Windows 8 was arguably a failure, and we can see very few reasons why you might want to use it over Windows 10. The start menu is far less jarring, providing modern tools and layouts sprinkled with enough familiarity that users won’t feel alienated.
One article argued that windows 8.1 is slightly better but not a “serious” OS (serious = runs on a desktop or laptop and is used to get work done). Windows 10 is MUCH better than either 8 or 8.1. Windows 10 is ALMOST as usable as Windows 7 or Windows XP (was). Win 10 is the wave of the future.
Another frequently asked inquiry is “Windows 8 vs windows 10?”.
The obvious difference between Windows 8 and 10 is reflected in features. The Start menu is the biggest change when comparing Windows 8 and 10. For Windows 8, a huge problem is that it neglects the classic desktop and Start menu. In Windows 10, the Start menu is back and it contains the Live Tiles of Windows 8.
Windows 10 – even in its first release – is a tad faster than Windows 8.1. But it isn’t magic. Some areas improved only marginally, though battery life did jump up noticeably for movies. We tested a clean install of Windows 8.1 versus a clean install of Windows 10.
While reading we ran into the question “Is Windows 10 better than Windows 7?”.
Windows 10 is better than Windows 8.1 as it is more of a debugged version of Windows 8.1 just as Windows 7 was a debugged version of Vista. For me Windows 10 is mostly annoying, but I fixed some of the issues when I installed classic shell.
Is Windows 10 slower than Windows 8?
Performance in specific apps like Photoshop or Chrome is a bit slower in Windows 10. But Windows 10 can wake from Sleep and Hibernate mode more quickly than Windows 8.1. In most cases, the tests show that there is no obvious difference in performance between Windows 8.1 and 10. Sometimes Windows 10 is a bit faster and sometimes it is a bit slower.
Should I get Windows 10 or Windows 7?
For most people, Windows 10 is going to be the better choice. I skipped right over 8 and 8.1 and went right from 7 to 10. It’s arguably faster than Win7, and I’ve used Win 8 enough to believe it’s as fast as Win 8. Getting away from the confusing half-desktop half-start screen thing is reason enough to move to 10 for me.
Another common inquiry is “Is Windows 8 good for regular desktop users?”.
The big noise around the Windows 8 launch involves touch-enabled devices like Microsoft’s own super-slick Surface. But Windows 8 is great news for regular desktop and laptop users. Here’s 10 reasons why. It’s dirt cheap.
Why does my windows 10 look like windows 8?
“Looks like Windows 8” when running Windows 10 usually means that tablet mode is enabled (which opens with a tile-covered start screen instead of regular desktop). How do I get rid of pinned tiles in Windows 10? How do I get rid of pinned tiles in Windows 10?
Windows 10 just looks cold, sterile, not appealing at all. Very rigid and blocky sharp corners and faded colors. You have those wonderful and vibrant pictures on lock screen and yet when you get working in Windows 10 it’s such a let down. Was this reply helpful?
What does it mean if my computer looks like Windows 8?
This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. “Looks like Windows 8” when running Windows 10 usually means that tablet mode is enabled (which opens with a tile-covered start screen instead of regular desktop).
What is Microsoft Windows 10?
Microsoft Windows 10 is an enhanced version of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, which eliminate several drawbacks of aforementioned operating systems. The traditional start menu is there, as usual in its place together with Metro UI design.
But: Fancy graphics require more processing power. So in order to have a version of Windows that runs on both tablet devices (with small screens and “small” processors) and computers with larger screens Microsoft dumbed-down the graphics.
What is the difference between Windows 7 and Windows 8 applications?
Applications can also be pinned or moved to the taskbar for easy access. Between Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, RT, and Windows Phone, there are many Windows iterations, which can be confusing. Windows 8 was closer to RT and Windows Phone than previous versions, making it easier to create cross-platform apps and utilize features like live tiles.
Does Windows 7 have better graphics than Windows 7?
I agree that the graphics look much better on Windows 7. But: Fancy graphics require more processing power. So in order to have a version of Windows that runs on both tablet devices (with small screens and “small” processors) and computers with larger screens Microsoft dumbed-down the graphics.