Windows 7 Self Healing?
We came across an interesting article today over at Information Week.
They suggest that Windows 7 has the ability to heal itself through a feature called the “Windows Action Center”.
I’ve been using Win 7 for over 4 months now and have found that the software will often install the correct, updated drivers over the internet without requiring the manufacturer’s drivers disk. However, if the customer manually installs an incorrect driver for speakers or a printer, “the Windows Action Center can alert you, diagnose the problem and point you to the correct fix , of fix the problem itself,” said Brownwell.”These troubleshooters can diagnose and solve the most common problems reported by Windows users, including set-up and compatibility issues, hardware defects, and the like” said Microsof’ts Lori Brownwell, in a blog post.
Microsoft formally launched Windows 7 last week. The full version of Windows 7 Professional is $299, with upgrades going for $199. Windows 7 Ultimate is priced at $319, with the upgrade version at $219. The full version of Windows 7 Home Premium is priced at $199, with an upgrade from Vista or XP costing $119.
Windows 7 Launches October 22nd – What You Should Know
Finally, the folks at Microsoft get to put the debacle known as “Windows Vista” to rest with its successor product Windows 7. I’ve been running it at work and at home for many months now and have to say its the best Microsoft OS ever. That’s not a backhanded compliment, despite what all the Apple Macintosh fanboys will say. Its easy to use and rock solid – never crashes or other application or device issues.
For all the folks out there thinking of upgrading or purchasing a new system, here’s a collection of great articles to bring you up to speed. Happy Shopping (tomorrow, all PCs will now come with Windows 7 Pre-installed)!
New York Times: The People Spoke. In Windows 7, Microsoft Says It Listened.
Wired: 7 Things You Should Know About Upgrading to Windows 7
PC World: Windows 7: A Complete Survival Guide
Dell Selling Windows 7 Systems Ahead of Launch
Our sister publication, The Dell Observer, is reporting that Dell is selling systems with Windows 7 pre-installed ahead of the October 22nd launch.
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