I haven't seen any other tag wiki<sup>1</sup> pages on Super User yet, so I didn't have anything to compare it to as I wrote up the new [tag:windows-7] tag wiki page. What do you think? If you can edit it, go right ahead, otherwise, please let me know what I can change!
<sup>1</sup> If you aren't aware of the tag wiki pages, [see this Meta thread](https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/57992/so-whats-this-tag-wiki-thing).
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Released in October 2009, Windows 7 is Microsoft's latest operating system.
### What is Windows 7?
>Your PC, simplified
>
>You told us to make Windows simpler and easier to use. We listened. Windows 7 has better ways to find and manage files—like [Jump Lists][2] and improved [taskbar][3] previews—to help you speed through everyday tasks. It's designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. With [64-bit][4] support, you can take full advantage of the latest powerful PCs. And great features like [HomeGroup][5], [Windows Media Center][6], and [Windows Touch][7] make new things possible.
>
><sub>- From microsoft.com: *[What is Windows 7][1]*</sub>
### Related Super User questions:
- [What are some "must-have" Windows programs?][8]<sup>1</sup>
- [Free antivirus solutions for Windows][9]<sup>1</sup>
- [Windows 7 Tips and Tricks][10]
- [What can be done in Windows 7 that can't be done in Windows XP?][11]
<sub><sup>1</sup> Applies to all versions of Windows, not just Windows 7</sub>
### Helpful Links:
- [Microsoft's Hardware and Software Compatibility Center][12]
- [Which version is right for me?][13]
- [Windows 7 FAQ][14]
### [Minimum hardware requirements][15]:
Architecture 32-bit 64-bit
Processor 1 GHz 32-bit processor 1 GHz 64-bit processor
Memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
HDD free space 16 GB free space 20 GB free space
Graphics card DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver model 1.0
Optical drive DVD drive (only to install from DVD media)
[1]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/what-is
[2]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/jump-lists
[3]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-taskbar
[4]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/64-bit-support
[5]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/homegroup
[6]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-media-center
[7]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/touch
[8]: https://superuser.com/questions/1241/what-are-some-must-have-windows-programs
[9]: https://superuser.com/questions/2/free-antivirus-solutions-for-windows
[10]: https://superuser.com/questions/7622/windows-7-tips-and-tricks
[11]: https://superuser.com/questions/14147/what-can-be-done-in-windows-7-that-cant-be-done-in-windows-xp
[12]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx
[13]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/compare
[14]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/faq.aspx
[15]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements