Windows offers great performance and features ideal for gaming.

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J_J_Flippo
Junior Member

11-10-2016, 10:37 PM

Hey, I’m having a tough time with Windows 8.1 right now. I need to switch to Windows 7 Professional and make sure my Steam apps are backed up before I start the upgrade.

J_J_Flippo

11-10-2016, 10:37 PM #1

Hey, I’m having a tough time with Windows 8.1 right now. I need to switch to Windows 7 Professional and make sure my Steam apps are backed up before I start the upgrade.

tamemarco
Senior Member

482

11-11-2016, 03:07 AM

The only thing I can say is that switching to Windows 7 for gaming isn't a big change...

tamemarco

11-11-2016, 03:07 AM #2

The only thing I can say is that switching to Windows 7 for gaming isn't a big change...

Maleroi
Junior Member

11-17-2016, 06:26 PM

You can inquire about the reasons, but starting with Start8 or returning to Windows 8/Windows 10 would be a better approach. These options generally offer improved performance. So yes, it makes sense to downgrade for better results.

Maleroi

11-17-2016, 06:26 PM #3

_Geqr_
Senior Member

554

11-17-2016, 06:34 PM

Wait for the announcement at 8.1 until June's release. As someone testing the tech preview, I can confidently say it’s incredible.

_Geqr_

11-17-2016, 06:34 PM #4

Wait for the announcement at 8.1 until June's release. As someone testing the tech preview, I can confidently say it’s incredible.

livy09
Member

11-23-2016, 12:36 PM

8.1 offers advantages over Windows 7.

livy09

11-23-2016, 12:36 PM #5

8.1 offers advantages over Windows 7.

bubba_kushx7
Junior Member

11-23-2016, 06:35 PM

You own Windows 7 Pro 64-bit but not Windows 8 64-bit

bubba_kushx7

11-23-2016, 06:35 PM #6

You own Windows 7 Pro 64-bit but not Windows 8 64-bit

JELLY33
Member

180

12-13-2016, 03:06 AM

Checking the memory requirements for those versions can help you decide. For Windows 7 with 4GB RAM, you’ll likely need more than what’s available. On an 8.1 processor in 64-bit mode, ensure your system has sufficient RAM to run smoothly.

JELLY33

12-13-2016, 03:06 AM #7

patrickbostic
Junior Member

12-15-2016, 08:56 PM

4GB should suffice for either system, though I believe Windows 7 requires more resources.

patrickbostic

12-15-2016, 08:56 PM #8

4GB should suffice for either system, though I believe Windows 7 requires more resources.

xxSuperSweetxx
Member

170

01-06-2017, 02:46 PM

However, on Windows 7 64-bit with only 4GB of RAM, Minecraft performed better in frames per second compared to Windows 8.1.

xxSuperSweetxx

01-06-2017, 02:46 PM #9

However, on Windows 7 64-bit with only 4GB of RAM, Minecraft performed better in frames per second compared to Windows 8.1.

Llabros
Senior Member

740

01-14-2017, 07:48 AM

#10

Do you have the most recent GPU drivers set up? Are you running Java 8 on a 64-bit platform?

Llabros

01-14-2017, 07:48 AM #10

Do you have the most recent GPU drivers set up? Are you running Java 8 on a 64-bit platform?

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