windows 8.1 v windows 7

[Charlton]

have read that windows 8 is no good but windows 8.1 is supposed to be easier to use, have read that quite a few are going back from 8.1 to 7 as an experienced windows xp user I haven't got a clue anybody got any thoughts on the matter

[garyp]

Both are a big jump from XP mate, Windows 8.1 was only brought out because the original version 8 was so poor.

Windows 7 will be around and supported long enough to out live any PC or laptop bought today.

Unless you are getting a touchscreen PC or laptop then theres not really any benefit of 8.1.

Hope that helps?

[cookie1992]

ways used windows 7 and always will 8 is pritty poor

[Bob C]

When windows 8 came out I read a report which stated that it was great and what 7 should have been. Read many poor reports of 7 when it came out.

[onefortheroad]

I tried 8 , didn't like it , a lot of what we've all been used to navigating in xp, windows 7 etc , is missing , it got very confusing , so I reverted back to windows 7 pro .

[Charlton]

looks like windows 7

[tonyfromalnwick]

Do yourself a favour Alan, move over to the darkside....get an iMac or Macbook.

[waldof]

8.1 is a lot better than 8 but only on touch screen, XP still the better platform IMHO

[nunthorpe mag]

Used XP for years now never had a problem......I know its not supported now but it suits me fine

[Pighunter]

Do yourself a favour Alan, move over to the darkside....get an iMac or Macbook.

Agree

[Charlton]

Used XP for years now never had a problem......I know its not supported now but it suits me fine

I find XP no bother but my pc is grinding to a halt,takes forever to boot up, few programmes I need no longer work.

[Charlton]

Do yourself a favour Alan, move over to the darkside....get an iMac or Macbook.

my son uses Mac so might see what they have

[tonyfromalnwick]

my son uses Mac so might see what they have

You won't go back to windows once you've used OSX.

[lead chucker]

8.1 windows eh madness my house has 7... 9 including doors

[Neli Gingerson]

extra

also what has not bein mentioned is using a linux (i recomend ubuntu), that saves you having to pay for a os (not sure the rules on pirate stuff on hear as you can also use windows if you a noughty boy), but a linux system will do all you need and is toatly free, (i only use windows as i game a bit and as such have to use it , the GFs lappy is on linux as all she does is Fb or photo stuff).

you decided to build a pc or get a lappy?