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Difference Between Windows 7 & Windows 8

Last Updated on September 25, 2020 by admin 1 Comment

Over the last few months, we have covered a number of tips and guides on Microsoft’s latest Windows operating system. Now that Windows 8 and Windows 8 powered PCs and tablets are up for pre-order, many users are asking one simple question: should I upgrade to Windows 8?

difference between windows 7 and windows 8

To get an answer for the above question, you need to first understand the new features introduced with Windows 8 and difference between Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Difference between Windows 7 and Windows 8

Microsoft has introduced hundreds of new features with Windows 8 and most of them are pretty good. While some features are big & quickly noticeable, there are many features that come across as you start using the new operating system.

The below chart breaks down key differences between Windows 7 and Windows 8:

Windows 8 vs windows 7

* Media Center addon should be purchased separately.

In addition to above mentioned features, Windows 8 includes hundreds of small features. For instance, faster boot times, Airplane mode, enhanced copy/move/paste operations, native antivirus program (Windows Defender now includes all features of Microsoft Security Essentials), fully customizable lock screen, custom Refresh PC image, and better multi-monitor support.

If you want to test drive the final version of Windows 8 before upgrading your PC to Windows 8, simply download the 90-day trial copy of Windows 8 Enterprise edition.

Filed Under: Windows 8 Tagged: Windows 7, Windows 8

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  1. fernand says

    October 18, 2012 at 7:56 am

    they have take away five of the best features of windows 7. That’s really stupid, i still don’t know how did windows 8 passed QA for desktop users?

    one word can resume their move: regression

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