Windows 7 features

Engineered by us. Inspired by you.

Two years ago we started asking PC owners what they wanted from Windows 7. The result?

Windows 7 simplifies everyday tasks

Desktop

Desktop

Introducing improved taskbar previews, bigger icons, pinning, and creative ways to personalize.

HomeGroup

HomeGroup

Takes the headache out of home networking, so it's easier to share files and printers.

Jump Lists

Jump Lists

Speedy access to your favorite pictures, songs, websites, and documents.

Snap

Snap

A quick (and fun) new way to resize and compare windows on your desktop.

Windows Live Essentials

Windows Live Essentials

Must-have software for your PC—free! Get Mail, Photo Gallery, and other favorites.

Windows Search

Windows Search

At last, searching your PC is as simple as searching the web.

Windows 7 works the way you want

Performance improvements

Performance improvements

It's designed to sleep and resume quicker, be less memory hungry, and spot USB devices faster.

Full 64-bit support

Full 64-bit support

Windows 7 makes the most of powerful 64-bit PCs, the new desktop standard.

Power management

Power management

New power-saving features are designed to help laptops run longer.

Windows 7 makes new things possible

Easier wireless networking

Easier wireless networking

Windows 7 gets you online quicker, so you can work anywhere.

Windows Media Center

Windows Media Center

Watch, record, and pause live TV (additional hardware required).

Windows Touch

Windows Touch

With Windows 7 and a touch-sensitive screen (additional hardware required), you don't always need a keyboard or mouse.