Integration with other operating system functions is enhanced and the BitLocker To Go function allows encryption of external media such as flash drives. BitLocker Improvements: Microsoft's BitLocker encryption (only available in the Ultimate and Enterprise editions of Windows 7) is improved in Windows 7.The Start menu and taskbar now include larger icons and some Windows 7 programs are also touch-ready. Touch technology has been available in Windows from third parties for several years, but Windows 7 integrates it into the operating system. Windows Touch: With Windows Touch (only available in the Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise, and Home Premium editions of Windows 7) and a touch-sensitive screen, users can perform many interface tasks with their fingers.Note that Windows XP Mode runs in 32-bit whether the version of Windows 7 is 32-bit or 64-bit. Both are available at no additional cost on the Microsoft website here. Additionally, Windows XP Mode requires Windows Virtual PC virtualization software. Windows XP Mode: Windows XP Mode, which allows a user to run older Windows XP software, comes as a separate download and works only with Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise.Gadgets no longer have to reside on the Sidebar (eliminated in Windows 7) - they can now be anywhere on the desktop. Improvements to the new Windows 7 taskbar include thumbnail previews of webpages and documents. Action Center lets the user decide which Windows 7 alerts they see and which they don't. Interface Enhancements: A host of interface enhancements are included in Windows 7.In particular, aging or inexpensive systems (such as netbooks) that performed marginally or were unusable under Windows Vista are usable under Windows 7. Decreased Resource Requirements: Compared to Windows Vista, Windows 7's resource requirements are notably decreased.In ISC testing, Windows 7 installs more quickly, boots rapidly, and performs various operating system functions more quickly. Speed, Speed, Speed: Windows 7 has a host of speed improvements compared to Windows Vista.Below are some changes that may be of interest to the Penn community: Though mostly an optimization release, Windows 7 does have some new or substantially enhanced features from its predecessor. Starter and Home Basic are missing many important networking, maintenance, and security features that are critical to many Schools and Centers at the University. Windows 7 Home Basic is only sold in emerging markets while Windows 7 Starter is extremely limited in feature set (in many cases Windows XP Home SP3 is more capable). ISC does not support any version of Windows 7 Starter or Windows 7 Home Basic. Note that, unlike in Windows Vista's Business edition, Windows 7 Professional includes all the multimedia features present in Windows 7 Home Premium. Home Premium is missing important networking, security, and compatibility features, such as domain-based authentication, that are essential to many Schools and Centers in the University. ISC does not recommend, but supports the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 Home Premium. Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions) are supported.
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