See why Windows 7 is better
| Makes everyday tasks simpler and easier | Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7 |
| Multi-task more easily |  | |  |
| Communicate and share with free photo, e-mail, and IM programs | | | |
| Browse the web easily and more safely | | | |
| Find files and programs instantly | | | |
| Open the programs and files you use the most in just a click or two | | ||
| Navigate lots of open windows more quickly | | ||
| Easily share files, photos, and music among multiple PCs at home | | ||
| Print to a single printer from any PC in the house | | ||
| Simplify managing printers, cameras, music players, and other devices | | ||
| Organize lots of files, documents, and photos effortlessly | | ||
| Connect to any available wireless network in just three clicks | |
| Works the way you want it to | Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7 |
| Personalize your desktop with themes, photos, and gadgets | | | |
| Connect to company networks securely | | | |
| Run lots of programs at once with better performance on 64-bit PCs | | | |
| Built-in protection against spyware and other malicious software | | | |
| Help keep your data private and secure | | | |
| Manage and monitor your children’s PC use | | | |
| Run many Windows XP productivity programs | | | |
| Designed for faster sleep and resume | | ||
| Improved power management for longer battery life | |
| Makes new and exciting things possible | Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7 |
| Watch and record TV on your PC | | | |
| Create and share movies and slideshows in minutes | | | |
| Get the most realistic game graphics and vivid multi-media | | | |
| Stream music, photos, and videos around your house | | | |
| Connect to music and photos on your home PC while away from home | | | |
| Touch and tap instead of point and click | | |
= Included in this version of Windows = Improved in Windows 7
