...Topic Notes: Windows 8 Introduction Windows 8 in history With the rapid acceptance of small powerful touch-based devices and the rapidly growing market for such devices, Microsoft had to react by developing an operating system capable of competing, while at the same time leveraging the greater part of the existing Windows XP and Windows 7 operating system functionality. Windows 8 story – Windows reimagined On first look, Microsoft seem to have created two operating systems in one, but further examination reveals that they have simply created a new touch supporting interface which gives the user a broader range of services and features. Windows 8 supports the new immersive Windows 8 UI application type and traditional desktop applications – allowing users to work with centralized services and other remote users, and to synchronize data between their desktops and their Windows phone or cloud presence provided by the SkyDrive feature. The classic Start button has been replaced by the new Windows 8 Start screen, while the classic and familiar Windows 7 desktop is retained and continues to support traditional desktop applications. The new Windows 8 Search feature takes the Windows search service to a new level of sophistication and ease of use, and searches can be applied to the system or within the Windows 8 UI application that you are currently working on. Several features of the Windows 8 operating system are designed to operate with remote services and social networking...
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...Windows® vs. Linux It was inevitable that operating systems—and computer system in general—at least in the year 2012, are not anything like those envisioned by science fictionists, novelists, and screen writers of the early and mid 20th century. For the most part, they saw computers as a single entity one system controlling everything, like a giant brain reaching out and serving each end-user anonymously. And there were surely no “blue screens of death.” Computers today come in hundreds of flavors. Let’s say you want a tablet instead of a keyboard, no problem. Need to run a multi-million dollar company with an extensive database from home? No problem. Interfaces and operating systems and software applications and hardware upgrades and I/O devices provide each and every person on the planet a customized computer experience. We should thank capitalism for many of the technological advances that have come about over the past fifty years. After all, money has a tendency to flow to the products that make our lives the most enjoyable. Three of the most notable advances in computer history are servers (formerly known as mainframes), Microsoft Windows, and the Linux operating system. Each one in its own right could fill volumes. However, the objective of this paper is to simply highlight a few of the most prominent features each of these advances has to offer. We will start with the most notorious MS Windows®. Microsoft has been in the computer industry...
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...Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions PSU52U PSU5EU PSMG2U PSMGDU Created: June 20, 2009 Final Revision: October 5, 2009 Revision 2.3 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2009 TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................... 2 1 WINDOWS 7 UPGRADE HARDWARE INFORMATION .................................................................... 3 1.1 1.2 2 3 HARDWARE INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 3 W INDOWS 7 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 3 RD TOSHIBA 3 PARTY SOFTWARE INFORMATION ......................................................................... 3 WINDOWS 7 UPGRADE HALT AND PAUSE INFORMATION .......................................................... 4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 HALT OR PAUSE.......................................................................................................................... 4 W INDOWS 7 UPGRADE HALT ......................................................................................................... 4 W INDOWS 7 UPGRADE PAUSE ...................................................................................................... 4 LIST OF “KNOWN”...
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... I would upgrade the operating system to Windows 7 Professional, since your network is built around a Windows domain; this is the least expensive Windows 7 edition that can join a domain. This edition also includes the capability to allow Remote Desktop access to your computer from the network. The Windows backup program offers the same set of features in all editions, however Professional edition adds the option to store backed-up files and system images to a network location instead of limiting you to local hard drives and removable media. Without actually having the programs running you will use an average 40% of 4GB of memory if you use the user interface enchantments. Microsoft requirement are: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver BitLocker helps keep everything from documents to passwords safer by encrypting the entire drive that Windows and your data reside on. Once BitLocker is turned on any file you save on that drive is encrypted automatically this requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2. BitLocker To-Go, a new feature of Windows 7, gives the lockdown treatment to easily misplaced portable storage devices like USB flash drives and external hard drives. BitLocker To-Go requires a USB flash drive. (Optional feature) Some programs might require a graphics card...
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...from the absolute beginning with cost, performance, low downtime, training, and efficiency in mind. Step by step we will come closer to our end goal of a relevant architecture for a turnkey establishment that will continue into the next generation of technological advancements. With cost in mind either an open source operating system or volume licensing are the best options available. Also focusing on limited required training to show staff how to utilize the system places Windows 7 as the best option with the most functionality and least concessions. Windows 7 shows many improvements over its predecessors but does not share the learning curve that Windows 8 does. Windows 7 should be continually supported by Microsoft for years to come, unlike Windows XP, again making it a viable option to become a standard within the company without requiring costly operating systems upgrades for some time. For the best cost advantage Microsoft’s volume licensing option would be taken advantage of. Windows 7 as well as several tertiary systems can be obtained this way, such as Office 2010, and Server 2012. With the volume licensing of these products it would guarantee support by Microsoft in the event that issues arise provided the IT staff is unable to correct the problem or because an issue that warrants...
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...Compare Windows 7 to Vista to XP Cedric Green IT109 MS-Desktop operating System Instructor: Luis A. Barreiros Comparing Windows 7 to Vista to XP Microsoft Windows XP the XP is short for experience it was released to the world on October 25, 2001. When it was released it was the most highly anticipated operating system on the market. It was introduced in two styles Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional. (1) “Most of the feature where the same in home and professional, but the difference was that Windows XP Professional edition incorporated various feature to support communications, mobility, as well as remote help and support. Some of the support feature for home was easy setup, auto-configuration connections options.” It came standard with Internet Explorer 6 as the default web browser. (1)Bill Gates said, “Simply put, Windows XP is the best operating System Microsoft has ever built.” (2) “It was built on the momentum of the internet and digital media with the improvements that increase productivity and provide both business and home users with an easy to use exciting PC experience.” Windows XP Professional could either be installed on a single pc or throughout a worldwide network because it was built on a common code base. Do to this may it more cost effective for the business users to own. (3) “It was the key operating system for Microsoft to Vista was released in 2006. One of XP’s remarkable claims to fame is that when buying a new computer with...
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...Windows 7 I’ve had the chance to work with most mainstream operating systems that today has to offer and after exploring all the options I feel most satisfied with what Windows 7 has to offer. Whether you’re new to Windows or just upgrading, the benefits of switching are endless, ranging from new features to performance improvements, even the basic appearance. Windows 7 has many advantages over other operating systems. There are different versions that range from business to casual. All have their perks and range to different prices. You can pin programs, and files to the task bar, similar to other operating systems, but hovering your mouse cursor over the file or program in your task bar allows you to get a preview of that program or file. Another feature introduced is Windows snap. It allows you to drag a file to either side of your screen and snap it into place, allowing file comparison, along with multitasking. On top of the many features making Windows 7 better than most operating systems, is the hardware and software compatibility. After a fresh install of Windows 7, you can run Windows update and get all the drivers needed to run the hardware inside your computer. You can also run older applications that didn’t have compatibility in Windows Vista, but did in Windows XP. Another great new feature of Windows 7 is the security gains after upgrading from vista. User account control in Windows Vista was a huge hassle, and Windows 7 builds on that to make it less annoying...
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...Hart 3-19-2015 NT1110 Computer Structure and Logic Lab Week: 1 My operating system on my lap top is Windows 7 professional with a service pack 1 installed with the system. The operating system on my pc is very helpful to me and has many different useful features. Some features include HomeGroup, which basically lets you be able to make your files and printer on a home network more private if you didn’t want to share them with other people. There’s Jump Lists, and this helps you access your favorite pictures, songs, websites or documents a lot quicker and makes it less of a hassle. Windows Search is a very helpful feature as well, this feature lets you find virtually anything and everything on your pc that you need easily and instantly. It comes with Windows Taskbar and this feature lets you see icons a lot easier and thumbnail previews and gives you many more ways to customize your computer. There are many more Performance improvements on the Windows 7 Professional, such as faster sleep and resume, less memory needs and quicker USB detection, in my opinion Windows 7 Professional is superior to other operating systems. My laptop is running at 2.60 GHz and has 4.00 GB of RAM on the hard drive. The free disk space on my laptop is 234 GB out of 280 GB. If I wanted to yes I could update my laptop operating system to Windows 8 because it only requires a speed of 1 GHz, 1 GB of RAM and a 20 GB (64-bit) graphics card. For all my information I used...
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...Introduction to Operating Systems Windows 7: Prior to the release of the latest version Windows 8, this version was released in October 2008, to include its server version Windows Server 2008. There are two types built that offers a 32-bit and 64-bit version. The primary changes focused on performance and a more user friendly environment. Although not a complete rewrite in terms of new operating system version, it basically is an improved version of Windows Vista OS. Seven packages comprise the Windows 7 versions such as: Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise. Many new features were added that includes an enhanced task bar that enlarges a preview to full screen view by just hovering over it with the mouse pointer. The Windows Media Center upgrade, essentially allows the user to turn their PC into a digital video recorder, or use the internet TV option within this feature to do the same. Windows Touch is an enhanced upgrade of Windows 7, which supports touch screen monitors by incorporating multi-touch technology that uses two fingers or more for zooming, navigating in or out, or rotating the screen, whereas the Vista version only offered single touch capability on a lateral movement. The aforementioned features and user interfaces are some of the unique and fun improvements offered with the Windows 7 OS, just to name a few. Linux OS/Unix System V, Release 4: The Linux OS represents essentially the original UNIX OS. It is...
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...system that my computer uses is Windows 7 home premium. According to (Merriam-Webster 2014) “an operating system is the main program in a computer that controls the way the computer works and makes it possible for other programs to function.” The operating system is kind of like the brain of the computer, it makes all the other programs on the computer operate and ties them all together, sort of like the brain does for all the other body parts. The computer would just be a heavy useless machine if it did not have an operating system to act as the force that puts that machine to work. Windows 7 is an operating system developed by Microsoft; according to Windows (2014) Windows 7 was first released to the public in 2009. Windows 7 was developed with minor upgrades and fixes from its predecessor, Windows Vista. Windows 7 has some updated and more convenient features than previous windows applications Windows XP and Windows Vista. Some updated features that Windows 7 has that previous versions of Windows did not have are: ease of access for programs and reliability. Programs can easily be rearranged on task bar, users can see previews of open windows, point to previews to see more detail, drag items to rearrange/resize, pin items to taskbar for easier access and type things in the search box to find information. Ease of access is an common overlooked feature that makes everyday use and dependence on computers done quicker and more efficiently. Windows 7 contains many updates that help...
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...IT Consultation for MR. Green Mr. Green wants to upgrade Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate. I have researched this upgrade and will be describing concerns and options so Mr. Green’s business will be more efficient and capable of expanding in time. From the information you gave me Mr. Green, it appears that your stand-alone machines are capable of running Windows 7 Ultimate. It requires 1GHz processor, 2GB RAM (for 64 bit) and 20GB available disk space. My concern for the future would be to look into getting more RAM as you install different programs and have many applications running at the same time. Attached are graphs that will take you step by step in preparing to upgrade as well as the steps for using Windows Anytime Upgrade. Running the upgrade advisor will ensure that your systems are capable and compatible of running Windows 7 Ultimate. It will check your hardware, search for updates, check your applications, disk space, ensures computer functionality, also performs a full system backup and allows you to purchase Windows 7. The next graph walks you through Windows Anytime Upgrade which I believe will work for you since your systems already have windows 7 on them. The graph has you click start, control panel, system and security tab, and Windows Anytime Upgrade. When you get to that window, just click on go online to choose the windows 7 edition you would like and then click the buy button. It will then walk you through the install process. You may have...
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...Innovation Management Preparatory Assignment Case Study 2 1. As Steve Ballmer, you are faced with managing consumer perceptions of Windows 7 in the wake of the public relations failure of Vista. In devising the advertising campaign, what would the ad message focus on during the launch of Windows 7? Consider the following questions as you formulate an answer. Should special consideration be given to restoring negative perceptions of the Microsoft brand? Should marketing focus on the features and qualities of Windows 7, or address its improvements over Vista and it's superiority to a Mac OS in the advertising campaign? Should Microsoft highlight Windows 7's new features or its usability? 2. In terms of pricing, should Microsoft vary the price for those upgrading their current operating system from XP or Vista versus those purchasing the operating system on a brand new computer? 1. As it is described in the case, Microsoft was facing major difficulties in the wake of the launch of Windows 7. The main problem was that the previous Operating System, Windows Vista, was a commercial and critical failure, causing Microsoft to constantly losing Market shares. Microsoft had to understand what made Vista such a failure in order to recover from the previous debacle. One of the main mistakes made by Microsoft was thinking that innovation (numerous new features such as highly-hyped Aero) brought by the new system would easily outweigh the potential losses XP system. Only, Microsoft did not...
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...I am currently operating on Windows 7 Professional I also currently have service pack 1 installed for my operating system. Windows 7 has features that simplify computer security it makes it easier for you to reduce the risk of damage caused by viruses, spyware and other malware. It also improved a backup solution to help keep information safe. My Operating system also has a new enhancement feature which allows you to see the icons larger on the task bar. You basically get a sneak peek of what that window contains so you don’t have to click open each icon to find out what they contain. Another Cool feature Windows 7 has is the ability of resizing the screens that are open on your desktop. You can maximize a window by dragging its border to the top of the screen, and you can minimize it as well by dragging its border away from the top of the screen. The feature that I love the most is being able to switch my screen’s view, as a duplicate of extended. I will usually use the extended feature when my kids want to watch a movie, so they can watch the movie without being bothered by what I am working on. The only times I use a duplicate is when I am not working on anything and I relax and enjoy the movie on the projector with my kids. Lastly Windows 7 has a Problem Steps Recorder option so you can capture steps that you take on your computer including text descriptions of where you click your mouse and a picture of the screen during each click. After you troubleshoot the issue you can...
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...Microsoft Windows 10 A Consumer and Business Solution Abstract The new version of Windows Enterprise has been released as a technical preview and is generating a raves for both personal computing and as a client side solution for businesses. It appears to be geared up to deliver what Windows 8 could not do as a client side application for business users: An intelligently designed upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8 that focuses on the familiar Windows desktop experience, while adding productivity-boosting improvements. The return of the traditional Start menu is the tip of the iceberg of a cross platform operating system designed not only to bring back consumers with bells and whistles and business’s with improved deployment and security features that will keep IT departments happy. Microsoft Windows 10 A Consumer and Business Solution On October 7th 2014, Microsoft released a technical preview of their flagship operating system, Windows 10. It appears to be geared up to deliver what Windows 8 could not do as a both a consumer favorite and client side applications for business users: An intelligently designed upgrade for Windows 7 that focuses on the familiar Windows desktop experience, while adding productivity-boosting improvements. Business and consumer customers were sluggish when making the transition from Windows XP to Windows Vista or Windows 7. The new security model that was implemented, as well as increased minimum hardware requirements, virtually...
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...Operating System/ Lab Chiquita Pasha NT1110 Computer Structure and Logic Mrs. Shaw 9-22-14 The operating system for my laptop is Windows 7, and a service pack is installed within laptop. The Processor Speed for Windows 7 is 1GH2. The RAM for Windows 7 is 1GB (32 bit), 2GB (64 bit). The Disk Space for Windows 7 is 16GB (32 bit). Five features of the operating system on my PC are: Home Group, Windows Troubleshoot, Back-up and Restore, Device Management, and Getting Started. Home Group is the way two or more PC’s share information. You can email documents to the computer in the next room or in someone else office so you can print them out. Home Group is privacy oriented it protects your password putting you more in control. You decided what you want people to have and what you want to keep private something like Macintosh privacy. Back -Up and Restore creates safety for your personal files just in case something goes wrong. Windows can pick and choose what files they feel the need to be backed up or they let you select your own files to be backed up, whether it is an individual folder, libraries, or drives. You can back up your information to other drives also or a CD Rom a DVD. If you are using the professional side of Windows 7 you will also have the option to back up information to a network. Device Management is broke down into two features which are Device and Stage and the Device and Printer folder. Device stage is like a home page for your hard ware, when you plug...
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