Difference Between Windows 7 and 8

Mitchell

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Sorry if this has already been posted.
I just want to know what the difference between Windows 7 and Windows 8 is...
I know that there is a new start screen, but for me that's it, the Desktop environment looks the same.

Just want to know if there are other features, because that is what is putting me off from installing windows 8... that's its pretty much Windows 7 with a new start screen
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 64bit
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    Gigabyte EP43DS3
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    4GB Ram
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    Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 800
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    Microsoft Wireless Mouse 1000
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    Internet Explorer 11
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    Windows Defender
Lot's of new features under the hood.
1). Faster hybrid boot
2). Native mounting of ISO files
3). Much better chkdsk
4). Built in Hyper-V client
5). Storage Spaces
6). Built in AV, deeper integration to prevent malware
7). Better dual monitor support

The real kick in the balls is having to use the new UI, deal with crap like the charms bar, and accept the ugly as hell 2D non-aero look. A few people really love these changes, but I think the overwhelming majority don't necessarily care for them.
 

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    Windows 7
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    ABS M1 Mechanical
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That, and the new apps for Windows 8 through the new Windows Store, where you can also download Desktop apps as well.

There is also the Ribbon in Explorer, which makes file management faster, at least for me. The Desktop is fairly the same as 7's, except for some UI changes like the Ribbon, non-transparent windows (although the Taskbar is transparent) and some more emphasis on cleaner looking window chrome versus posh over the top glassy shininess.

The Start Screen is like the start menu except full screen and more customizable and manageable than the menu was. As it's more visual, you end up finding things quicker. Although, there are some that dispute this fact.
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
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    ASUS
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    AMD FX 8320
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    Crosshair V Formula-Z
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    16 gig DDR3
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    ASUS R9 270
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    1440x900
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    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
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    Internet Explorer 11
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    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
The Start Screen is like the start menu except full screen and more customizable and manageable than the menu was. As it's more visual, you end up finding things quicker. Although, there are some that dispute this fact.
My opinion is that the Start Screen is perfectly acceptable in a touch screen environment, but useless on my desktop or PC. I don't have a need or desire to have a "full screen" launching point for my apps. A couple of desktop icons, a couple of pinned taskbar entries and that's all that i need. I don't like being moved away from my desktop (and seeing emails, instant messages, etc). when I launch the full screen Start Screen. I don't like the "live" nature of the tiles. They are distracting and a waste of bandwidth to me. Not to mention, they get confusing when your People app is showing a facebook pic, your photo app is also showing a pic...and you cannot easily tell which tile is which. I don't like having to clean up the Start Screen when the program installer litters it full of tiles that I will hardly ever use. And I don't like the fact that I don't have any classic start button options without going with a third party whose integration may or may not be stable, reliable, or secure.

I don't really use any of the "new" apps because I'm annoyed to no end that they are full screen or only able to use 130px of the screen of the entire screen. I generally don't like getting to application settings via the Charms bar....i much prefer an in-app File, Edit, View menu etc.

I'm a Windows fan...but not a fan of Windows 8.
 

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    Windows 7
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    Self-Built in July 2009
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    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
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    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
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    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
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    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
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    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
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    23" Acer x233H
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    1920x1080
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    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
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    Corsair 620HX modular
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    Antec P182
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    stock
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    ABS M1 Mechanical
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    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
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    15/2 cable modem
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    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
The Start Screen is like the start menu except full screen and more customizable and manageable than the menu was. As it's more visual, you end up finding things quicker. Although, there are some that dispute this fact.
My opinion is that the Start Screen is perfectly acceptable in a touch screen environment, but useless on my desktop or PC. I don't have a need or desire to have a "full screen" launching point for my apps. A couple of desktop icons, a couple of pinned taskbar entries and that's all that i need. I don't like being moved away from my desktop (and seeing emails, instant messages, etc). when I launch the full screen Start Screen. I don't like the "live" nature of the tiles. They are distracting and a waste of bandwidth to me. Not to mention, they get confusing when your People app is showing a facebook pic, your photo app is also showing a pic...and you cannot easily tell which tile is which. I don't like having to clean up the Start Screen when the program installer litters it full of tiles that I will hardly ever use. And I don't like the fact that I don't have any classic start button options without going with a third party whose integration may or may not be stable, reliable, or secure.

I don't really use any of the "new" apps because I'm annoyed to no end that they are full screen or only able to use 130px of the screen of the entire screen. I generally don't like getting to application settings via the Charms bar....i much prefer an in-app File, Edit, View menu etc.

I'm a Windows fan...but not a fan of Windows 8.
Well, it sounds like you don't really need a start menu! :D Actually, those live tiles don't eat up bandwidth or system resource as they were designed to be efficient. For example, it only takes maybe a few kilobytes of data to refresh a tile, but opening the app requires more bandwidth as the REST of the app's contents need refreshing. They only activate in an interval or when there is a trigger.

If you find it distracting, you can either turn them off, or separate them so they're less up in your face.

And that's the point of the Start Screen, being able to SEE what clutter installed. Do you see that with the start menu? Probably not so much unless if you already use it heavily. Most people don't, as that's partly the reason why the Start Screen was designed. A few Taskbar pins, maybe a MFU pin on the start menu, a couple of Desktop icons; that's it. No need for the start menu other than Computer, Libraries, Control Panel and to shut down.

I personally am liking the Charms bar better than the classic drop down file method. Usually, an app with have its own commands, and uses the system contracts (Charms) to share or be searched. I find it just homogenizes app design so EVERY app has a search command (ones that can be searched), EVERY app that can share will have an entry in Share, EVERY app that can connect to a device is there in Devices, and EVERY app has a settings function with the Settings charms. Simple. Maybe I just prefer new over the classic method.... :)
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
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    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
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    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
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    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
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    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
Actually, those live tiles don't eat up bandwidth or system resource as they were designed to be efficient. Well of course, they are designed to not hog bandwidth. But that doesn't mean that while sitting there all day or perhaps for days on end they aren't using bandwidth.

And that's the point of the Start Screen, being able to SEE what clutter installed. Do you see that with the start menu? Probably not so much unless if you already use it heavily.
I don't see the advantage here. I would believe that with most apps, you will simply remove the tile...but not uninstall anything. So, it will still be installed and technically cluttering up your PC.


I personally am liking the Charms bar better than the classic drop down file method. Usually, an app with have its own commands, and uses the system contracts (Charms) to share or be searched. I find it just homogenizes app design so EVERY app has a search command (ones that can be searched), EVERY app that can share will have an entry in Share, EVERY app that can connect to a device is there in Devices, and EVERY app has a settings function with the Settings charms. Simple. Maybe I just prefer new over the classic method.... :)

I like the "search" features of the charms...but that's about it. Overall, I find more feeling of it being a nuisance than a benefit. I just don't see the value in this change. It doesn't help me or make me any more productive.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 7
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    Self-Built in July 2009
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    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
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    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
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    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
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    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
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    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
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    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
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    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
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    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
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    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
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    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
Night and Day. . .:thumbsup:
 

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  • OS
    Win 8, (VM win7, XP, Vista)
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion p1423w
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    Intel Core i5 3330 Ivy Bridge
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    Foxconn - 2ADA Ivy Brige
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    16 GB 1066MHz DDR3
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    ATI Radeon HD 5450
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    HD Realteck (Onboard)
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    Mitsubishi LED TV/Montior HD, Dell 23 HD, Hanspree 25" HD
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    Mit. 1980-1080, Dell 2048-115, Hanspree 1920-10802
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    1 SanDisk 240Gig SSD, 2 Samsung 512Gig SSDs
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    Tower
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    Original (Fans)
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    Microsoft Keyboard 2000
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    Microsoft Optical Mouse 5000
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    1.3 (350 to 1024 if lucky)
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    Firefox 19.1
    Antivirus
    MSE-Defender
Don't think the Start Screen as a new way to use Windows. Instead think it as a king-sized, full screen, huge tiles, but beautiful Start Menu.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Y520
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 7300HQ
    Motherboard
    OEM Lenovo
    Memory
    4GB DDR4-2400
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
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    1 (2)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 1TB 5400 RPM
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    OEM Lenovo
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    Logitech G502 Proteus Core
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    100 Mbps
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    Google Chrome
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    AMD Athlon X4 760K
    8GB DDR3-1866
    AMD Radeon RX 460
    Seagate 500 GB 7200 RPM
Sorry if this has already been posted.
I just want to know what the difference between Windows 7 and Windows 8 is...
I know that there is a new start screen, but for me that's it, the Desktop environment looks the same.

Just want to know if there are other features, because that is what is putting me off from installing windows 8... that's its pretty much Windows 7 with a new start screen
IMO, the main reason for installing Win8 is that you want to work with the Charm Bar and the new interface (Metro) in general. Working in this fashion seems very, very inefficient given the way I want to use a PC, and to really figure out where everything is (and to remember later) takes significant effort. The reason for not installing Win8 I gave above is somewhat the opposite of the main reason for not installing it; it is hard to avoid using the Charm Bar and the new interface (Metro) too much--which to me, as said, is very, very inefficient given what I do with a computer. A reason for installing Win8 eventually is that MS support for Win7 will eventually come to an end. However, look how long MS support has existed for XP. Ignoring the Charm Bar/new interface, I haven't found any new features in Win8 that are compelling.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Win7 Ult on DIY; Win8 Pro on MBP/Parallels; Win7 Ult on MBP/Boot Camp; Win7 Ult/Win8 Pro on HP
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Rig; MacBook Pro (MBP)/Parallels/Boot Camp; HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
    CPU
    Intel i7-2600K (sometimes OC'd to 4.8 GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance
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    EVGA 570 SC
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    Gateway
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    Dual Boot:
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    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
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    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
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    20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
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    Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/DVD Burner
Don't think the Start Screen as a new way to use Windows. Instead think it as a king-sized, full screen, huge tiles, but beautiful Start Menu.

I've tried, I don't find it beautiful. It's annoying.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
Yes, if he doesn't like it - then it must be his fault. :sarc:
 

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  • OS
    7/8/ubuntu/Linux Deepin
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop

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  • OS
    Win7 Ult on DIY; Win8 Pro on MBP/Parallels; Win7 Ult on MBP/Boot Camp; Win7 Ult/Win8 Pro on HP
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Rig; MacBook Pro (MBP)/Parallels/Boot Camp; HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
    CPU
    Intel i7-2600K (sometimes OC'd to 4.8 GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 570 SC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway
    Hard Drives
    Dual Boot:
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on OCZ Revo x2 and
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
    PSU
    Cooler Master Silent Pro 1000W
    Case
    Cooler Master 932 HAF
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Internet Speed
    20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
    Other Info
    Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/DVD Burner
I like some of the new features added to Windows 8 like better overall security, but I do not care for the Start Screen (aka Metro), so I compromised and used Ex7forWin8 to add the Windows 7 Start Menu. Now my Windows 8 desktop works like 7 and I am a happy camper.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    CyberPower
    CPU
    i5 2500K
    Motherboard
    Asus P8P67 Deluxe
    Memory
    8 gigabytes Corsair PC3-12800 DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 460 superclocked
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viewsonic 23" LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    128 Gb Samsung 840 Pro SSD
    128 Gb Kingston Hyper X SSD
    1 Tb Western Digital Caviar Black HDD
    PSU
    1000 watt Coolermaster modular
    Case
    Coolermaster Haf X full tower
    Cooling
    Coolermaster Hyper 212 plus
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    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitec M310 USB cordless
    Internet Speed
    1.5 mb/s download 300 kb/s upload
Yes, if he doesn't like it - then it must be his fault. :sarc:

If one cannot adapt to change, then yes it is.

Why do people think that it's all about the inability to accept change. People can choose for themselves whether they actually like it. Cars change from year to year, but that doesn't mean that I like each model released. A sequel to a movie doesn't have to be loved simply because people need to accept change. Why should the newest release of Windows be any different?
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.

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  • OS
    Win7 Ult on DIY; Win8 Pro on MBP/Parallels; Win7 Ult on MBP/Boot Camp; Win7 Ult/Win8 Pro on HP
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Rig; MacBook Pro (MBP)/Parallels/Boot Camp; HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
    CPU
    Intel i7-2600K (sometimes OC'd to 4.8 GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 570 SC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway
    Hard Drives
    Dual Boot:
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on OCZ Revo x2 and
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
    PSU
    Cooler Master Silent Pro 1000W
    Case
    Cooler Master 932 HAF
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Internet Speed
    20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
    Other Info
    Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/DVD Burner
Well Mitchell,

as most here know, i turned my back to Windows 7 some 15 months ago.

When i want to work fast.....thank god there is the new start menu.

Which turns you mostly to the old dekstop view.

Do not want to search for anything at all, that's why for me the start menu is great.

But i understand others who use their pc for fun and games are not that interested in the new start menu.

The old taskbar......i really hate this now.

All i have there right now = Word, Excel, File Explorer, Outlook (because it is nice to see if new mails arrived) and IE.

That is it.

But in the new start menu i have right now 46 tiles.

Still trying to see what others like about Windows 7 + the old start screen and tiles.

Jeff
 

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  • OS
    WINDOWS 8.1 x64
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    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    INTEL CORE I--3770K LGA1155
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    ASUS P8Z77-V
    Memory
    KINGSTON 2400 MHZ KHX24C11K4 16GB
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    INTEL HD GRAFICS 4000
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    Philip BDL3245€ 32 inch
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    1920 x 1080
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    2 SAMSUNG 840 PRO RAID 0 ON BOARD 2 x 128 GB
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    LOGITEC MX™ 5500
    Mouse
    LOGITEC MX 5500
    Internet Speed
    120 Mbps
Mitchell:

There's two basic reasons to upgrade to Win8 over Win7:
1) It provides new hardware-related features that you want or need, and
2) It provides a new UI that you want or need.

As to 1), post #2 already lists some of them, and if you Google, you can probably find a thread (even on this forum) about new features that Win8 brings to PCs. I did that, read through the features -- and came to the conclusion that none of them were anything I needed but some were worth trying out.

As to 2) if the new UI is not something you want to use, then you fall back on 1).

Newer is not always better -- it is really only different.
 

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That, and the new apps for Windows 8 through the new Windows Store, where you can also download Desktop apps as well.

What Desktop programs can you download in the new Windows Store?
 

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  • OS
    Dual Win 7-8 64-bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Studio XPS8100
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 3.2 GHz
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Dell 24" LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200
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    900GB and 1.5TB
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
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    Dell Optical
    Internet Speed
    10 Mb/s down 1.5 Mb/s up
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    I worked my up from a virtual machine, to a slow 32-bit celeron and now two monitors on my XPS8100. Works great!
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