Which windows is better? is a very interesting question. But in my opinion it is not quite correct, because it is not complete. It doesn't fully define what you want to know.
If you are interested in the version number of XP, 7, 8, 10, then the answer is obvious. Based on the principle that each subsequent version should be better than the previous one, the answer already suggests itself. Of course it's Windows 10. On this moment this is the latest version and it is certainly the coolest. For the newest computers, it must certainly be the best. But then questions arise: "And why is it better than the rest?"; "Can it be installed on older computers?"; "Is it possible to install old OS on new computers?". To understand the essence of our further reasoning, you need to know what an Operating System (OS) is, what it consists of and how it works. This is where we'll start.
From Wikipedia we learn the following definition:
"Operating System, abbreviated as OS (from the English operating system, OS) is a complex interrelated programs, designed to manage computer resources and organize user interaction. "In other words, the OS must manage all computer devices and allow you to enter commands and data from input devices such as keyboard, mouse, scanners, ..., and display the results of command execution on output devices such as monitor screen or printer.
The modern Operating System consists of 5 important components:
That's actually all.
But why then are the installation packages so big? Yes, because all versions of Windows are not only an operating system, but also packages of utilities (applications) - programs that provide convenience for working with the OS. Therefore, each version of Windows differs not so much in the kernel itself, but in the software package. And this is especially noticeable in the editions of any windows version from XP to ten. That is why they differ so much in terms of features and price.
Given the fact that after version 7 each subsequent operating system (kernel) is a continuation of the previous one, it should be assumed that versions 7 to 10 differ little from each other and are quite compatible. And this is confirmed by Microsoft itself: all operating systems from Vista to 10 are compatible. This applies primarily to the 32-bit version. Moreover, they are similar in configuration and require a minimum of 1 GB of RAM during installation.
Hence the conclusion that Windows 7 to 10 as an operating system differ little from each other and there is not much difference in what you want to install. But with a set of programs, settings and appearance (graphic design), they differ significantly.
The most noticeable difference in wasps is the bit depth (32 and 64 bits). It is it that determines on which computer which Windows is better to install. And if 32-bit axes are completely compatible with any processors, then with 64-bit axes the situation is completely different.
64-bit processors support 64-bit instruction execution. There are not many such commands (directives) at the time of this writing. Only 75, but not all processors support them. And the older the processor, the less the number of such commands it understands. Processors released say in 2007 - 2010 only support 12 - 20 64-bit directives.
If the teams are involved in the implementation of extremely important functions, such as system security, then the new OS simply will not be installed on old cpu, which cannot implement these features.
In 32-bit Windows, both the kernel and the entire software package will be 32-bit. A 64-bit OS kernel is 64-bit. And not all programs will be 64-bit, but only those in which there is an urgent need. The rest will still be 32-bit. Since a 64-bit OS allows 32-bit programs to run.
Since the Operating System is not the grace of God, designed to provide convenient operation of computers, but a business project created to extort money from users, you need to carefully look at what dirty tricks, or advantages and limitations, or what innovations are included in which package. Let's see how different editions differ different versions Windows.
Windows Vista and 7 were developed back in the days when there were a lot of only 32-bit processors. Therefore, they were focused mainly on the maximum use of their capabilities. And some features of 64-bit processors were not fully exploited. I mean PAE, NX and SSE2 support. Perhaps this was done in order to maximize compatibility with the previous version of XP and not scare away Windows fans.
Windows 7 Starter For example, Windows 7 Starter (Starter) exists only in a 32-bit version and allows you to work with memory sizes up to 2 GB only. This is an absolutely minimalistic package, designed more for cheap netbooks. Yes, these are the restrictions. On the other hand, it has everything you need:
1. Windows Media player;
2. Improved taskbar and jump lists;
3. Windows Search;
4. Joining a home group;
5. Archiving and restoration;
6. Enhanced playback of media files;
7. Support Center;
8. Device management (Device Stage);
9. Streaming broadcasting of media files, including Play To technology;
10. Bluetooth support;
11. Faxes and scanning;
12. Basic set of games;
13. Credential manager;
14. Quantity at the same time running applications any; 
Windows 7 Home Basic (Home Basic)
In principle, this edition can be used on weak laptops and especially on netbooks. It is designed for users with minimal requirements and combines reliability and speed with a familiar interface. Wander on the Internet. Print documents. Watch films. Listen to music. All this is quite possible. But here it will be possible to play only light games, mainly from the Windows package. Starter is an OEM version and came pre-installed. I think this is a great way out if the problem is with money. But we always want more and better. For me, I would not want to put a restrained version at all under any circumstances.
As I said at the very beginning, each subsequent version is cooler than the previous one. The version of Windows 7 Home Basic (Home Basic) contains everything that the initial one plus:
15. "Live" thumbnails in the taskbar;
16. Fast user switching;
17. Connection to wireless networks"on the fly";
18. General access to an Internet connection;
19. Support for multiple monitors;
20. Windows Mobility Center (no presentation mode);
This is the cheapest edition on sale. Some problems of control of the equipment connected through USB ports. Because of this, I also do not recommend using it. can fail at the wrong time.
Windows 7 Home Premium Edition The version of Windows 7 Home Extended (Home Premium) is even cooler. In addition to all this, it also includes:
21. Glass and advanced navigation in Windows (Aero Shake and Aero Peek);
22. Background images Aero Background;
23. Windows Touch (touch and handwriting);
24. Create a home group;
25. Windows Media Center;
26. Playing and editing DVD-video;
27. Expanded set of games;
28. Scissors, Windows log, Notes;
29. Windows Sideshow (on the secondary display);
An excellent solution for most tasks, including games.
30. Location based printing;
31. Joining a domain and group policies;
32. Connections to remote desktops (host);
33. Extended archiving (network and group policies);
34. Encrypting File System (EFS);
35. Windows Mobility Center: presentation mode;
36. Offline folders;
37. Windows XP Mode;
Probably the best in the whole range. There are all the most necessary applications and there is nothing superfluous.
Windows 7 Enterprise The coolest bundle among home versions is Windows 7 Ultimate (Ultimate), among professional Windows 7 Corporate (Enterprise). If you do not go deep into the subtleties, then they are almost the same in terms of configuration and differ mainly in the licensing scheme and price. The following features have been added to them:
38. BitLocker and BitLocker To Go;
39 AppLocker;
40 Direct Access;
41 BranchCache;
42. Multilingual user interface (language packs);
43. "Corporate" search;
44. Improvements in the deployment of virtual environments (VDI);
45. Booting from virtual hard drives(VHD);
Of course, this is an extremely superficial description of the applications and features included with Windows 7. To determine if you need all this. It is necessary at least to know what is what and with what it is eaten. In this case, the Internet can help. It is a pity that there is no opportunity to describe everything in detail in one article.
Comparing the above features of different editions of Windows 7 Home Premium (Home Premium) will the best option. It will be more than enough for you.
Before proceeding to the consideration of Windows 8 and 10 kits, I want to remind you that Windows 8 was developed at a time when only 64-bit processors were already being produced. This is probably why it implemented software support for PAE, NX and SSE2. Which increased the security of data and the OS itself. But it led to the incompatibility of the new OS with 32-bit processors.
Microsoft released the program Coreinfo v3.31 which shows you the mapping between a logical processor and a physical one. The topology of the logical processor is hardwired into the program. The corresponding technologies present in your processor are marked with asterisks. The program is launched from command line. As a result of its work, you will receive approximately the following information:
Processor test In the figure, I underlined everything that will interest you in the first place. The first two lines are the name and topology of your processor. The next three are just NX, PAE and SSE2. All of them should be marked with asterisks as in the picture. And although Microsoft specifies these instruction sets for all 64-bit Windows from 7 to 10 as mandatory, their processor support is only enough for windows 7 and 8. For windows 8.1 and 10 this is no longer enough. The fact is that there are already more than 75 64-bit processor instructions in the lists. And the old processors, released, say, in 2005, support only 15. Naturally, they cannot physically execute the rest of the instructions. Hence 64 bit versions windows such as 8.1 and 10 will no longer work.
To find out if your old processor is suitable for working with Windows 10 or 8.1, you need to go to the Microsoft page System requirements for installing Windows 10 or 8.1. In the line "Processor" find the word highlighted in blue. This is a link to the Windows Processor Requirements page. On this page, below the text, there are tables of correspondence between Windows versions from 7 to 10 groups of processors. Knowing the name of your processor on the Internet, you can find enough details about it and then compare it with the entries in the table.
Now let's see the possibilities of Windows 8 and 8.1 editions. Initially, Windows 8 was developed exclusively for mobile devices with touch screens and was called Windows 8 RT (RunTime). It includes touch-optimized versions new Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote.
Then came Windows 8 and Windows 8 PRO for desktop computers with advanced touch screen controls. Edition 8 includes everything that is available in Windows 7 Home Premium (Home Premium). And the PRO edition is equal to Windows 7 Ultimate. Both versions do not contain MS Office components. 
It turned out that the initial ideas were not implemented as well as desired. And oh, how you want money. Therefore, a new version 8.1 appeared very quickly. She has everything almost the same, only supposedly improved. And the Windows 8.1 Enterprise edition was added, which is equal in composition and capabilities to the previous PRO edition. And the PRO edition and just 8.1 have become more modest. In general, they put everything in its place as it should be. But there is a strange limitation. Edition 8.1 supports memory up to 128 GB, and PRO and Enterprise editions up to 512 GB. Apparently they were going to live a very long time.
The main difference between Windows 8.1 is the 64-bit version. It implemented a new security system using new 64-bit directives. Therefore, Windows 8.1 x64 could not be installed on older processors that did not support them. This was not noticed only by users of x32 versions. Of which there were very few.
In general, as you can see, the equipment is very good everywhere. Therefore, you can install whatever your heart desires. The main limiter will be a set of x64 processor directives. It's most logical to use PRO version. You get everything you can use at home.
Now let's look at the possibilities of editions of Windows 10. Here everything is quite similar to 8.1: - Windows 10 Home (Home) has all the basic basic features of the operating system included in the Windows 8 PRO version. Which already speaks of initially greater opportunities than the eight;
- Windows 10 Pro (Professional) for small businesses and home users who need advanced system features corresponds to Windows 8 Enterprise or Windows 7 Ultimate (Ultimate);
- Windows 10 Enterprise (Corporate) for medium and large businesses. The Windows Enterprise edition has all the features of the professional edition, plus additional functions that are relevant for use in enterprises. But in fact, it differs little from the previous version.
For those who want to buy: if you want to get the most useful for home use, then the Home version will be more than enough.
Now, having at hand all the necessary information, you can quite fully and accurately answer more specific questions.
As I said, the latest version is always better than the previous ones. Therefore, this is 10. Based on the set of programs and features that can be used at home, this will be the HOME version or, if you really want it, then PRO.
Answer: The best option for home use would be Windows 10 HOME.
Considering the principle, the last development is better than the first, then this is again 10. As you remember, the home edition of the dozen is no worse than the PRO edition of the seven. And Windows 10 Pro (Professional) includes almost everything Windows features 7 Maximum (Ultimate).
Answer: Windows 10 is better than 7 (if only because it is much more secure).
But one thing to consider here is the fact that Widows 7 already runs well on 2 GB of RAM and on any older processors. For a 32-bit tens, 2 GB is not enough. With this amount of memory, it runs slower than the seven. In addition, a dozen is not installed at all on 32 processors, since they do not have support for PAE, NX and SSE2. And x64 doesn't want to work with older 64-bit processors that don't support the new 64-bit instructions.
New OS for new hardware. In addition, in 2020, all windows support 7.
This question could be answered immediately by considering windows features 7. Theoretically, any edition other than the initial edition is suitable for games, due to its limitations. But in reality, Windows 7 Home Premium (Home Premium) will be best solution. Although games in any case require installation additional packages such as: Adobe Flash Player, Visual C++, …
For home use, Windows 10 Home is enough.
This is how it all started in 2015.
Now everything has changed.
As a result of recent reinstallations, it turned out that several versions of Windows 10 already exist. The first version was released in July 2015. Its number should be visible as 1507. Subsequent version numbers are 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809. Version numbers correspond to the year and month of release. In each subsequent version, improvements and improvements are made. But these improvements and improvements through updates are not transferred to older versions. That is, installed old version Windows does not receive these innovations. To get them, you need to reinstall Windows on new version. Therefore, all versions exist in parallel. And they are updated separately, independently of each other. The update history for all versions is located at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4018124/windows-10-update-history .
I believe that Microsoft has colluded with other software corporations. And they began to include checking the version of Windows in new programs. Already the latest versions of Photoshop and Skype do not support Windows versions below 1803. There are other programs. There will be a lot of them soon. Windows version 1703 and earlier Home and PRO builds are no longer supported. So there will be no more monthly updates for them. Microsoft itself recommends installing latest version Windows 10. According to her, version 1803 and especially 1809 are the fastest loading and most productive.
So when choosing an installation windows package 10, now you also need to check the version of the assembly. At the moment, version 1809 has been released and is recommended. If you do not use it, then you simply will not be able to take advantage of new features and new programs. Starting with version 1809, there will only be Enterprise and Education builds. They will be supported for no more than 30 months. And then install the new version again.
The best solution is the one that best suits your needs. For home Windows usage 7 Home extended (Home Premium) will be the best solution. But that was the case at the time when it was on sale because it was the best value for money. Now you can download and install any, except for the initial one. Maximum is probably the most common build.
A laptop is just like a desktop computer, only portable. Therefore, the same rules apply to him. Given that you probably want to use new software, then Windows 10 Home is fine for you.
But which one is 32 or 64 bit. Here you need to know:
What processor is installed on the laptop 32 or 64 bit, fairly new or very old? - the answer to this question will clarify whether you can install Windows 10 at all.
As practice has shown, it is better to install Windows 10 if you have 4 GB or more of RAM. Based on this, we can already safely assume that 64-bit will be better.
These are the release dates for Windows 10 editions. The first pair of digits means the year. Second month. Therefore version 1607 is the July 2016 revision. According to Microsoft, version 1803 is the fastest and most secure. Many programs in new versions support it, and even 1809. More early versions become irrelevant and their support stops.
If you notice since 2017, new editions have been released twice a year. March and September. Support for older editions was 18 months. Starting with edition 1809, Microsoft promises to provide support for 30 months.
Both theoretically and practically Windows 8.1 is lighter than 10. Accordingly, it will work faster. I can say for sure that 32-bit versions of both windows will work, but in any case, not very fast. How to speed up your computer, I recommend reading.
With 64-bit Windows, things are a little more complicated. If the processor is too old and does not support the required lists of 64-bit instructions, then you will not be able to install them. Neither one nor the other. How to check the processor read above.
Windows 8 and 10 are among the latest Microsoft products. These operating systems are similar to each other, but each of them has its own characteristics. They are quite difficult to compare, so in this article we will tell you about the advantages and disadvantages of each of them, as well as consider their important differences.
Windows 8 appealed to a very small number of users. Microsoft can safely call this OS a failure, and with the release of "dozens" everything more people began to download and update the system to it. It is believed that Windows 8 is more focused on smartphones or, but it is almost unsuitable for a computer. A lot of criticism was caused by mistakes made in the development of the system, such as the lack of a Start menu. In Windows 10, the button again took its usual place.
In all operating systems released before Windows 10, the Recycle Bin icon was an integral desktop companion. Whatever one may say, it was impossible to get rid of him. Many lovers of minimalism are accustomed to a “clean” desktop and remove absolutely all shortcuts from there, leaving only the splash screen itself or a plain screen. But the "Basket" has always remained. Of course by downloading necessary software, the icon could be transformed or completely modified, but still, it could not be deleted. Windows 10 provided such an opportunity.
The answer to the question: “which is better: Windows 8 or 10?” found by most people that already . All the changes have been made here that help to more rationally use time at the computer, as well as space on the desktop. Now you can watch notifications from all applications in one place and scroll through and view blocks for a long time, as it was in the G8, you don’t have to. In addition, in the settings you can specify which applications you would like to receive notifications from, and which ones you do not.
So, let's try to quickly deal with perhaps the main "computer" questions of recent months: which is better - Windows 10 or Windows 8.1?
Speaking about what to choose, it is worth first considering those features of the OS that are missing in the new version. First of all, you will not find the snap function, or rather, it has changed so much that it may not seem very convenient to many. Now you can't securely pin a metro app to the edge of your desktop so that it can't be covered by other windows.
There are other features as well. You should decide how lazy you are to make a few clicks in order to return the OS to its usual form. In particular, by default, metro applications are launched in windows and they will have to be deployed, and secondly, Start now does not open in full screen, but this can be fixed with one click.
This is what the Start Menu looked like, aka the desktop in Windows 8
But in Windows 10, the Start menu returned to a more standard look.
Firstly, now the interface is no longer so fragmented - all applications work in a single space and there is no need to constantly switch between classic and modern desktop modes.
However, if you liked this feature, then do not forget to rate new opportunity creating desktops - many will find it very successful.
Finally, among the pluses, one can also name the fact that all applications will work equally well regardless of which operating system you choose - Windows 8 or Windows 10. Perhaps the lack of snap is the only negative that users of the previous version will be able to notice in the top ten ".
Already now you can evaluate the novelty.
A lot of controversy still circulates on the Internet on the topic benefits the latest operating system from Microsoft before the legendary and beloved "seven". Of course, everyone should make a choice for himself - it is influenced by many subjective factors, ranging from simple habits and ending software, which is supported on a particular operating system.
More than 7 years have passed since the release of this operating system, but it is still the most popular and used in the world. Microsoft has a lot of cyclicality: XP was stable and successful, then a frankly failed Vista, which was received with hostility by the community. Even after numerous patches and updates, Vista has not become better and more stable. And the developers themselves, who at first tried to convince of the breakthrough of their Vista, soon abandoned this idea and set about creating a truly good operating system.
In 2009, after the appearance of the seven, the first comparisons of the new system went with the good old XP. seven was good optimized, required few resources and thus fell in love with users. No one even had a question about which OS to choose - Vista or the seven.
The next OS, Windows 8, could not fully replace the seven. Users did not like the new navigation and focus on mobile platforms, so the previous operating system was still considered better. Perhaps conservative users were simply frightened by the abruptness of the transition to a new concept. The release of update 8.1 did not fundamentally correct the situation. The outdated Windows 7 required a worthy successor. They became new ten.
Windows 10 continues the series of extremely successful XP and 7 operating systems. The new OS received a share of its popularity due to free test access to her owners of licensed copies of 7 and 8 Windows. The new OS is better than the eight in everything - in performance, optimization and functionality. Also, like Windows 8, it is used on mobile devices, tablets and so on. Let's compare and understand this issue: what is still better - the good old "seven" or a completely new "ten"?
To identify the fastest OS of the two presented, you need to test them on absolutely identical computers with the same hardware. The following PC configuration was used for testing:
On this computer two operating systems were tested in turn. The first test was loading time. Here seven jumps ahead by one second: 6 seconds for 10 versus five seconds for Windows 7. Of course, these data should not be taken seriously, because in everyday life such differences are difficult to notice. But the purpose of these tests is to determine who is better at computing and performing functions.
The next measurable action is wake up from sleep mode. top ten it took 10 seconds for this, and the seven - as much as 17 seconds. Here the difference is much more noticeable, the previous OS copes with the task almost twice as slow.
WITH exit from hibernation the same situation: ten copes with it better than the seven for 6-7 seconds. Let's move on to performance tests of various programs and the standard for ordinary Windows users software.
Let's start testing with a package office programs Microsoft Office and determine which operating system does the job better. In all utilities this package both operating systems are equally fast. It is worth mentioning that the eight behaves much worse in this situation.
For testing browsers were selected Mozilla And Chrome. Surprisingly, the browser Google feels much better in Windows 7 than 10. A distinctive feature Windows 10- exclusive browser edge, which was created specifically for this operating system. The development paid off: dozens of users do not even wonder which browser to use. Edge performs better in terms of performance and speed than Chrome and Firefox.
Next comes Adobe products, which, as you know, are very demanding on PC and operating system resources. In a programme Photoshop CC Windows 10 and 7 show themselves practically equally: 21.8 seconds vs. 21.4 seconds.
For this test, we chose HDD samsung s throughput 6 Gb / s and a memory capacity of 512 GB. According to the results of the program CrystalDiskMark, the speed of reading information does not differ significantly: 794 Mb / s for 10 versus 786 Mb / s for the seven. The speed of writing to disk varies by 50 Mb / s in favor of " dozens».
There are many rumors that the modern games it's still better to use seven. It is generally accepted that already released games are extremely unstable on the new operating system.
For testing, games were selected that were released before the advent of Windows 10: Bioshock Infinite, Metro Redux, Crysis 3. In the first two game projects both systems produce identical results: 130 frames per second on the "ten" versus 129 on the "seven". In Crysis 3, a computer running the Windows 10 operating system pulled ahead somewhat (by 5-10 frames per second).
Based on the test, the following conclusion can be drawn. Unfitness computer games for the new OS is a myth. Compatibility and optimization problems were also present on Windows 7, however, this did not prevent gamers from enjoying games in peace.
The only place where users of the "dozens" may have difficulty with compatibility is very old game projects that were released even before the release of Windows 7.
Based on the results of all tests, it can be concluded that both operating systems handle basic tasks in about the same way. If we compare them as two independent projects, then 10 looks much better. First, at one time, Microsoft needed a certain number of updates before 7 became the most popular and stable operating system. Windows 10, in turn, became fully operational almost immediately after the release.
Let's move on to the interface and navigation of both systems.
Comparison of design and convenience is a completely subjective thing. Many users are so accustomed to navigation and appearance"seven" that it will be very difficult for them to switch to a new generation of operating systems.
The design of the desktop, windows and menus in the "top ten" is made in " flat" And " square» directionality. This trend was set back in Windows 8. "Seven" is the standard of classic design. It is almost impossible to choose the best or worst interface - it's a matter of taste.
In "ten" two modes available: Tiles from Windows 8 and the standard desktop. There is no such thing in the old "seven" at all, as well as support for mobile platforms. If you are going to transfer all existing devices to a system from Microsoft, then the choice is definitely on the side of the "tens". The start menu in the new OS is a hybrid between the classic start and the tiles of the eight. Compared to Windows 8, ten is more friendly to desktop computers and mouse and keyboard controls.
The next plus in the piggy bank - the presence of a voice assistant. This system performs functions like voice search Google also looks for the files and documents you need on your computer's hard drive. The downside for Russian-speaking users is that the Cortana assistant has not yet learned our native language. But for those who at least at a basic level use English language, you will love this feature. Another plus is the new proprietary browser. Although, most likely, this is a stone in the garden of the developers themselves Internet Explorer than Windows 7.
In general, the new OS looks brighter and more colorful, thus it looks better on high resolutions. This is a definite advantage for owners of large and modern monitors, as well as tablet users.
Of course, the "seven" is less demanding on the configuration of your computer. However, if you are going to purchase absolutely new system, That be sure to install Windows 10:
Switching from seven to ten, having an average computer or laptop and not planning to update it regularly and in a timely manner, makes sense only when necessary (for example, support new game or the program you need in Windows 10).
Windows 10 has been rolling out for almost a month now. The Microsoft guys have been making a good marketing platform, but even that doesn't answer questions about the feasibility of upgrading to a new version of the OS. Essentially, in this case there is nothing surprising. One has only to remember what the situation was at that time with the release of the same "seven" or 8.1.
The release of each new version has always been accompanied by doubts from potential customers. After all, they do not know what to expect when switching to a new version. software. No less important, at the moment there is no complete stable version of the tenth generation, based on which any conclusions can be drawn. Nevertheless, according to experts, the differences in the beta version and the final release will be minimal. Accordingly, it is advisable to start conducting such checks right now - we are unlikely to be able to see a noticeable difference in the future.
An HP Specter x360 laptop was used as a guinea pig to test the performance figures. It has LPDDR3 memory with 8 GB, identical to SSD with a capacity of 128 GB, "brains" Intel Core i5-5200U, as well as identical BIOSes. For testing, we used the PCMark 8 Creative Conventional benchmark, whose task is to simulate everyday tasks - or video files, browsing, games and group chats via video conferencing.
According to the results obtained, the advantage of the tenth generation is at a minimum. Approximately the same difference can be seen in other testing programs.
As for gaming applications, without support for DirectX 12, the difference is more pronounced, but not so great as to talk about a qualitatively different behavior.
Testing did not affect file system, battery life and so on. In fact, the conclusion suggests itself: even though both systems have very good performance parameters for our time, it showed only a small difference in performance before 8.1. This, in turn, can be classified as a minus, because it is not permissible for a modern operating system. And this is taking into account the fact that representatives of Microsoft claimed that Windows 10 will have significant differences.
Before you is a graph that shows the time in seconds required for the operating system to fully boot when exiting sleep mode. The graph is made quite unconventionally: the lower the value in each of the fields, the better, respectively. Interestingly, the results of this test revealed the following - the "ten" cannot overtake even the 7th generation. This raises a number of questions for developers, who claim that it will be possible to get to work even faster, and this despite the increase in processor load during startup. Windows 7 loses Windows 8.1 for almost one second, which is quite logical. But falling behind the top ten by two seconds from 8.1 is unacceptable.
Although, on the other hand, it is not worth drawing accurate conclusions. Even due to the unequal behavior on different devices where a fundamentally different filling is installed.
In terms of archiving speed Windows files 10 also loses to previous generations. Even though the difference is insignificant, a number of uncomfortable questions for Microsoft engineers cannot be ruled out in the future.
Perhaps one of the most exciting news is the arrival of the now-traditional Start menu. This suggests that the developers really understood their mistakes made in the eighth generation, deciding to listen to the opinion of their customers. After analyzing the opinions of users, we can conclude that the use of a touch-based interface is a fundamentally absurd idea.
However, a full "back to past" (return to the past) should not be expected. The company decided not to abandon the successful solutions implemented in Windows 8. For example, the engineers decided to leave the "live tiles". The color of the start menu, as before, will adapt to the color scheme of your desktop.
The redesigned Start menu allows you to call up the traditional list of programs, but its size can now be changed at your own discretion. There are also "live tiles" from the eighth version. It can be scrolled without opening all applications, as was the case in the previous version. The user is also not forced to use such a command as placing applications in the start menu from the official Windows Store store. If no such action is taken, the icons will appear in the base list along with other programs installed on the computer.
Both Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 had the Charms Bar installed. Buyers licensed versions it has long been said that this is a completely useless program that takes away additional RAM. In the tenth version, it is used exclusively on laptops with touch screen and on tablets. In all other devices you will not find this panel.
When the developers decided to fully return the desktop, the guys at Microsoft thought of a number of innovative solutions with which it would be possible to improve the traditional user interface. And one of them, probably, can become the most effective and useful. It's about about the possibility of creating multiple desktops. Notably, OS X and Linux have had this feature for a long time.
Applying this approach to user interface, the owner of the computer has the ability to create several desktops at once. Their organization is at the discretion of the user. In order to add a new desktop, the user must use a special menu. You need to move application icons by right-clicking, which is a rather inconvenient solution. If you have a running application, you can close it using the Task Switcher mode. The program can be closed regardless of which desktop is being used at the time of such an operation.
Yes indeed, in new Windows 10 developers have tried to implement the maximum possible number of innovations. But such a decision had to be made at too high a price. It was necessary to sacrifice performance, which, in principle, has been done. In practice, we have a very small difference in performance compared to 8.1. In addition, questions are raised by the launch time, which, as can be seen from the tests, loses even to the 7th generation.
If you want to try something new, we recommend waiting full version Windows 10, and if stability is a priority for you, it is better to use version 8.1.
