Though Windows 7 improves on Vista, it looks too much like that old OS and comes with too many of the same features. With Windows Media Player, you can now listen to CDs and watch DVDs from your computer with ease. IE 8 now lets you open and view multiple tabs without slowing down your computer and alerts you of potentially dangerous websites. It also comes with a newer version of Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer. A new version of Paint lets you create and edit your own artwork and even edit photos from your computer. WordPad now lets you save your notes in different formats for viewing with other software. One thing you'll notice when using this OS is that you now have better versions of classic apps like WordPad. It also kept some of the themes and backgrounds you can choose from and retained some gadgets from the previous OS.

The start menu on the bottom up on the bottom left of the screen lets you quick turn your computer on and off, access your settings and restart your computer.

The newer OS keeps some of the features that users loved about Vista but upgrades those features to the next level. It will retain copies of all your files and programs and transfer all that information over when the new OS goes into effect. You'll also have access to an easy transfer feature that is great for those who upgraded from Windows XP. It features an upgrade adviser that will run a quick check on your system that lets you know whether it will work with your computer. Windows 7 is a strong alternative to Vista and lacks some of the common problems found with that OS. Windows 7 comes with some of the features you'll find on newer operating systems but will work well when installed on older devices. Though the company later offered Windows 8, 8.1 and even 10, you may find that your older computer cannot support one of those newer versions.

Microsoft has released multiple versions of Windows over the years and constantly tries to improve the way each OS works. Make your older computer run faster and more efficiently with a download of Windows 7 that lets you easily upgrade your operating system.

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