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Windows 7: Getting Ready to Sell
Robert Elliott
Tech Data Sr. Product Sales Champion
Microsoft OEM
April 30, 2009
Windows 7 Release Candidate
What are people saying about
Windows 7 RC?“Windows 7 RC1 includes a substantial number of productivity and performance tweaks that make an already solid, fast, entertaining and useful operating system even better.” ComputerWorld
“Another blessing with Windows 7 RC is that there were no issues with drivers. It looks as if Microsoft and vendors really got on board with ensuring driver compatibility.” CRN
“We've been using Beta and RC code since Windows 3, and this is by far the most solid and feature-complete RC we've seen.” ZD Net
Deep Changes: New
models for security, drivers,
deployment, and networking
Few Changes: Focus on quality
and reliability improvements
Few Changes: Most software that runs on Windows Vista should run on Windows 7 - exceptions will be low level
code. HW that runs Windows Vista well should run Windows
7.
Windows 7 Builds on Windows Vista
A new approach to release.
Better outreach and engagement with ecosystem early
Designed for compatibility
More predictable release process
What we heard from business customers
“Time is money. I just can’t have a slow or unreliable computer.”
“How can I share files? How can I be productive on my laptop?”
“Just because I bought a new computer doesn’t mean I want to buy a new printer or new software”
Fundamentals (Performance Reliability, Battery Life)
Application / device compatibility
Networking, Mobility
“I need to protect critical information – customer info, financial data.”
Security, Data Protection, Backup
“Productivity is key. I don’t have time to learn a new OS.”
Ease of Use
Voice of Customers Windows 7 Professional
A PC Experience
You Can Count On
Safeguard Your Work
Get More Done
Orange: features included in Windows 7 Professional and above
Key Supporting SMB Features
*Windows XP Mode can either come pre-installed or can be downloaded at www.microsoft.com/business/downloads For more information on system requirements, go to www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/support/requirements.aspx
PC Experience You
Can Count On
Get More Done Safeguard Your Work
FundamentalsFaster and more reliable
CompatibilityWindows XP Mode
NetworkingHome GroupDomain Join and Group Policy Control
TroubleshootingAction CenterProblem Steps Recorder
Ease of UseWindows Desktop SearchEnhanced TaskbarSnap, Peek, ShakeLibrariesIE8 Accelerators
MobilityLocation-Aware PrintingMobility Center w/ Presentation SettingsRemote Desktop HostOffline Files
SecurityStreamlined UACIE8 Domain Highlighting and SmartScreen FilterEncrypting File System
BackupAdvanced BackupRestore Previous File Versions
Demo:7 features in 7 minutes
End User ScenariosOur Focus is on Window 7
Home Premium and Professional
Consumer Scenarios
Business Scenarios
Simplify My Life
More Media, More Places
Power Gaming
Work From Anywhere
Safeguard Your Work
Enhanced NavigationWindows SearchFaster and more
ReliableWireless setup
Internet Explorer 8Windows Touch
HomeGroup
DirectX 11Games ExplorerGame Updates
64-bitParental Controls
Windows Media CenterInternet TV
Remote Media Streaming
Play ToWindows Live Photo
Gallery
Location Aware Printing
Longer Battery Life
Wireless setup
Advanced BackupDomain JoinGroup Policy
Windows XP Mode
End User ScenariosOur Focus is on Window 7
Home Premium and Professional
Consumer Scenarios
Business Scenarios
Simplify My Life
More Media, More Places
Power Gaming
Work From Anywhere
Safeguard Your Work
Windows Touch AQWireless KeyboardHigh DPI Screen3G/Fast Wireless
Great GPUHigh Frame RatesPremium Audio
Customization/Design
Integrated TV TunerIntegrated TV Antenna
Bright, HD ScreenFast HDD
Long Battery LifeLightweight
Mobile BroadbandGood GPU
CPU VirtualizationBiometrics
eSATATPM
Why Windows 7 Professional?
* Additional hardware may be required. Not available in all countries.** Requires download of Windows XP Mode (which runs on Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate) and virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC. Both Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC, can be downloaded, from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc.
Which Windows 7 is best for you? Home Premium Professional Ultimate
Makes the things you do every day easier with improved desktop navigation. Faster and easier to launch programs and find the documents you use most often. Make your Web experience faster, easier, and safer than ever with the Internet Explorer® 8 Internet browser. Easy to create a home network and connect your PCs to a printer with HomeGroup. Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV on your PC.* Run many Windows XP productivity applications in Windows XP Mode.2 Connect to company networks easily and more securely with Domain Join. Recover your data easily with automatic backup to your home or business network. Help protect your data on your PC and portable storage devices against loss or theft with BitLocker™ drive encryption. Work in the language of your choice or switch between any of 35 languages.
Why Windows 7 Professional instead of Windows XP? Better performance, value, and
compatibility Better, easier mobile computing Easier, more intuitive Enhanced security Automatic backup
Why Windows 7 Professional instead of Windows Vista? Performance improvements Faster startup and shutdown Improved diagnostics
and troubleshooting
Windows XP Mode*
Windows 7 SolutionCustomer Need
Windows XP Mode
Ease of Use: launch your older applications from the Windows 7 desktopBusiness Continuity: reduce potential operational downtimeCost Management: extend the life of your current Windows XP applications
Compatibility with existing Windows XP productivity
applications and devices is key for Small and Medium size Businesses
“All my applications and devices should just work with my PC.”
Use Windows XP Mode to install existing Windows XP productivity applications and devices
Pin Windows XP applications to the Windows 7 taskbar and launch them seamlessly from the Windows 7 desktop
Windows XP Mode is Easy
* Windows XP Mode runs on Windows 7 Professional and above only
Windows XP Mode: Requirement Either OEM pre-installation or post-purchase
installation of Windows XP Mode Runs on Windows 7 Professional or Windows
7 Ultimate or a virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC
Requires PC with: 1 gigabyte (GB) Memory 15 GB available disk space Processor capable of hardware virtualization,
with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
Windows 7: hardware requirements• 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-
bit (x64) processor
• 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
• 16 GB available disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• Microsoft DirectX® 9 processor with Windows Display Driver Model 1.0 or higher
• For Windows Virtual PC, Windows XP Mode:• CPU w/ Intel™ Virtualization Technology or AMD-V®
feature turned on• 2 GB of memory recommended• Additional 15GB of hard disk space per virtual Windows
environment recommended
Windows 7 & Netbook PCs
Windows® 7 Home Premium
Windows® 7 HP/ProThe full Windows experience and
rich media/touch/Pro features
• HD video/TV• 3D gaming• Multi-touch and handwriting
recognition• Ability to join a managed
network with Domain Join (Pro)• BitLocker™ data protection on
internal and external drives (Pro)
The full Windows experience on the go
• Unlimited hardware and apps• Aero®, Live Thumbnails & advanced
window navigation• Windows Media Center, media
streaming, and full media format support
• Easy networking & sharing across all your PCs & devices
Windows® 7 StarterBasic functionality on the go
• Hardware restricted• Familiar, safe and supported• Broad application and device
compatibility• No Aero ®, Live Thumbnails or
advanced window management• Can run 3 applications at a time
Good
Better
Best
Netbooks are small notebook PCsAll SKUs of Windows 7 run great on Small Notebook PCsWindows 7 Home Premium is the standard consumer SKU for Small Notebook PCsWindows 7 Starter is the entry level offering for Small Notebook PCs
Oct 22, 2009
Windows 7 General Availability
Resources: Get up to speed!
OEM Partner Centerhttp://oem.microsoft.com/win7
Microsoft Partner Program portalhttp://partner.microsoft.com/windows7
Small and midsize businesseshttp://www.windows.com/business
Windows XP Modehttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc
Windows Compatibility Centerhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility
Engage with Our Windows Specialists
• They Specialize in:• Windows 7
• Windows Licensing
• Virtualization
• and more…
Phone: 701.347.2627 E-mail: [email protected]
Call to Action
Download Windows 7 RC todaymicrosoft.com/windows7
Send your Questions and Feedback:
Start using, testing, and learning
oem.microsoft.com/win7
© 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of
Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.
APPENDIX
Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program
• Objective: to maintain sales of Windows Vista-based PCs until the launch of Windows 7
• Program Dates: June 26th, 2009 thru January 31st, 2010
• Eligibility: Qualifying customer must purchase PC with Windows Vista Home Premium or higher
• How it works: purchase an eligible Vista upgrade option SKU and provide end customer with an upgrade off form
• Details:
• http://oem.microsoft.com/win7
• http://oemsalescenter.com