Which is better: Windows 7 or Windows 8
Which is better: Windows 7 or Windows 8
Most users of modern computersPrefer to use Windows operating systems, they are considered simple enough to install and easy to use. However, when reinstalling Windows, the main question arises: "Which of the best systems to choose: Windows 7 or Windows 8?". Both systems have similar functions, but there are some differences that also need to be considered when selecting.
You will need
- - an installation disk with the operating system Windows 7;
- - installation disk with Windows 8;
- - removable media;
- - a computer.
Instructions
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The choice of operating system depends onUser needs, tasks performed and computer settings. Before installing, you need to know whether the computer settings for the operating system will work. In order to properly choose, you need to consider the features of each system separately and compare them.
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Windows 7 has better functionality thanOther OS, as it is compatible with many games and programs. The main advantage of Windows 7 is that the interface of this system is similar to the familiar Windows XP user. Therefore, once installed, you do not have to adapt to the new interface and the location of the settings. This is convenient for those who do not like cardinal changes and unexpected updates. Especially it concerns the "Start" menu, which is modified in Windows 8.
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Of the main features of Windows 8 can be identified updated interface - "Metro". It can be noticed already when the computer starts, when instead of the usual desktop, various application shortcuts appear. It is convenient and practical for users of tablets. Thus, the developers of Windows 8 replaced the "Start" menu. Advantages of Windows 8 is that it works well with storing and synchronizing files using the Microsoft SkyDrive program, the so-called "cloud", in which files of any size can be stored on Microsoft servers, thus, the information of one computer will be accessible to another. You can also allocate a new task manager and support for working with two processor cores.
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To compare speed and performanceTwo operating systems, performance tests were performed. In one and the other OS, the same applications and computer settings were used. Drivers and antiviruses for both systems were used the same, with the default settings.
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When testing normal programs withTest applications PCMark, allowing to measure the speed and performance when using applications, it turned out that when using the opera Windows 7 was a little faster, and when archiving both OS showed the same results. When measuring the OS download speed, it became clear that Windows 8 is loaded much faster than Windows 7.
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After the tests, you can clearly say thatWindows 8 and Windows 7 demonstrate about the same performance, both when using games and programs. Therefore, to change Windows 7 to Windows 8 is not necessary on a regular computer, since Windows 8 is mainly designed for working on tablets or devices with touch screens. Then speed and convenience in work is guaranteed. But to choose in any case the user.
