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Compare Windows 7 and Windows 8 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (33.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Windows 7
Star Rating
(848)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (33.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows 7Windows 8
Star Rating
(529)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows 8Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Windows 7 excels in ease of use with a score of 9.1, while Windows 8 falls short with a score of 7.5, making it less intuitive for everyday tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Windows 7's setup process is straightforward, scoring 9.1, compared to Windows 8's 8.0, which some users find cumbersome due to its new interface.
- G2 users highlight that Windows 7 has better RAM management, which is crucial for multitasking, while Windows 8's memory management features have been criticized for being less efficient.
- Users on G2 indicate that Windows 7 offers superior quality of support with a score of 7.9, whereas Windows 8's support is rated lower at 7.6, leading to frustrations for users seeking assistance.
- Reviewers say that Windows 7 has a more reliable backup and recovery system, which is essential for data protection, while Windows 8's backup features have been noted as less user-friendly.
- Users report that Windows 7's system operations monitoring is more effective, scoring 8.9, compared to Windows 8's 7.6, which can lead to missed alerts for system errors.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Windows 7
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Windows 7
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
673
7.8
392
Ease of Use
9.1
685
7.5
398
Ease of Setup
9.0
229
8.1
136
Ease of Admin
8.9
205
7.6
109
Quality of Support
7.9
610
7.6
355
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
188
7.3
95
Product Direction (% positive)
7.0
640
6.0
384
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
8.2
13
8.0
14
Device Management - Operating System
8.3
13
7.3
14
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.6
13
8.0
14
Error Detection - Operating System
7.6
13
6.4
14
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Windows 7 and Windows 8 are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Windows 7 has no unique categories
Windows 8 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Windows 7
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Windows 8
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
10.6%
Higher Education
5.2%
Education Management
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Other
60.4%
Information Technology and Services
20.4%
Computer Software
13.6%
Education Management
4.4%
Higher Education
4.0%
Computer & Network Security
3.4%
Other
54.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Windows 7
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michael F.
Verified User in Computer Software
Windows 7 revamped the entire user interface to become more simple and efficient. From an administer's point of view as well as a user's, this is the best OS from Microsoft since XP and for both home and business it is great.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Christopher E.
Verified User
Lots of system-related pop-ups; security concerns/vulnerability; still crashes more than Mac,
Windows 8
Most Helpful Favorable Review
vashu R.
Verified User in Computer Software
1. It was designed to be faster and more efficient than its predecessor windows 7, which appealed to users looking for better performance.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Michael F.
Verified User in Computer Software
This OS is Windows ME all over again, unless you have a touch screen computer, this OS is clunky and not meant for use.
Michael F.
Verified User in Computer Software
Windows 7 revamped the entire user interface to become more simple and efficient. From an administer's point of view as well as a user's, this is the best OS from Microsoft since XP and for both home and business it is great.
vashu R.
Verified User in Computer Software
1. It was designed to be faster and more efficient than its predecessor windows 7, which appealed to users looking for better performance.
Christopher E.
Verified User
Lots of system-related pop-ups; security concerns/vulnerability; still crashes more than Mac,
Michael F.
Verified User in Computer Software
This OS is Windows ME all over again, unless you have a touch screen computer, this OS is clunky and not meant for use.
Discussions
Support for Windows 7
3 comments
BA
In my opinion, I believe it will not affect the market even though many users use this operating system. The current technical support is quite...Read more
To find computer specs on Windows 7, follow these steps:
1. Click on the 'Start' button.
2. Right-click on 'Computer' and select 'Properties'.
3. In the 'System' window, you will see basic information about your computer, including the processor, installed memory (RAM), and system type.
4. For more detailed information, click on 'Device Manager' in the left pane to view details about hardware components.
3 comments
ZB
Hey Clara, there's a few ways you can do this on Windows 7! The fastest way you can find your computer specs is by pressing Windows+R (the "run" command),...Read more
Do you think Microsoft will extend support for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020?
3 comments
ZB
Hey, good question! It's difficult to say where Microsoft will draw a hard line on when they stop supporting Windows 7. Per their product lifecycle page...Read more
Many are curious about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to the previous Windows, namely Windows 7. Here is more information about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to Windows 7 that has been summarized.
2 comments
LD
Because Windows 8 is the best.Read more
Windows 8 is an operating system developed by Microsoft, released in 2012. It introduced a new user interface based on the Metro design language, which was optimized for touchscreens. While it brought some improvements in performance and security, it received mixed reviews due to its significant departure from the traditional Windows interface, particularly the removal of the Start menu. Some users appreciated the new features and design, while others found it challenging to adapt to the changes. Overall, whether Windows 8 is considered "good" can depend on individual preferences and needs.
2 comments
AM
Its not bad but not the best OS. UI design is modern but has instability issues. Navigating through the UI is not user-friendly and can be confusing for most...Read more
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