15 Features of Windows 7

This article focuses on the features of Windows 7, as follows:

1, keep your computer clean

Windows 7 can help you avoid these problems if you share your computer with others and you are afraid that they will mess up your computer settings and install some dangerous software on your computer.

After you have Windows 7, you can set up a "security account" for other users who are logged on to your computer. This account allows them to log on and use the computer normally, but once they log off, the changes they make on your computer and the installation of the software will disintegrate.

2. Restrict other users

You can also use AppLocker if you feel that the above security measures are not enough. Like XP and Vista's software restriction strategy, AppLocker is also embedded in Windows Server 2008 R2, which is simple to use and gives administrators more flexibility in control. It is understood that administrators can use AppLocker in combination with the entire domain's group Policy, or they can use this feature on a stand-alone basis with local security policies.

3, Action Center (Operations Centre)

In Windows 7, Microsoft transformed the "Security Center" in previous versions of Windows into a multi-purpose "Action Center". At the same time, the Security Center has been integrated into the new operation of the heart. In addition to the previous security settings, Action Center includes the options that are required for other administrative tasks, such as backup (Backup), Troubleshooting and diagnostics (discovering, diagnosing, and repairing failures), and Windows Update Features such as Windows Update.

4, low-key UAC (user Account Control)

UAC (user Account Control) is the concept introduced in Vista, which is designed to help users better protect the system security and prevent malicious software intrusion. UAC runs all accounts, including the administrator account, with standard account permissions. If the user is doing something that requires administrator privileges, a request for permission is required first. This mechanism has led to a large number of user complaints, and many users have chosen to shut down UAC, which has led to their systems being exposed to greater security risks.

In Windows 7, UAC still exists, but the user has more choices. In Action Center, users can perform four configurations for UAC:

* Always remind users when installing software or modifying Windows system settings (same as Vista system).

* When users are installing software, users are reminded that they are not reminded when modifying Windows settings (the current default setting).

* Alert the user when installing the software, but turn off the UAC security desktop, which means that other areas of the desktop will not fail when prompted.

* Never remind the user (not recommended)

5, BitLocker to go

The encryption feature will not only apply to hard disks, but also Windows 7 BitLocker can protect data movement and loss of other devices (such as USB flash drives).

Right-click the device in Explorer, select Start BitLocker, and then enter and confirm the password to protect your data.