Windows+7

A discussion of some of the new features of Windows 7 and a sharing of experiences deploying Windows 7.
 * Windows 7:**

Facilitators: John Stile, Council Bluffs Community Schools (jstile@cbcsd.org) Wayne Andersen, Bennington Public Schools (wayneandersen@esu3.org)

-- Notes --

Mixer - shows the sound source Task bar pinning new feature system tray (nice features) Push Printer Setup (go to group policies, set up printer to be pushed out (define group policy) (used in conjuction with a print server)

If you eliminate the users profile, when you try to recreate; will put in the temp folder

Push file (XML) file USB Boot with windows 7
 * Imaging**:

** Sysprep ** a. CTRL-Shift-F3 a. After reboot close sysprep box and customize b. Boot Partition (100meg) i. Drive duplication; make sure to delete all partitions off the drive you are duplicating. ** 1. **** Windows 7 commands ** a. ( [] ) i. Gpresult /R (AD Server/ DNS, etc) ii. Rsop (applied policies) iii. Arp–a (current arp entries  iv. Ipconfig /all   ** 2. **** Windows 7 gadgets/tools **  a. Action Center  1. Security  2. Maintenance  b. Problem Steps Recorder (screen capture)  Cam Studio (live video) could be used as well (free download)  c. Display Projection and Windows Mobility Center (windows key + p)  d. Backup and Restore  e. Power Shell  f. Windows Snipping tool  g. Netplwiz (User Accounts)  h. Power settings   i. []  i. Processor monitor   j. []  i. Evernote    ii.  Easy Duplicate File Finder     iii. **FastStone Image Viewer 4.3 ** iv. Admin Window 7 training videos [] ** 3. **** Solid State Drive ** a. Battery time b. Install