The Windows 7 Upgrade / Refresh Project has been cancelled.

Effective Friday, March 4, the Windows 7 Upgrade and Computer Refreshes projects were officially cancelled.  This decision was made based on budget concerns and the fact that NASA HQ will be transitioning to a new IT support contract later this year.

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The following information is for historical purposes only...

Windows 7 is going LIVE at NASA Headquarters!

Users who currently have a NASA-issued Windows computer are being upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7. This operating system upgrade is being combined with the hardware refresh process. All users who are due a hardware refresh between now and April 30, 2011 will receive Windows 7 and a new computer. Users who are not due a hardware refresh will receive only the Windows 7 upgrade between May 1 and June 30, 2011. Organization IT POCs have a list of users who are receiving both a refresh and the upgrade.

Windows 7 comes with many new features and enhancements, including the following:

• Better desktop
• Smarter search
• Built for speed
• Better wireless networking

Schedule

The Windows 7 upgrade project will be conducted from November 15, 2010 through April 30, 2011. Users receiving BOTH the hardware refresh and the Windows 7 upgrade will take priority and be scheduled first, between November 15 and April 30, 2011. Users receiving ONLY the Windows 7 upgrade will be contacted between May 1 and June 30, 2011.

Note: This schedule could change based on the availability of new hardware.

Three appointments required:

There are three types of training available to acquaint you with the new features and enhancements of Windows 7.

Hands-on Instructor-Led - Explore Windows 7 in an instructor led environment, discover the new features and try out these features for yourself. SATERN Registration is required.

Hands-On Free Play - Explore Windows 7 environment at your own pace utilizing a quick start card, spend as much or as little time as you'd like. Instructor will be on hand for assistance.  Just drop in anytime during the 4-hour timeframe.

Coffee Talk - See Windows 7 in action! Discover new features, learn how to keep your favorite items within reach, reduce desktop clutter, personalize your Windows computer, stay organized with libraries, find what you need faster, and work with displays and projectors.

Visit the CTC’s Windows 7 Exploration web page for more information and to select your training option.

Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts
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Windows Refresh Selection Guide
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Windows 7 Greeting Letter
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Quick Reference Guide
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FAQs
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Notices
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