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Windows 7 is an operating system launched by Microsoft in 2009 as an upgrade from XP or Vista. Learn all about the new features, what you need to upgrade, and how to customize your computer's settings to fit your needs.

All About Windows 7

  • 1

    Exploring Windows 7

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • What is Windows 7?

    • How is Windows 7 different from Vista or XP?

    • Will Windows 7 improve my computer's performance?

    • What can you do in Windows 7?

    • Conclusion

  • 2

    Upgrading to Windows 7

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Windows 7 versions and pricing

    • Windows 7 requirements for upgrade

    • What to consider before you upgrade

    • What kind of upgrade do you need?

    • Conclusion

  • 3

    Installing Windows 7

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Pre-installation preparation

    • Installation

    • Installing devices and hardware

    • Conclusion

Using Windows 7

  • 4

    Getting Started with Windows 7

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Getting started with Windows

    • Aero features

    • Taskbar features

    • More taskbar features

    • Personalize Your Desktop's Background and Themes

    • Personalize font settings

    • Gadgets

    • Conclusion

    lesson videos
    • Exploring Windows 7 Aero

      See how the new Aero interface enhances your desktop experience

      03:155,105 views
    • Personalizing Your Windows 7 Desktop

      Learn how to personalize your desktop with Windows 7 themes and gadgets

      03:473,274 views
    • Windows 7 Taskbar

      Review the new look and convenience of the Taskbar

      02:043,966 views
    • Getting Started with Windows

      Learn about the main parts of the Windows desktop.

      03:1828,462 views
  • 5

    Managing User Accounts and Parental Controls

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Setting up multiple user accounts

    • Changing an account's settings

    • Using Parental Controls

    • Changing your Parental Controls settings

    • Conclusion

    lesson videos
    • Windows 7 Parental Controls

      Set Parental Controls on your child's account

      03:061,329 views
  • 6

    Finding Your Files with Search and Libraries

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • What are Libraries?

    • Windows Explorer

    • Using Search

    • A new approach to accessing content

    • Setting up your Libraries

    • Conclusion

    lesson videos
    • Windows 7 Search and Libraries

      Learn how to organize and find your files using Desktop Search and Libraries

      03:205,707 views
  • 7

    Security and Maintenance with Action Center

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • What is the Action Center?

    • Changing your User Account Control settings

    • Windows 7 troubleshooting

    • Recovering your settings with System Restore

    • Conclusion

    lesson videos
    • Security with Windows 7 Action Center

      Review the new Action Center, User Account settings, and more

      03:342,998 views

Extras

  • Quiz

Using Windows 7

  • Exploring Windows 7 Aero

    03:155,105 views

    See how the new Aero interface enhances your desktop experience

  • Personalizing Your Windows 7 Desktop

    03:473,274 views

    Learn how to personalize your desktop with Windows 7 themes and gadgets

  • Windows 7 Taskbar

    02:043,966 views

    Review the new look and convenience of the Taskbar

  • Getting Started with Windows

    03:1828,462 views

    Learn about the main parts of the Windows desktop.

  • Windows 7 Parental Controls

    03:061,329 views

    Set Parental Controls on your child's account

  • Windows 7 Search and Libraries

    03:205,707 views

    Learn how to organize and find your files using Desktop Search and Libraries

  • Security with Windows 7 Action Center

    03:342,998 views

    Review the new Action Center, User Account settings, and more

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