Session
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Introducing Windows 7
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Objectives
At the end of this session, students will be able to:
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Describe Windows 7 Ultimate
Identify and list the editions of Windows 7
Explain the Personalization of Desktop
Explain the use of Entertainment in Windows 7
Explain the use of Windows Explorer in Windows 7
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Introduction
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Windows 7, introduced in October 2009, is the latest entrant in the Windows
family by Microsoft
Windows 7 provides multi-touch support for touch screen PCs, a new taskbar,
and improved performance
It also provides a networking system called a HomeGroup that helps in
connecting two computers (having Windows 7) to share printer, media
players, libraries
Windows Calendar, Windows Mail, Windows Movie Maker, and Windows
Photo Gallery are available separately with Windows 7 Live Essentials suite
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Identifying Windows 7 Editions [1-2]
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Windows 7 is available in six different editions that are as follows:
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Windows 7 Starter
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Windows 7 Home Basic
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Is the most basic version of Windows 7
Is mainly used for netbooks
Can be upgraded to other editions for accessing more features
Provides limited features
Is available only in emerging markets because of its lower price
Is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions
Windows 7 Home Premium
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Is available in all the countries, in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions
Provides more features than Home Basic
Supports DVD playback, and is compatible with Dolby Digital
Allows the user to use Windows DVD Maker
Provides multi touch and can be installed in tablet PC
Supports TV tuners and Windows Flip 3D
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Identifying Windows 7 Editions [2-2]
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Windows 7 Professional
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Windows 7 Enterprise
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Is mainly used by corporates
Contains features that are compatible for an office environment
Example - AppLocker, creating backup to the network, joining domains, encrypting files,
Local Group Policy, language pack installation, and Location Aware Printing
Is used by large corporate houses and businesses
Contains all the features that are present in all other editions of Windows 7
Windows 7 Ultimate
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Is mainly for personal use
Contains all the features available in all other editions of Windows 7
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Features of Windows 7 Ultimate [1-3]
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The major features of Windows 7 Ultimate are as follows:
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32-bit and 64-bit versions
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Aero Peek
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Windows 7 is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions
64-bit version of Windows can process large amounts of data as compared to 32-bit
version
Provides a quick view of the desktop by enabling transparency of windows
Quick Launch is not available in Windows 7 that allows the user to access the desktop
directly
Provides a small tab on the right of the taskbar that enables the users to peek on the
desktop without having to minimize the windows
Aero Shake
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Allows the user to shake the required window left to right to clear the desktop of the
other screens
Keeps the window open that was used to perform Aero Shake
Restores other windows by shaking the same window again
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Features of Windows 7 Ultimate [2-3]
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Aero Snap
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Aero Theme
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Enables the user to activate the Aero Peek, Aero Snap, and Aero Shake features
Does not provide this feature in Windows 7 Home Basic and Windows 7 Starter editions
AppLocker
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Enables the user to modify the size of the window
Aligns the window to the side it has been dragged
Provides a partial view and when the partially maximized window is dragged to the top
of the screen, then the window will maximize fully
Double clicking the Menu bar restores the window to its original size
Defines permission to different applications that can be executed
Assigns permission based on version number or publisher of the application
Enables the user with administrative privileges to restrict access to .dll and .ocx files
BitLocker Drive Encryption
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Enables the user to encrypt files stored on the computer
Enables the file to remain encrypted as long as they are on the Windows 7 environment
and once the files are transferred to another computer, they get decrypted
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Features of Windows 7 Ultimate [3-3]
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Desktop Slideshow
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Location Aware Printing
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Allows the user to change the desktop background picture, let them adjust the speaker
settings, turn off the notifications, and the screensaver
Windows Defender
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Enable the users’ laptop or notebook to detect the location of the users
Enables user to connect multiple devices on their computers
Presentation Mode
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Changes the background images automatically after a specified period like a slideshow
Protects the computer from potential spyware and malware
Windows XP Mode
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Allows the user to run their computers in Windows XP 32 bit virtual environment
Runs all the programs that require XP-mode of environment
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Creating a Folder [1-2]
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To create a new folder, using
Windows Explorer, perform the
following steps:
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Click Start > All Programs >
Accessories > Windows Explorer
Browse to the required location
Right-click the blank area to
display the context menu
Select New > Folder from the
context menu
Type a new name for the folder
Press Enter
Windows Explorer
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Creating a Folder [2-2]
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To rename a folder, perform the
following steps:
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Open Windows Explorer
Right-click the required folder
and select Rename
Enter a new name for the
folder and press Enter
Windows Explorer
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Copying and Moving Files and Folders [1-5]
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Cut, Copy, and Paste options using
the Organize option in Windows
Explorer:
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Browse to the location of the file or
folder to be copied or moved in
Windows Explorer and select it
Click Organize in Menu bar
Select Cut to move or select Copy
to make a copy of the file or folder
Browse to the destination directory
Click Organize in Menu bar
Select Paste
Organize in Windows Explorer
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Copying and Moving Files and Folders [2-5]
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Cut, Copy, and Paste using the rightclick option:
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Browse to the location of the file or
folder to be copied or moved
Right-click the file or folder to
display the context menu
Select Cut to move, or Copy to
make a copy of the file or folder
Browse to the destination directory
Right-click in the blank area to
display the context menu and
select Paste
Right-click Drop Down List
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Copying and Moving Files and Folders [3-5]
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Cut, Copy, and Paste using keyboard shortcuts:
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Browse to the location of the file or folder to be copied or moved in Windows
Explorer and select it
Select the file or folder and press Ctrl + X to move or Ctrl + C to make a copy of
the file or folder
Browse to the destination directory
Press Ctrl + V
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Copying and Moving Files and Folders [4-5]
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Cut, Copy, and Paste using the Left-click and Drag option:
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Open the source directory in Windows Explorer
Open the destination directory in another Windows Explorer window
Select the file or folder and drag from source to destination folder to move the
file and release the mouse
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Select the file or folder and drag it while pressing Ctrl key from source to
destination folder to make a copy of the file
The file will be moved or copied, according to the option selected
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Copying and Moving Files and Folders [5-5]
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Cut, Copy, and Paste using the
Right-click and Drag option:
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Open the source folder in
Windows Explorer
Open the destination folder in
another Windows Explorer
Select the file or folder and drag
using right-click from source to
destination directory and release
the mouse
Select the Move here option to
move the file or Copy here option
to make a copy of the file
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Deleting Files and Folders
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To delete a file or folder, perform the following steps:
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Open Windows Explorer
Browse to the required directory
Select the required file or folder and press Delete
OR
Right-click the file or folder to display the context menu and select Delete
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Searching Files [1-2]
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To search using the Start menu,
perform the following steps:
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Click Start menu
Type the keyword of the file or
program such as Paint, Word, and
so forth in the search box
Start Menu
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Searching Files [2-2]
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To search using Windows Explorer,
perform the following steps:
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Double-click the Computer icon on
the Desktop
Enter the name of file or folder in
the search box
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Using Favorites [1-2]
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To add a link of the folder to Favorites, perform the following steps:
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Open Windows Explorer
Browse to the location where the
folder is stored
Drag the folder to the Favorites link
Release the mouse on seeing the
message Create link in Favorites
Creating a Link in Favorites
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Using Favorites [2-2]
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To delete a link from Favorites, perform the following steps:
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Open Windows Explorer
Right-click the required folder in
the Favorites to be removed and
select Remove
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Personalizing the Windows 7 Interface
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To open the Personalization
window, perform the following
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Click Start > Control
Panel > Personalize
OR
Right-click the desktop
to display the context
menu and select
Personalize
Personalization Window
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Customizing the Desktop [1-6]
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To change the desktop icons,
perform the following steps:
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In the Personalization window,
click Change desktop icons
Click Change Icon to display the
Change Icon dialog box
Select the required icon
Click OK
Desktop Icon Settings
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Customizing the Desktop [2-6]
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To restore the previous icons,
perform the following steps:
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In the Personalization window,
click Change desktop icons
Select required icon
Click Restore Default
Click Apply
Click OK
Desktop Icon Settings
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Customizing the Desktop [3-6]
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To change the wallpaper,
perform the following steps:
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Open the Personalization
window
Click Desktop Background
Select the required image
Select the picture position
from the Picture position
list
Click Save changes
Choosing Desktop Background
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Customizing the Desktop [4-6]
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To change the color of the window
pane, perform the following steps:
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Open the Personalization window
Click Window Color
Select the required color
Change the Color intensity levels
Click Save changes
Choosing Desktop Background
Page
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Customizing the Desktop [5-6]
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To set a screensaver, perform the
following steps:
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Open the Personalization window
Click Screensaver
Select the required screensaver
from the Screen saver list
Select the required time
Click Apply
Click OK
Screensaver Settings
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Customizing the Desktop [5-6]
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To apply a theme, perform the following steps:
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Open the Personalization window
Click the required theme
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Customizing the Taskbar
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To customize the taskbar, perform
the following steps:
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Right-click the taskbar to display
the context menu and select
Properties
Select the required fields in
Taskbar, Start Menu, and Toolbars
tab
Click Apply
Click OK
Taskbar and Start Menu
Properties Dialog Box
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Start Menu
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To add items to the Start menu, perform the following steps:
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Browse to the required location in Windows Explorer
Drag the folder to the Start menu
Leave the folder on seeing the message Pin to Start menu
To remove an item from the Start menu, perform the following steps:
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Open Start menu
Right-click the item that has been added to the Start menu and select Remove
from this list
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Jump List
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To remove a file from the
Jump List, perform the
following steps:
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Open Start menu
Click the required program
Right-click the file to
remove and select Remove
from this list
Sample Jump List
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Using Gadgets
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To add a gadget, perform the
following steps:
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Click Start > All Programs >
Desktop Gadget Gallery
OR
Right-click the Desktop and
select Gadgets
Right-click the required gadget
and select Add
Gadgets Window
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Using Windows Media Player
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To open Windows Media Player,
perform the following steps:
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Click Start > All Programs >
Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player enables
the user to play songs and view
movies on the computer
Users can create a playlist of
their favorite songs and videos
Windows Media Player
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Notepad [1-2]
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To create a new file in Notepad,
perform the following steps:
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Click Start > All Programs >
Accessories > Notepad
Type the data in the document
window
Select File > Save as and browse
to the desired folder location
Enter a filename and click Save
Notepad
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Notepad [2-2]
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To open a .txt file, perform the
following steps:
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Open Notepad
Select File > Open
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Press Ctrl + O
Browse to the location of the file
and select the required file
Click Open
Edit the file
Select File > Save to preserve
changes to the file
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Notepad
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WordPad [1-2]
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To create a new file in WordPad,
perform the following steps:
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Click Start > All Programs >
Accessories > WordPad
Type the data in the document
window
Select File > Save as and browse
to the desired folder location
Enter a filename and click Save
WordPad
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WordPad [2-2]
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To open an RTF file, perform the
following steps:
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Open WordPad
Select File > Open
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Press Ctrl + O
Browse to the location of the file
and select the required file
Click Open
Edit the file
Select File > Save to preserve
changes to the file
WordPad
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Paint [1-2]
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To create a file in Paint:
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Click Start > All Programs >
Accessories > Paint
Draw in the document window
Select File > Save as
Enter a filename
Click Save
Paint
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Paint [2-2]
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To open a file supported by Paint,
perform the following steps:
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Open Paint
Select File > Open
OR
Press Ctrl + O
Browse to the location of the file
and click on the file
Click Open
Edit the file
Select File > Save
Paint
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Summary [1-2]
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There are six editions of Windows 7 namely Starter, Home Basic, Home
Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise.
Windows Calendar, Windows Mail, Windows Movie Maker, and Windows
Photo Gallery are available separately with Windows 7 Live Essentials suite.
Aero Theme, AppLocker, Presentation Mode are some of the new features in
Windows 7.
Personalization settings allow the users to customize their computers.
Users can use different gadgets like Weather, Currency, Clock, and so forth, on
their desktop.
Windows Explorer is the tool that allows the user to view, create, copy, and
transfer their files or folders from one location to another.
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Summary [2-2]
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Users can add their own folders to customize the Favorites list.
Notepad is the plain text editor available in Windows 7 that enables the user
to edit text files and apply basic formatting.
Paint is a tool that enables the user to create and save graphic files in .BMP,
.JPEG, .GIF, .TIFF, and .PNG file formats.
WordPad is another basic word processing tool that allows user to create a
rich text format (RTF) files.
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