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Windows 7 vs Windows 8.1

9 years ago

I am in need of a new computer and I am looking at HP laptops. There are 2 that I like, one with Windows 7 and the other with Windows 8.1. I have been using XP and have been told that Windows 7 would be a better choice for me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Comments (10)

emma
9 years ago
From my experience with W 7 & 8...I would google Classic Shell and see if it is compatible with W 8.1, if it is I would go with it. I think every computer I have had except ME has been faster than the last one. Classic Shell is a great software that converts the W8's into a computer more like the version we are use to. My Acer laptop is very fast and the monitor part moves to comfortable positions for your vision, especially if you have mid range vision. It converts from a laptop to a tablet, a very large tablet.
star100
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks Emma, I will look into Classic Shell.
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I helped update some HP laptops to the 8.1 & 8.1u1.
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That's the reason I became involved.. They couldn't do the updates. Updated failed.
I simply uninstalled the Start button program and they updated no problem. Told them go back to HP support if they wanted that Start button installed again.

Those shells cause problems for people on other brands too, so when something doesn't work... look in the event logs !.
jean_ar
9 years ago
I had windows 7 and loved it, very easy to use, but, when the new computer had windows 8 in it.my problems started.I hate windows 8 and I upgraded to 8.1 thinking its got to be better then this w.8. well,I guess its a tad better, but not much. Both w.8 and w. 8.1 are nightmares. so go with window 7 is best choice.
emma
9 years ago
I have never had a problem with with Classic Shell and I can update just fine on it.
DA_Mccoy
9 years ago
If indeed W9 comes out next year as reported, and who really knows, with W7 you will be not one but two versions behind current status. W8/8.1 is different and has a learning curve, but it is no big deal.

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owbist
9 years ago
It is mind over matter. Simply decide you will find your way around the newest operating system.

Never felt the need to run Classic Shell, it just seems another program running that I have not had a need for.

If a person has never ran 7, 8 or 8.1 then they will have a learning curve so go with the latest, the challenge is no greater.
DA_Mccoy
9 years ago
"If a person has never ran 7, 8 or 8.1 then they will have a learning curve so go with the latest, the challenge is no greater."

Like it O.

DA
marie_ndcal
9 years ago
I went from XP to Windows 7 and am still learning. Trial and error works for me. I think if I train on7, then 8.1 would be the next step before 9
allen456
9 years ago
Hate Windows 8.x

Highly recommend Lubuntu

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