Windows 8.1 Speed
I do not like learning a new system and find 8.1 to be counterintuitive at times. However, it is incredibly fast compared to my Windows 7 or XP machines. Freaky fast in fact. I wonder why Microsoft did not do this earlier.
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- I purchased a low end notebook and can't believe how much quicker it works than my two year old laptop with similar specifications. I don't run comparative tests these days, but it "feels" much quicker. I too would like to return to the Windows 7 interface.
- Well, at least you don't have to wait too much longer , as WIN 10 will most likely be out the first half of next year, and "may" be a free upgrade? Similar to Apple's OS X Mavericks and Yosemite. If not available for a small nominal charge.
strollin wrote:
for many people, the free program "Classic Shell" will even return the familiar Start menu.
Thanks for that tip. I just got a new laptop with Windows 8.1 and sure miss the Windows 7 menu/interface.- Most likely you're on a new 64 bit PC
- Unless you are installing XP, Win7, and Win8 on the same machine, it will be very difficult to compare performance.
- I find Win 8.1 to be very similar to Win 7. On my laptop and desktop I stick with the Windows desktop and don't use the Start screen or the "Modern" apps. On my Windows tablet I use a few "Modern" apps because they work better on a touch screen device without mouse or keyboard.
I don't use it but, for many people, the free program "Classic Shell" will even return the familiar Start menu.
