Run many existing productivity and business programs designed for Windows XP additional necessary software is available for download, free-of-charge from Microsoft
Back up your files to an external hard drive, secondary hard drive, writable CD or DVD, or to a network location
Find virtually anything on your PC from documents to photos to e-mail
Take advantage of the powerful diagnostics and troubleshooters built into Action Center to resolve many computer problems on your own
Use HomeGroup to connect your PCs running Windows 7 to a single printer
Interact with any compatible device connected to your computer - see device pictures and status and run common tasks from a single window