Windows 8 has proven to be a challenge for Microsoft to get people to think of it as the best operating system on the planet. Although the majority of new computers offer it as the main operating system, many consumers are doing whatever it takes to place Windows 7 on those brand new laptops. Windows 8 has been referred to by some as the new Vista. Vista was the operating system that replaced XP and was short lived because of the large amount of bugs that it contained. Windows 7 was rushed to completion to offset Vista and it remains a very stable and great Operating System. With the stability and user friendliness of Windows 7, it is no wonder that everybody still craves it. Windows XP and Windows 7 remain the 2 best operating systems that Microsoft has ever created. XP still has a strong foothold on the operating system market as millions of people still use it, including myself. The other day I was looking over some forums and customer reviews for some major brand computers and laptops. I saw a lot of great reviews for the machines but many, many posts simply stated that they hated Windows 8. In the coming months I would like to see more computer manufacturers offering “downgrade disks” so consumers can install Windows 7 if they so choose. Manufacturers are not going to be able to sell their products if they do not offer what the customer wants. The choice to use Windows 8 or 7 should be implemented as a norm. If I walk into a store and all I see is Windows 8, I turn around and leave. Windows 8 was originally designed as an operating system to use with a touch screen phone or tablet. It was then thought that instead of creating two operating systems; why not combine it into one. That is why the famous “start menu” is missing from Windows 8. This is quite possibly one of the biggest complaints of the users. There are numerous add ons you can get to replicate it but they are nothing like what you find if you use Windows 7 or even XP for that...
Read MoreHi everybody. Just as we started to get used to using Windows Vista and Windows 7, Windows 8 is getting ready for its premier. Unlike the other operating system releases, Windows 8 will be a whole different animal and the truth be said, it wont be for everybody. This version of Windows goes to a whole different level and even will use a different file system. Probably one of the biggest changes users will note is the absence of the Start menu. This version of the OS will have a desktop similar to your Smart Phone. You will use square icons on your desktop to start all your applications. This technology will be great for the new touch screen PC monitors that are being introduced. In fact, this version of Windows will be optimized for such use. One great feature of Windows 8 is the built in virus protection. If you choose not to install an antivirus program, this version of Windows will automatically activate it’s own Windows Defender and Security Essentials software. Be advised that most installs of Windows 8 will come with a trial from one of the big box companies just like it did with Windows Vista and 7. For the average person using a conventional computer, Windows 8 will be hard to figure out. The Metro Interface is not very user friendly and those of you upgrading from XP will really have a rough time getting used to this new format. From reading other blogs about user experiences with this new OS, the complaints are high and in one word the best description of the operating system is “confusing”. The Windows 8 desktop will start your program like your phone starts an APP. You can toggle to a more familiar Windows 7 format, but you are still left without a start menu. In order to get your work done, you often have to toggle between the two interfaces, which is very annoying. I do not think you can really compare this OS to a Windows 7 computer. I also do not see Windows 8 replacing Windows 7. They are two different animals that work completely different from each other. If you want to go with...
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