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Microsoft Windows 7- Next Generation Desktop

Windows 7 Implementation and Support in the Houston, TX Area

Windows 7 is truly the next generation with some really exciting new features. EBS provides IT Services to the Houston TX area. [Vista Requirements]

What's NEW in Windows 7:

Desktop Search

Powerful, integrated desktop search capabilities help you find just about anything on your computer quickly - documents, e-mails, Web sites, and even applications  -without having to search for it by browsing through folders. In the Start Menu you can type a word, a phrase, a property, or any part of a file name into the embedded Instant Search box to instantly find the file that you want.  Save Searches for reuse as “Search Folders”

Speech Recognition

Windows Speech Recognition lets you quickly and easily dictate documents and e-mails—even notes to yourself.  Speech Recognition adapts to your speaking style and vocabulary, so the accuracy with which Windows Vista recognizes your speech improves each time you use it.  Speech recognition in Windows Vista also lets you control your computer by voice - whether you're starting an application, selecting a word, or correcting a sentence.

Windows SuperFetch and ReadyBoost –Memory Utilization

SuperFetch helps manage memory to get the most out of available RAM while Windows ReadyBoost helps make PCs more responsive by using flash memory devices (like USB thumb drives) to boost performance.

Reduce Reboots, Hangs with Reboot Manager

Reboot Manager and other technical improvements make Vista extremely reliable.

Windows ReadyDrive – Hybrid Drive Utilization

ReadyDrive takes advantage of new hybrid hard disks—hard disks with integrated flash memory—to help improve battery life, performance, and reliability.

System Event Logging

Windows Vista helps make it easier for companies to comply with internal and external regulations through granular event logging, auditing and tracking for security events.

Security Enhancements

The Microsoft focus on security issues comes on strong in Vista:
• User Account Control that reduces the attack “surface area” while minimizing disruptions to user productivity.
• Enhanced online security with Windows Vista browser protected mode and anti-phishing that help protect user identity and data.
• Internet Explorer 7 - configured to run in Protected Mode, Internet Explorer 7 allows users to browse the web but restricts modifications to user files or settings. As a result, even if a malicious external site finds a potential vulnerability, the site has limited opportunities to damage your employee's PC.
• Windows Defender helps block, control, and remove spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
• Ensure wireless networks are secure with an assortment of security enhancements, including support for the latest and most secure wireless networking protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2).
•Improvements to Windows Firewall. For example, the bi-directional, application-aware filtering helps prevent distributed denial-of-service attacks.

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Vista Requirements [return to TOP]

Vista Premium Ready requirements:

  • 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit (x64) processor
  • 1 GB of system memory
  • Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum), Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel
  • 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space
  • DVD-ROM Drive
  • Audio output capability
  • Internet access capability