Windows 7 is the operating system Vista should have been. Windows 7 boots up comparatively quickly. Also the drivers already exist in it to make peripherals such as scanners and printers work with it, and it does so many clever things that XP, which Windows most people still use, just doesn’t.

The installation process of Windows 7 takes over an hour, but once started and running Windows 7’s advantages were impressive. However, the process made it obvious that it hadn’t in fact crashed midway through and at least process was clearly saying what it was doing.

The two aspects that are at the heart of Windows 7 are based around the “Homegroup” and the enhanced ways of inputting and viewing information. Now It very easy to share files and printers on a home network through this feature. Connect two or more PCs running Windows 7, and HomeGroup will automatically start sharing your music, pictures, video, and document libraries with others in network. Home Group is also secure and you can give password to share files and folders. This feature is available with all the editions of Windows7. You can access your frequently used programs, songs, pictures and document. You can open this feature just by right-clicking a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. What you access in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for IE shows frequently-viewed websites. You can quickly access to commands for things like composing new e-mail messages or playing music.

The search is faster and easy. You just need to type into the Start menu search box and you will have a list of relevant documents, pictures and etc. Not only this it can also search any external storage device.
The new multi-touch technology in Windows 7 allows you to browse online newspapers, flick through photo albums, and shuffle files and folders by using just your fingers on the desktop.

With Windows 7, it’s awesome to work on desktop. There are new features called Aero Shake, Aero Peek, and Snap. You can try the new desktop slide show, which displays a rotating series of pictures. The task bar play a vital role in any operating system, so Microsoft has completely changed the task bar to help you work smarter, cut clutter, and get more done. Now you can stick your gadgets anywhere on the desktop that is not possible in Windows Vista. Personalize your desktop backgrounds, window colors, and sounds.

Another important enhancements for Windows 7 over Windows Vista is that the new operating system will run on a range of machines, from low-specification netbooks to high-powered desktops. The operating systems has been tested it on a mid-range Studio Hybrid, and found Windows 7 to be much more impressive than Vista.
However, as with all new operating systems, expect some initial issues in the first few weeks. Microsoft, and its partners, generally work swiftly to solve these problems, but if you feel that you are not ready to install any software patches to your computer, or perhaps trying to troubleshoot the odd head-scratching problem on your own, then it might be best to wait a some time until the early problems are solved out before taking the plunge.