"Microsoft Signature" that Microsoft eliminates unnecessary software when purchasing a computer for a fee and speeds up startup

ByFabi_k

After buying a PC and finishing the setup, various pre-installed software is included by the maker, but it seems that Microsoft has prepared a plan that will make these zero. This makes initial setup dramatically faster, and the operation itself is also faster. The offer price is expected to be 99 dollars (about 7800 yen).

Microsoft Signature
http://signature.microsoft.com/


Microsoft Gives Windows a Clean Sweep - WSJ.com


So far, some PCs have third-party preinstalled software from the beginning, desktops are covered with icons, it takes time to set up in the first place, software similar to the Windows default function is included It was confusing and sometimes. This is one of the features of Windows and was also a point to allow Apple to lead.

Microsoft has also noticed this point and started preparing "Windows Signature PC" as a more rational model.

In terms of image, the PC so far was unwanted softly with unnecessary software as shown on the left, but it was refreshing as if flying in the sky if it was a Signature PC.


Specific figures are here. It is said that the speed to sleep is 23.1%, the startup speed is 39.6%, and the reboot is as fast as 51.3%.


An example of setup, the Signature PC took 4 minutes 27 seconds to complete, whereas a normal PC took 18 minutes 14 seconds.


At Microsoft, 16 directly operated stores present a guidance to change the user's Windows 7 PC to Signature PC for $ 99 (about 7800 yen). We plan to increase our receptionist to 21 in the next few months. Signature PC has AppleGenius BarAn answer desk of the shop front similar to that and a telephone support for 90 days are attached.

Default installation is Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft Security Essentials, Zune, Windows Live Photo Gallery, Windows Live Movie Maker, Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Family Safety, Windows Live Writer, Windows Live Mesh, Windows Media Center, Microsoft Silverlight, Signature Theme Pack, PlayReady PC Runtime, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer.

Note that the icons remaining on the desktop are only garbage cans, and the wallpaper will be changed to sunset skies.


By the way, the beginning of the sale of Signature PC first opened in October 2009 when Microsoft Retail Store opened. I do not feel it spreading any longer, but is it because if you are a person who feels attractive to Signature PC, will you buy an ordinary PC and delete unnecessary preinstalled software?

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