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12 handy tips for Windows 7


Check out Windows 7

First steps with Windows 7

  • Get up and running with our first-week checklist and learn about the latest features.

Have fun with Windows 7

  • Make a movie, watch TV online, or stream your media around the house.

Get your PC just the way you like it

  • Customize your PC with settings and themes that make it yours.

A more beautiful web

  • Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9—together—make browsing a breeze.

Desktop

  • It's got new, fun ways to navigate, organize, and personalize.

Personalize

  • Your PC can reflect a bit of your style and personality—see how.

Windows Touch

  • Forget about your mouse and keyboard—it's the latest way to interact with your PC.

Find it fast

  • Windows Search starts finding stuff before you're even done typing in the search box.

Libraries

  • Make your files easier to find, no matter where they are on your PC.

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