Why is Windows 8 so unpopular?
Why is Windows 8 so unpopular?
Change is unpleasant, and folks are often foolish. That's essentially the point. If UWP games hadn't existed, I'd likely still be on Windows 8.1 since it caused fewer issues than 10, and I seem to have a unique talent for adjusting to a different start menu. Actually, I quite enjoyed it.
I understand your perspective. From a logical standpoint, using the fullscreen start menu was possible, though it became frustrating when watching videos in the upper-right corner and trying to launch an app—because the menu occupied the entire screen. It’s reassuring that they managed to compromise and offer a customizable start menu for Windows 10; on tablets, I enable fullscreen mode, while desktops benefit from Microsoft’s hybrid approach.
I prefer Windows 8.1 because it's a reliable and steady operating system. But it lacks many modern features, while Windows 10 has improved significantly, making me question the need for 8.1 anymore.
In reality, Windows 7, 8, 10.1, and 10 all stem from Vista. The issue with Vista during its launch was that it introduced many changes quickly—Microsoft might have thought an additional year would be better, but after six years of delays, the pressure mounted. XP had serious security flaws and consumed huge resources just to keep up. That’s likely why they chose not to wait another year. Windows Me and 98 were built on Windows 95, which represented a big leap forward compared to earlier versions like Windows 3.x, where the graphical interface was essentially just a wrapper over the command prompt.
It seems like you're expressing strong enthusiasm. Let me know how I can help!