Windows 7 Pro Key

The Windows 7 Pro key: a clear break from the old Windows Vista and XP operating systems?

The Aero Feature

Aero is an interface that makes your visual interactions with the desktop fun and easy.

• Aero Peek makes your open windows transparent so you can see your desktop. It also allows you to peek at items on your taskbar for a thumbnail preview.
• Aero Snap is a quick way to resize your windows to make them easier to read, organize, and compare.
• Aero Flip lets you preview all open windows from a central window or a 3D view you can flip through.
• Aero Shake allows you to take your mouse and shake just the open window you want to focus on, and the rest will disappear.

The New Taskbar

The taskbar is now more convenient to use, with bigger views and easier access.

• Jump Lists allow you to right-click an icon on the taskbar and immediately access items such as music, videos, or web pages you use regularly.
• Pinning allows you to place programs in the taskbar and rearrange the order of icons.
• The Action Center lets you control the alerts and pop-ups you receive about maintenance and security.

The New Search Function

As soon as you start typing in the Start Menu’s search bar, you instantly see a list of relevant options grouped by categories with keywords and text highlighted. This makes it easy to search for the documents, music, pictures, and emails you are looking for.

File Browser Libraries

Libraries allow you to organize your files in one place for easier search and access.

Windows 7 offers four default libraries for documents, music, pictures, and videos. However, you can customize and create your own libraries based on your needs.

Gadgets

You can select or download gadgets such as a slideshow, a calendar, or a weather update to add to your desktop. The live updates from some gadgets like weather, stocks, and feed headlines are very convenient.

Response: How does the Windows 7 Pro key represent a break from Windows Vista?

By now, you should have a better idea of what Windows 7 is. You may now start to wonder if upgrading to Windows 7 is a good choice for you. To make this decision, you might want to compare your desires with what your current computer is capable of.

While Microsoft claims that Windows 7 can be used on older computers, this does not mean all features will be available or operate in the same manner as on a new computer. For example, we found that some of the Aero functions, such as Peek and 3D, do not work on one of our older 32-bit computers.