Windows 7 (formerly known as Blackcomb and Vienna) is an operating system from Microsoft, released on October 22, 2009, and the successor to Windows Vista. Windows 7 was gradually replaced by Windows 8 starting on October 30, 2012. Support for Windows 7 RTM ended on April 9, 2013, while SP1 support ended in January 2015. This version of Windows builds upon the foundation of Windows Vista while introducing numerous improvements, including various changes to the interface and overall usability, a particular focus on seamless management of mobile devices, and a commitment to improving overall system performance (smoothness, speed of execution even on less powerful systems such as netbooks) compared to its predecessor.
By identifying this version by its version number (it is the seventh version of Windows), Microsoft is returning to a practice abandoned since Windows 3.11 and Windows NT 4.0. Until now, Windows versions were traditionally identified by their release year (Windows 95…) or by a specific name (Windows XP or Windows Vista). However, Windows 7 is based on the NT 6.1 kernel.
On April 8, 2010, the operating system exceeded the 10% market share mark in 5 months, while Windows Vista had to wait 16 months to reach the same score.
Windows 7 Home Premium N makes it easy to watch and share TV shows, photos, videos, and music.
The Windows 7 operating system makes everyday tasks easier and faster. With fewer clicks, faster searches, and simpler connections, you can get the most out of your PC. It was designed to improve your PC's performance, making it faster, more secure, and more reliable. PCs with Windows 7 work exactly the way you want them to. With Windows 7, you'll discover new ways to use your PC.
– Simplify your daily tasks with more convenient desktop navigation
– Launch your programs faster and more easily, and instantly find the documents you use most frequently.
– Watch, pause, rewind and record TV programs on your computer.
– Create a home network and connect your computer to a printer using HomeGroup.
The N editions, available to customers living in a country in the European Economic Area, Croatia or Switzerland, have been designed to provide you with most of the features of Windows 7, with more choice.
The N editions of Windows 7 allow you to choose your own media player and the software needed to manage and play your CDs, DVDs, and other digital media files. If you choose to use Windows Media Player 12, it and its associated software are free to download.
Configuration
Processor: 1GHz 32-Bits (x86)
Random Access Memory (RAM): 1 GB
Storage: 16 GB
Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible, @ 1024×768 or higher
- Language: French
- Size: 2.05 GB
This article was updated on September 24, 2016
