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Windows 7 is your PC simplified. Enjoy your media wherever you want, stay productive with the smart new desktop, get creative with Windows Live Photo Gallery.

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Windows 7 is your PC simplified. Enjoy your media wherever you want, stay productive with the smart new desktop, get creative with Windows Live Photo Gallery.


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Microsoft
Year Founded
1975
HQ Location
Redmond, Washington
Twitter
@microsoft
14,031,499 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
238,990 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
MSFT
Phone
+1 (877) 276-2464
Total Revenue (USD mm)
$204,090
Description

Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately

8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

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Maleesha D.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"The Gold standard of classic Operating Systems."
Windoes 7 had a clean and intuitive user interface with a well oraganized start menu and taskbar that made navigation easy for both beginners and a...
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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"Easy to use"
The new taskbar is great to use and the icons are huge
Mohamed S.
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Mohamed S.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Awesome experience"
Nice UI, animations, buttons, easy of use and installation
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Maleesha D.
MD
Education
E-Learning
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Windows 7?

Windoes 7 had a clean and intuitive user interface with a well oraganized start menu and taskbar that made navigation easy for both beginners and advanced users.Installation was straightforward and it required minimal setup for personal or business use. windows7 is due to its stabilitiy and efficency , it was widely used both home and business environment many persons and business use windows7 beacuse of relitability and familiar interface. its introduce sevaral improvements including better windows management,an enhance task bar.Microsoft provides extentive suport for windows 7 . its was highly compatible with existing hardware and software and it worked well with older applications , supported plug and play devices efficiently and intergrated seamlessly into coporate networks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 7?

windows 7 lacked modern security updates had slover boot times Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 7 solving and how is that benefiting you?

windows7 was faster and more stable than vista redusing crashes and system slowdowns Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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E-Learning
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What do you like best about Windows 7?

I like Windows 7 because it is easy to use and has a simple, clear design. It runs smoothly, and I rarely face problems with it. Also, I enjoy the fast startup and shutdown times, which save me time when I'm working. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 7?

I don’t like that Windows 7 doesn’t get updates anymore, so it’s not as secure. It can also be slow with newer software, which makes it harder to use for some tasks. Another issue is that it doesn't support some modern apps or features that I need now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 7 solving and how is that benefiting you?

Windows 7 helps me by being easy to use and stable, so I don’t have to worry about crashes or confusing settings. It handles my basic tasks, like browsing, using office software, and printing, without any trouble. This makes my work smoother and saves me time since I don’t have to deal with technical problems often. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

George J.
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Associate Lead IT Services
Health, Wellness and Fitness
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What do you like best about Windows 7?

Windows 7 basically used for Home User operating system which is have suitable normal security benefits Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 7?

Windows 7 have very user frienly operating system for Home users.

Windows 7 not covered high security.

Windows 7 not covered Office employees. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 7 solving and how is that benefiting you?

Whem my Windows 7 operating system crashed I have used System Restore point, It works

But we need to take system restore periodically time period. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Prashant S.
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What do you like best about Windows 7?

When the modernization in IT started it became huge distribution in various domains by the help of Windows 7. This is the most popular Windows in modern times. It's themed Graphics attracts everyone to have a look into it. This joys me ever. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 7?

Some of the compatibility issues will occur in OS Platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 7 solving and how is that benefiting you?

To maintain all of my records by simply managing it with Windows 7 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abhay U.
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Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Windows 7?

Windows 7's clean and easy to use interface. It's easy to navigate and use, even for those who aren't tech individuals. The Aero Glass theme adds a touch of elegance, making the operating system visually appealing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 7?

It has fewer built in security features compared to newer versions.

Support to Windows 7 has ended, meaning no new software updates. It's slower compared to newer OS.user interface lacked some of the modern UI enhancements found in later versions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 7 solving and how is that benefiting you?

Faster boot times,Taskbar jump list improved navigation and multitasking, compatibility to wide range of hardware,

These improvements made Windows 7 more reliable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Windows 7?

Excellent, strong basis OS. Very consistent. High compatibility. Integrates well with Win 10 environment and easy to use for end users. Backup utility is built in and less reliance on cloud tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 7?

No longer supported with security patches from Microsoft. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 7 solving and how is that benefiting you?

Legacy systems run on Windows 7. Very easy to administer and fits in seamlessly with Win 10 environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Georges A.
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What do you like best about Windows 7?

It was a big step in terms of stability compared to its predecessor. It had better compatibility with peripherals and new devices. It also made a great advancement in terms of resolutions for better screen definition. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 7?

Despite greater compatibility with new peripherals and devices, it still lacked a broader library of drivers, meaning that on several occasions you had to install the device using the driver provided by the manufacturer. But if you didn't have that driver, Win7 would install a generic one, or you couldn't install it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 7 solving and how is that benefiting you?

The problem with Windows 7 is that it is an operating system that dates back many years, and many hardware and software manufacturers have already withdrawn support, including Microsoft itself, which had announced some time ago that it would no longer provide service to the operating system, as well as stop releasing update or security patches for the system. This makes Windows 7 vulnerable to attacks, and of course, many organizations have migrated to Windows 10 or 11. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Windows 7?

The Notes Application works very well when I need it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 7?

Sometimes it crashes and doesn't load correctly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 7 solving and how is that benefiting you?

Makes things easier to use when working on business projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Malcolm P.
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Technical Process Specialist
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What do you like best about Windows 7?

The best part this part of windows 7 is the compatibility of applications is very good.the command line interface helps me to use most of the DOS commands. The GUI is really fantastic and helps me to organise my files and other applications in easy way as compared to other operating system. navigation is very easy and novoice user can also get acquainted to this OS only just by setting 2-3 hours. inbuilt security and firewall system are awesome, however i use the antivirus provided by Microsoft itself that is Microsoft securities essentials at free of cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 7?

Sometimes some applications crash at certain points, but that is very rare.in such cases i use some alternatives to get the program running on the same windows OS 7 by Tweaking certain things.this is the only issue.but still i appreciate this OS because I cannot leave it because of its performance and it's appearance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 7 solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am carrying out software development activities, testing and project management works by using customised software applications each and every day and this is giving a lot of benefit to me in my professional activities by generating revenue.my colleagues are also using the same OS because it's easy to use and easy to work on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fabio M.
FM
Head of Operations &amp; Customer Success
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What do you like best about Windows 7?

Light, will not drain your computer resources, especially for older equipments with less RAM cache no video processors and hard drives HDD Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 7?

However lacks the newer drivers and updates for peripherals and programs, since it has reached end of support by Microsoft and also by other products (Browsers and Suites) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 7 solving and how is that benefiting you?

Everyday office chores, word processing, excel, powerpoint Google Suite, web browsing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.