Need assistance with Windows 7 or Windows 8.1?
Need assistance with Windows 7 or Windows 8.1?
I’d definitely choose Windows 8.1. It runs smoother in most games, and being newer makes it a better option.
Windows 8 will receive extended support beyond Windows 7, and information about it is more readily available. The operating system offers improved extraction, live copying, deletion, and relocation capabilities. The Task Manager in Windows 8 performs significantly better. For a start menu experience on Windows 8, you can download one as well!
I chose Windows 7 mainly because I already owned the retail edition and had some older titles that I still enjoyed. I was concerned they might not run smoothly on 8.1 since they were designed for Windows 2000/ME/XP. Ultimately, I went with 7, but you might want to consider 8.1 instead.
Choose OS version 8.1 since purchasing it makes sense for these reasons. Ignore the critics—they mostly just express personal opinions.
the chart on the MS site lets you compare 8.1 and Pro side by side. In general, I don’t see much value in using Pro. Most of the drawbacks seem like quick reactions or generic points. With time, most of the obvious problems should be resolved, but you won’t feel bad about it.
However, you need to install additional programs from outside the operating system to access the Start Menu. Unlike Windows 7, you can't simply press the Start key and type.