Conclusion

Now it is your turn to play. Take some time to explore the themes, customize a few Gadgets and adjust the ClearType on your screen. Practice using the Aero features and Pin your favorite programs to the Taskbar. Change your user account picture and choose a screen saver.
While we covered the major features, there are likely additional ways in which you can personalize your Desktop. If interested, open the Appearance and Personalization pane and continue to explore.

Windows 7 User Account Pictures

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What to Consider before You Upgrade?

Once you have run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and reviewed your system's Windows Experience Index, you will have a better idea of how Windows 7 will perform on your computer. Just to be sure, here are a few things to consider:

• Do you have a 32-bit or 64-bit processor? The 64-bit processor can handle larger amounts of information and increase the responsiveness of the computer. Microsoft is promoting that Windows 7 can run effectively on both 32-bit and 64-bit processor computers, but in reality some features may not perform as well on the 32-bit processors.
• Will you be upgrading from XP or Vista? Windows 7 was designed to be upgraded from Vista. If you are currently using the XP operating system, then your upgrade experience may be complicated. You will have to back up your current files, programs and settings and do a custom (clean) installation. Microsoft has subtly suggested that XP users should consider getting a new PC for Windows 7. If this is not an option and you are going to do a custom (clean) installation then you may want to get help from a computer service professional.
  Windows Touch Screen
• Are you interested in gaming, multimedia and Windows Touch? Microsoft has put a heavy emphasis on promoting how "new things are possible" with Windows 7. These include graphics capabilities for gaming, the multimedia features of Windows Media Player and the use of touch screen. If these digital media features are important to you, then make sure to review the Additional System Requirements before upgrading.
• Are you in the market for a new computer with Windows 7? Microsoft suggests Windows 7 will work better on a new PC, especially if you are interested in the Digital Media functions. Check out Microsoft's recommendations for Windows 7 Compatible Laptops and PCs.
• Do you currently use Windows Mail or Outlook Express? Windows Mail and Outlook Express are not available on Windows 7. You will need to replace them with Windows Live Mail or another email program.

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Mediafire Games Collection 200GB Mediafire links

Mediafire Games Collection 200GB Mediafire links

COLLECTION 1
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1. 10 days drowning(1)
2. 25 to life-RIP(3)
3. 7 Sins(6)
4. Hitman-2:Silent Assasin(5)
5. Call of Juraz-RIP (12)
6. Gladiator :Sword of Vengance-RIP(5)
7. MAFIA-RIP(13)
8. NBA LIVE 08(1-5)
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8.NBA LIVE 08(6-22)
9. Ace of the Galaxy(1)
10.Adrenalin Extreme Show(13)
11.Aerosoft - Hawaii Dillingham(1)
12.Age Of Empires 2 & The Conquerors Expansion - Full Game(3)
13.Age Of Empires 3 full DVD +crack + serial(1-15)
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13.Age Of Empires 3 full DVD +crack + serial(16,17)
14.Agent Hugo Operation Lemoon Twist(4)
15.Air Battles Sky Defender(only part 2!!)
16.Airborne Troops(6)
17.Alarm for Cobra 11 Burning Wheels [RIP](6)
18.Alarm for Cobra 11 Nitro RIP(4)
19.Alien Shooter 2.5.0.1(1)
20.Alien Shooter Full v1.2 + Addons.(1)
21.Alien VS Predator 2 [Pc Game](8)
22.American Conquest(7)(4th part is missing!!!!!!)
23.American Ninja III; Blood.Hunt-1989(7)
24.Aquadelic GT-ISO(1-4)
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24.Aquadelic GT-ISO(5)
25.Arca.Sim.Racing.2008(7)
26.Area-51 [RIP] (3)
27.Army Ranger Mogadishu [pc-rip](3)
28.Assassin's Creed-Repack-Reloaded(1-37)
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28.Assassin's Creed-Repack-Reloaded(37-66)
29.Assassins.Creed.Full-Rip.Skullptura (1-21)
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29.Assassins.Creed.Full-Rip.Skullptura (22-30)
30.ATV Quadro Racing (1)
31.Auto Cross Racing(1)
32.B 17 Flying Fortress The Mighty(6)
33.Bad Boys 2 - RIP(2)
34.Baja 1000 RIP 2008(2)
35.Battle of Europe(3)
36.Battle Rage(5)
37.Battlefield 1942(4)
38.Battlestrike - Force of Resistance(6)
39.Beetle Ju 3(1)
40.Beyond Normandy Assignment Berlin(3)
41.Billiard-Masters(1)
42.Black Buccaneer-121 MB Version(2)
43.BlackJack(1)
44.Bloxorz - Flash Game(1)
45.BMW_M3_Challenge[2008] (1,2)
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45.BMW_M3_Challenge[2008] (3,4)
46.Boiling Point Road To Hell(26)
47.Bomberic_2(1)
48.Boxsport Manager(1)
49.Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 PC (1-20)
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49.Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 PC (21-30)
50. Buja - Kur Une Vi ft. Vz Wide.VIDEO (1)
51.Burn[English] (4)
52.Burn(4)
53.Burnout.Paradise.The.Ultimate.Box(29)
54.Bus Driver RIP 59 MB(1)
55. Bus-Simulator-2008(1,2)
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55.Bus-Simulator-2008(3-8)
56.Bıg Rıgs Over The Road Racing-RIP(2)
57.C4 Robot Racing in Istanbul(3)
58. Caesar_III(1)
59.Call of Duty 2-RIP (5)
60.Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Full-RIP(26)
61.Chicken Attack Deluxe(1)
62.Cilvilization IV-RIP(2)
63.Civil Disturbance-English (2)
64.Civil War Secret Missions(1,2)
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64.Civil War Secret Missions(3-22)
65.Close Quarters Conflict-RIP(4)
66.Coca_Cola_Football (6)
67.Code of Honor(6)
68.Colin McRae Rally 2(7)
69.Comanche 4 (4)
70.Combat Arms Europe-2008(1-3)
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70.Combat Arms Europe-2008(4-6)
71.Combat Mission Shock Force(4)
72.Combat.Pillows.v1.4(1)
73.command and conquer - red alert 2(3)
74.Command_and_Conquer_Generals_No-CD_Crack(1)
75.Commandos 3.Destination Berlin(20)(3,5,6,10,15,16 are missing...........)
76.Commandos Behind The Enemy Lines RIP(1)
77.Commandos Beyond the Call of Duty RIP(1)
78.Conflict Desert Storm 2(2)
79.Conflict Vietnam(4)
80.Conter Strike.16full_v4+zbot(3)
81.Corvette(6)
82.Counter Strike - 1.7(4)
83.Counter-Strike 1.6 + Half-Life(1-3)
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83.Counter-Strike 1.6 + Half-Life(4 only)
84.Counterstrike Source Alyx (1)
85.CRack - Driver - You Are The Wheelman(1)
86.Crack FIFA - 2009.
87.CRACK.Taxi 3 Extreme Rush(1)
88.Crash Bandicoot N-Traced{GBA Game with emulator} (1)
89.Crashday(5)(two copies of each!!
90.Crazy Chicken Kart Thunder-2008(5)
91.Crazy Chicken License to Grill - 4 in 1(4)
92.Crazy Frog Racer II(1)
93.Crazy.Chicken Kart 2 (1)
94.Crime Life Gang Wars RiPPEd 980 mb(8)
95.Crimes Of War - Ubersoldier 2(1-15)
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95.Crimes Of War - Ubersoldier 2(16-28) 19,22,23 are missing......
96.Croc legend of the gobbos (2)
97.Cross Racing Championship 2005-RIP(3)
98.Cue Ball (2)
99.Dark Floors(7)
100.Dark Horizon (11)
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101.Darwin The Monkey(1)
102.Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX (1)
103.David Douillet Judo - 2006(3)
104.Day of defeat source nonsteam (5)
105.Dead To Rights-RIP(2)
106.DeadHunt(1)
107.Deadly Dozen-RIP(2)
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108.Death Rally(1)
109.DeepBurner_Pro_1.9.0.228_Portable(1)
110.Delta Force Taskt Force Dagger(3)
111.Delta force Xtreme The Hell In Vietnam(5)
112.Desert Storm - Conflict(7)
113.Devastation(7)
114.Diablo 2 LOD(13)
115.Die Hard Nakatomi Plaza(3)
116.DirtyRacing2 (part 3) part 3 only i think 1 & 2 missing!!)
117.Donald Duck Going Quackers-RIP (2)
118.Dragon Ball Z Sagas(3)
119.Dragonball MUGEN 2007(3)
120.Dream Match Tennis (1)
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121.Driver - You Are The Wheelman (1)
122.Driver Parallel Lines(20)
123.Driving Speed 2-2008 (2)
124.Duke Nukem - Caribbean Life's a Beach(1)
125.Earth Worm Jim 3(1)
126.Echelon Wind Warriors(7)
127.El-Matador(6)
128.EmpireEarthGold+Crack(6)
129.Enemy Engaged 2(1-5)
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129.Enemy Engaged 2(6,7)
130.Enter The Matrix (4)
131.ET_Ultimate_Installer_1.5 (4)
132.Euro Cops (4)
133.Europa Universalis Rome 2008(6)
134.European Street Racing-ESR (5)
135.Evil Dead Regeneration-RIP (2)
136.Evolution GT Full (15)
137.Extreme Racers(1)
138.F -22 Lightning 3 (4) 1-3 2nd time also
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138.F -22 Lightning 3 (4th part)
139.Fallout3(1-49)
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139.Fallout3(50-89)
140.Far Cry 2 with no CD or activation required(1-18)
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140.Far Cry 2 with no CD or activation required(19-38)
141.Fast Lane Carnage(3)
142.Fast Track No LIMIT-2008 (7)
143.Fate of the Dragon (1)
144.FEA - Command & Conquer Generals+serial key(13)
145.Ferrari Of virtual Of race-2009 (1)
146.FIFA 2008 (1-5)
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146.FIFA 2008 (6-26)
147.Fifa 2009-RIP (9)
148.FIFA 96_UFS(1)
149.FIFA 97(1)
150.FIFA 2000 (1)
151.FIFA 2003 (2)
152.FIFA 2004 (4)
153.FIFA 2005 (4)
154.FIFA 98 (1)
155.FIFA 99 (1)
156.FIFA 2002 (2) 2nd part twice!!!
157.Final Drive Nitro (1)
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158.Flatout 2 (8)
159.Flugratten (3)
160.FootBall Generation [2009]FULL RiP (6)
161.Football Manager 2009 (6)
162.Football Superstars-2008 (5)
163.Football.Manager.2009+Patch 9.1.0+Crack (1-22)
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163.Football.Manager.2009+Patch 9.1.0+Crack (23rd part)
164.Ford Racing Off Road-RELOADED (5)
165.Ford Racing Off Road (5)
166.Ford Street Racing-Reloaded (2)
167.Freedom Fighters -RIP 180 MB (2)
168.Full Spectrum Warrior The Hammers-RIP (13)
169.Game_CheatBook_2008 (1)
170.Ghost Recon -RIP (2)
171.Gizmos and Gadgets (1)
172.Gods Lands of Infinity Special Edition-MUSIC ADDON (1)
173.Grand Theft Auto 4GTA IV (1-17)
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173.Grand Theft Auto 4GTA IV (18-68) 62 is missing.....
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173.Grand Theft Auto 4GTA IV (69-86) 81,82 is missing.....
174.Grand Theft Auto I (4)
175.Grand Theft Auto Vice City (13)
176.Grand.Touring (1)
173.Grand_Theft_Auto_4GTA_IV_PC_.(62nd part !!)
177.Grouch (2)
178.GTA IV demo (4)
179.GTA San Andreas-RIP 605 MB (7)
180.GTA San Andreas (1,2)
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180.GTA San Andreas (3-41)
181.Gtr 400 -RIP (1)
182. Gun- Rip (3)
183.Half Life Source (2)
184.Half-Life 2 (1-5)
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184.Half-Life 2 (6-24)
185.Halo 1 (6)
186.Hammerhead Pool To Go (1)
187.Hancock - CAM.XviD-PLUBE.AVI-2008 (7) Its a film!!!
188.Happy Hippo World Tour (3)
189.Hard Truck Apocalypse - Rise of Clans (6)
190.Heavyweight Thunder (2)
191.Helicopter Strike_Force (3)
192.Heracles Battle with the Gods (1)
193.Hitman 4 Blood Money -RIP (1,2)
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193.Hitman 4 Blood Money -RIP (3)
194.HL Gunman Chronicles (6) 3,4,5 are missing!!
195.Hogs of War (1)
196.Hot Rod American Street Drag PC GAME (2)
197.Hot Wheels World Race (2)
198.Hotwired and Gone (1)
199.House Of The Dead 2 (1)
200.Hulk Game -RIP (2)
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201.humour 2 (1)
202.HUNTER -RIP (1)
203.Hunting Unlimited 2008 (5)
204.I-Digger 2007 (2)
205.Ice Age 2 The Meltdown (11) 5,6,8 are missing...!!
206.IGI 2 - Covert Strike RIP (2)
207.Imperium Romanum (3)
208.Insane 4x4 Offroad Racing (5)
209.Jacked (5)
210.JAGUAR-Mk2SALOON (1)
211.James Bond Nightfire 007 (1-4)
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211.James Bond Nightfire 007 (5-12)
212.Jetfighter 2015 (5)
213.JFK Reloaded (1)
214.Joint Operations (8)
215.Juiced 2 Hot Import Nights (26)
216.Juiced -RIP (1,2)
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216.Juiced -RIP (3rd part)
217.Just Cause -RIP (7) twice posted!!
218.Kicks Online[Football] (5)
219.Kill Switch (3)
220.Kingpin Life Of Crime (5)
221.Knight Rider 2 (7) 3 is missing....
222.Knights And Merchants II - The Peasants Rebellion (2)
223.Kometimi i Enderrave (1)
224.The Now World (11)
225.Kreed 2009 -RIP (1,2)
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225.Kreed 2009 -RIP (3rd part)
226.L.A Rush (3)
227.LA Street Racing (4)
228.Land Of The Dead Road To Fiddlers Green (2)
229.Le Mans 24 Hours, Version 1.5 (1)
230.Leadfoot - Stadium Off Road Racing (2)
231.LEGO Racers (1)
232.Line Of Sight Vietnam (5)
233.Live For Speed S2 Version Y (2)
234.Live_Billiards_Deluxe_2. (1)
235.LOCK ON -Modern Air Combat (7)
236.LOTR The Return Of The King -RIP (3)
237.Lula-3D (18) 12,13,14,15 are missing...!!
238.Luxor 3 - ThEtA (1)
239.Mad Dog McCree (1-3)
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239.Mad Dog McCree (4th part..)
240.Made Man -RIP (4)
241.Man Hunt (2)
242.Manx.TT.Superbike (1)
243.Marc Eckos Getting Up -RIP (5)
244.Marine Sharpshooter 3 (6)
245.Marine Sharpshooter 4 Locked and Loaded-2008 (6)
246.Marine_Heavy_Gunner__Vietnam_RIP (3)
247. Mario_Forever (1)
248.Mashed -RIP (1)
249.Masterpiece Fishing 2 v3.21 Thinstalled (1)
250.Max Payne 2 The Fall Of Max Payne-CD1 (8)
250.Max Payne 2 The Fall Of Max Payne-CD2 (8)
251.Medal Of Honor Allied Assault -RIP (1-4)
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251.Medal Of Honor Allied Assault -RIP (5-8)
252.Medal of Honour Allied Assault Breakthrough Expension Pack(7)
253.Medieval II Total War Kingdoms Expansion(1-39)
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253.Medieval II Total War Kingdoms Expansion(40-45)
254.Metal Gear Solid (3)
255.Metal Slug -Arcade game with emulator (1)
256.MexicanMotor Mafia 2 masters (1)
257.MicroMachines V4 -RIP 117 MB (2)
258.Midnight Club 2 -RIP 180 MB (2)
259.Midnight Pool 3D (1)
260.Midtown Madness 2 (5)
261.Monster Garage (6)
262.Monster Truck Stunt Rally (1)
263.Moorhuhn Atlantis-Crazy Chicken Atlantis (1)
264.moorhuhn director (2)
265.Moorhuhn Kart Thunder (6)
267.Mortal Combat Ultimate (1)
268.Mortal Kombat Mythologies Sub-Zero (2)
269.Mortal Kombat VS Street Fighter (3)
270.Mortyr 2 -RIP 237 MB (3)
271.Moscow to Berlin Red Siege (2-5) 1st part is missing!!!
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271.Moscow to Berlin Red Siege (6,7)
272.Moto Racer 3 Gold Edition (6)
273.MotoGP 2 (2)
274.MOTOGP Ultimate Racing Technology 3 (7)
275.Mountain Bike Adrenaline(6)
276.Muscle Car 2 American Spirit (2)
277.Muscle Car 3 (3)
278.Mushroom Age (1)
279.MX vs ATV Unleashed (6)
280.Navy SEALs Weapons of Mass Destruction-2008 (2)
281.NBA.LIVE.2004 -RIP (2)
282.NBA.LIVE.2007 -RIP (3)
283.Need For Russia (5)
284.Need For Speed Carbon (1-3)
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284.Need For Speed Carbon (4-41) 35 is missing!!!!
285.Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 -RIP (1)
286.Need for speed underground 2 -RIP (3)
287.Need.For Speed Pro Street-RELOADED (1-9)
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287.Need For Speed Pro Street-RELOADED (10-48)
284.Need_For_Speed_Carbon.[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] 35th part
288.Need for Speed II Special Edition (1)
289.NFS Porsche 2008 v1.1 (4)
290.NHRA Drag Racing Quarter Mile Showdown (2)
291.Night Watch Racing (1-3)
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291.Night Watch Racing (4-7)
292.Nina Agent Chronicles (3)
293.Nitro Stunt Racing (2)
294.Nosferatu The Wrath of Malachi Portable (2)
295.On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness (3)
296.Onimusha 3 Demon Siege (11) 4,6,10 are missing...!!
297.Outcry (14) 9 is missing...!!!
298.Outrun 2006 Coast 2 Coast -RIP (5)
299.Overspeed High Performance Street Racing (4)
300.P._Mega_Mario_1.5 (1)
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+ games:

9th Company Roots of Terror(15)
Alpha Prime (3)
FreeStyle Street Basketball (Online) (2009) (5)
Evil Islands Curse of the Lost Soul (7)
Capoeira Fighter 3 Ultimate World Tournament Portable(2)
Euro Truck(4)
Dangerous Waters(8)
New World Order(7)
Command & Conquer - Red Alert 3 (2008)(RiP)(16)
Mask Of The Ninja 2008(7)
Officers -RELOADED 2009ENGFULL (9)
MotorM4X All Terrain Driving 2009(10)
World Racing 2 MuLTi 5 RePack(13)
SBK.09.Superbike.Repack[RIP](11)
The Wheelman ( 2009 )Full Rip (28)
Velvet Assassin Full RIP (13)
Spiderman Web of Shadows Team JPN FULL RIP (12)
Gears of War (1 a 17)
Y ++++++++++
Art of Murder. FBI Confidential. (3)
Gears of War. (18 a 44)
Ghostbusters The Video Game REPACK 3.2GBENGPC. (34)
Grand Ages Rome [2009]. (27)
HomeWorld Cataclysm CD. (5)
Marine Sharpshooter 3. (3)
Men Of Valor. (30)
Mr Bean. (1)
Ong Bak 2 2008 BRRip. (22)
Rogue Trooper(rip.)(3)
Street fighter 3 strike (Highly Compressed). (1)
SuperStars V8 Racing [2009ENGRepack](8)
Terminator Salvation-ViTALiTY [Rip] 2.4 GB. (25)
The Hunter PC2009. (5)
Van Helsing (2004). (1)
Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 (RiP).(4) + crack
Pro.Evolution.Soccer.2009.Full-Rip.Skullptura (15)
X-Men Origins Wolverine.(29)

COLLECTION 2
Battlestations Pacific - RELOADED
Battlestrike Force Of Resistance - SKIDROW
Dynasty Warriors 6 - RELOADED
GRID - RELOADED
GTR 2 - RELOADED
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights - RELOADED
Mirror’s Edge - RELOADED
SBK: Superbike World Championship 09 - iTWINS
Shark Hunting The Great White - Razor1911
ShellShock 2: Blood Trails - PROPHET
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena - GOW
The Godfather II - RELOADED
The Last Remnant - RELOADED
Velvet Assassin - Razor1911
World of Subways 2 U7 Berlin - RELOADED
X-Men Origins Wolverine - RELOADED
Zeno Clash - CPY

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Microsoft Office

The Microsoft Office suite is an essential collection of desktop applications that includes Word for documents, Excel for spreadsheets, PowerPoint for presentations, Access for databases and much more. Choose your version of Microsoft Office to begin learning.

• Office 2010
• Office 2007
• Office 2003
• Office XP
• Office 2000
• Career
• Computers
• Windows

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Conclusion

Now it is your turn to play. Take some time to explore the themes, customize a few Gadgets and adjust the ClearType on your screen. Practice using the Aero features and Pin your favorite programs to the Taskbar. Change your user account picture and choose a screen saver.
While we covered the major features, there are likely additional ways in which you can personalize your Desktop. If interested, open the Appearance and Personalization pane and continue to explore.

Windows 7 User Account Pictures

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Personalize Font Settings

You may adjust the Font Settings and Cleartype on your Desktop based on your preferences.

Change Font

1. From the Search bar in the Start Menu, type and select Fonts.
2. Select the Font you desire from the Fonts pane.

Sample Font selections

To change font size

1. Adjust the Font Size by selecting Change Font Size from the menu on the left of the Fonts pane.
2. Select the desired font size and click Apply.
 Change font size

Please note that a larger font size may interfere with how some items are displayed on the screen.

Clear Type

You may also adjust the ClearType for your screen. ClearType helps improve the readability of text on LCD monitors and screens.

• To adjust ClearType, select Adjust ClearType text from the menu on the left of the Fonts pane and following the steps for selecting the text that appears the best to you.

ClearType sample text

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Gadgets

Gadgets can be added to the Desktop based on convenience and appeal.

1. In the Search bar of the Start Menu, type and select Gadgets.
Desktop Gadgets
2. Select and drag the Gadgets you desire and place them anywhere you want on the Desktop.

You may Go online for more Gadgets .

Customizing a Gadget

Instructions: Click on the numbers in the interactive to learn more about customizing your Gadget

See the below options pane for an example of how you can change the face and time zone on the Clock Gadget.

Customizing the Clock Gadget

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Personalize Your Desktop's Background and Themes

Watch the video (3:15). Need help?

Windows 7 has some amazing new themes and backgrounds to choose from. They include vivid photography, digital artwork and Aero themes that use color and glass effects in an appealing way.

Watch the video to review themes and ideas for personalizing your desktop.

Themes and Background

In the Search bar of the Start Menu, type and select Personalization.
Instructions: Click on the numbers in the interactive to learn more about the options in the Personalization pane.

Review and select a desired theme or background. You may search online for more themes by selecting Get more themes online in My Themes.

Sample Architecture Theme

Sample Digital Animation Theme

Sample Name Brand Theme

Sample International Theme

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More Taskbar Features

Instructions: Click on the numbers in the interactive to learn more about the additional Taskbar icons.

Show Desktop

To Peek at the Desktop without closing windows:

1. Hover the mouse over the Show Desktop button.
Show Desktop button
2. The windows will become transparent allowing you to see the Desktop.
Show Desktop makes windows transparent
3. Click on the Show Desktop button to close the windows.
4. Click again and the windows will return.

Action Center

Older versions of Windows had pesky "pop-up" notifications that appeared whenever there was a security issue or warning regarding an action you were taking. Windows 7 allows you to customize how often you view these notifications through the Action Center. The Action Center icon in the Taskbar will allow you to view and take action on any notifications that you have received.

Action Center notifications

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Personalize Your Desktop's Background and Themes

Watch the video (3:15). Need help?

Windows 7 has some amazing new themes and backgrounds to choose from. They include vivid photography, digital artwork and Aero themes that use color and glass effects in an appealing way.

Watch the video to review themes and ideas for personalizing your desktop.

Themes and Background

In the Search bar of the Start Menu, type and select Personalization.
Instructions: Click on the numbers in the interactive to learn more about the options in the Personalization pane.

Review and select a desired theme or background. You may search online for more themes by selecting Get more themes online in My Themes.

Sample Architecture Theme

Sample Digital Animation Theme

Sample Name Brand Theme

Sample International Theme

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Taskbar Features

Microsoft has improved the Taskbar by making it easier to view and access files and windows.

Watch the video to view the improvements to the Taskbar.

Watch the video (1:33). Need help?

The Taskbar View

When multiple windows are open in a program, the icon will look "stacked" on the Taskbar.

Stacked icons on the Taskbar

• Aero Peek will show you a thumbnail of each window when you hover the mouse over the icon on the Taskbar.
  Peek at open windows from the Taskbar
• If you wish, you can change the order of the icons by clicking and dragging the icon to whatever space you desire on the Taskbar.

Pin a Program to the Taskbar

You may Pin programs to the Taskbar and access them with a single click of the mouse.

• To Pin a program, drag it to the Taskbar and release.
  Drag program to Pin to the Taskbar
• To Unpin programs, simply right click on the icon and select Unpin.
  Right click to Unpin programs

Access a Jump List

A Jump List is like a "mini-menu" for a program. It allows quick access to recent files, frequently viewed items, performance tasks and more. For example, you may select frequently used websites with a simple click from the Internet Explorer Jump List.

• Right click on an icon to open the program's Jump List.
  Internet Explorer Jump List

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Windows 7 Desktop Features

Introduction

We would like to give you an overview of the Desktop features of Windows 7. Microsoft has added or improved upon several features, including introducing new themes, appealing graphic effects and Taskbar functions.

In this lesson, we will review the Aero features, discover the new Task Bar and learn how to personalize your Desktop. 

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Aero Features

Aero is a visual desktop experience that combines translucent windows, appealing color and graphics effects with convenient functionality. Aero includes Snap, Peek, Shake and Flip.

Watch the video to learn how the Aero features work on the Desktop.

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Snap

Snap allows you to resize open windows to make reviewing and comparing easier.

Overlapping windows

Side-by-side Snap view

1. Place the mouse at the top of the window, drag to the left or right of the screen, wait for the transparent window to appear and let go.
2. Your window should Snap into place.
3. To return to the full view, Snap the window to the top of the screen.

How to Snap windows

Peek

You can view your open windows on the Taskbar by using Peek. Simply scroll the mouse over the Taskbar icons and a thumbnail preview of the open windows will appear.

Aero Peek of the Taskbar

1. Hover the mouse over the windows in Peek and the full window will appear on your screen.
2. Click on the Peek preview to open the window or click on the "X" to close the window from the Peek view.
   See open window through Aero Peek

Shake

When your desktop is cluttered with open windows, you can use Shake to select a single window and close the rest.

1. Click on the top of the window you want to focus on, Shake it and the rest of the windows will disappear.
2. Simply Shake the window again and the closed windows will reappear.

Cluttered screen

Shake to clear screen

Flip

Flip and Flip 3D are two more ways you can preview your open windows.

View open windows with Aero Flip

1. Press and hold the Alt key + the Tab key to open the Flip view of your open windows.
2. While still pressing the Alt key, you can Flip through the open windows by pressing the Tab key.
3. Stop on the window you want to open and it will appear on the full screen.
   Aero Flip 3D View
4. Press and hold the Windows key + the Tab key for a 3D version of Flip. (Option - To keep Flip 3D open press Control + Windows key + Tab.)
5. Use the Tab key or Arrow keys to Flip through your open windows.

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