Introduction of Windows 7

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Introducing Windows7

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Objectives

• At the end of this session, students will be able
  to
• Describe Windows 7 Ultimate
• Identify and list the editions of Windows 7
• Explain the Personalization of Desktop
• Explain the use of Entertainment in Windows 7
• Explain the use of Windows Explorer in Windows 7

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Introduction

• Windows 7, introduced in October 2009, is the
  latest entrant in the Windows family by Microsoft
• Windows 7 provides multi-touch support for touch
  screen PCs, a new taskbar, and improved
  performance
• It also provides a networking system called a
  HomeGroup that helps in connecting two computers
  (having Windows 7) to share printer, media
  players, libraries
• Windows Calendar, Windows Mail, Windows Movie
  Maker, and Windows Photo Gallery are available
  separately with Windows 7 Live Essentials suite

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Identifying Windows 7 Editions 1-2

• Windows 7 is available in six different editions
  that are as follows
• Windows 7 Starter
• Is the most basic version of Windows 7
• Is mainly used for netbooks
• Can be upgraded to other editions for accessing
  more features
• Windows 7 Home Basic
• Provides limited features
• Is available only in emerging markets because of
  its lower price
• Is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Is available in all the countries, in both 32-bit
  and 64-bit versions
• Provides more features than Home Basic
• Supports DVD playback, and is compatible with
  Dolby Digital
• Allows the user to use Windows DVD Maker
• Provides multi touch and can be installed in
  tablet PC
• Supports TV tuners and Windows Flip 3D

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Identifying Windows 7 Editions 2-2

• Windows 7 Professional
• Is mainly used by corporates
• Contains features that are compatible for an
  office environment
• Example - AppLocker, creating backup to the
  network, joining domains, encrypting files, Local
  Group Policy, language pack installation, and
  Location Aware Printing
• Windows 7 Enterprise
• Is used by large corporate houses and businesses
• Contains all the features that are present in all
  other editions of Windows 7
• Windows 7 Ultimate
• Is mainly for personal use
• Contains all the features available in all other
  editions of Windows 7

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Features of Windows 7 Ultimate 1-3

• The major features of Windows 7 Ultimate are as
  follows
• 32-bit and 64-bit versions
• Windows 7 is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit
  versions
• 64-bit version of Windows can process large
  amounts of data as compared to 32-bit version
• Aero Peek
• Provides a quick view of the desktop by enabling
  transparency of windows
• Quick Launch is not available in Windows 7 that
  allows the user to access the desktop directly
• Provides a small tab on the right of the taskbar
  that enables the users to peek on the desktop
  without having to minimize the windows
• Aero Shake
• Allows the user to shake the required window left
  to right to clear the desktop of the other
  screens
• Keeps the window open that was used to perform
  Aero Shake
• Restores other windows by shaking the same window
  again

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Features of Windows 7 Ultimate 2-3

• Aero Snap
• Enables the user to modify the size of the window
• Aligns the window to the side it has been dragged
• Provides a partial view and when the partially
  maximized window is dragged to the top of the
  screen, then the window will maximize fully
• Double clicking the Menu bar restores the window
  to its original size
• Aero Theme
• Enables the user to activate the Aero Peek, Aero
  Snap, and Aero Shake features
• Does not provide this feature in Windows 7 Home
  Basic and Windows 7 Starter editions
• AppLocker
• Defines permission to different applications that
  can be executed
• Assigns permission based on version number or
  publisher of the application
• Enables the user with administrative privileges
  to restrict access to .dll and .ocx files
• BitLocker Drive Encryption
• Enables the user to encrypt files stored on the
  computer
• Enables the file to remain encrypted as long as
  they are on the Windows 7 environment and once
  the files are transferred to another computer,
  they get decrypted

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Features of Windows 7 Ultimate 3-3

• Desktop Slideshow
• Changes the background images automatically after
  a specified period like a slideshow
• Location Aware Printing
• Enable the users laptop or notebook to detect
  the location of the users
• Enables user to connect multiple devices on their
  computers
• Presentation Mode
• Allows the user to change the desktop background
  picture, let them adjust the speaker settings,
  turn off the notifications, and the screensaver
• Windows Defender
• Protects the computer from potential spyware and
  malware
• Windows XP Mode
• Allows the user to run their computers in Windows
  XP 32 bit virtual environment
• Runs all the programs that require XP-mode of
  environment

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Creating a Folder 1-2

• To create a new folder, using Windows Explorer,
  perform the following steps
• Click Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt
  Windows Explorer
• Browse to the required location
• Right-click the blank area to display the context
  menu
• Select New gt Folder from the context menu
• Type a new name for the folder
• Press Enter

Windows Explorer
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Creating a Folder 2-2

• To rename a folder, perform the following steps
• Open Windows Explorer
• Right-click the required folder and select Rename
• Enter a new name for the folder and press Enter

Windows Explorer
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Copying and Moving Files and Folders 1-5

• Cut, Copy, and Paste options using the Organize
  option in Windows Explorer
• Browse to the location of the file or folder to
  be copied or moved in Windows Explorer and select
  it
• Click Organize in Menu bar
• Select Cut to move or select Copy to make a copy
  of the file or folder
• Browse to the destination directory
• Click Organize in Menu bar
• Select Paste

Organize in Windows Explorer
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Copying and Moving Files and Folders 2-5

• Cut, Copy, and Paste using the right-click
  option
• Browse to the location of the file or folder to
  be copied or moved
• Right-click the file or folder to display the
  context menu
• Select Cut to move, or Copy to make a copy of the
  file or folder
• Browse to the destination directory
• Right-click in the blank area to display the
  context menu and select Paste

Right-click Drop Down List
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Copying and Moving Files and Folders 3-5

• Cut, Copy, and Paste using keyboard shortcuts
• Browse to the location of the file or folder to
  be copied or moved in Windows Explorer and select
  it
• Select the file or folder and press Ctrl X to
  move or Ctrl C to make a copy of the file or
  folder
• Browse to the destination directory
• Press Ctrl V

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Copying and Moving Files and Folders 4-5

• Cut, Copy, and Paste using the Left-click and
  Drag option
• Open the source directory in Windows Explorer
• Open the destination directory in another Windows
  Explorer window
• Select the file or folder and drag from source to
  destination folder to move the file and release
  the mouse
• OR
• Select the file or folder and drag it while
  pressing Ctrl key from source to destination
  folder to make a copy of the file
• The file will be moved or copied, according to
  the option selected

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Copying and Moving Files and Folders 5-5

• Cut, Copy, and Paste using the Right-click and
  Drag option
• Open the source folder in Windows Explorer
• Open the destination folder in another Windows
  Explorer
• Select the file or folder and drag using
  right-click from source to destination directory
  and release the mouse
• Select the Move here option to move the file or
  Copy here option to make a copy of the file

Right-click Dragging
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Deleting Files and Folders

• To delete a file or folder, perform the following
  steps
• Open Windows Explorer
• Browse to the required directory
• Select the required file or folder and press
  Delete
• OR
• Right-click the file or folder to display
  the context menu and select Delete

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Searching Files 1-2

• To search using the Start menu, perform the
  following steps
• Click Start menu
• Type the keyword of the file or program such as
  Paint, Word, and so forth in the search box

Start Menu
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Searching Files 2-2

• To search using Windows Explorer, perform the
  following steps
• Double-click the Computer icon on the Desktop
• Enter the name of file or folder in the search
  box

Searching Files and Folders
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Using Favorites 1-2

• To add a link of the folder to Favorites, perform
  the following steps

• Open Windows Explorer
• Browse to the location where the folder is stored
• Drag the folder to the Favorites link
• Release the mouse on seeing the message Create
  link in Favorites

Creating a Link in Favorites
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Using Favorites 2-2

• To delete a link from Favorites, perform the
  following steps

• Open Windows Explorer
• Right-click the required folder in the Favorites
  to be removed and select Remove

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Personalizing the Windows 7 Interface

• To open the Personalization window, perform the
  following steps

• Click Start gt Control Panel gt Personalize
• OR
• Right-click the desktop to display the
  context menu and select Personalize

Personalization Window
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Customizing the Desktop 1-6

• To change the desktop icons, perform the
  following steps
• In the Personalization window, click Change
  desktop icons
• Click Change Icon to display the Change Icon
  dialog box
• Select the required icon
• Click OK

Desktop Icon Settings
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Customizing the Desktop 2-6

• To restore the previous icons, perform the
  following steps
• In the Personalization window, click Change
  desktop icons
• Select required icon
• Click Restore Default
• Click Apply
• Click OK

Desktop Icon Settings
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Customizing the Desktop 3-6

• To change the wallpaper, perform the following
  steps

• Open the Personalization window
• Click Desktop Background
• Select the required image
• Select the picture position from the Picture
  position list
• Click Save changes

Choosing Desktop Background
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Customizing the Desktop 4-6

• To change the color of the window pane, perform
  the following steps
• Open the Personalization window
• Click Window Color
• Select the required color
• Change the Color intensity levels
• Click Save changes

Choosing Desktop Background Page
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Customizing the Desktop 5-6

• To set a screensaver, perform the following
  steps
• Open the Personalization window
• Click Screensaver
• Select the required screensaver from the Screen
  saver list
• Select the required time
• Click Apply
• Click OK

Screensaver Settings
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Customizing the Desktop 5-6

• To apply a theme, perform the following steps
• Open the Personalization window
• Click the required theme

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Customizing the Taskbar

• To customize the taskbar, perform the following
  steps
• Right-click the taskbar to display the context
  menu and select Properties
• Select the required fields in Taskbar, Start
  Menu, and Toolbars tab
• Click Apply
• Click OK

Taskbar and Start Menu Properties Dialog Box
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Start Menu

• To add items to the Start menu, perform the
  following steps
• Browse to the required location in Windows
  Explorer
• Drag the folder to the Start menu
• Leave the folder on seeing the message Pin to
  Start menu
• To remove an item from the Start menu, perform
  the following steps
• Open Start menu
• Right-click the item that has been added to the
  Start menu and select Remove from this list

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Jump List

• To remove a file from the Jump List, perform the
  following steps
• Open Start menu
• Click the required program
• Right-click the file to remove and select Remove
  from this list

Sample Jump List
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Using Gadgets

• To add a gadget, perform the following steps
• Click Start gt All Programs gt Desktop Gadget
  Gallery
• OR
• Right-click the Desktop and select Gadgets
• Right-click the required gadget and select Add

Gadgets Window
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Using Windows Media Player

• To open Windows Media Player, perform the
  following steps
• Click Start gt All Programs gt Windows Media Player
• Windows Media Player enables the user to play
  songs and view movies on the computer
• Users can create a playlist of their favorite
  songs and videos

Windows Media Player
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Notepad 1-2

• To create a new file in Notepad, perform the
  following steps
• Click Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt
  Notepad
• Type the data in the document window
• Select File gt Save as and browse to the desired
  folder location
• Enter a filename and click Save

Notepad
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Notepad 2-2

• To open a .txt file, perform the following steps
• Open Notepad
• Select File gt Open
• OR
• Press Ctrl O
• Browse to the location of the file and select the
  required file
• Click Open
• Edit the file
• Select File gt Save to preserve changes to the
  file

Notepad
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WordPad 1-2

• To create a new file in WordPad, perform the
  following steps
• Click Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt
  WordPad
• Type the data in the document window
• Select File gt Save as and browse to the desired
  folder location
• Enter a filename and click Save

WordPad
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WordPad 2-2

• To open an RTF file, perform the following steps
• Open WordPad
• Select File gt Open
• OR
• Press Ctrl O
• Browse to the location of the file and select the
  required file
• Click Open
• Edit the file
• Select File gt Save to preserve changes to the
  file

WordPad
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Paint 1-2

• To create a file in Paint
• Click Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Paint
• Draw in the document window
• Select File gt Save as
• Enter a filename
• Click Save

Paint
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Paint 2-2

• To open a file supported by Paint, perform the
  following steps
• Open Paint
• Select File gt Open
• OR
• Press Ctrl O
• Browse to the location of the file and click on
  the file
• Click Open
• Edit the file
• Select File gt Save

Paint
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Summary 1-2

• There are six editions of Windows 7 namely
  Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional,
  Ultimate, and Enterprise.
• Windows Calendar, Windows Mail, Windows Movie
  Maker, and Windows Photo Gallery are available
  separately with Windows 7 Live Essentials suite.
• Aero Theme, AppLocker, Presentation Mode are some
  of the new features in Windows 7.
• Personalization settings allow the users to
  customize their computers.
• Users can use different gadgets like Weather,
  Currency, Clock, and so forth, on their desktop.
• Windows Explorer is the tool that allows the user
  to view, create, copy, and transfer their files
  or folders from one location to another.

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Summary 2-2

• Users can add their own folders to customize the
  Favorites list.
• Notepad is the plain text editor available in
  Windows 7 that enables the user to edit text
  files and apply basic formatting.
• Paint is a tool that enables the user to create
  and save graphic files in .BMP, .JPEG, .GIF,
  .TIFF, and .PNG file formats.
• WordPad is another basic word processing tool
  that allows user to create a rich text format
  (RTF) files.