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