Which OS?
Which OS?
I've been using 7 for a while now, but I tried the Windows 10 preview and really liked it. I plan to buy Windows 10 once it's fully available, but what should I use in the meantime? Windows 7 is excellent, but I appreciate the modern feel of 10 and am familiar with how 8.1 performs. However, I don't like the interface of 8.1 much and have heard many complaints about it, comparing it unfavorably to Vista and the usual changes Windows makes every couple of years. I also know you can upgrade 8.1 to resemble 7, which would improve game performance. I’m aiming for an OS that matches my positive experience with 10, so I’ll stick with 7 if it’s the best choice. If 8.1 turns out better, I’ll switch once the interface feels more user-friendly. Either way, I’m just trying to figure this out. Thanks in advance!
Use Windows 8 since it runs a bit quicker. Enable Classic Shell for a start menu, and you’ll have a better chance of landing on Windows 10 for free.
Keep 10 preview, there's no reason to spend money on a copy of 8.1 for just a couple of months. If you don't want to use 10 use 7. Just don't buy a 70$ os just to swap it out for a new one so quickly.
I kept wanting to maintain ten, but others advised against it as the main operating system. I’m okay with that, though. It’s fine for me, but there’s a risk it might crash and erase all my files.
If 10 is the free upgrade for eight users, it doesn't matter. If not, I'm in.