COMPARISON OF WINDOWS 7 AND WINDOWS 10

COMPARISON OF WINDOWS 7 AND WINDOWS 10

1. SOME COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN WINDOWS 7 AND WINDOWS 10

2. Windows 7 vs Windows 10: How do the operating systems compare ? WINDOWS 7 WINDOWS 10

3. Windows 10 is steadily growing in popularity but it still hasn’t managed to topple Windows 7. According to  NetMarketShare , Windows 10 is on 28% of desktop PCs, but Windows 7 still has more than half of the market share at 44 %.

4. Many have held back from updating to Windows 10 because they're afraid of technical problems, don't like the Windows 10 user interface or are concerned some features may be missing. To dispell any confusion, we’ve compared some of the main features of Windows 7 with their Windows 10 equivalents.

5. Windows 10 search vs Windows 7 search WINDOWS 7 WINDOWS 10

6. On Windows 7 you’ll be used to clicking the Start Button and searching for content on your PC that way. On Windows 10, it’s all about Cortana – Microsoft’s digital assistant which began life on Windows Phone .

7. You can’t really miss Cortana – it’s right next to the Start Button. And it does much more than search your PC, it also search the web. As previously stated, Cortana is principally a digital assistant though so on top of handling all your searches; it’ll keep track of your dates and events with alerts.  

8. Windows 10 Start Menu vs Windows 7 Start Menu WINDOWS 7 WINDOWS 10

9. The Start Menu is a staple of Windows that people have strongly defended after it was replaced with a Start Screen back in Windows 8.

10. Microsoft realized the error of its ways and brought the Start Menu back for Windows 10. However, it’s a lot more interactive than what we had on Windows 7. You can still see lists of software and files, but alongside them are Live Tiles of apps.

11. These can be changed for apps you use more frequently, making life a little easier than in Windows 7. However, these changes haven’t stopped gremlins from causing issues on some machines but it’s not a universal problem.

12. Internet Explorer vs Edge WINDOWS 10 WINDOWS 7

13. All the web browsers you know from Windows 7 work in exactly the same on Windows 10, but Microsoft has thrown a new browser called Edge into the mix.

14. Edge is set to take over from Internet Explorer completely in the future with  support ending on most versions of Internet Explorer already , but for now you have access to both on Windows 10.

15. You can’t get Edge on older versions of Windows either, so you’ll have to go for Windows 10 if you want it. It features a clean new look, as well as a tidy area for downloads, history, favorites and a reading list 

16. Windows 10 apps vs Windows 7 apps

17. Apps came about for smartphones and tablets as smaller versions of the larger applications we use on desktop PCs, but since Windows 8 we’ve been able to use them on desktops too.

18. For Windows 7 users upgrading to Windows 10, this is all a bit new. There’s a  Windows Store  available on Windows 10 where you can download an array of apps.  We’ve got a guide to installing apps using the Windows Store right here if you’re new to it.

19. The apps are great for using things like Facebook, because it makes accessing the social network quicker and easier. There are so many apps to choose from too, whether you’re looking for news or games – many of which are free .

20. On Windows 7 you’re confined to the standard applications available on all Windows platforms – which aren’t necessarily bad, but lack the convenience of apps from the  Windows Store .

21.   Windows 7 Windows 10 Developer Microsoft Microsoft Released to Manufacturing July 22, 2009 July 15, 2015 Available to Users October 22, 2009 July 29, 2015 Update Method Windows Update Windows Update, Windows Store, Windows Server Update Services Platforms IA-32 and x86-64 IA-32, x64, ARMv7 Kernel type Hybrid Hybrid License Proprietary commercial software N/A Preceded by Windows Vista Windows 8.1 Succeeded by Windows 8 N/A

22. Preceded by Windows Vista Windows 8.1 Succeeded by Windows 8 N/A Support State Date January 13, 2015 October 13, 2020 Extended Support Date January 14, 2020 October 14, 2025 Required Processor 1 GHz clock rate IA-32 or x64 architecture 1 GHz clock rate IA-32 or x64 architecture Required RAM IA-32 edition: 1 GB x64 edition: 2 GB IA-32 edition: 1 GB x64 edition: 2 GB Required Graphics Card DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver model 1.0 (Not absolutely necessary; only required for Aero) DirectX 9 graphics device WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

23. Required Display Screen 800×600 pixels 800×600 pixels Required Input Device Keyboard and mouse Keyboard and mouse Required Hard disk space IA-32 edition: 16 GB x64 edition: 20 GB IA-32 edition: 16 GB x64 edition: 20 GB Start Menu Start Menu that allows the user to see the applications and provides a search far to search for files and applications on the computer Gives a combinations of the Smart Menu on Windows 7 and also incorporates Live Tiles Assistance Windows Help that troubleshoots common problems. Makes search better and incorporates Voice Activated Personal Assistant – Cortana Price About $80 at the time of Windows 10 launch Is Free for all users that are using Windows 7 and Windows 8 for the first year after its launch

24. Built in browser Internet Explorer 8 New and improved Microsoft Edge that comes incorporated with Cortana and has a reading mode Security Only option is to set passwords. Allows users to integrate biometrics tools such as fingerprint and retina scanners Convergence No convergence, or rather manual convergence. Windows 7 runs only on PCs and laptops, not on phones or tablets. Seamless convergence on all devices. The same Windows 10 will run on the phone, tablet, laptop and even PCs Search Users can type in the search bar in the Start menu or in the Windows explorer to search within the system Cortana is integrated into the Search feature, where instead of typing users can talk and ask Cortana to search something or open applications

25. File Explorer Has Favorite which allow you to easily and quickly access frequently visited folders Quick Access replaces Favorites. Allows users to access recent files and frequently visited folders Multiple Applications Multiple applications in the traditional case, where the user can switch between the multiple running apps. The SnapAssist feature allows users to run multiple apps next to each other. A new Snap Assist feature means up to four apps can be snapped per screen. Task View No task view. Closest is Alt+Tab, which opens a floating bar to show open windows. Task View is now a button the lower bar of the screen which opens up all the open applications in a stack, allowing easier access to pick

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