpapers for Windows 7 Desktop

Device Management

Getting Started

Windows 7 Getting Started

Jump Lists

Libraries

Location Aware Printing

Location Aware Printing

Snap

Snipping Tool

Snipping Tool

Sticky Notes

Sticky Notes

Tablet PC

Touch Capability on Tablet PC

Windows Live Essentials

Windows Search

Windows Taskbar

Windows XP Mode

Windows XP Mode

Safety & Security

Backup and Restore

Backup and Restore in Windows 7

BitLocker

BitLocker Drive Encryption

Parental Controls

Parental Controls

Windows Defender

Windows Defender

Windows Firewall

Windows Firewall

Last but not least, there is a video clip that highlights Windows 7 features, and Windows 7 product tours.