8 Reasons To Switch To Windows 7 (If You Haven't Already)

Posted: June 01, 2010

Recently, CNET reported that Windows 7 has captured ten percent of the personal computer market. That means, now, 1 in 10 computers worldwide runs on Windows 7.

There are no doubts about the fact that Windows 7 was received with open arms by not only the average computer user, but also by people who jump on every opportunity of criticizing Microsoft. The company drew a lot of flak for Vista, and a huge number of PC users were so frustrated that they went back to XP. But Windows 7 changed the game altogether.

Being a user of Windows 7 for the last few months, I have personally found it to be a great improvement to its predecessors. If you are still contemplating a switch to Windows 7 and have some doubts in mind then this article aims to clear the air.

Check out these 8 reasons and see if they convince you to make the switch.

Best operating system by Microsoft to date
Yes, that's true. And you don't have to take my word for it. Do your research, scour through tech journals, talk to computer geeks and you'll get the same answer. Windows 7 is the best Windows version till date in all aspects, and the great thing is most of the software and tools that work in Vista should work in this OS too.
Taskbar & Jump Lists
Windows 7 introduced a lot of new features and enhancements, and the taskbar is one of them. In fact, it is probably the best new feature. You could quickly pin programs to the taskbar, slide and arrange items, and do much more.

Another great new feature called jumplists makes it easy to quickly jump to the frequently used folders and files. There are third-part tools too, like the Jumplist Launcher that let you build customized jumplists.
Better security & interface
Significant improvements have been made to the user interface, and it looks stylish and better. Features like Aero Snap and Aero Peek make it fun working in the new operating system.

Security has been enhanced too. They have taken care of the User Account Control feature, one of the biggest annoyances of Vista users. In Windows 7, it is more flexible and you can actually choose the alert level for User Account Controls.

See the complete list of 8 Reasons to Switch to Windows 7.

Written on 5/25/2010 by Abhijeet Mukherjee. Abhijeet is a blogger and web publisher from India. He loves all things tech as long as it aids in productivity. He edits Guiding Tech, a blog that publishes useful guides, tutorials and tools. Check it out and subscribe to its feed if you like the site. You can also find him on Twitter.