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Introducing Windows7
BY: Asif Alihttp://www.onlineittuts.comhttp://www.learn2free.com
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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Objectives
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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Introduction
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 [1-2]
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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
Identifying Windows 7 Editions [2-2]
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 [1-3]
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 [2-3]
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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Features of Windows 7 Ultimate [3-3]
To create a new folder, using Windows Explorer, perform the following steps: Click Start > All
Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer
Browse to the required location
Right-click the blank area to display the context menu
Select New > Folder from the context menu
Type a new name for the folder
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Creating a Folder [1-2]
Windows Explorer
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
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Creating a Folder [2-2]
Windows Explorer
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
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Copying and Moving Files and Folders [1-5]
Organize in Windows Explorer
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
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Copying and Moving Files and Folders [2-5]
Right-click Drop Down List
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 [3-5]
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 [4-5]
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
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Copying and Moving Files and Folders [5-5]
Right-click Dragging
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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Deleting Files and Folders
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
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Searching Files [1-2]
Start Menu
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
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Searching Files [2-2]
Searching Files and Folders
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
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Using Favorites [1-2]
Creating a Link in Favorites
To add a link of the folder to 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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Using Favorites [2-2]
To delete a link from Favorites, perform the following steps:
To open the Personalization window, perform the following steps:
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Personalizing the Windows 7 Interface
Personalization Window
Click Start > Control Panel > Personalize
OR Right-click the desktop
to display the context menu and select Personalize
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
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Customizing the Desktop [1-6]
Desktop Icon Settings
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
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Customizing the Desktop [2-6]
Desktop Icon Settings
To change the wallpaper, perform the following steps:
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Customizing the Desktop [3-6]
Choosing Desktop Background
Open the Personalization window
Click Desktop Background Select the required image Select the picture position
from the Picture position list
Click Save changes
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
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Customizing the Desktop [4-6]
Choosing Desktop Background Page
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
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Customizing the Desktop [5-6]
Screensaver Settings
To apply a theme, perform the following steps:
Open the Personalization window
Click the required theme
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Customizing the Desktop [5-6]
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
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Customizing the Taskbar
Taskbar and Start Menu Properties Dialog Box
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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Start Menu
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
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Jump List
Sample Jump List
To add a gadget, perform the following steps:
Click Start > All Programs > Desktop Gadget Gallery
OR
Right-click the Desktop and select Gadgets
Right-click the required gadget and select Add
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Using Gadgets
Gadgets Window
To open Windows Media Player, perform the following steps:
Click Start > All Programs > 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
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Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player
To create a new file in Notepad, perform the following steps:
Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad
Type the data in the document window
Select File > Save as and browse to the desired folder location
Enter a filename and click Save
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Notepad [1-2]
Notepad
To open a .txt file, perform the following steps:
Open Notepad
Select File > Open
OR
Press Ctrl + O
Browse to the location of the file and select the required file
Click Open
Edit the file
Select File > Save to preserve changes to the file
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Notepad [2-2]
Notepad
To create a new file in WordPad, perform the following steps:
Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > WordPad
Type the data in the document window
Select File > Save as and browse to the desired folder location
Enter a filename and click Save
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WordPad [1-2]
WordPad
To open an RTF file, perform the following steps:
Open WordPad
Select File > Open
OR
Press Ctrl + O
Browse to the location of the file and select the required file
Click Open
Edit the file
Select File > Save to preserve changes to the file
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WordPad [2-2]
WordPad
To create a file in Paint:
Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Paint
Draw in the document window
Select File > Save as
Enter a filename
Click Save
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Paint [1-2]
Paint
To open a file supported by Paint, perform the following steps:
Open Paint
Select File > Open
OR
Press Ctrl + O
Browse to the location of the file and click on the file
Click Open
Edit the file
Select File > Save
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Paint [2-2]
Paint
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 [1-2]
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.
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Summary [2-2]