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			}dfML/computers]], including home and business ], ]s, ]s, ]s and ] PCs.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.news.com/2100-1016_3-6197943.html\|first=Mike\|last=Ricciuti\|title=Next version of Windows: Call it 7\|date=July 20, 2007\|publisher=CNET News}}</ref> Windows 7 was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009,<ref name=rtm/> and general retail availability on October 22, 2009,<ref name="090511">{{cite web\|url=http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2009/Jun09/06-02SteveGuggenheimer.mspx\|title=Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Timelines Shared at Computex\|publisher=Microsoft\|date=June 3, 2009\|accessdate=2009-06-03}}</ref> less than three years after the release of its predecessor, ]. Windows 7's server counterpart, ], was released at the same time.
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	'''Windows 7''' (formerly ] '''Blackcomb''' and '''Vienna''') is the latest version of ], a series of ]s produced by ] for use on ], including home and business ], ]s, ]s, ]s and ] PCs.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.news.com/2100-1016_3-6197943.html\|first=Mike\|last=Ricciuti\|title=Next version of Windows: Call it 7\|date=July 20, 2007\|publisher=CNET News}}</ref> Windows 7 was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009,<ref name=rtm/> and general retail availability on October 22, 2009,<ref name="bott20090511">{{cite web\|url=http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2009/Jun09/06-02SteveGuggenheimer.mspx\|title=Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Timelines Shared at Computex\|publisher=Microsoft\|date=June 3, 2009\|accessdate=2009-06-03}}</ref> less than three years after the release of its predecessor, ]. Windows 7's server counterpart, ], was released at the same time.

	Unlike its predecessor, which introduced a large number of ], Windows 7 is intended to be a more focused, incremental upgrade to the Windows line, with the goal of being fully compatible with applications and hardware with which Windows Vista is already compatible.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2008/10/28/windows-7-unveiled-today-at-pdc-2008.aspx\|title=Windows 7 Unveiled Today at PDC 2008\|last=Nash\|first=Mike\|date=28 October 2008\|accessdate=2008-11-11\|work=Windows Team Blog\|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref> Presentations given by Microsoft in 2008 focused on ] support, a redesigned ] with a new ], a home networking system called HomeGroup,<ref name="leblanchomegroup">{{cite web\|url=http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windowsexperience/archive/2008/10/28/how-libraries-amp-homegroup-work-together-in-windows-7.aspx\|title=How Libraries & HomeGroup Work Together in Windows 7\|last=LeBlanc\|first=Brandon\|date=28 October 2008\|accessdate=2008-11-11\|work=Windows Team Blog\|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref> and performance improvements. Some applications that have been included with prior releases of Microsoft Windows, including ], ], ], and ], will not be included in Windows 7;<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.techpluto.com/softwares-missing-in-windows-7/\|title=Windows 7 to Skip Photo, Mail, Calendar and Movie Editing tools}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/33084\|title=E-mail, photos, movie making will not be included in Windows 7}}</ref> some will instead be offered separately as part of the ] ] suite.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windowsexperience/archive/2008/10/28/the-complete-windows-experience-windows-7-windows-live.aspx\|title=The Complete Windows Experience – Windows 7 + Windows Live\|last=LeBlance\|first=Brandon\|date=28 October 2008\|accessdate=2008-11-11\|work=Windows Team Blog\|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref>		Unlike its predecessor, which introduced a large number of ], Windows 7 is intended to be a more focused, incremental upgrade to the Windows line, with the goal of being fully compatible with applications and hardware with which Windows Vista is already compatible.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2008/10/28/windows-7-unveiled-today-at-pdc-2008.aspx\|title=Windows 7 Unveiled Today at PDC 2008\|last=Nash\|first=Mike\|date=28 October 2008\|accessdate=2008-11-11\|work=Windows Team Blog\|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref> Presentations given by Microsoft in 2008 focused on ] support, a redesigned ] with a new ], a home networking system called HomeGroup,<ref name="leblanchomegroup">{{cite web\|url=http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windowsexperience/archive/2008/10/28/how-libraries-amp-homegroup-work-together-in-windows-7.aspx\|title=How Libraries & HomeGroup Work Together in Windows 7\|last=LeBlanc\|first=Brandon\|date=28 October 2008\|accessdate=2008-11-11\|work=Windows Team Blog\|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref> and performance improvements. Some applications that have been included with prior releases of Microsoft Windows, including ], ], ], and ], will not be included in Windows 7;<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.techpluto.com/softwares-missing-in-windows-7/\|title=Windows 7 to Skip Photo, Mail, Calendar and Movie Editing tools}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/33084\|title=E-mail, photos, movie making will not be included in Windows 7}}</ref> some will instead be offered separately as part of the ] ] suite.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windowsexperience/archive/2008/10/28/the-complete-windows-experience-windows-7-windows-live.aspx\|title=The Complete Windows Experience – Windows 7 + Windows Live\|last=LeBlance\|first=Brandon\|date=28 October 2008\|accessdate=2008-11-11\|work=Windows Team Blog\|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref>
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	==Reception==		==Reception==
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	Pre-orders of Windows 7 at Amazon.co.uk in the first eight hours of its availability surpassed the demand for Windows Vista in its first 17 weeks.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Windows 7 flies off virtual shelf \|date=2009-07-15 \|publisher=]\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8151342.stm\|accessdate=2009-07-15}}</ref> It became the highest-grossing pre-order in Amazon's history, surpassing sales of the previous record holder, the ].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Windows 7 set to break retail records\|date=2009-10-21 \|publisher=]\|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/oct/21/windows-7-launch\|accessdate=2009-10-21}}</ref>

	Reviews of Windows 7 were mostly positive, praising its usability when compared to its predecessor, Windows Vista. ] gives Windows 7 Home Premium a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars,<ref>{{cite news\|title=Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium) Review - CNet\|date=2009-07-31\|publisher=]\|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/windows/microsoft-windows-7-home/4505-3672_7-33704139.html}}</ref> stating that it "is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go".

	Some reviewers were not as enthusiastic about the new operating system, however. ] stated that he has used Windows 7 on a large number of older machines, supposedly more representative of the operating system's user base. He compared the launch of Windows 7 to Vista's, citing driver and compatibility problems. Louderback ultimately downgraded six of the eight test machines to their previous operating systems.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Windows 7 - It's Vista All Over Again\|date=2009-10-10\|url=http://louderback.com/2009/windows-7-its-vista-all-over-again/\|accessdate=2009-10-20}}</ref>

	==Editions==		==Editions==
	{{main\|Windows 7 editions}}		{{main\|Windows 7 editions
	Windows 7 will be available in six different editions, but only Home Premium and Professional will be available for retail sale in most countries.<ref name="ExtremeTech">{{cite web\|url=http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2340431,00.asp \|title=All Windows 7 Versions—What You Need to Know \|publisher=ExtremeTech \|date=2009-02-05 \|accessdate=2009-02-05}}</ref> The other editions are aimed at other markets, such as the developing world or enterprise use.<ref name="ExtremeTech"/> Each edition of Windows 7 will include all of the capabilities and features of the edition below it.<ref name="ExtremeTech"/><ref name="supersite">{{cite web\|url=http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7_skus.asp\|title=Windows 7 Product Editions\|last=Thurrott\|first=Paul\|date=2009-02-03\|accessdate=2009-02-03}}</ref><ref name="cnet">{{cite web\|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10155193-56.html\|title=Windows 7 will come in many flavors\|publisher=CNET News\|date=2009-02-03\|accessdate=2009-02-03}}</ref><ref name="Softpedia">{{cite web\|url=http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-7-Editions-Features-on-Parade-103766.shtml \|title=Windows 7 Editions - Features on Parade \|publisher=Softpedia \|date=2009-02-05 \|accessdate=2009-02-05}}</ref><ref name="PCWorld">{{cite web\|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/158870/microsoft_announces_six_windows_7_editions.html \|title=Windows 7: Which Edition is Right For You? \|publisher=PCWorld \|date=2009-02-03 \|accessdate=2009-02-05}}</ref> With the exception of Windows 7 Starter, all editions will support both ] (]) and ] (]) ] ]s.<ref name="ExtremeTechStarter">{{cite web\|url=http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2340433,00.asp \|title=All Windows 7 Versions—What You Need to Know - Windows 7 Starter \|publisher=ExtremeTech \|date=2009-02-05 \|accessdate=2009-02-05}}</ref> According to Microsoft, the features for all editions of Windows 7 will be stored on the machine, regardless of what edition is in use.<ref name="closewindows7look">{{cite web \|url=http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/02/04/a-closer-look-at-the-windows-7-skus.aspx \|title=A closer look at the Windows 7 SKUs \|last=LeBlanc \|first=Brandon \|date=February 9, 2009 \|accessdate=2009-02-09 \|work=Windows Team Blog \|publisher=Microsoft }}</ref> Users who wish to upgrade to an edition of Windows 7 with more features can then use ] to purchase the upgrade, and unlock the features of those editions.<ref name="supersite"/><ref name="closewindows7look"/><ref name="ExtremeTechDateCostUpgrades">{{cite web \|url=http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2340432,00.asp \|title=All Windows 7 Versions—What You Need to Know - Release Date, Cost, and Upgrades \|publisher=ExtremeTech \|date=2009-02-05 \|accessdate=2009-02-16 }}</ref>		Windows 7 will be available in six different editions, but only Home Premium and Professional will be available for retail sale in most countries.<ref name="ExtremeTech">{{cite web\|url=http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2340431,00.asp \|title=All Windows 7 Versions—What You Need to Know \|publisher=ExtremeTech \|date=2009-02-05 \|accessdate=2009-02-05}}</ref> The other editions are aimed at other markets, such as the developing world or enterprise use.<ref name="ExtremeTech"/> Each edition of Windows 7 will include all of the capabilities and features of the edition below it.<ref name="ExtremeTech"/><ref name="supersite">{{cite web\|url=http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7_skus.asp\|title=Windows 7 Product Editions\|last=Thurrott\|first=Paul\|date=2009-02-03\|accessdate=2009-02-03}}</ref><ref name="cnet">{{cite web\|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10155193-56.html\|title=Windows 7 will come in many flavors\|publisher=CNET News\|date=2009-02-03\|accessdate=2009-02-03}}</ref><ref name="Softpedia">{{cite web\|url=http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-7-Editions-Features-on-Parade-103766.shtml \|title=Windows 7 Editions - Features on Parade \|publisher=Softpedia \|date=2009-02-05 \|accessdate=2009-02-05}}</ref><ref name="PCWorld">{{cite web\|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/158870/microsoft_announces_six_windows_7_editions.html \|title=Windows 7: Which Edition is Right For You? \|publisher=PCWorld \|date=2009-02-03 \|accessdate=2009-02-05}}</ref> With the exception of Windows 7 Starter, all editions will support both ] (]) and ] (]) ] ]s.<ref name="ExtremeTechStarter">{{cite web\|url=http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2340433,00.asp \|title=All Windows 7 Versions—What You Need to Know - Windows 7 Starter \|publisher=ExtremeTech \|date=2009-02-05 \|accessdate=2009-02-05}}</ref> According to Microsoft, the features for all editions of Windows 7 will be stored on the machine, regardless of what edition is in use.<ref name="closewindows7look">{{cite web \|url=http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/02/04/a-closer-look-at-the-windows-7-skus.aspx \|title=A closer look at the Windows 7 SKUs \|last=LeBlanc \|first=Brandon \|date=February 9, 2009 \|accessdate=2009-02-09 \|work=Windows Team Blog \|publisher=Microsoft }}</ref> Users who wish to upgrade to an edition of Windows 7 with more features can then use ] to purchase the upgrade, and unlock the features of those editions.<ref name="supersite"/><ref name="closewindows7look"/><ref name="ExtremeTechDateCostUpgrades">{{cite web \|url=http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2340432,00.asp \|title=All Windows 7 Versions—What You Need to Know - Release Date, Cost, and Upgrades \|publisher=ExtremeTech \|date=2009-02-05 \|accessdate=2009-02-16 }}</ref>

	Microsoft announced on July 21, 2009, that they will be offering a family pack of Windows 7 Home Premium (in select markets) that will allow installation on up to 3 PCs.<ref name="WindowsTeamBlogFamilyPack">{{cite web \|url=http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/07/21/when-will-you-get-windows-7-rtm.aspx \|title=Microsoft Announces "Family Pack" For Windows 7 \|publisher=Microsoft \|date=2009-07-21 \|accessdate=2009-07-21 }}</ref> The "Family Pack" will cost USD 149.99 in the United States.<ref name="WindowsTeamBlogFamilyPack">{{cite web \|url=http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/07/31/windows-anytime-upgrade-and-family-pack-pricing.aspx \|title=Windows Anytime Upgrade and Family Pack Pricing \|publisher=Microsoft \|date=2009-07-31 \|accessdate=2009-08-15 }}</ref>		Microsoft announced on July 21, 2009, that they will be offering a family pack of Windows 7 Home Premium (in select markets) that will allow installation on up to 3 PCs.<ref name="WindowsTeamBlogFamilyPack">{{cite web \|url=http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/07/21/when-will-you-get-windows-7-rtm.aspx \|title=Microsoft Announces "Family Pack" For Windows 7 \|publisher=Microsoft \|date=2009-07-21 \|accessdate=2009-07-21 }}</ref> The "Family Pack" will cost USD 149.99 in the United States.<ref name="WindowsTeamBlogFamilyPack">{{cite web \|url=http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/07/31/windows-anytime-upgrade-and-family-pack-pricing.aspx \|title=Windows Anytime Upgrade and Family Pack Pricing \|publisher=Microsoft \|date=2009-07-31 \|accessdate=2009\VCX-08-15 }}</ref>

	On Friday, September 18, 2009, Microsoft said they were to offer temporary student discounts for Windows 7. The offer will be running in the ] and the ], with similar schemes available in Canada, Australia, Korea, Mexico, France and Germany. Students with a valid .edu or .ac.uk email address can apply for either Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional, priced at $30 or £30.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Windows: Student Offer \|url=http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/studentoffer/default.aspx \|author=Microsoft \|accessdate=2009-09-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Microsoft: Students to get Windows 7 for £30/$30 \|author=Tom Warren \|url=http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/09/17/microsoft-uk-students-to-get-windows-7-for-30 \|accessdate=2009-09-18}}</ref>		On Friday, September 18, 2009, Microsoft said they were to offer temporary student discounts for Windows 7. The offer will be running in the ] and the ], with similar schemes available in Canada, Australia, Korea, Mexico, France and Germany. Students with a valid .edu or .ac.uk email address can apply for either Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional, priced at $30 or £30.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Windows: Student Offer \|url=http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/studentoffer/default.aspx \|author=Microsoft \|accessdate=2009-09-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Microsoft: Students to get Windows 7 for £30/$30 \|author=Tom Warren \|url=http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/09/17/microsoft-uk-students-to-get-windows-7-for-30 \|accessdate=2009-09-18}}</ref>
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	==Hardware requirements==		==Hardware requirements==
	Microsoft has published their minimum specifications for a system running Windows 7.<ref name="7requirements">{{cite web\|url=http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements\|title=Windows 7 system requirements\|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref> Requirements for the 32-bit version are much the same as recommendations for premium editions of Vista, but the 64-bit versions are considerably higher. Microsoft has released a beta version of an upgrade ~~advisor~~ that scans a computer to see if it is compatible with Windows 7.<ref></ref>		Microsoft has published their minimum specifications for a system running Windows 7.<ref name="7requirements">{{cite web\|url=http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements\|title=Windows 7 system requirements\|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref> Requirements for the 32-bit version are much the same as recommendations for premium editions of Vista, but the 64-bit versions are considerably higher. Microsoft has released a beta version of an upgrade VCZXadvisor that scans a computer to see if it is compatible with Windows 7.<ref></ref>
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Operating system

Windows 7
Support status

File:Windows 7.pngScreenshot of Windows 7 Ultimate
Developer	Microsoft
OS family	ZXCXZVCZXX XCC\SDC Microsoft Windows
Source model	Closed source / Shared source
Released to manufacturing	RTM: July 22, 2009 Retail: October 22, 2009
Latest release	6.1 (build 7600.16385.090713-1255) / July 22, 2009 (2009-07-22)
Update method	Windows Update
Platforms	IA-32, x86-64
Kernel type	Hybrid
License	MS-EULA
Official website	Official website
Mainstream support
Articles in the series
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Editions

{{main|Windows 7 editions Windows 7 will be available in six different editions, but only Home Premium and Professional will be available for retail sale in most countries. The other editions are aimed at other markets, such as the developing world or enterprise use. Each edition of Windows 7 will include all of the capabilities and features of the edition below it. With the exception of Windows 7 Starter, all editions will support both 32-bit (IA-32) and 6VD\VSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSV\4-bit (x86-64) processor architectures. According to Microsoft, the features for all editions of Windows 7 will be stored on the machine, regardless of what edition is in use. Users who wish to upgrade to an edition of Windows 7 with more features can then use Windows Anytime Upgrade to purchase the upgrade, and unlock the features of those editions.

Microsoft announced on July 21, 2009, that they will be offering a family pack of Windows 7 Home Premium (in select markets) that will allow installation on up to 3 PCs. The "Family Pack" will cost USD 149.99 in the United States.

On Friday, September 18, 2009, Microsoft said they were to offer temporary student discounts for Windows 7. The offer will be running in the US and the United Kingdom, with similar schemes available in Canada, Australia, Korea, Mexico, France and Germany. Students with a valid .edu or .ac.uk email address can apply for either Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional, priced at $30 or £30.

Windows 7 Launch Party video

Windows 7 Launch Party is a video advertisement designed to market Windows 7. It features a group of people in a kitchen explaining the concept of a party to launch the operating system in their own homes. The video received widespread criticism as a marketing effort, and consideration was given as to whether it was intentionally bad, in order to generate content mocking it, or whether it was just poorly put together. Search Engine Watch commented "If you create something so bad that it goes viral, is it a public relations disaster or a video marketing triumph?" Barbara Lippert, ad critic for Adweek magazine stated "This is so beyond-belief bad that I just cannot believe it’s for real ...the script is so fake, with all the sales messages in there… if this is what they think is hip, it’s just so sad — and poignant" Rob Pegoraro of The Washington Post described the video by saying "by two minutes into the video, I could only hold my head in my hands, cringing and saying, “No, no, no, this can't possibly be real!”" CNET described the video as looking "like the Food Network threw a cooking party only to have it geek out and go completely sideways", and came as part of a pattern of Microsoft advertising such as that for a previous piece of software that was such a "weird (to say the least) attempt to humanize software that failed so terribly I still find it hard to believe it was real." Minneapolis Star Tribune columnist James Lileks said of the video: "If Microsoft had been put in charge of marketing sex, the human race would have ended long ago, because no one would be caught dead doing something that uncool." However, about 5000 copies of Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition (containing both 32 bit and 64 bit DVDs) were sent to Windows 7 Launch Party Hosts through the House Party website in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Japan, India, Mexico, Spain, Hong Kong, Germany, France, and Italy. The entire party package included 10 tote bags with new, Windows 7 desktop pictures printed on them, one puzzle, and one poster.

Hardware requirements

Microsoft has published their minimum specifications for a system running Windows 7. Requirements for the 32-bit version are much the same as recommendations for premium editions of Vista, but the 64-bit versions are considerably higher. Microsoft has released a beta version of an upgrade VCZXadvisor that scans a computer to see if it is compatible with Windows 7. CXCX

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