Microsoft set to launch Windows 7, the new OS that will make up for Vista´s fiasco

The so-called Microsoft Windows 7 will finally hit retail stores on October 22. The new version of Microsoft operative system will attempt to regain the trust and confidence of Windows users and leave the oft-criticized Windows Vista on the past.

When the beta was launched several months ago, there were many viewpoints, but users concluded that Microsoft amended Vista ´s performance and speed, and fixing many bugs and polishing its interface. Windows 7 addresses many compatibility issues as well as many new features making it an operative system way more stable that Vista . In other words, Windows 7 is what Vista should have been in the first place.

Microsoft´CEO Steve Ballmer stated that “Windows 7 is the best Windows ever” and to reinforce this statement, he announced International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Vegas some of the Windows 7 enhancements and new features. According to Ballmer, the new operating system is expected to be less processor-hungry than Vista , and will feature a much simpler installation process. In addition, it will give users one-click access to the last file they worked on, fewer compatibility issues with devices such as printers and digital cameras, and a greater ability to synchronize files and data between computers within the home, and stream music and photos between machines.

Moreover, you can watch many TV shows with Media Player; Internet Explorer 8 is –of course- included in the OS. You can also run application in compatibility Mode (Windows 98/ME/Vista /XP SP3 and more); protect your data with BitLocker and more. Windows 7 will be available in 35 languages at the time of release. Windows 7 also aim for gamers by including DirectX 11, enabling developers to add new graphical features to their graphic engines.

This time, Microsoft will launch the “Home Premium”, “Professional” and “Ultimate” RTM (final) version of Windows 7 32 (x86) and 64 (x64) bits at full retail price for those who want a new license and there´s a also a retail upgrade for Windows XP/Vista users.

Microsoft is looking for vindication with the release of Windows 7 and hopefully make people forget about Vista ´s fiasco. Steve Guggenheimer, Corporate Vice President of the OEM Division, stated “As we’ve said many times, quality is our primary goal,” and it seems this time they are going the right one.

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