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Windows 7 is a great operating system - one that managed to solve most of the problems of Windows Vista, while adding a host of useful features for good measure. There's plenty of room for improvement, though, and the rumours about Windows 8 suggest there's much more to come.

We're willing to bet on a simpler interface, better performance and reliability, enhanced security, cloud-based backups and file sharing, plus built-in virtualisation. There could be more too in what looks like a major step forward for Microsoft's OS.

It will be some time before you can find out, because Windows 8 won't appear until late next year. It'll probably cost you plenty of money, and even then there's no guarantee that Microsoft will deliver on all its pre-launch plans and promises.

Fortunately, there's a better way - if you know where to look. It turns out that most of the features of Windows 8 are available right now, using proven technology, which in many cases won't cost you anything at all. As you read on, you'll find everything you need to know about hacking Windows 8 features into 7 right now.

Windows 8, it's claimed, will improve performance, particularly with regard to boot, shutdown and hibernation times. It should also boost battery life.

Of course, every previous version of Windows has promised something similar, but they haven't always delivered. With this in mind, turning to third-party solutions can often provide better results.

Performance

Windows 7 helped improve boot times by letting you delay the launch of non-essential services. So if you've installed iTunes, say, you can run 'SERVICES.MSC', double-click 'Apple Mobile Device', set the Startup Type to 'Automatic (delayed start)', and the service won't fight with others for system resources when your PC boots.

Windows 8 may extend this scheme further, but you can do it right now with Startup Delayer . This tool lets you postpone the launch of selected Windows startup programs. This means these programs won't be available right away, but in many cases you won't notice. By reducing hard drive and CPU contention early in the boot process you'll ensure your desktop becomes usable far more quickly.

If that's too basic, give Soluto a try. This tool doesn't just delay startup programs, it can identify unnecessary programs that can be disabled for the maximum performance gain.

Windows 8 is expected to improve battery life by reducing the work your laptop does when it's idle. Again, you can do this right now by installing the free BatteryCare tool from www.batterycare.net . This lets you disable Windows Aero and demanding services automatically when your system is running on batteries. It can also configure your power plan according to your power source. With accurate monitoring of your battery's discharge cycle, this is a powerful tool for extending its life.

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