Discover and Explore Windows 7

Springboard Series: The resource for Windows desktop IT professionals

Windows 7 Adoption Lifecycle

Windows 7 Walkthroughs

Explore the new and updated features in Windows 7, from AppLocker to the Problem Steps Recorder, with short video screencasts.

Latest Content and Expert Advice

Steven Sinofsky is the President for the Windows and Windows Live Engineering Group—the group responsible for the user experience of Microsoft Windows and Windows Live services. He is a regular contributor to the Engineering Windows 7 blog.

This Month's Spotlight

Ready for Windows 7: Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.5
Ten Things IT Professionals Should Know About Windows 7

Key Resources

Windows 7: A First Look for IT Pros
What’s New in Windows 7 Client
Windows 7 Deployment Guide
Springboard Series Blog
Windows 7 ROI Calculator

Discover

Explore

Walkthroughs

Windows 7 AppLocker
Windows PowerShell 2.0
Problem Steps Recorder

Overview

What’s New in Group Policy
What’s New in Networking
Windows 7 Networking Overview
What’s New in Windows PowerShell
What’s New In Virtual Hard Disks

Advanced

Windows 7 Desktop Deployment Overview
Windows 7 Manageability Overview
Answers to Common Questions About Windows 7 Beta
Frequently Asked Questions: Virtual Hard Disks