Compare Windows 7 Gamer Edition and Windows 8 performance for gaming.
Compare Windows 7 Gamer Edition and Windows 8 performance for gaming.
@ TheDoubleYGamer oh see I can't get used to that lol. It's kind of a headache for me when it switches like that. If I needed a lot of programs I would put them on my taskbar or desktop I can still access my start screen like yours by pressing shift and my start button. Not sure what happened with that picture but here. http://tinypic.com/r/2n8787s/8
I’m running Windows 7. I’d prefer Windows 8.1, but that’s mainly because I like W7 more than W8. The design doesn’t suit me, and the mobile version isn’t great.
Windows 8.1. I loved it when I had it installed on my computer. EDIT: And that just appears to be a Windows 7 install with a different theme applied.
An operating system is essential software; without it, your device loses much of its value. It functions as intended, handling all tasks and ensuring stability. Building upon Windows, changes could either strengthen security or introduce serious risks like crashes or data loss. If an OS is compromised at a fundamental level, even advanced antivirus scans won't catch it, and no software can fully protect against such threats. A rootkit-level breach would render the system vulnerable beyond repair. Despite any performance gains, I wouldn’t rely on it for safety or integrity. It’s the software you definitely want to keep secure and untouched.
I’m thinking about Windows 8 in a different way now. It’s definitely quicker than Windows 7, especially on slower machines—things like Task Manager and Explorer work much better than before. But there are many issues that make it hard to be satisfied: Why do I have low-quality apps that need extra space for programs I already have? And why can’t I just remove them all? It seems everyone insists I sign up for a Microsoft account. Compared to Android, Windows 8 feels more like a tablet or mobile OS isn’t really suited for me right now. They let small tiles fit in the modern interface and keep the desktop wallpaper the same, which is why I sometimes use it as a full start menu. Even though I prefer the old version for workflow, this might be because of the fullscreen feature and the disappearing startbar—it feels like losing touch with what I’m doing right now. Sometimes I still feel sad or confused using Windows 8.
Uninstall a Windows 8 application by clicking it once and choosing Uninstall.
I set up my system this way, though you can’t simply remove all apps this manner. Items like photos and settings aren’t fully removable. While it’s possible to adapt them, most users—especially those outside tech circles—won’t have the skills to do so effectively. Compared to older Windows or other operating systems, few people will actually know how to make these changes.
For these users, you can remove them from the list, and after installing a picture viewer such as Microsoft Windows Essential Photo Gallery (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windo...essentials), images will open using it rather than the Pictures Windows 8 App. If you prefer the built-in Windows picture viewer, open the Default Program panel (you can look for it), choose "Set your default program," pick the app, and set it as the default. Done.