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Windows 7 free download

So here we are. Microsoft has released thier best operating system to dat and you want it. No Wonder. Its blazing fast, stable and not bad looking as well. It runs on less of a pc than vista and therefore can be used on all those systems that vista buried in the mud.

Simplifies Everyday Tasks

Taskbar. The go-to spot for launching programs and switching windows, the taskbar has been completely redesigned to help users work smarter, cut clutter, and get more done, with features such as thumbnail previews of Web pages, documents — even running video.
HomeGroup. Users can easily share their files and printers with other PCs running Windows 7 in their home.
Windows 7 Device Stage. This shows the status of all connected devices such as cameras and mobile phones, and makes it easier to synchronize and manage them.
Photos and videos. Windows Live Photo Gallery and Windows Live Movie Maker (available via download) offer customers great, free options to edit photos and videos and easily share them with loved ones.
Snap. Users can drag an open window to the screen’s border to automatically re-size it. Snap two different windows to the left and right borders for a perfect comparison.
Shake. Users can click on a window pane and shake the mouse to minimize all other open windows, then shake the pane again to restore the windows to their original sizes.
Internet Explorer 8. Microsoft’s fastest, easiest and safest browser ever offers smart new features such as Instant Search, Accelerators and Web Slices to help users get more out of the Web.

Works the Way Users Want

Faster on, faster off. Every Windows 7 user will benefit from the focus on underlying performance, faster startup, resuming and shut down time, and enhanced power management.
Mobile made easier. All of a user’s mobile computing settings are in one place with the Windows Mobility Center.
Protecting the PC. Safeguarding the data on a PC is easier with advanced backup capabilities and the free Microsoft Security Essentials download to help protect users against viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

Makes New Things Possible

Windows Touch. Users can interact with the PC with a touch-screen monitor, using their fingers and multitouch gestures.
PlayTo. Users can stream their digital music, videos and photos to other PCs or devices such as an Xbox 360 console connected to the TV.
Internet TV. New content providers and an improved interface make it even easier to watch TV on the PC.
Rich gaming and graphics. Windows 7 includes performance enhancements that take power gaming and entertainment to a new level, with 64-bit support and DirectX 11 graphics.
Location-aware printing. Documents are sent to the right printer whether it’s at home or at the office. And with Offline Files users can work offline and automatically synchronize between a PC and documents on their office network.

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Service Pack 2 Download Links for Vista and Server 2008

Microsoft released Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows server 2008 to the Microsoft download center for public download.  Previously Service Pack 2 was only available to MSDN and TechNet subscribers.

In other news anti-Windows fanboys international issued a press release requesting all members trade in “Windows 7 is vista SP2″ t-shirts for updated Vista SP3 apparel.

Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista – Standalone DVD ISO

Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista – x64 Based Systems (64-bit)

Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista – x86 Based Systems (32-bit)

Service Pack 2 Changes

Vista Keyboard shortcuts

The following table contains keyboard shortcuts that can help make your computer easier to use.

Press this key To do this
Right SHIFT for eight seconds Turn Filter Keys on and off
Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (or PRTSCRN) Turn High Contrast on or off
Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK Turn Mouse Keys on or off
SHIFT five times Turn Sticky Keys on or off
NUM LOCK for five seconds Turn Toggle Keys on or off
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +U Open the Ease of Access Center
F1 Display Help
CTRL+C Copy the selected item
CTRL+X Cut the selected item
CTRL+V Paste the selected item
CTRL+Z Undo an action
CTRL+Y Redo an action
DELETE Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin
SHIFT+DELETE Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first
F2 Rename the selected item
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word
CTRL+LEFT ARROW Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word
CTRL+DOWN ARROW Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph
CTRL+UP ARROW Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph
CTRL+SHIFT with an arrow key Select a block of text
SHIFT with any arrow key Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document
CTRL with any arrow key+SPACEBAR Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop
CTRL+A Select all items in a document or window
F3 Search for a file or folder
ALT+ENTER Display properties for the selected item
ALT+F4 Close the active item, or exit the active program
ALT+SPACEBAR Open the shortcut menu for the active window
CTRL+F4 Close the active document (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)
ALT+TAB Switch between open items
CTRL+ALT+TAB Use the arrow keys to switch between open items
CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel Change the size of icons on the desktop
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
CTRL+Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +TAB Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
ALT+ESC Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened
F6 Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop
F4 Display the Address bar list in Windows Explorer
SHIFT+F10 Display the shortcut menu for the selected item
CTRL+ESC Open the Start menu
ALT+underlined letter Display the corresponding menu
ALT+underlined letter Perform the menu command (or other underlined command)
F10 Activate the menu bar in the active program
RIGHT ARROW Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu
LEFT ARROW Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu
F5 Refresh the active window
ALT+UP ARROW View the folder one level up in Windows Explorer
ESC Cancel the current task
CTRL+SHIFT+ESC Open Task Manager
SHIFT when you insert a CD Prevent the CD from automatically playing
CTRL+TAB Move forward through tabs
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB Move back through tabs
TAB Move forward through options
SHIFT+TAB Move back through options
ALT+underlined letter Perform the command (or select the option) that goes with that letter
ENTER Replaces clicking the mouse for many selected commands
SPACEBAR Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box
Arrow keys Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons
F1 Display Help
F4 Display the items in the active list
BACKSPACE Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key Open or close the Start menu
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +PAUSE Display the System Properties dialog box
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +D Display the desktop
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +M Minimize all windows
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +SHIFT+M Restore minimized windows to the desktop
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +E Open Computer
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +F Search for a file or folder
CTRL+Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +F Search for computers (if you are on a network)
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +L Lock your computer or switch users
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +R Open the Run dialog box
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +T Cycle through programs on the taskbar
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
CTRL+Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +TAB Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +SPACEBAR Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +G Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +U Open Ease of Access Center
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +X Open Windows Mobility Center
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key with any number key Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +1 to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.
CTRL+N Open a new window
END Display the bottom of the active window
HOME Display the top of the active window
F11 Maximize or minimize the active window
NUM LOCK+ASTERISK (*) on numeric keypad Display all subfolders under the selected folder
NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN (+) on numeric keypad Display the contents of the selected folder
NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN (-) on numeric keypad Collapse the selected folder
LEFT ARROW Collapse the current selection (if it is expanded), or select the parent folder
ALT+LEFT ARROW View the previous folder
RIGHT ARROW Display the current selection (if it is collapsed), or select the first subfolder
ALT+RIGHT ARROW View the next folder
CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons
ALT+D Select the Address bar
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +SPACEBAR Bring all gadgets to the front and select Sidebar
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +G Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
TAB Cycle through Sidebar controls
CTRL+F Open the Fix pane
CTRL+P Print the selected picture
ENTER View the selected picture at a larger size
CTRL+I Open or close the Details pane
CTRL+PERIOD (.) Rotate the picture clockwise
CTRL+COMMA (,) Rotate the picture counter-clockwise
F2 Rename the selected item
CTRL+E Search for an item
ALT+LEFT ARROW Go back
ALT+RIGHT ARROW Go forward
PLUS SIGN (+) Zoom in or resize the picture thumbnail
MINUS SIGN (-) Zoom out or resize the picture thumbnail
CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel Change the size of the picture thumbnail
CTRL+B Best fit
LEFT ARROW Select the previous item
DOWN ARROW Select the next item or row
UP ARROW Previous item (Easel) or previous row (Thumbnail)
PAGE UP Previous screen
PAGE DOWN Next screen
HOME Select the first item
END Select the last item
DELETE Move the selected item to the Recycle Bin
SHIFT+DELETE Permanently delete the selected item
LEFT ARROW Collapse node
RIGHT ARROW Expand node
ALT+C Display the Table of Contents
ALT+N Display the Connection Settings menu
F10 Display the Options menu
ALT+LEFT ARROW Move back to the previously viewed topic
ALT+RIGHT ARROW Move forward to the next (previously viewed) topic
ALT+A Display the customer support page
ALT+HOME Display the Help and Support home page
HOME Move the to beginning of a topic
END Move to the end of a topic
CTRL+F Search the current topic
CTRL+P Print a topic
F3 Move to the Search box