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39 Cards in this Set
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The Quick Launch Toolbar was replaced with |
Pin to Taskbar |
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Jumplist |
Displays the application most frequently used functions.
Example: Right clicking the application icon displays the sites you have recently visited. |
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Aero Snap
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Dragging a window to the top of the screen, Windows 7 automatically maximizes it. |
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Aero Shake
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When you click the title bar of window and shake it back and forth with the mouse, Windows 7 minimizes all of the windows except the one you shook. |
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Aero Peek
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Mousing over the right end of the taskbar with Aero enabled causes Windows 7 to render all of the windows on the desktop transparent. |
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Aero Task Switching |
When Aero is enabled, pressing Alt + Tab displays thumbnails of the open applications instead of the standard icons. |
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Libraries
List the names of the default libraries in Windows 7? |
Enable users to aggregate files on multiple computers into a single folder that makes them appear as though they are all on a local drive.
Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos |
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Windows Search Engine |
Enables users to perform context-sensitive , metadata-based, as you type searches form almost anywhere. |
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Windows Search 4.0 (Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 R2). |
Windows 7 runs service by default and Windows Server 2008 R2 must install this service manually using Server Manager by adding the File Services role and selecting the Windows Search role services. |
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Offline Files |
It is a feature that enables users to automatically store copies of network files on a local drive, so that they can access the files even when the network is not available. |
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VPN Reconnect |
Enables a remote computer to automatically re-establish a connection to a VPN server running |
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Group Policy |
controls the working environment of user accounts and computer accounts. |
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Ready Boost |
Can use your flash memory device to add instant RAM to your PC. |
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Action Center |
Replacement for the Security Center found in Windows Vista ; Displays alerts generated by other Windows 7 applications and services, including backups and problem reports. |
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Branchcache |
It is designed to reduce the wide area network bandwidth utilized by branch office file sharing and provide branch office users with faster and more reliable access to the offsite files they need. |
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Direct Access |
It is a new remote connection technology; when a remote computer has access to the internet, it automatically established a connection with a Direct Access server on the enterprise network.
Advantages: connects through firewalls that would block VPN connections. |
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Windows Powershell |
the dominant scripting and command line language for all of its operating systems.
Enables administrators to automate tasks and create logon and startup scripts. |
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Problems Step Recorder |
A new Windows 7 tool that enables users and administrators to document the process that generated an error. |
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Resource Monitor |
It is a new performance monitoring and troubleshooting tool that displays information about the CPU, disk, network , and memory resources.
Shortcut: resmon |
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Wake on Wireless LAN (WoWLAN) |
The process of sending a signal through LAN that causes a computer to bot up or down.
Purpose: Reduce Power Consumption |
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Six Versions of Windows 7 |
Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Ultimate
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Windows 7 Starter |
Use in netbook and low-end laptop products Available on new computers sold through OEMs
No 64 Bit version, No Windows Aero, Limited Processor Support |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
Emerging Markets Only (Not an option to most user and businesses)
Lacks most Aero support, Limited networking capabilities, Does not include Windows Media Center |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
Primary retail and OEM version of Windows 7 for home users.
Full Aero Support and multimedia capabilities Lacks business features and ability to join an Active Directory Domain Service (AD DS) Domain |
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Windows 7 Professional |
Intended for advanced users and small to medium sized businesses.
Basic array of management features, as well as the ability to join an AD DS domain;
Lacks some of the more advanced networking features; such as BranchCache and Direct Access; Includes Windows Media Applicaiton |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
Available through the Microsoft Software Assurance and Enterprise Advantage volume licensing programs.
Includes the complete set of Windows 7 features, making it functionally identical to Windows 7 Ultimate, except for its licensing.
Support for all language packs and the right to run 4 operating systems in virtual machines. |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
Same features of W7 Enterprise except those provided by the Enterprise license.
Does not support volume licensing and includes only 5 years of product support as opposed to 10 years. |
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Minimum System Requirements Windows 7( 64 bit) (32 bit) Include Processor Speed, System Memory, Available Hard Disk Space, Graphics Adapter) |
64 Bit (x64)
Processor Speed 1GHz System Memory - 2 GB Available Hard Disk- 20 GB Graphics Adapter- Direct 9 graphic adapter with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver |
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Operating Systems ( Starter & Home Basics)
Hardware Limitations for Windows 7 editions (Include Processor Architecture, Maximum RAM- 32 bit & 64 bit, Two Process Support, Peer Network Connections)
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Starter Processor Architecture- 32 bit only Maximum RAM 32 bit- 2 GB Maximum RAM 64 bit- n/a Two Process Support- No Peer Network 0
HB Processor Architecture- 32 bit and 64 bit Maximum RAM 32 Bit - 4 GB Maximum RAM 64 bit- 8GB Two Process Support- No Peer Network 5
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Operating Systems ( Home Premium & Professional)
Hardware Limitations for Windows 7 editions (Include Processor Architecture, Maximum RAM- 32 bit & 64 bit, Two Process Support, Peer Network Connections) |
HP Processor Architecture- 32 bit and 64 bit Maximum RAM ( 32 bit) - 4 GB Maximum RAM (64 bit) - 16 GB Two Process Support- No Peer Network- 10
Professional Processor Architecture- 32 bit and 64 bit Maximum RAM (32 bit) - 4 GB Maximum RAM (64 bit) 192 GB
Two Process Support- Yes Peer Network 10 |
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Operating Systems ( Enterprise & Ultimate)
Hardware Limitations for Windows 7 editions (Include Processor Architecture, Maximum RAM- 32 bit & 64 bit, Two Process Support, Peer Network Connections) |
Enterprise Processor Architecture- 32 bit and 64 bit Maximum RAM 32 bit- 4 GB Maximum RAM 64 bit- 192 GB Two Process Support- Yes Peer Network- 10
Ultimate Processor Architecture- 32 bit and 64 bit Maximum RAM (32 bit) - 4 GB Maximum RAM (64 bit)- 192 GB Two Process Support- Yes Peer Network 10 |
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Microsoft Upgrade Advisor |
application that determines whether an individual computer hardware and software to determine whether it is capable of running Windows 7 at peak efficiency.
Replaces the Hardware Compatibility List associated with earlier Windows versions. |
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List the Upgrade Paths |
In place- refers to an installation of Windows 7 on an exiting computer, retaining all applications, files and settings.
Windows 7 only accept in place upgrades from Windows Vista Migrations |
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Windows Anytime Upgrades |
It is a program that enables owners for the retail Windows 7 editions to upgrade to a higher Windows 7 edition simply and electronically. |
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Windows Vista to Windows 7 Upgrade Paths
(Windows Vista Editions to Windows 7 Home Premium) |
Windows Vista Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Premium - In place Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium - In place Windows Vista Business to Windows 7 Home Premium - Migration Windows Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Home Premium - Migration |
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The only operating system edition that can upgrade in -place to Windows 7 Editions |
Windows Vista |
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User State Migration Tool |
Copy the system configurations settings and personal files from the old operating system to the new one |
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The Windows 7 ________________ edition is only available in a 32-bit version. |
Windows 7 Starter |
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MinWin
Language-agnostic |
Contains approximately 95 percent of the operating system functionality.
lacks all language specific code. |