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Funny to see that this thread is till alive. I doubt the original poster has stopped by in quite a long time. Pretty soon we'll need to change the thread title from "Windows8 vs Windows7 ...? to "Windows8 vs Windows10 ...?"

or 7 vs 10 if you never upgraded. 😛

Speaking of W10, what do you guys think so far?

@ Kademlia: Thanks for the links!

@ Roger Rogers: That's probably the most thorough documentation of troubleshooting I have ever read. Never fails to start with the basics and isolate as many variables as possible. Wizardry!
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I've been using Windows 8 at work, and currently I'm doing fine with it. There has been some performance boost even, and I love the new task manager. If you are afraid of using the new start menu (I avoid it like the plague), go ahead and download Classic Shell (putting link below). Here's the way I look at it: Whether you or I like it or not, Microsoft is heading this direction. To be a useful techie, I have to keep current on their software even if I don't like it at first. Read the article below before you make any decision.

Classic Shell: http://www.classicshell.net/

The article on Win8 performance: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/windows-8-gaming-performance,3331.html
 
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I have Windows 8 and used to have 7, 8 seems more based around touch facilities and would work great with that. 7 is great for laptop's, Windows 8 boots extremely fast on my PC. All depends on your your opinion really.
 
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Its way faster than Windows 7 running at 0.5 less RAM thats the only good thing. If speed is not really a problem for you, especially in gaming, Windows 7 is just as good.
Windows 8 is to Windows 7 as Windows Vista was to Windows XP.
 
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I would highly recommend Windows 8. I'm glad you didn't choose Windows 7 just because of the UI changes in 8. Admittedly, some things annoy me. But part of that comes with any new OS. I'd say the speed and some new functionality make Windows 8 worth the (short) learning curve!
 
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t might not be at the forefront of most people's minds when choosing an OS, but protection from security threats like malware is definitely a big deal. Microsoft wants you to know: Windows 8 is the most secure version of Windows ever.

21 times more secure than Windows XP, in fact, and 6 times more secure than Windows 7.

That's probably not a big surprise given how long hackers have had to find vulnerabilities and and target those OSes; Windows XP is 12 years old and Windows 7 is 4 years old, compared to the one-year old Windows 8. I mean, Windows 8 is just an infant.

Besides that, though, Windows 8 does come with more security features. Chris Hallum, Senior Product Manager for Windows outlines those benefits in this blog post. Secure Boot, for example, prevents malware from starting as the system loads. Windows 8 also supports a new type of drive called encrypted hard drives, as well as Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. The upcoming Windows 8.1 update will add more security features.

Okay, so these aren't mind-blowing revelations or upgrades, but every bit of additional security is a good thing, especially if you use your computer for work or own a small company. From Microsoft's infographic, this is the impact of hacking on organizations:The graphic and blog post are a not-so-subtle reminder, too, that support for Windows XP is ending on April 8, 2014.
 
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I agree with alot of things said in the fourm and disagree with some. The one thing is that Win 8 comes with a learning curve. For people who do tech support for a living over the phone and have to walk people threw the OS it is some what a challange to figure out where MS has put some of the readily available features of Win 7. I think if windows would come out with the suposted update that will reintruduce the start menu and some other features of the other Windows OSes it will become alot more appealing to those who dislike learning new systems from the ground up.

I have yet to put Win 8 on any of the computers I build but with that said I just purchased a copy of the install and am planning to experiment with it on my newest PC.
 
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I am running Windows 8 on my laptop that is 7 years old. 1.3 Ghz and 2 GB of RAM. Windows 8 uses 1 GB at most my machine. I don't game with this old laptop but I use all office 2013 items, a home made incident tracking software, and Web Browsing. I never have any freezing issues. I like the way 8 runs compared to 7. There really isn't that much difference. Most of the system tools are in the same spot. The ones that aren't 8 has a great search feature that is better than 7's and faster. 8 is more secure as well.

Edit: I forgot to add i also use Visual Studio 2012. Compiling and opening projects does not take long compared to my 7 install.

As for gaming I have it on my desktop as well. There are WHQL drivers for Geforce products and all my highend hardware is compatible with 8. I am not running any Beta drivers. Infact my work LT and home Desktop are running 8.1 preview and it runs great for being in beta.
 
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Gaming works great on Windows 8. Not sure why everyone is giving it so much grief like its OSX or something. My games actually run smooth than they did on my 7 install.
 
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I have not found a 3rd party piece of software even my home made software that doesn't run on it. The framework is the same as 7 but with added features. I think people are comparing this to the transition of WinXP to Vista back in the day. This is waaaaay different. These OS' are very similar.

You are however somewhat correct though if you call a small support company with a problem tell you are running Windows 8 they auto blame it like a plague. Yet if I tell them I am running Win7 then they walk me through fixing it. They fixed a Win8 Box and didnt even know it.
 
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Kademlia has a very good point. Windows 7 and 8 are so similar, I don't think an incompatibility exists (software wise). It bugs me when arguments against Windows 8 are based on things like Windows 7 and 8 incompatibility issues which don't even exist.


You're also right, and I'd like that noted too. Just because something is new and unfamiliar doesn't mean it isn't "user-friendly" or functional. If we had that attitude about all innovation we'd never get anywhere!

Just my thoughts on some of the things said so far.

DonQuixoteMC
 
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I would go for a Windows 8 laptop, mainly because I am a techie and like the latest and fastest OS on the market. However, I would caution you if you like the old style of a desktop with a start button and multiple windows open, which can be seen on the taskbar. It didn't take me long to learn how to navigate Win8 but some people can't get used to it at all.
 
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Having just got off the phone again to Microsoft after spending several hundred hours trying to fix an install problem on a brand new computer where Microsoft had subsequently asked me to go through several re-installation processes all of which failed, even after getting me to download and burn several new DVD's of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 and also go through several sessions where they completely took over my computer trying to get the installation to work; they finally concluded it was their fault and said they wasted hundreds of hours of my time and its their fault for not putting in a Warning on part of the System properties where you input a code.

They apologized offered a disc refund and nothing for my hundreds of hours wasted and nothing for getting me to waste my money and time downloading other copies of Windows 8 after telling me to buy Writable DVD's (they said they would call back in a few days [even that was a day late]) and then gave up and left me to fix it on my own .

That was after they said they would ring back on X-day to go through the procedure again, and I sat in all day waiting for their call; however, they didn't bother calling back that day and they then called a following day ; like its fine to waste people time and money.

I would go Windows 7 if I didn't know about the excellent Linux and the many great FREE WORD (and graphics) compatible programs that has going for it. Or Ubuntu. Both EXCELLENT alternatives to Microsoft and improving above and beyond the call of duty.

They now work great with Steam and other well enjoyed programs as time progresses.
FREE. SIMPLES.

P.S.

There are so many things wrong with Windows 8, it really is hard to know where to begin. This is from no automatic procedure to get you online again when you update to Windows 8; to faulty information within the software; to other things like Microsoft being so petty that they @STOLE@ Microsoft Chess.

So, you pay more, but you get less.

Way to go Microcr"p.
 
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I am having to write message/s on this old XP computer because my i7 Z87 new build PC refuses to join the internet using Windows 8 Pro via a connected cable to the internet box. But this old XP works great, even wireless.

Microsoft, you get worse and worse. Strike that.

Microsoft, you are like an Alzheimers patient; you are totally CLUELESS half of the time when you program (no wonder there are thousands of updates, and every day there are even more Windows 8.1 updates due to shoddy workmanship; and you still continually treat customers as badly as you think you can get away with.

I will dance on your grave when more people start getting the FREE Ubuntu and/or Linux PROGRAM SETS as an automatic option via the PC manufacturers.

Ahhhh, feelings of slight relief.
 
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Hello Broda,

If you are buying a laptop buy one with a touchscreen that has windows 8 OS in it because if you wanna enjoy windows 8 you need to have touch screen. Windows 8 for first time is a bit confusing but as you get used to it you will start liking the OS.
 
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Yeah; and cyanide in cider makes a great Apéritif. :vomi:

Seriously; if you value your remaining sanity, install Windows SHELL program if you go anywhere near Windows 8 for the first time, after any time on Windows 7 etc. :heink:
 
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Does that mean the code is Free to mod and distribute in the Linux Ethernet?
 
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Yeah, I don't see any logic in going with Windows 7 for gaming. Windows 8 is quantitatively faster than Windows 7 for gaming. Windows 8 will also receive updates and support for compatibility with new hardware and configurations (like Crossfire and SLI) longer than 7 will. I just don't know what Windows 7 would give you that Windows 8 doesn't give you better.

That's my take on it, anyway. No offense intended, I'm just curious as to why you would say Windows 7 is better for gaming.

DonQuixoteMC
 
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