Consider upgrading to 8/8.1 if you need higher resolution for sharper details.
Consider upgrading to 8/8.1 if you need higher resolution for sharper details.
I scored an 8.1 but messed up by buying two keys. I'm fixing everything in Windows Explorer now. The main problem with 8.1 is how it alters the layout.
Windows Explorer remains unchanged between Windows 8.0 and 8.1 versions of Windows 10.
Transitioning from Windows 7 to 8.1 has improved performance. On Windows 7, frequent tab switching often caused delays or freezes in Explorer during online tasks.
You're unsure about the upgrade path. Did you mean to transition from Windows 8 to 8.1, or from Windows 7 to 8.1?
I was moving from Windows 7 Ultimate. I wondered if I should upgrade to 8 or 8.1. I was used to 8 but not 8.1. I currently have 8.1 Pro and it seems to be functioning well. I thought about waiting until Windows 10 was released, but my old OS had many issues—browser would freeze, Explorer would freeze, sound stopped working, and I’d need to restart the PC to fix them. So far, things seem to have improved.
I've been comparing Win8.1 and 7 a lot recently. Both my work machine and my main rig are on 7, while my laptop runs 8.1. I really like 7 more than 8.1, but I'm frustrated because I didn't choose the downgrade option when I bought the laptop. In practice, 8.1 works just fine—it's pretty similar. The main thing that bothers me is the UI changes and how things are reorganized or hidden. I'm hoping 10 will be better, but I'll test it myself instead of using the machines running 7. In your situation, you probably faced problems because of a cracked copy of 7.