1. Windows 7
for COF

2. Advantages compared to Vista
12% to 14% faster than Vista.
More powerful but same system requirements
Less intrusive than Vista

3. Coming up from Windows XP
User Account Control (UAC) - dialog box pop ups
Windows Defender protects PC from spyware
Aero effects for graphics competent computers
Start Menu redesigned

4. New features compared to XP Instant search using the key
Snipping Tool – copy & paste parts of screen
Windows Explorer
Navigation pane (left),
Task Toolbar (top),
Preview Pane (right),
Details pane (bottom)
Address Bar displays path, etc.

5. New Features Miniature windows images, run cursor over to open
New Task Bar
Miniature windows images,
run cursor over to open
Jump Lists
Right click to get list of
recently used items, etc.
Shake windows
minimizes all other OPEN windows
(repeat shake restores)
Libraries
Meta Folders, display up to 50
other folders on network
Easier networking

6. Lesson 1 make a restore point System System Protection Tab
make a restore point
System
(LP) System Protection
System Protection Tab
Create button

7. Lesson 2 Create Backup Image 1. Optional - Create Backup Partition
Create Backup Image
1. Optional - Create Backup Partition
RC Computer, Manage, Disk Management, Select C:,
Action Tab, All Tasks, Shrink Volume, Specify amount
Select Unallocated Space, Action Tab, All Tasks,
New Simple Volume , Follow Wizard instructions
2. Backup and Restore
(LP) Create System Image, Specify Backup location
(may use DVDs if no separate partition), Start Backup

8. Lesson 3 Set Folder Options TO SHOW Menus, Hidden Objects,
Set Folder
Options
TO SHOW
Menus,
Hidden Objects,
File Extensions