Microsoft appeals to professional users and companies with Windows 7 Professional
In addition to visuals, a number of changes have been made in system and security-related areas: For example, there are optimizations in the revised Windows Explorer and the new Security Center.
 
Better performance and intuitive functions
User-friendly operation is at the heart of Windows 7 Professional: For this purpose, developers have equipped programs such as Paint and WordPad with the ribbon interface that has been common since Microsoft Office 2007. The sidebar is no longer available in Microsoft Windows 7 Professional. This means you can now place widgets directly on the desktop. In general, the operating system is characterized, on the one hand, by lower system requirements, and on the other hand, by increased performance due to the new DirectX 11, which increases performance in the graphics field. Windows 7 Professional also supports alternative input devices such as tablet PCs with functions such as multi-touch.
 
In Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, various programs help you find your way easier and faster. Workflow is accelerated thanks to a maintenance center that offers virus scanner and firewall monitoring, as well as an error logging program that creates a detailed problem report log. Additionally, a virtual folder in Windows Explorer is also included in the repertoire for quick data management and volume control and output for users with limited abilities.
 
Security has first priority
Microsoft has paid special attention to security in Windows 7 Professional. User account settings can now be edited incrementally. This involves working with a whitelist of system programs that are automatically granted administrative rights. You have the option to create a blacklist that increases the security level of relevant, critical programs. In the special case these are handled separately during execution. In addition to support for biometric authentication via fingerprint, regular updates are also available to keep your system up to date.
 
Another optimization step in Microsoft Windows 7 Professional is the removal of various programs, the classic start menu, as well as various functions in the taskbar, Windows media player and Explorer features. By contrast, in Windows 7 Professional you get some new options: These include support for Windows Server Domains, for example. You can continue to use old programs with XP mode. Additionally, with the Microsoft Windows 7 Professional operating system, each buyer has an extended support phase after the main support phase ends.