Windows 7 RC

Review Pages

1. Introduction
2. Vista problems and Windows 7 solutions
3. Windows Vista & 7 installation and compatibility
4. UAC problems, visual and other smaller issues
5. Memory management
6. Control panel
7. New and updated Accessories
8. IExplorer 8, Windows Media Center 6.1 and WMP 12
9. Final words
10. New Features in Windows 7 - Taskbar
11. Start Menu, Gadgets and Explorer
12. Libraries and New Aero Effects
13. Network

After almost 2,5 years, Microsoft is back with a new operating system that aims to deliver all the things that Windows Vista failed to offer plus many more new features. With Windows 7 being the successor of the very good Windows Vista, it has very stable basis to be built on and some points to be worked on (the file management problems, compatibility and security issues) . In brief, Microsoft's latest operating system will offer:

Better performance

A new home networking system called HomeGroup

Better and even wider compatibility

Multi-touch support

A redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar

Let's see if it is indeed so good as it sounds. We will start off by checking what was said to be wrong on Vista and what has changed in 7. Then we will examine each new feature separately. This article will be frequently updated with new information in the following days.