PCs Ready for the New World of Business - Introducing Windows® 7 Professional and Microsoft ® Office 2007 Small Business

1. Hidden Slide: Instructions to use this deck Target audience for the presentation: business decision makers (BDMs) in small businesses (1 to 24 PCs) and BDMs and technical decision makers (TDMs) for midsize businesses (25 to 249 PCs) Purpose: Provide insight into the Modern Business PC and how purchasing a new PC preinstalled with Windows 7 and Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 helps save businesses time, energy and costs. Flexibility in presentation content. Numerous slides enable a more personalized presentation. You determine the flow based on your customer’s needs Flexibility in specific messaging. Additional points in speaker notes allow you to fit content to the audience. Use appendix if your customers have concerns that are addressed in these slides. Segoe Font : This presentation is best viewed with the Segoe font.

2. We recommend genuine Microsoft® software PCs Ready for the New World of BusinessIntroducing Windows® 7 Professional and Microsoft® Office 2007 Small Business

4. Get more done and run your business more efficiently with improved speed, mobility, and functionality

6. Share files and devices easily with HomeGroup – whether you have a server or not

7. Compatible with most hardware and software; includes backup compatibility support for older productivity applications through Windows XP Mode*

10. Fast application initialization and WiFi reconnect

11. Location-aware printing

12. Easier mobile computing

14. Better control of business finances and reporting with Excel® 2007

15. Streamlined collaboration and communication toolsShare between PCs with HomeGroup

17. Quick restoration of files or folders accidentally deleted or overwritten

18. Powerful encryption technologies to better protect confidential information

20. Reduced risk of users opening malicious e-mail Online protection with SmartScreen Filter *Windows XP Mode requires installation and a virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC.

22. Fewer interruptions and prompts.

23. Get organized with Libraries that automatically group Documents, Pictures, and more.

24. Help reduce downtime from failures caused by old hardware.

25. Help lower support costs and solve problems with Problem Steps Recorder and Action Center.

26. Spend less on out of warranty maintenance costs such as replacing a battery.

27. Help block spyware and malware with improved safeguards and anti-phishing features.

28. Help keep business data confidential with automatic scanning and encrypting.

29. Save and restore data with Advanced Backup.

30. Strong compatibility between Windows 7 and existing software and peripherals reported among users.

31. Windows XP Mode helps run many productivity applications that are not compatible.** Windows XP Mode requires either OEM pre-installation or post purchase installation of Windows XP Mode (which runs on Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate) and a virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC. Both Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC can be downloaded from www.windows.com/business/downloads.

32. Key Windows 7 Professional Features for Small Businesses Windows XP Mode: Help run many older productivity programs that are only compatible with Windows XP* (shown here). Advanced Backup and Restore: A simple, reliable data backup of your PC. Action Center: Central place to view, diagnose and solve PC problems. Encrypting File System: User-level file and folder encryption, helping ensure strong data protection and control. Domain Join: A simple and more secure way to add PCs to networks. * Windows XP Mode requires either OEM pre-installation or post purchase installation of Windows XP Mode (which runs on Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate) and a virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC. Both Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC can be downloaded from www.windows.com/business/downloads.

33. Key Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Features for Small Businesses A powerful and easy-to-use suite of productivity software that businesses rely on around the world: Centrally manage customer information in one place. Create dynamic documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Develop professional-looking marketing materials. Manage calendar, tasks, and e-mail. Filter out unwanted e-mail messages. Learn new features quickly with menus that deliver tools automatically.

34. Benefits for your business... Never a better time to purchase new PCs, especially with the release of Windows 7 Professional. Deliver improved performance, productivity, and security. Help reduce costs associated with maintenance, downtime, and security threats. Software and hardware updates deliver the premier experience.

35. We recommend genuine Microsoft® software Thank you!

36. Appendix

37. Choose the Right Windows 7 Version for you!

40. Windows 7 Professional is Better than Windows Vista® Windows 7 Professional is more stable, runs significantly faster, offers stronger security and backup tools, and addresses issues that business customers had with Windows Vista: Improved navigation and Taskbar and Desktop Search make the interface more responsive and reliable. Improved diagnostics and troubleshooting tools help customers quickly fix problems. Startup and shutdown is faster than Windows Vista, saving users time. Help run many older productivity programs that are only compatible with Windows XP*. The user interface is intuitive and easy to use. * Windows XP Mode requires either OEM pre-installation or post purchase installation of Windows XP Mode (which runs on Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate) and a virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC. Both Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC can be downloaded from www.windows.com/business/downloads.

41. Windows 7 Professional isBetter than Windows XP Windows 7 Professional has superior features compared to Windows XP Professional operating system—especially on a new PC: More intuitive user interface is also easier and more reliable. More powerful search capabilities help customers get more done, faster. Automatic backup tools easily restore files, folders, or an entire system. Enhanced security helps protect the PC from malware and other vulnerabilities. Improved networking and mobile computing meet today’s needs. Compatibility includes cutting-edge innovations and older applications. New hardware and Windows 7 together are faster, more reliable. Power-saving enhancements enable longer battery life on laptops.

42. Microsoft Office 2007® editionChoose the Right Edition for you!

43. Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business isBetter than Microsoft Office 2003 Streamlined user interface and powerful capabilities Better tools to more effectively manage, analyze, and share information. Streamlined management of e-mail and schedules New templates and features for polished communications made in-house Connectivity and productivity on the go Greater control over your information even after it leaves your business Valuable new insight enabled for managing your business More extensive resources available through Office Online

45. Requires a PC with:

46. 1 gigabyte (GB)

47. 15 GB available disk space

48. Processor capable of hardware virtualization, with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on*Both Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC can be downloaded from www.microsoft.com/business/downloads.