Window 7 or Window 8?

I've tried both and prefer Windows 7. It seems to have higher compatibility with everything since time has allowed developers of software and games to patch up any issues. Windows 8 still has compatibility issues still. The only two things I like better about 8 is the inclusion of the Start menu (most people hate it but I think it's cool as an add-on, wish it was more heavily customization though) and how easy it is to completely revert to default settings compared to Windows 7 which needs disks and time for loading.

 

I used both operating systems, right now I`m on Windows 8, since it came preinstalled on my new notebook, but I think 7 is easier to be implied for the majority of users.
Windows 8 delivers improved graphics, but you will have to get used with the special interface reminding on Android switch

 

Windows 8 is very good for tablets and smartphones. However, windows 7 is still going to rule the market because it's simple and compatible with everything.

 

I have seen a couple of funny pics on Facebook related to people who don`t want to give up old XP in favor of discounted Windows 8. The company has to come up with a brilliant strategy to convince those people to try the new wave

 

Last year I installed Windows 8 on my laptop. At the beginning Windows 8 was scary because I don't have "start menu". I found

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and now I have "start menu". Sincerely I love Windows 8 because I forgot the old bluescreen after I installed Windows 8.

 

Okay people, Windows 8 isn't that bad. Yes it might be a far cry from Windows 7 but I can tell you, it's faster than Windows 7. Windows 8 boots up faster, its lighter on the system since its not using Windows Aero anymore and you can just download Start8 to be able to replace that horrible W8 Start Button Menu. I switched from Windows 7 to Windows 8 and to be honest with you, I don't see than much difference, maybe because I don't use the Tiles, but regardless W8 is faster than W7. The only problem you'll have with W8 is that you need to get used to it, and second is, compatibility. Windows 8 isn't old enough to be able to fully accommodate some applications, but it has a wide range of compatible apps now. But just stick to W7 for now, its still going to be up to date for the next 10 years or so.

 

Windows 7 is my operating system of choice at the moment. I haven't tested Windows 8 yet, but if what I hear is to be trusted, it sucks. Most say it's more mobile device oriented so using it on desktop devices makes it kinda useless. Also, buying Windows 8 is not cheap for me, not at the moment at least. I'll just wait and see if they improve some aspects, then I might make a switch. For now, I'm content with Windows 7.

 

My experience with Windows 8 was spending extra time to get it to function like Windows 7 or a normal desktop OS. It wasn't worth it but it seemed more fast and solid. The biggest problem I had with it was the way it handles programs. Some use the UI and some use the desktop. The whole extra UI layer on top of everything seems overly complicated and pointless to me.

 

I have been an avid user of Windows 7 for quite some time now and will stand by it until the end. However, this new desktop PC I recently purchased came with Windows 8. Now I could have simply decided to downgrade back to Windows 7 in fear that I wouldn't like Windows 8 or actually give it a chance. I decided to give it a chance. I agree with many of the other posters on this topic in how the initial "home screen" can be filled with apps that you really don't need and/or use. The response to that though, is delete the tiles you don't need and replace them with ones that you will likely use. Once done with that, you already have to deal with less of a headache! I know that Windows 8 was meant for tablets overall, but it does have some benefits for a desktop PC also. I say give it a fair chance and if you don't like it, Windows 7 will be there waiting for you.