Windows 7 makes using a computer easier for teachers in several ways: 1) It starts up and runs faster, helping teachers be ready when class starts. 2) Common tasks like finding files are simplified through improved search and a cleaner desktop interface. 3) Useful tools are included like photo and video editing to create engaging materials for students.

1. ®
Windows 7
for teachers
Windows 7 makes using your PC more visual
and intuitive, so everyday tasks are easier to
do. You’ll quickly discover shortcuts for the
things you use most. Learn more at:
www.microsoft.com/education/windows7
Windows 7 makes a teacher’s
“technology life” easier. The PC starts
faster. The desktop can be uncluttered
with a click. You can find a picture, a
particular Microsoft® PowerPoint®
slide deck, or an elusive e-mail faster.
The PC is simplified.
FASTER, MORE RELIABLE COMPARE TWO WINDOWS, MOVE FASTER
PC FOR SCHOOL SIDE BY SIDE THROUGH THE DAY
Startup is designed to boot, sleep, Snap lets you drag two open Those first few minutes of
resume, and reconnect to your windows to opposite edges of class give you the chance
wireless network faster. your PC screen, and “snap” into to gain momentum or be
place for a side-by-side stalled by distractions.
MAKES EVERYDAY Windows 7 is ready when
comparison.
TASKS EASIER you are.
• The new taskbar makes ENGAGE YOUR STUDENTS
programs faster to find and start. • Windows 7 has powerful add- Wake your PC from Sleep
ons, like Windows Live™ Movie Mode quickly.
• Windows Search makes it
Maker, that help you create a Open a PowerPoint slide
easier to find files, photos, test
polished movie in about a deck and let the learning
results, or nearly anything on minute. It’s free to download!
your PC. begin.
• Try Windows Live™ Photo
• Locate the nearest network Gallery to store, enhance, tag,
printer quickly. and share photos or to publish
them as online albums.

2. Windows 7 system requirements: SHAKE THINGS UP WITH
 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor WINDOWS 7
 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) Do you ever have too many
 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) windows open on your desktop
 DirectX® 9 graphics device with Windows Driver Display Model (WDDM) when you are about to make a
1.0 or later driver
presentation using the classroom
Additional requirements to use certain features:
projector?
 Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional
memory and advanced graphics hardware. There’s a fun, fast way to clear
 Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware. your desktop called Aero® Shake.
 DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive. You simply move your mouse to
 BitLocker® requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2. the window you want to keep
 BitLocker To Go™ requires a USB flash drive. visible, click to select it, and then
Compatibility shake it with your mouse.
 Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, All the other windows are
15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of instantly minimized. The kids love
hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on.
it. You’re cool. The desktop is
 Music and sound require audio output.
clean. Let the lesson begin!
 Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system
configuration. To learn more, go to
 Some features may require advanced or additional hardware. www.microsoft.com/education/
 Windows XP Mode comes as a separate download and works only with windows7
Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate.
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