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Windows 7 vs Windows 8: 5 major differences

Here’s the comparison between Windows 7 vs Windows 8. This article will tell you 5 major differences between Windows 7 and Windows 8. 

Bored of your old Operating System or not sure, for what reasons you want to upgrade your Operating System from Windows 7 to Windows 8. Don’t worry, we will help you. There are many new upgradations available in Windows 8 which you make your Computer experience overwhelming. Here we will tell you 5 major differences between Windows 7 and Windows 8. Windows-7-vs-Windows-8

1. Metro Live-Tile User Interface

Windows 8 has come up with an amazing new Metro User Interface. Microsoft has changed its old traditional style Windows Start button into new style live tiles. These live tiles consist of elegant displays with information and latest upgrades. You can resize the tile structure or arrange as per your choice. Windows 8 simple and stylish interface is best for both non-technical or a technical user. Still, if you are addicted to your Windows 7 user interface then you don’t have to worry about it. Windows 8 Home screen allows you to bring back your older traditional screen just on click of a button as per your convenience.

2. Built in Antivirus

It’s time to secure your computer from several emerging threats. There are many viruses, malware, worms, spyware, Trojans which can’t let your system run fast. To protect from such viruses and threats, Microsoft has come up with an antivirus which is present right there in the kernel of the Operating System. Which is itself a useful improvement then the older Operating systems.

3. Windows Task Manager

Windows have worked upon its Task Manager which is going on with the same Interface form years. In Windows 8 the Task Manager has been redesigned completely. Now you can manage performance of your PC in a better way, Common tasks can be done effectively. Like everybody if you also use the Task Manager for closing your applications which are not responding and to manage  your monitor processing, then here is a good news for you.

Now you don’t have to search for the applications which are running. This redesigned Task Manager shows you the list of the running apps so that you can end them instantly. It doesn’t ask you the confirmation to end the non responsive applications it does it on one single click. For tech savvy people task manager provides you the more details button option, with a better layout. For the Monitor performance, the names of the processes and their usage have been changed to be easily understood by laymen.

4. Close applications automatically

In Windows 7, the decision was left up to you, that you want to close the unused running programs or not, which leads to slower performance of your system. This problem has been dealt smartly with Windows 8. It automatically saves and closes the programs which are idle for some time. This helps to work conveniently without any software crashes and keeping your PC speed unharmed.

5. Quick Boot time

As Promised, finally Microsoft has provided us with an amazing boot time in Windows 8. It only takes 10 second to boot with Windows 8, instead used to take 48 seconds to boot your PC with Windows 7. Microsoft Windows 8 has made us excited with such exciting advancement.

With all these enhancements and Windows 8 has been announced with, might compel you to enter into this Microsoft‘s Storm.

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