Windows 7 vs windows 8 (1)
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Windows 7 VS windows 8
By Samuel coghlan-whiteM1
Desktop and start screen
• The start menu is now a full a screen• It now has tiles and apps like a windows
phone
Touch compatibility (user interface)
• Windows 7 had touch but it was not ideal• Windows 8 has large tiles and apps that suit
touch • Windows 8 was made for touch so it is on
windows tablets and phones• Windows tablet surface uses it
Windows store (apps)
• With start you can now get apps and add them to your new start screen
• There are a variety of apps for free or some paid
• This is very similar to the chrome store
Security
• Windows 8 has added security that help protect you from malware and other viruses
• With windows 7 you had to buy a third-party anti-virus software that you needed to install
Back-up
• Windows 7 and 8 both have a back-up feature • In windows 7 you had to do a Manuel back up• Windows 8 is more of a advance system for backing up your
files • Windows 8 has a “time machine” which acts like browser
history but for your files, so you can find files you have lost in your history
Capabilities
• Windows 8 has the same capabilities as 7 but windows has lots more apps that give hundreds new of functions
• Windows 8 also supports touch
features Windows 7 Windows 8App store Windows seven does not have an app
storeWindows eight has a large app store like the windows phone
built in security Windows 7 has no built in security software
Windows 8 has a built in “windows Defender”
Back-up Windows 7 you have to manually back-up
Windows 8 has a “time machine” which acts like browser history but for your file
Compatibility You can use a keyboard and a mouse. Touch Can be used but it is not recommended
Windows eight has been designed to work with touch phones and tabletsSo it works very well with touch
User interface Windows 7 is better for work use but slightly more complicated for general use
Windows 8 is great for personally use because it is easy to use and customisable but not recommend for business use