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As a windows 7 user i have to wonder: Exactly why should i upgrade? Does Microsoft have some kind of comparison table between Windows 7 and Windows 10 i can us

As a windows 7 user i have to wonder: Exactly why should i upgrade? Does Microsoft have some kind of comparison table between Windows 7 and Windows 10 i can use to make an informed decision?

castratikron 11y ago
The number is higher.
Someone1234 11y ago
Someone posted this on Reddit: List of features (vs. 8.1): - Package manager (OneGet). - Virtual desktops. - Improved conhost (cmd and powershell "window"). - Improved multi-monitor support. - Start Menu is back (but the 'Power User' right click menu remains!). - Settings app (improved Control Panel experience). - 2F auth, better biometrics, face and iris support. - Lower disk usage (reduced 2.6 GB on 64 bit). - Edge browser. Cortana. Improved Windows Explorer icons & folder favourites. - Notifications UI. List of features (vs. 7): - Faster boot (inc. hybrid boot). - Improved Task Manager. - Improved Copy/Move dialog boxes (pause, graphs, prioritisation, etc). - Better touch screen support. - More login options (pin, picture, etc). - Improved multi-monitor support (taskbar options). - Up button and ribbon in Windows Explorer. - Native support for ISO, IMG, and VHD mounting. - Better on-screen keyboard. - Peek passwords. - File History (UI mostly). - Refresh, Reset, etc restore options. - "Basic" biometrics. - Improved encryption. - Client Hyper-V (on Pro and above). So for 8.1 users, the improvements to 10 are mostly graphical with a handful of very nice to have functionality improvements. For Windows 7 users, the improvements are substantial and across the board. 8 and 8.1 actually improved 7 a lot, people just ignore it because "omg the Start Screen." So to the people saying "Windows 7 is until 2020, why upgrade!" I say: you're missing out on a lot of improvements that you could be taking advantage of, in particular improvements 8 and 8.1 brought that you ignored.
WorldWideWayne 11y ago
Windows 8+ is definitely faster than Windows 7 with regards to boot time and in many other ways. It's also got Metro. And of course you can actually use it on touch enabled hardware. If you don't need any of that stuff, there's no reason to upgrade.
tracker1 11y ago
10 is a 75% improvement over 7... Seriously though, with classic shell, I like 8.1 a lot, and notice the improved performance over 7... I don't use touch screens, and mostly dual monitor desktop use... that said, it's pretty decent. You may want to hold out until 3-6 months after win10 comes out though...

As a windows 7 user i have to wonder: Exactly why should i upgrade? Does Microsoft have some kind of comparison table between Windows 7 and Windows 10 i can use to make an informed decision?

castratikron 11y ago

The number is higher.

Someone1234 11y ago

Someone posted this on Reddit: List of features (vs. 8.1): - Package manager (OneGet). - Virtual desktops. - Improved conhost (cmd and powershell "window"). - Improved multi-monitor support. - Start Menu is back (but the 'Power User' right click menu remains!). - Settings app (improved Control Panel experience). - 2F auth, better biometrics, face and iris support. - Lower disk usage (reduced 2.6 GB on 64 bit). - Edge browser. Cortana. Improved Windows Explorer icons & folder favourites. - Notifications UI. List of features (vs. 7): - Faster boot (inc. hybrid boot). - Improved Task Manager. - Improved Copy/Move dialog boxes (pause, graphs, prioritisation, etc). - Better touch screen support. - More login options (pin, picture, etc). - Improved multi-monitor support (taskbar options). - Up button and ribbon in Windows Explorer. - Native support for ISO, IMG, and VHD mounting. - Better on-screen keyboard. - Peek passwords. - File History (UI mostly). - Refresh, Reset, etc restore options. - "Basic" biometrics. - Improved encryption. - Client Hyper-V (on Pro and above). So for 8.1 users, the improvements to 10 are mostly graphical with a handful of very nice to have functionality improvements. For Windows 7 users, the improvements are substantial and across the board. 8 and 8.1 actually improved 7 a lot, people just ignore it because "omg the Start Screen." So to the people saying "Windows 7 is until 2020, why upgrade!" I say: you're missing out on a lot of improvements that you could be taking advantage of, in particular improvements 8 and 8.1 brought that you ignored.

WorldWideWayne 11y ago

Windows 8+ is definitely faster than Windows 7 with regards to boot time and in many other ways. It's also got Metro. And of course you can actually use it on touch enabled hardware. If you don't need any of that stuff, there's no reason to upgrade.

tracker1 11y ago

10 is a 75% improvement over 7... Seriously though, with classic shell, I like 8.1 a lot, and notice the improved performance over 7... I don't use touch screens, and mostly dual monitor desktop use... that said, it's pretty decent. You may want to hold out until 3-6 months after win10 comes out though...