Windows 7 - Features and Benefits
Windows 7 Features
Windows XP mode
Virtual PC that runs older applications that may not run on Windows 7
Remote Media Streaming
Get access to your home digital media directly over the net
Aero Peek
See full screen previews of applications
Windows Touch
Multi-touch device support
Gadgets
Widgets can now be found on the desktop rather than the sidebar
Windows 7 Benefits
Why will Windows 7 Professional suit your business?
Fast and reliable.
A responsive and ready sytem, it starts up and shuts down swiftly, with fewer interruptions and prompts. It also benefits from quicker recovery from problems.
Works with what you already have.
Working across a wide range of devices and applications, Windows 7 Professional and Windows XP Mode* enable you to run older XP from the Windows 7 desktop.
Quickly find what you need.
Jump Lists, instant search, and a bigger and customizable taskbar that provides pop-up previews. Library groups make documents easy to find even if they are stored in different folders or on different PCs.
Make everyday tasks easier.
Streamline and simplify your everyday tasks with intuitive enhancements to the Windows Aero desktop that let you navigate, arrange, and work with multiple open windows.
Share files and printers easily.
Even if you’re a small business without a server, share documents, devices and printers across Multiple PCs that are running Windows 7. Businesses without a server can connect PC’s quickly and securely to both wired and wireless domain networks with Windows 7 Professional.
Stay productive even when you’re on the move.
Share and access all your work computer programs, network resources and files, whether at home or out on the road. Additionally you can disconnect from the network, work offline, and still automatically and seamlessly update your network files.
Easily restore deleted files and folders.
Schedule automatic period backups to save your data, or an entire system image to a network location or local drive with Windows 7 Professional. That way, if there’s a problem you can restore it quickly.
Protect and secure your confidential information.
Provide user level file and folder encryption with The Encrypting File System to give you strong data protection and control.
Greater online protection.
Increase your protection from Internet threats, spyware, and other forms of malicious software. The Windows Internet Explorer 8 Internet browser will help protect your data and business information by delivering improved protection against these security and privacy threats.
Solve PC problems quickly.
You can view, diagnose and solve common PC problems all in one place with the Windows 7 Action Center. This valuable resource also lets you access built-in troubleshooters for many different types of problems, such as printing, Internet connections, performance, or power issues.

Managed Print Services (MPS) enables you to outsource the management of all of your hardcopy output devices within your organisation. These can include copiers, multifunctional devices, printers and fax machines. 
