Windows 7 is a significant improvement over Vista. Some even think that Windows 7 is what Windows Vista should have been from the moment it was introduced. It has a useful task bar and provides a host of new security innovations that have helped minimize exploits, while Windows XP Mode helps in addressing likely compatibility issues.
However, it doesn’t mean that Windows 7 is not without faults. When Microsoft introduced Windows 7, it promised better and improved features. It certainly delivered them in most areas. But, unfortunately fell flat in others. Presently, Windows 7 lacks a few elements that might otherwise make it a nearly perfect operating system. Some are major issues and others are insignificant. But if Microsoft is diligent in addressing them in future Service Packs, Windows 7 might be a far better OS than it already is.

Online Integration

You will find very little online integration when using Windows 7. As Windows customers become more well-informed and use the Internet frequently, having easy, quick and seamless access to Internet services is essential. The sooner Microsoft solves that omission, the better.

Security Effectiveness

Although Microsoft  has a number of new security enhancements in Windows 7 that have improved its effectiveness in combating malware, it is still has a long way to become a highly secure OS. Popularity can be a bad thing; it is certain that the moment you read this article, hundreds of smart and evil minds around the world are working hard to find security flaws in Windows 7. Microsoft must come up with innovative ideas that can address future security threats.

Search Needs Some Improvements

Searching for your files has been improved somewhat. However many Windows 7 users are still having trouble locating the files and folders they are looking for. Microsoft should address Windows 7 search features, whether by integrating a portion of Bing technology into the Windows 7’s search field or using other methods to improve search.

Starter Edition

It is useless and needs to go. It lacks many of the features average users want in an OS. In some ways, it is even inferior compared to Windows XP, why would people even bother to spend a dollar to get an inferior and incomplete OS. If Microsoft wants the whole Windows 7 package to be successful, the Starter Edition must be discarded.

Upgrade from Windows XP

When Microsoft stated that Windows XP users could not upgrade to Windows 7 directly, it was Microsoft’s mistake. Although many users will likely get Windows 7 when they buy new PCs pre-installed with the OS, those who want to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 surely will have a rough time dong it. That’s unfortunate since many Microsoft customers still use Windows XP.

Upgrade From Vista

A growing number of users are experiencing issues upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7. Nearly a third of Vista users have experienced a problem or two when upgrading to Windows 7. Granted, that’s an insignificant percentage of all Windows customers, but it’s a significant number in worldwide market.

Enterprise Concerns

Even most companies know that Windows 7 is better to Vista, there is still a good deal of doubts over whether it is the right time to upgrade their corporate networks. Windows 7 has yet to prove that there are no major issues for corporate uses. If Microsoft wants Windows 7 to be successful for business uses, corporate world must see values in it.

Native Apps

When we first boot up Windows 7, we’ll find that a few native applications like Windows Media Center and Windows Mail must be downloaded. Once we do so, we will unfortunately find barely updated versions of the same applications that were running on Windows Vista. Mac OS X users could be especially disappointed, since they are accustomed to Apple’s better implementation.

Bloatware
For years, Microsoft has been criticized for not properly removing bloatware from its OSs. Unfortunately, in Windows 7 you will find outdated code and some native applications that are mostly useless, which in the end contribute to its bigger-than-necessary footprint. Obviously, unneeded apps can cause the operating system to become sluggish after an extended use and allows malicious codes to use more points for data exploitation. It’s about time for Microsoft to cut the fat.

Steeper Learning Curve for XP Users

Since so many Microsoft customers opted against Windows Vista and stuck with the oldie-but-goodie Windows XP, those who choose to upgrade to Windows 7 will need to deal with steeper learning curve. That is not necessarily Microsoft’s mistake, but it has to be addressed. Microsoft’s tutorials aren’t too helpful to those who never use Vista. The company should find a way to allow easier jump to Windows 7.