Reloaded7 features

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64-bit support

Accessibility

Action Center

Aero

Audio and video

Backup and Restore

BitLocker

Calculator

Desktop

Device management

DirectX 11

Domain Join

Gadgets

Games Explorer

Getting Started

HomeGroup

Internet Explorer 8

Internet TV

Jump Lists

Language packs

Libraries

Location Aware Printing

Multiplayer games

Paint

Parental Controls

Peek

Performance improvements

Play To

Power management

ReadyBoost

Remote Desktop Connection

Remote Media Streaming

Shake

Snap

Snipping Tool

Startup Repair

Sticky Notes

System Restore

Tablet PC

User Account Control

View Available Networks

Windows Anytime Upgrade

Windows Connect Now

Windows Defender

Windows Easy Transfer

Windows Experience Index

Windows Fax and Scan

Windows Firewall

Windows Live Essentials

Windows Media Center

Windows Media Player 12

Windows Search

Windows Taskbar

Windows Touch

Windows Troubleshooting

Windows Update

Windows XP Mode

WordPad

XPS

Windows Taskbar


Sure, the new Windows 7 taskbar is still the same familiar place for switching between windows. But now it's easier to see, more flexible, and more powerful.

For instance, in Windows 7 you can pin favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews—a big time saver.

Make sure to check out these related taskbar features: Peek, Action Center, and Jump Lists.