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The Home Premium and security features in Windows 7

Posted by Remote Computer Support on Sunday, June 27, 2010

Communication and data sharing have witnessed a new momentum with the introduction of computers and application software. And it is Microsoft that has launched innovative solutions over time in sync with the changing trends and technologies. The computer giant’s latest upgraded version of its Windows is the Windows 7. There are a plethora of features that Microsoft Windows 7 comes with, each feature having an important role to play.

Microsoft Windows in its Windows 7 edition is equipped with sophisticated security features. There are risks related to your computer being damaged by viruses, spyware and other malware. With the Microsoft Windows 7, you can stay safe on security aspects. Whether you use LAN (Local Area Network) or WAN (Wide Area Network), you can protect data stored in your computer from unauthorized access. There are several distinctive security features in Windows 7 besides the Action Center (to help you deal with any issue), as enumerated below:

* Windows Firewall: A flexible and easy-to-use built-in firewall, protecting your computer from malicious software and hackers

* Windows Defender: Checking of slow performance of your computer at the same time protecting your system from security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software including pop-up ads

* Backup and Restore: Keeps a backup of your most important files and restores files that you may lose

* BitLocker Drive Encryption: The hard disk of your computer gets encrypted, ensuring the safety of your passwords, documents, and other important data. This gets automatically done once you turn on the BitLocker of your Windows 7

* User Account Control: Seeks the user’s permission before proceeding with a change; this feature prevents potentially harmful programs from making changes to your PC, thus reducing malware infection

* Parental Controls: Keeps your computer under check by limiting certain usages such as preventing your children from playing violent games, setting time limits on your system’s use by other members, limiting the running of specific programs by children and other members, etc.

The Action Center is situated in the Control Panel; this feature notifies you on all security related issues such as whether your anti virus software is up-to-date or not, the firewall is on or not, automatic installation of updates, and related paraphernalia.

There are several editions of the Microsoft Windows 7; with the Windows 7 Home Premium, you can actually enjoy a superlative entertainment experience on your computer. Everyday tasks are simplified to the maximum whether it is opening your desired folder instantly or finding something with just a click of the mouse or comparing documents side by side. You can actually make your computer work the way you want with the Windows 7 Home Premium. Few of its unique features incorporated in line with the latest technological trends are the 64-bit PC hardware and memory with the 32-bit version as well; Internet TV with facilities for pausing, rewinding, and recording; and ‘Touch’ feature for newer ways of PC usage. Buy Windows 7 Home Premium today and reap the benefits.

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