4. Blasé backup: Vista's was too feeble. It wouldn't let you backup specific files and folders, and it bypassed files it thought were part of the OS. Window's 7 improved Backup Center correct these deficiencies, and also lets you backup to a network volume (but only in the Professional and Ultimate versions).

5. Too many garbage apps: Say, Vista users, when's the last time you fired up Windows Movie Maker or Windows Mail? As every Windows user knows, apps bundled with the OS generally aren't very good. As part of its slimmer, trimmer approach to Windows 7, , as well as the equally forgettable Windows Photo Gallery. Still want them? Go to . They're free to download.

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