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Windows® 7 New Features
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 EnhancementsNew FeaturesLive Taskbar PreviewManage lots of open programs, documents, and browser windows easily with thumbnail and full-screen previews of open windows.
New FeaturesJump ListsGot a file, photo, or website you use a lot? Open it in two clicks.
New FeaturesPeekLook right through open windows to see the icons, gadgets, and anything else on your desktop, all with a simple move of your cursor.
New FeaturesSnipping ToolSometimes the easiest way to save a copy of something is to simply take a snapshot of your screen.
New FeaturesSnapSize and arrange windows by simply dragging their borders to the edges of your screen.
New FeaturesShakeWant to focus on one window? Shake it, and all the other open windows on your desktop will be hidden. Shake again, and they're all back.
New FeaturesWindows XP ModeGet all the benefits of Windows 7 and continue to leverage your investments in older business and productivity programs that require a PC running Windows XP.
New FeaturesHomeGroupEasily share the photos, music, and files on each of the PCs running Windows 7 on your home network.
SecurityUser Access ControlWindows helps protect you from malware by telling you when a program wants to change your PC.
SecurityWindows FirewallWindows Firewall can help protect your PC from hackers and malicious software.
SecurityParental ControlQuickly set up your PC so it helps keep your kids safe. You can keep them away from the wrong kind of games and set limits for how much time they're on the PC.
EnhancementsImproved GadgetsYou can stick your gadgets anywhere on the desktop.
EnhancementsBackup and RestoreNow you can easily configure and schedule regular backups of your important files.
EnhancementsSystem RestoreIf you change something and your PC doesn't work right, you can put your PC back the way it was at a previous point in time, without deleting any of your personal files.
EnhancementsWindows Anytime UpgradeIf you want to upgrade your copy of Windows 7, say from Windows 7 Home Premium to Ultimate, you can go online and do it in about 10 minutes, right from your PC.

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