Windows 7 Review

Windows 7 is the newest operating system from Microsoft. Windows XP set the standard for operating systems in 2001, followed by an epic failure of an operating system called Windows Vista in 2007. Windows Vista had lots of problems including major security errors. Overall, Vista was a poor operating system that had funky graphics and definitely not a user-friendly interface.

Windows 7 was released to the general public on October 22, 2009. From the first time I used the new Windows 7 operating system, I knew it was much improved from Vista. The start up time was only around 10-15 seconds compared to 20-30 seconds on Vista. Microsoft introduced a new taskbar called the “Superbar” that allows you to pin your favorite applications to the taskbar so you can put programs on your taskbar without running them. This feature also makes icons cluttering up your screen a thing of the past. Another great feature is the “Aero Peek” button at the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Hovering over this button makes all visible windows transparent for a clear look at the desktop.

Also, if you have two programs open at the same time and want to see them both, just click and drag the programs to the left and right of the screen and they will snap together, allowing you to see them in a split-screen type format. They have many new features in Windows 7, but I will only mention one more notable feature. When the start menu is clicked, there is a search box where you can type in anything you are searching for (a program, computer game, video file, music file, picture, or any file or feature on your computer) and the search box will pull it up for you.

Overall, I would recommend getting the Windows 7 operating system for your home use or business use. It has a clean, user-friendly interface, faster web browsing, quicker start up and shut down time, and better internet security.