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Windows 7: What is Windows 7?

  • Your PC, simplified

    Your PC, simplified

    We designed Windows 7 to simplify your everyday tasks, work the way you want, and make new things possible. Take a look.

  • Live Taskbar Preview 7 second demo

    Live Taskbar Preview 7 second demo

    Cut through the clutter and find the window you need.

  • Parental Controls 7 second demo

    Parental Controls 7 second demo

    Take control of what your kids can do on your PC.

  • Faster Wake-up 7 second demo

    Faster Wake-up 7 second demo

    The speed you need—to get back to work.

  • HomeGroup 7 second demo

    HomeGroup 7 second demo

    Access your stuff with a just a couple of clicks.

  • Snap 7 second demo

    Snap 7 second demo

    A simpler way to compare two open windows.

  • Search 7 second demo

    Search 7 second demo

    Find your files wherever they're hiding.

  • Shake 7 second demo

    Shake 7 second demo

    Clear away excess windows with a flick of your mouse.

Get up to speed with our 7-second demos
  • Simplifies everyday tasksSimplifies everyday tasks
  • Live Taskbar Preview 7 second demosLive Taskbar Preview 7 second demos
  • Parental Controls 7 second demosParental Controls 7 second demos
  • Faster Wake-up 7 second demoFaster Wake-up 7 second demo
  • HomeGroup 7 second demoHomeGroup 7 second demo
  • Snap 7 second demosSnap 7 second demos
  • Search 7 second demosSearch 7 second demos
  • Shake 7 second demosShake 7 second demos
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Top features

Curious about what’s new in Windows 7? Of the dozens and dozens of features, here are some we think you’ll especially like:

  • Snap
    Snap

    Instantly arrange two windows exactly side by side.

  • Live Taskbar Previews
    Live Taskbar Previews

    Scan through open files to find just what you’re looking for.

  • HomeGroup
    HomeGroup

    Share files, music—even printers—in just four clicks.

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