- Microsoft has long had a reputation for being the software developer for business applications. In addition to being the dominant operating system for enterprise applications, Windows is also a dominant choice for home business users. This choice doesn't necessarily require a Professional or Business version of the OS, as many of its productivity-boosting features are available on Home versions, as well. Adonis, a member of the Gnomies community, asked about how the tools made available in Windows 7 can be used in a productive environment. There are plenty of built-in features that Windows 7 brings to the table to help professionals maintain productivity throughout their day from start to finish. Here are five of them.