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Microsoft knows you love Windows XP–after all, you've been them that for years. With Windows 7, Microsoft used customer feedback to make things even better. From switching between programs to recording TV, Windows 7 simplifies the way you use your PC–and the way your PC connects with the world.
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| Make the things you do every day easier with improved desktop navigation. |
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| Start programs faster and more easily, and quickly find the documents you use most often. |
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| Make your web experience faster, easier and safer than ever with Internet Explorer 8. |
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| Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV on your PC.
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| Easily create a home network and connect your PCs to a printer with HomeGroup.
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| Run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode.
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| Connect to company networks easily and more securely with Domain Join.
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| Recover your data easily with automatic backup to your home and business network.
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| Help protect data on your PC and portable storage devices against loss or theft with BitLocker.
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| Work in the language of your choice and switch between any of 35 languages.
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Microsoft know how important it is for the hardware and software you use today to work with Windows 7. So Microsoft is doing several things to help.
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Microsoft is working with our partners to help ensure their products will work with Windows 7. You can expect that most of the products that work with Windows Vista to work with Windows 7.
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If you're buying a new device or application, look for the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo. These products have passed tests that Microsoft designed to install readily and run reliably with Windows 7.
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With Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate, you'll be able to run many productivity and business programs designed for Windows XP. Some additional software will be necessary and it will be available free-of-charge as a download from Microsoft.
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