Features Of Windows 7
- 2. Basic Features of Windows 7Start menuWindows Live EssentialsTaskbar Windows Media Center
- 3. Start MenuThe Start menu is essentially a blank slate that you can organize and customize to suit your preferences.What’s New To The Start Menu In Windows 7?Jump ListsLibrariesWindows Search
- 4. Start MenuWhat’s New?LibrariesA library gathers files from different locations and displays them as a single collection, without moving them from where they’re stored. There are four default libraries (Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos), but you can create new libraries for other collections.Start MenuWhat’s New?Windows Search Start typing into the Start menu search box and you'll instantly see a list of relevant documents, pictures, music, and e-mail on your PC. Results are now grouped by category and contain highlighted keywords and text snippets to make them easier to scan.
- 5. You can also use the Search filter in My Documents, My Computer, Control Panel etc.Windows Live EssentialsWindows Live Essentials is a free software that makes a PC running Windows 7 do more great things. Windows Live Essentials is available from the Windows Live website.
- 6. Windows Live EssentialsThe free download includes:MessengerPhoto GalleryMailWriterMovie MakerFamily SafetyToolbar
- 7. How To Install Live Essentials To start getting those MS apps you love back go to:Start Menu Click on Getting StartedClick on Get Windows Live Essentials
- 8. Live Essentials InstallationYou will be brought to the Windows Live page where you can select your language and download the Windows Live Setup executable.Choose from the list of MS programs to install.
- 9. Live Essentials InstallationA progress screen is displayed while your selections are installed. The amount of time it takes will vary depending on which and how many programs you choose.After the programs are installed you will see them in the Start menu under Windows Live.
- 10. Previews of Windows Live Essentials Movie MakerLive MessengerCalendar – Live Mail
- 11. TaskbarPoint to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen.The new Windows 7 taskbar is still the same familiar place for switching between windows. But now it's easier to see, more flexible, and more powerful. In Windows 7 you can "pin" favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. You can now rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews—a big time saver.
- 12. Windows Media CenterWatch, pause, and record live TV. Listen to your tunes. Show off your photo collection. Enjoy online entertainment. And do it all from your living-room couch.Windows Media Center is available in the Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate editions of Windows 7.