Windows Vista, the OS that everyone loves to hate. Despite its enhanced security, improved CPU scheduler and excellent stability, it’s still the flawed gem in many critics’ eyes. But can Microsoft win back the XP crowd with its upcoming Windows 7 offering? Vito Cassisi, has come up with the 20 Microsoft must do's to ensure the success of Windows 7:

1. Modularised OS
2. XP Virtual Machine
3. New UAC
4. Gaming Mode
5. Customised Install
6. Productive GUI
7. All for One and One for All
8. WinFS
9. Home User Licensing
10. Driver Availability
11. Standards Compliant Browser
12. Program Caching
13. Microsoft Toolbox
14. OS Restoration via imaging
15. Barebones Kernel
16. 64bit only
17. Better out-of-box burning capabilities
18. Diagnostic Tools
19. Faster Boot and Shutdown
20. Simplify and manage startup items

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