Compare Windows 8 and Windows 7 Pro to see their differences.
Compare Windows 8 and Windows 7 Pro to see their differences.
It's unclear which option is superior since you're comparing them. You mentioned hearing about issues with version 8, but noted it runs faster. You're comfortable with Windows 7 and can adjust to Windows 8 easily. Regarding the desktop appearance, Windows 8 doesn't retain the desktop look from Windows 8.1; it only supports updates up to that version.
It doesn’t matter since you’ll be using it for a month before switching to Windows 10 for free. Windows 7 Pro likely offers more RAM than standard Windows 8.1, which caps at 16GB (though that might have been changed). I think the Pro version supports up to 64GB or possibly 32GB, and you’ll also get access to group policy if needed. Just verify your system’s specs to ensure compatibility with Windows 8, and if it looks cheaper, go ahead and purchase it.
Yeah, I picked seven because my motherboard doesn’t like Windows 8.1 and I prefer the look of blurry Windows 7. Of course, my take is my own. There’s no real speed boost with an SSD, but I’d really love to get that nice task manager back from Windows 8.
To get the start button, you need to download it from the appropriate source for your OS. For Windows 7 Pro, it’s not a direct match to Windows 10, so check if your version supports the same features. Regarding desktop mode, Windows 8.1 and later support full desktop environments, so yes, you can use it in that mode.
Windows 7 feels much slower even with an SSD nowadays. On my machine, Windows 8.1 Pro was faster than Windows 7 did. I assumed my setup was broken, but all other Windows 7 systems I tested performed similarly. Now it doesn’t matter much because Windows 10 is on the way.
I recommend reviewing your setup. There doesn’t seem to be any noticeable variation between them. The details are listed on my profile page—they’re average, not outstanding. I only saw a slight contrast when switching between OSs on an older Core 2 Quad with a HDD. If you want a consistent look across both platforms, consider using Classic Shell; it adds a clean start button. Windows 10 Pro is included in the upgrade for Windows 7 Pro or Ultimate. Anything below that will be the standard edition.