Windows 8.1或旧版Windows 10？
Windows 8.1或旧版Windows 10？
He compared his setup with the latest updates to older versions of Windows and noticed performance differences. Your system is becoming slower with Windows 10 now compared to a year ago. Decide whether you prefer Windows 8.1 or an earlier Windows 10 release based on your needs.
Ensure you're running the most recent version of Windows 10 for optimal security. Avoid connecting to the internet unless necessary. Keep in mind that older hardware may appear sluggish, making it difficult to determine the best Windows 10 version for your setup without manual testing. I strongly advise against using any version of Windows 8 or 8.1—they are unstable and unreliable. Having experienced every major release from XP through Vista to 10, I prefer installing Windows Vista with SP2 over any version of Windows 8 or 8.1 due to its poor performance.
I don’t mind security or simplicity—I just want to enjoy playing games more.
Roger that; we’d likely revert to Windows 7 at least until its support ends in 2020, or begin evaluating multiple Windows 10 releases starting from the initial release notes. The first Anniversary update (build 1607) would be a good point to begin, similar to SP1 for Windows 7 or SP2 for Windows Vista. For more details on the various Windows 10 versions, you can visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_10...ry_Update)
Windows 7, 8, and 10 share identical security updates, meaning they'll all maintain comparable safety levels—though Windows 7 and 8 tend to have fewer known issues than Windows 10. Upgrading fully will ensure both receive the Spectre and Meltdown fixes. I have a pre-telemetry June 2015 Windows 7 Ultimate ISO ready for download: in the original post you'll find an archive with all Windows 7 security patches from October 2016 to October 2017. A license for Windows 7 Ultimate is available for $5 or less on eBay, Reddit, and similar sites. I've been using Windows 7 without updates since summer 2015 and haven't encountered malware or viruses. If you want extra protection while disabling Windows Update (the only way to run the OS), consider third-party tools like MalwareBytes or Spybot.
It’s surprising but I’ve kept Windows 7 without updates since 2015 and it performed well. Personally, I considered the lack of full update control a major issue when switching to Windows 10. That’s why I stuck with Windows 7 and now plan to move to Windows 8.1 once it retires in 2020. By the way, Windows 8.1 is actually much better than Windows 8—it feels like it should have been a more complete version of what Windows 8 was meant to be.
It’s odd how many individuals react strongly when urging full updates for Windows to guard against threats, only to switch to Windows 10—which statistically ranks among the least secure OSes. Security risk statistics per Windows version annually: https://www.cvedetails.com/top-50-produc...?year=2016
In 2016 data showed Windows OS vulnerabilities ranged from 95 to 31 per year, depending on the model and release.
For comparison, Microsoft’s own updates introduced new challenges: frequent non-updated versions, hidden telemetry features, and a push for aggressive updates that sometimes caused system instability.
Windows 7 remained stable with minimal updates after its telemetry rollout, whereas Windows 10 introduced numerous reliability concerns and intrusive advertising practices.
The shift in security posture began under Satya Nadella’s leadership, with attempts to restore older, more secure versions.
Despite these changes, Windows 7 continues to function reliably without further updates, while Windows 10’s frequent changes and data collection raise significant privacy and security questions.
Don’t let any older version of Windows 10 push you to upgrade. You can’t disable updates even with a slow internet connection, so Microsoft will likely force a switch to Windows 10 version 1803. The previous versions 8.1 and 7 were the last ones letting you manage updates freely.