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Windows 7 vs Windows 8
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mercurial
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I can't believe the nonsense I've read in this thread. I was always a die-hard Windows 7 user but golly, Windows 8/8.1 is way better in every aspect. It shouldn't even be a question. Do it.
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Dolby
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I have another question :
Most places and even on the forums, guys are saying Windows 8 is far faster than Windows 7. But considering you need Windows 7 loaded, I don't really see how as you're adding to files that are already there (7)?
Most places and even on the forums, guys are saying Windows 8 is far faster than Windows 7. But considering you need Windows 7 loaded, I don't really see how as you're adding to files that are already there (7)?
You don't need Windows 7 files. My upgrade license key worked fine when doing a fresh install with a Windows 8 installation DVD (burnt with the official MS utility).
Windows 8 is definitely faster than 7, especially when it comes to boot up times and gaming.
If you install Start8 (gives Win 7 start button), Windows 8.1 is objectively better than Windows 7, as it's the same OS but faster and with a nicer Windows Explorer. I also choose to boot to desktop so I never see the horrible Metro crap.
There's no point upgrading now though as Windows 9 is around the corner.
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Ah.
That was my misunderstanding - thought you need to go Windows 7 > Windows 8 > Windows 8.1
I was actually given an original copy from work, so while I may not upgrade my main machine, it may be beneficial on my HTPC as it seems to run with slower hardware. I'm running Windows 7 on there though and thought it was just an upgrade ie no formatting or anything, and all my programs stay in tact?
That was my misunderstanding - thought you need to go Windows 7 > Windows 8 > Windows 8.1
I was actually given an original copy from work, so while I may not upgrade my main machine, it may be beneficial on my HTPC as it seems to run with slower hardware. I'm running Windows 7 on there though and thought it was just an upgrade ie no formatting or anything, and all my programs stay in tact?
mercurial
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Just wipe your drive and do a fresh install. Always best.
LazyLion
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Personally, even though I know it is possible to configure Windows 8... I would just stick with Windows 7.
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Windows 8.1 is better when it comes to future versions of DirectX. Windows 7 won't get DirectX 12, neither will stock Windows 8.
Already you can only get DX11.2 on Windows 8, it's not available for Windows 7, but pretty much only Battlefield 4 makes extensive use of it.
For anyone wondering, these are generic keys given out by Microsoft for installing Windows 8/8.1 before activating it with a volume license key. They're perfectly fine to use for the installation, but the OS won't activate with them.
I'm wondering how much IT Pro actually makes use of Windows 8. It sucks for enterprise because network management is now split between the Modern UI and Explorer interfaces. You can only set connections as metered ones inside Modern's control panel. Daemon Tools is also still far more useful than the built-in ISO handling tools.
In-place upgrades between operating systems only retain your programs and settings and user files, so it still ends up being a format and reinstall anyway. This is different from upgrading versions, because moving from vanilla Windows 8 to Pro just activates the parts of files or functionality hidden/locked away behind the upgrade pay wall. Version upgrades just happen and everything gets done after a reboot.
Someone asked the question about grace periods? They are still there, it's just commented out in a .ini file somewhere in system32 in the install files. You can re-enable the grace period and remove the requirement to put in a license key during installation as well. The flexibility is still there, but Microsoft really wants to force people to use a Microsoft account and all of their online services.
The_Ogre
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My personal view of MS over the years based on the OS's I used. This is only the desktop versins
Lets start with NT 4.0 (when I actively started using PC's, not just messing around).
NT 4.0
98
2000
ME
XP
Vista
7
8 ... notice a pattern?
So based on the above, I haven't used 8 and will jump ship to 9 once the bugs have been ironed out.
Lets start with NT 4.0 (when I actively started using PC's, not just messing around).
NT 4.0
98
2000
ME
XP
Vista
7
8 ... notice a pattern?
So based on the above, I haven't used 8 and will jump ship to 9 once the bugs have been ironed out.
My personal view of MS over the years based on the OS's I used. This is only the desktop versins
Lets start with NT 4.0 (when I actively started using PC's, not just messing around).
NT 4.0
98
2000
ME
XP
Vista
7
8 ... notice a pattern?
So based on the above, I haven't used 8 and will jump ship to 9 once the bugs have been ironed out.
I second this.
Jet-Fighter7700
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My personal view of MS over the years based on the OS's I used. This is only the desktop versins
Lets start with NT 4.0 (when I actively started using PC's, not just messing around).
NT 4.0
98
2000
ME
XP
Vista
7
8 ... notice a pattern?
So based on the above, I haven't used 8 and will jump ship to 9 once the bugs have been ironed out.
yip, totally agree with you
one good, one like root canal everyday, one great, one like eating broccoli everyday.
waiting to see what win 9 will be like, my money is that it will be great otherwise Microsoft will flop.
or people will do what they doing now and stay on win 7 or XP for the rest of eternity!
That's because it does a partial hibernate when you shut it down. disable it and it feels slower than Win7. Why would I disable it? I dual boot and you cannot mount the Win8 file system if it goes into that hibernated state.
Jet-Fighter7700
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ah-ha, Thanks now I know why so many of these dell XPS laptops have faulty SSD drives and why they fail so quickly,
just win 8 being its crappy self as always! wish more people would wake up and smell the Garbage!
AfricanTech
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Just saying re yinyangs list, win is at 8.1
The_Ogre
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*couch* Service Pack *cough*Just saying re yinyangs list, win is at 8.1
You made me unleash my googlefu and I can conclude that MS themselves regard 8.1 an update (aka SP) to 8 Eskomisaloser
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As Electron1 said, you need a valid Windows 8 license key. Windows 8.1 by default will reject Windows 8 keys while installing it. The method I mentioned will provide you temporary access to Windows 8.1 so you can get the PC online in order to activate it online for good.
AfricanTech
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Lol*couch* Service Pack *cough*
Yeah, I know that, but it all seriousness, 8.1 is not ME or Vista
Metro apps are shyte, but if ignore them, the underlying os is great (unlike ME and Vista that looked good with horrible os level issues)
Fatality07
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I prefer Windows 8.1 over 7 due to it being smoother and the boot time has been improved immensely for devices even without ssds.
The task manager is way better than win 7, inbuilt iso mounter has been needed for years now and the new copying tool is awesome.
The list does go on...
Things hated about win 8 and 8.1 is obviously the metro however i don't use any metro apps and I use it as i would of used windows 7.
I have got used to not having a start menu. But for people who want a start menu desperately, there are many third party start menus such as classic shell, start 8 etc.
The task manager is way better than win 7, inbuilt iso mounter has been needed for years now and the new copying tool is awesome.
The list does go on...
Things hated about win 8 and 8.1 is obviously the metro however i don't use any metro apps and I use it as i would of used windows 7.
I have got used to not having a start menu. But for people who want a start menu desperately, there are many third party start menus such as classic shell, start 8 etc.