What Windows is better for PC. What kind of Windows is better for games - a detailed comparison of systems. For what to use new version of the OS

These groups have been almost equal to the struggle for the monopolization of the market for a long time, and this struggle is foreseen for a long time - it is difficult to highlight the favorite. Let's try to figure out which product is the highest quality.

Windows

At the moment there are three topical version of the OS of this Corporation - 7, 8, 10. Windows XP has already come out of fashion - now it is installed mainly on old computers. The newest version is Windows 10, but not the most popular version from the company. Window 7th version is firmly held in the ranking of the most used systems: 52% of personal computers in the world are served by it.

Windows is optimized, their work is stable on most computers, and on old versions XP and 7 are the most preferred. The Windows product is not the safest, so if you use Windows OS - you need to take care of installing licensed protective software.

Many users compare the "Operations" over the interface. Windows does not lose their competitors - a large selection of topics to visualize data, the animation of windows and translucency creates a pleasant contrast. Newer versions of Windows saved the elements of the very first systems from this manufacturer, which manites the user.

One of the key advantages is the ability to install programs for performing a wide variety of tasks. This applies to office programs and gaming applications, as well as other applied directions.

Linux.

Here manufacturers decided to release many versions that have a special purpose. The widest recognition among Linux products received Ubuntu. She became popular with Linux because it is the most optimal for use at home.

The Linux product is unique in that in the system settings, you can change everything in such a way that the system will be rebuilt completely taking into account PC parameters. This fact provides the highest performance, and in this component Linux is an undoubted leader among OS manufacturers. Linux also has an advantage in high reliability and safety, since distributions provide for many mechanisms for delimiting access to user information.

As for the appearance, it can be configured in any way. Linux has many variations for selecting the interface - from simple and strict to complex and colorful, with a large number of effects. One of the most important details for Linux is to effectively manage it, the user must learn to work on the command line.

Many professional programming applications are written on the Linux kernel. But as for the choice of applications to perform applied tasks - everything is not so rich here as competitors.

Macos.

Macos desktop

The "Operation" itself occurred together with the advent of the first products from Apple, respectively, is used on these devices. Now the latest edition of MacOS is 10 version.

MacOS is oriented under a certain standard of "iron", so their performance is the highest among all available OS. It is worth noting that the high performance of systems for MacOS is a distinctive feature - all products of this manufacturer are characterized by very stable and productive work. MacOS systems are very reliable, the cumulative number of viruses for this platform is not very large, and should not worry about installing additional protective software.

Most users are confident that MacOS is the most convenient and attractive operating system, judging by the user interface. The manufacturer pays a lot of attention to this component, and there is no wonder their superiority in this component over their competitors. The developers use a huge set of technologies that are aimed at harmonizing and improving the type of control elements. Interestingly, the company regularly requires the developers of foreign on use as much as possible to the standard "Makovsky" style of application design so that users work in the new program just as in a familiar before.

DOS.

Freedos Desktop

There are few users who remember these developers of operating systems. It must be remembered that they became innovators in the development of the OS, inventing the operation of the operating system as a whole. Yes, competitors went further, improved all DOS's developments, but the developers of the first OS have now began to invent innovations for previous developments. From the beginning of zero years, DOS released a pair of OS emulators for PCs, but they were not recognized by users, due to the low performance and lack of most necessary characteristics for the modern OS.

However, DOS remains necessary for many users. DOS is the best option for those users who wish to use old computers with new applications. For this, the developers launched Freedos and DJGPP, which included several programs, popular today - file manager, text editor, web browser, email client, etc. In other words, DOS products are still suitable for working on old PCs.

Security and reliability

In general, competition for the title of the best group OS is leading Windows, Linux and MacOS - DOS has already ceased to compete with more modern developments. In the area of \u200b\u200breliability and safety of work, the most optimal is Linux and Apple products. The best distribution in this component Linux is Ubuntu. Experts believe that the c Linux core systems are preferably used as a keeper of particularly important information, since protection against extraneous penetrations to the information stored in the system is very strong. By the way, users themselves must be very attentive when assigning passwords and long paths to their desired files - otherwise you can lose them.

Unlike Linux and MacOS distributions, Windows is clearly losing in reliability and safety. The Windows product also remains the title of the most unreliable operating system. The third-party protective software is regularly, but the protection of the systems is at the lowest level, and if you value the security of your information - Windows should not choose as an OS for your PC. As for MacOS, the safety here is also at the highest level.

The most gaming system

As mentioned above, in terms of the number of programs of different directions, Windows leads, and in the game component, this developer is an undoubted leader. For Linux, there are also quite a lot of gaming applications, since these "Operations" are also quite popular in the world, for example, here you can find a favorite Steam. But in the end, in the total volume of game applications, Windows will give odds and Linux, and MacOS taken together. The system itself has sufficiently good features for uninterrupted and unmistakable operation of game applications on any computer, but, however, it is rare.

If you look at Windows Distributions, so far users are very careful called Windows 7 most preferable for games, despite the fact that three new versions of the system came out! Of course, the "seven" is a proven system, and therefore it is also given a greater preference from users. But it is not for long - after a year and a half, the whole world will speak that the eighth and tenth versions of Windows are much better than the seventh in the game plan.

The easiest OS.

If you take into account all the world's available operating systems and choose from them the simplest - the absolute champion here will be DOS systems. But if we talk exactly about the three giants of the OS release at the present time, then in simplicity, again will be out of Windows. The simplicity is different - the development of development, ease of use, etc. We are more interested in what systems the users are more convenient to work. And most of them believe that Windows is the most simple "operating system", and starting from the very first of its versions.

Indeed, Windows is the simplest system when used, but very complex when developing. MacOS ranks second in the convenience of use, as noted by experts. Linux are the most complex systems, but if you get used to you, you will never return back, for example, on the Windows family.

For weak PC

Of course, there is a preference to DOS! However, DOS is quite difficult now, therefore, for weak PCs, Linux distributions are most suitable, with lightweight desktop environment (LXDE, OpenBox, Mate, XFCE).

The most optimal distribution for use in a weak PC from the Microsoft family of the Windows XP will be. In fact, this OS is quite good because it has good performance and an attractive interface. It is quite simple and quite suitable for even the weak PC can be played in favorite classic games.

The minus is that XP is no longer supported by the manufacturer, and establishing this system, you risk catching many viruses and trojans.

This means that if you actively use the Internet, without additional protective software, your PC will not be able to work. So, think well about the choice of "Ourser" before installing it on your weak PC.

Availability of installation of software

And again the undisputed leader here is Windows! Still, the products from this developer appeared on the market itself first, and therefore it is realized instantly. Now only the lazy does not develop programs and applications for Windows, which means that software will always be available for these OS. But it is important to remember: due to the lowest possible degree of protection of Windows, it is necessary to be extremely attentive when installing software on a computer. Of course, it is necessary to use licensed software, and if it does not have any, then know: you go to risk, establishing unwanted programs to your PC, with a low level of protection.

What system to choose as a result

Recently, system developers have perfectly worked on improving the versions of the OS. Of course, the minimum market share and popularity will occupy MacOS, since it is a relatively new product. According to the characteristics, it is not inferior to Windows and Linux. If this product will be used in the future in great demand, then soon MacOS can become a sales leader.

Linux is an excellent system for office PCs and for computers that are used for programming and administration. They have high performance, are most safe and reliable in use, but they are too narrow-profile, because these "Operations" are not widely used.

Windows is a unconditional winner almost all parameters among their competitors, and the product's popularity is explained. For modern computers, it is Windows that will be the optimal OS, each chooses version alone. From the user depends on what OS installed - if the computer is needed to work - it is better to put Linux if Windows is for games. It is necessary to determine all the parameters you want to get more from the OS - and in this case you can make the right and conscious choice!

According to Roskomstat, Windows has 84% \u200b\u200bof popularity among Russian users of personal computers. Linux is ahead of MacOS by 3% - 9% against 6%. The situation will change if there are serious grounds for attractiveness among users, and system developers lead continuous operation in this area.

The next step after buying a laptop is the choice of the operating system. An inappropriate option does not allow the use of all PC capabilities or work comfortably. The article reveal the key points of choice of operating system for a laptop.

The laptop consists of two parts - hardware and software. Hardware is a processor, memory, screen, keyboard, software - all applications. The main component of the program part is the operating system.

The OS serves as an intermediary between the computer, executing programs and the user. The operating system represents applications and user a set of universal services:

• loads programs in memory for execution
• gets and executes user commands.
• organizes interaction with printer, scanner, network

Windows or Linux

More than 90% of the operating system market occupies Windows. Users get better support of computer equipment, more than for Linux, the number of application programs and almost 100% the ability to consult with experts in case of problems.

For an ordinary user, the selection is unambiguous in favor of Windows. Exceptions are cases of using a laptop for work and learning in IT. But the preparation of the user when using Linux is higher.

Laptops for Windows XP

Windows XP came out in 2001 and became a reference to a reliable, stable and secure operating system. Today, XP is used on non-laptops, which are equipped with single-core processors and the amount of RAM up to 1 GB.

Conclusion: Windows XP acceptable operating system for laptops with limited memory capacity and outdated graphics suitable for office use.

Why we miss Vista

After successful Windows XP, unsuccessful Vista appeared. There were many errors in the system, overestimated hardware requirements, permanent "brakes" and freezes.

As a result, a proven XP was installed on laptops with pre-installed Vista. After the failure of Microsoft conducted a serious job. A new OS appeared with better performance with smaller hardware requirements. This was submitted by the final sentence of Windows Vista.

Select the optimal version of Windows 7

Almost half of the computers running Windows 7. Cause: Windows 7 faster Vista and Windows XP. If the laptop is equipped at least a 2-core processor, and the amount of RAM is more than 1 GB, the choice in favor of Windows 7 is obvious.

Choosing a 32 or 64-bit version oriented to the number of RAM. If the RAM up to 4 GB is inclusive, OS "sees" a little more than 3 GB. Then it is better to stop on a 32-bit (or x86) version.

The latter requires more memory to work. The transition to the 64-bit version of the operating system is relevant with the established amount of 6 GB memory and more.

Windows 8 and difference from Windows 7

For most programs, the differences between the 8th and 7-ke are not. Accordingly, the performance of Windows 7 and Windows 8 is almost the same.

The main difference is the design of the desktop. Windows 8 was created at the peak of the popularity of tablets, so the interface is focused on them. In version 8, there is no "Start" button on the taskbar, in 8.1 it appears again, but the classic menu is not returned. There is no point in installing Windows 8. This confirms less than 8% of computers on which OS is used

Windows 10 - when there is no choice

Microsoft Windows 10 is the last OS, manufactured by the old scheme. The main difference from previous versions is that Microsoft supports Windows 10 permanent updates that it is impossible to disable. As a result, users have an actual version of the system.

This is part of the strategy on the transition to the "Windows as a service" model when the system via updates is constantly changing, without the release of new versions.

Official OS requirements remained at the same level as for 7 and 8th. Installing Windows 10 on laptops, where Windows 7 works normally, there is no point.

Old laptops after installing Windows 10 problems are possible:

• touchpad works incorrectly
• the old printer is not connected, scanner
• disappears Wi-Fi

Privacy problems are added to this: under the terms of the license, Microsoft may dispose of the user data.

Best of all, new models of laptops are working on 10-TKA. If the manufacturer's official website has drivers only for Windows 10, stop the selection on the 64-bit version of the system.

In this article you will not find piles of graphics and comparative tables. Such integrated reviews and so abound on the Internet. Today we want a very brief and simple words to answer the often sounding question today:

What is better: Windows 7 or Windows 8.1?

To eliminate unnecessary tinsel, we will not mention Windows 8. We will compare only Windows 8.1 Update 1 and Windows 7 SP1. Also, we will immediately make a reservation - the ability to choose between Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 is the owners of only those configurations that officially support both of these operating systems.

If there are no drivers for a specific operating system on the official website of your iron manufacturer, then it is practically no sense to install it on the computer. Such a system will bring more problems than convenience.

As a rule, pick up official drivers for stationary computers are somewhat lighter than under mobile platforms. With laptops and netbooks, the situation is often complex - when the manufacturer's official website contains drivers or only under Windows 7, or only under Windows 8 / 8.1.

Disadvantages of Windows 8.1.

1. Sharpening for sensory screens and mobile devices.

In Windows 8, the developers chased immediately at two hares. They tried to release a universal operating system, which would fit for computers and for tablets. We believe that this approach is wrong. Judge yourself: Well, why the user of the stationary PC some tiled applications? Why does he have a panel of the Charms? And is it convenient for him to call it the cursor to the corner of the screen? Yes, and the start-up menu opens, the start menu will like not every user of the stationary PC.

Therefore, in this case, versatility is rather minus than plus. And all these throws from the side to the side from the "Start" menu: it is solved to remove it, then gradually return. Experiments, we understand. But again traced the zeal to create a universal OS for all devices: mobile and stationary, sensory and gadgets with classical input methods.

2. Using the "Computer Settings" interface along with the old control panel.

It is clear that the developers took the course to smoothly displace the control panel and replace it with a new settings interface. For example, when editing the rights of accounts from the control panel at a certain point, you need to start a new settings interface.

However, for the user, such a state of affairs looks uninterrupted and incomprehensible: when some actions can be performed in the usual equipment of the control panel, and another interface must be started to adjust others.

In the picture below, you can see the new settings interface "PC Parameters". Below is lonely lining link to the classic control panel:

3. Delete some very popular settings from the graphical interface.

Bright example - missing in Windows 8 section Wireless Networks. As a result, manually remove the wireless network profile now.

Perhaps, for an advanced computer, such a way to manage networks will be extended to shine with erudition before friends, however, a problem is created for an inexperienced user.

Although, most likely, the disappeared element of network settings can also be attributed to the "smooth" transition from the control panel to a new settings interface.

Advantages of Windows 8.1.

Among the advantages of Windows 8.1 is worth mentioning:

1. A sufficiently convenient ribbon-interface of all windows, familiar to us since Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010:

2. Ability to turn on the pause in copying and moving modes in the built-in conductor plus the speed display of the operation:

Our HP G62 laptop, equipped with a classic spindle hard disk WD on a 7200 RDP, downloads Windows 7 x64 in 46 seconds, and Windows 8.1 x64 Update 1 - in 40 seconds. Measurements were performed from pressing the POWER button from the state of the state to.

4. Built-in Windows Defender

Defender (He Defender) is an analogue of Microsoft Security Essentials Anti-Virus, which successfully provides basic protection.

5. Built-in SkyDrive (Onedrive) and synchronization

Cloud service allows you to store 7 GB of user data for free. If you use multiple devices, you do not need to transfer anything to the "flash drive" - \u200b\u200bwork files are always at hand.

The user parameter synchronization feature works with Microsoft account and allows you to synchronize some user settings: start screen layout, topic, language settings, browser settings. You can enter your LiveID details on the new device with Windows 8.1 and see a few minutes later the usual desktop for you. Also, this perfectly speeds up the setting after reinstalling the system.

conclusions

Windows 8.1 undoubtedly has a number of improvements, but at the same time it is unlikely to significantly overtake the predecessor of Windows 7 in terms of performance. Yes, the download in Windows 8 is faster, but usually the user is much more important than the speed in the operating mode. Download time, completion, hibernation and awakening are, are certainly important, but these indicators are rarely crucial when choosing a working OS.

In most cases, it makes no sense to replace the "seven" to the "eight". There will be no tangible productivity growth, and the joy of improvements will be "compensated" to the aforementioned inconveniences.

We recommend installing Windows 7 SP1 X64 professional or laptops to users of fixed computers and laptops. Well, we offer the owners of gadgets with touch screens to choose between Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. For, as long as you do not try a new OS yourself, no overview you will not decide.

P.S. The article reflects the subjective opinion of the author and is not the truth in the last instance.

Before installing the operating system, many have a question R12; What Windows 7 is better to put on your computer. There are several issues of the operating system. It:

Starter (initial)

Ultimate (Maximum)

Well, there is also an Enterpise version (corporate), but I think the name speaks for myself and we do not consider it. And here the Russian mentality comes into force and says R12; The bigger, the better. And what more, hell knows him, if only it was. Well, if the chickens do not peck, then let it be, although it is not clear what and for what. But if you have gathered to buy a licensed Windows operating system, and the family budget cracks on the seams (but still really want), then you should read this article, from how to choose the most suitable Windows for your computer, while saving thousand rubles.

First, let's consider the cost of each of them. Here is an approximate summary of the price of Windows 7 operating systems (prices are considered for box versions, i.e. boxes with disks):

Starter (initial) R12; Price in the area of \u200b\u200b1500 rubles

Home Basic (Home Basic) R12; 3000 R.

Home Premium (home extended) R12; 5000 R.

Professional (Professional) R12; 8500 R.

Ultimate (Maximum) R12; Up to 11500 R.

Now let's look at what all these issues differ from each other. First of all, the higher the version of the program, the greater the functionality, the possibilities and prubasters. Let's start with the crucified and go ascending

Windows 7 Starter (initial)

The main difference between this edition from other versions, is that it comes out, only in a 32-bit format. No 64 bit version. The thing is that there is incomprehensible in it, so it is not possible to create and play DVDs (as if the eggs were cut off). She also does not have the support of such a graphic possibility as an effect. Aero.. There is no scissors in it, notes. There is no possibility of connecting to the remote desktop. It is impossible to change the wallpaper on the desktop. In short, the nichrome in it is not and I don't even want to write about it anyhow (but I will). Cut as soon as possible. Also delivered it support for several monitors, printing through the network. Well, in principle, the most important thing is that no. But she flies with a bang!

Conclusion: just a time suitable for netbooks, old computers and devices having small performance.

Home Basic (Home Basic)

This version is practically no different from the previous version. Is it a mobility center appeared in it. Here in principle and all differences. Not far left. Why such a difference in price can not even say. Microsoft has its cockroaches in the head and we see it perfectly on the newly released Windows 8.

Conclusion: Also suitable for laptops with low performance or old computers.

Home Premium (home extended)

Here we are already seeing the appearance of the 64 bit version for more productive computers with support for 64 discharge architecture or other words of four nuclear processors. There are more graphic features, such as the inclusion of the effect Aero.and automatic shift wallpaper desktop. It is possible to create and play DVD discs. There is a full-featured Windows Media Center. There is support for several monitors, scissors (never used and do not understand what they cut them), notes. There is support for tablet computers. In principle, this is an already a full-fledged version of the operating system. And you can already think about purchasing it.

Conclusion: Suitable for more productive computers and laptops. Not bad suitable for games.

Professional (Professional)

What is the main differences between this version of Windows from the previous one. It has the opportunity to run applications that you used to use on Windows XP, which cannot but rejoice, because in previous versions they will not work, and here this opportunity is implemented. You can also make the recovery point and archiving through the network. It is possible to print with a network location, connecting to a remote desktop.

Conclusion: Suitable for more productive computers and laptops. Well suited for games, including networks.

Ultimate (Maximum)

In short, it has everything that Microsoft has invented for Windows 7 operating systems. But here is the question. Do you need it? Unlikely. What differences from previous versions. Basically, this is the BitLocker function to protect data from the enabilities located on the hard drives of the computer or interchangeable media. There are also improved infrastructure of virtual desktops (VDI), corporate search area, direct download from a virtual hard disk, DirectAccess, BranchCache, AppLocker. If you tell these words about something (what I am very doubtful), you can think about buying this version.

Yes, and still in not there is still the ability to select a system of 35 different systems (you need it? If you are certainly not polyglot).

Here is a brief overview of the various issues of the Windows 7 operating system.

Output: I think the most optimal one for homework is home premium or home extended. Well, you can still think about buying Professional (Professional)also is not bad for home use. You can not even look at the rest.

You can see more detail here in this summary table of features of various versions of OS

Capabilities	Windows 7. Starter.	Windows 7. Home Basic	Windows 7. HOME. Premium.	Windows 7. Professional	Windows 7. Ultimate
Taskbar and transition lists	+	+	+	+	+
Search	+	+	+	+	+
Join home group	+	+	+	+	+
Windows Media Player.	+	+	+	+	+
Backup and restore	+	+	+	+	+
Advanced Media File Play	+	+	+	+	+
Support Center	+	+	+	+	+
Device Stage (Device Connection Algorithm)	+	+	+	+	+
	+	+	+	+	+
Bluetooth support	+	+	+	+	+
Fax and scanner	+	+	+	+	+
Basic games	+	+	+	+	+
Account Manager	+	+	+	+	+
Number of applications	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Preview Sketches from Taskbar		+	+	+	+
Fast user switching		+	+	+	+
Creating a special wireless network		+	+	+	+
Support for several monitors		+	+	+	+
Windows Mobility Center (without setting up presentation)		+	+	+	+
Aero R12; Transparent windows and convenient navigation			+	+	+
Aero R12; Background			+	+	+
Windows Touch (Support Multitach and Handwritten Input)			+	+	+
Creating a home group			+	+	+
Windows Media Center.			+	+	+
Remote threading multimedia			+	+	+
DVD video playback and authoring			+	+	+
Premium Games			+	+	+
Scissors (Snipping Tool), Notes (Sticky Notes), Windows Journal			+	+	+
Windows Slideshow (Auxiliary Display)			+	+	+
Printing from famous location (Location Aware Printing)				+	+
Registration in the domain and control of group policy				+	+
Remote Desktop				+	+
Extended Backup (Network and Group Policy)				+	+
Encrypted file system				+	+
Windows XP Mode.				+	+
Windows Mobility Center: Presentation Mode				+	+
Autonomous folders				+	+
Windows BitLocker and BitLocker to Go (data encryption)					+
Windows AppLocker					+
DirectAccess (Replacing Reliable Virtual Private Networks (VPN))					+
Windows BranchCache (Load Managing Network)					+
Multilingual user interface packets					+
Enterprise Search Scopes (Search for information in the corporate network)					+
Improving Virtual Desktop Infrastructure					+
Boot with HVD.					+

Also, a detailed consolidated table of the capabilities of these issues can be viewed on the official Microsoft website.

What kind of windows is better? - This is a very interesting question. But in my opinion is not entirely correct, since it is not complete. It does not fully determine what you want to know.

If you are interested in the number of XP, 7, 8, 10, then the answer here is obvious. Based on the principle that each subsequent version should be better than the previous one, the answer is already asked by itself. Of course this is Windows 10. At the moment it is the latest version and it is of course the coolest. For the newest computers, she will certainly have to be the best. But then Issues arise: "What is it better?"; "Is it possible to install it on old computers?"; "Is it possible to put old OS on new computers?". To understand the essence of our further reasoning, you need to know what kind of operating system (OS), what it consists of and how it works.

From Wikipedia, we learn such a definition:
"The operating system, abbreviated OS (from the English Operating System, OS) is a complex of interrelated programs designed to manage computer resources and organizing interaction with the user." In other words, the OS is obliged to manage all computer devices and allow you to enter commands and data from input devices such as a keyboard, mouse ... and display the results of command execution on the output devices such as a monitor screen or printer.

Composition of the operating system

The modern operating system consists of 5 important components:

The kernel is the main part of the operating system, which manages all the processes of program execution and their access to computer resources, as well as manages the file system;

Drivers - programs that provide all devices and computer components;

Operating system configuration files;

Command processor - converts user commands entered from the keyboard, in commands clear operating system;

The graphical interface - converts mouse commands to the commands understandable operating system;

That's actually all. But why then the installation packages are so big? Yes, because all versions of Windows are not only the operating system itself, and also the packages of utilities (applications) - programs that ensure the convenience of working with the OS. Therefore, each version of Windows differs not so much the kernel itself, how many software package. And this is especially noticeable in the editors of any version of Windows from XP to dozens. Therefore, they are so much different in the price.

Considering the fact that after version 7, each subsequent operating system (kernel) is a continuation of the previous one, it should be assumed that versions from 7 to 10 are few different from each other and are compatible. And this confirms Microsoft itself: all OS from Vista is compatible. Moreover, they are similar by configuration and require a minimum of 1 GB of RAM.

Hence the conclusion that windows from 7 to 10 as an operating system differ little from each other and there is no big difference in what you want to install. But a set of programs, settings and appearance (graphic design) they differ significantly. The most noticeable difference in OS is a bit (32 and 64 discharge). It is it that determines which computer what Windows is better to put.

If the Windows kernel is 32 discharge, then the entire software package will be 32 bit. If the core is 64 discharge, then 64 discharge programs will be present in the package. Of course, not all programs 64 discharge, but only those in which there is an urgent need. The rest will still be 32 discharge. Since the 64 discharge OS allows you to work 32 digit programs.

Since the operating system is not the grace of God designed to provide convenient operation of computers, but a business project created to dig up the money of users, then you need to look at what dirtyness, or dignity and restrictions, or innovations in which package are included. Let's see what the different editions of different versions of Windows are different.

Windows 7 editorial capabilities

Windows Vista and 7 were designed in those times when there were enough only 32 digit processors. Therefore, they were focused mainly on the maximum use of their capabilities. And some features of 64 discharge processors were not fully used. I mean support for PAE, NX and SSE2. Perhaps this was done in order to maximize compatibility with the previous version of XP and not to scare the windows fans.

Windows 7 (Starter)

For example, Windows 7 initial (Starter) exists only in 32-bit variant and allows you to work with memory volumes only up to 2 GB. This is an absolutely minimalist package designed rather for cheap netbooks. Yes, these are the limitations. And on the other hand, it has everything you need:
1. Windows Media Player;
2. Improved taskbar and transition lists;
3. Windows search;
4. Accession to the home group;
5. Archiving and recovery;
6. Advanced features of media files;
7. Support Center;
8. Device Stage (Device Stage);
9. Streaming media files, including Play To technology;
10. Support Bluetooth;
11. Faxes and scanning;
12. Basic set of games;
13. Account Manager;
14. The number of simultaneously running applications any; Which windows are better - Windows 7 Home Basic (home basic)

In principle, this edition is used on weak laptops and especially on netbooks. It is intended for users with minimal requirements and combines reliability and speed with a familiar interface. Want on the Internet. Print Documents. Watch films. Listen to music. All this is quite possible. But it will be possible to play only in light games, mainly from the Windows pack. Starter is OEM version and supplied as pre-installed. I think this is a wonderful way if there is a problem with money. But we always want more and better. For me, I would not want to put a progressive version under any circumstances.

Windows 7 (Home Basic)

As I spoke at the very beginning, each subsequent version is steeper than the previous one. The version of Windows 7 home basic (Home Basic) contains all as the initial plus:

15. "Live" sketches in the taskbar;
16. Fast user switching;
17. Connecting to wireless networks "on the fly";
18. Common access to the Internet connection;
19. Support for multiple monitors;
20. Windows Mobility Center (without presentation mode);

This is the cheapest edition on sale. Some problems of controlling equipment connected via USB ports. By virtue of this, I also do not advise use. It can bring at an inappropriate moment.

Windows 7 (Home Premium)

The version of Windows 7 home extended (home premium) is even steeper. In addition to all this, in its composition still:

21. Glass and advanced navigation in Windows (Aero Shake and Aero Peek);
22. Background drawings Aero Background;
23. Windows Touch (touch and handwritten input);
24. Creating a home group;
25. Windows Media Center;
26. Playing and editing DVD video;
27. Advanced set of games;
28. Scissors, Windows log, notes;
29. Windows SideShow (on an additional display);

Excellent solution for most tasks, including games.

Windows 7 (Professional)

30. Printing with location;
31. Accession to the domain and group policies;
32. Connections to remote desktops (host);
33. Extended archiving (network and group policies);
34. Enciphening file system (EFS);
35. Windows Mobility Center: Presentation Mode;
36. Autonomous folders;
37. Windows XP MODE;

Perhaps the best solution from the entire line. There are all the most necessary applications and there is nothing superfluous.

Windows 7 (Ultimate)

The coolest equipment among the home versions is Windows 7 Maximum (Ultimate), among professional Windows 7 corporate (Enterprise). If you do not go deep into subtleties, then they are almost the same by the configuration and differ in the main license scheme and price. The following features have been added to their composition:

38. BitLocker and BitLocker to Go;
39. AppLocker;
40. DirectAccess;
41. BranchCache;
42. Multilingual user interface (language packets);
43. "Corporate" search;
44. Improvements in the deployment of virtual environments (VDI);
45. Loading from virtual hard drives (VHD);

Of course, this is an extremely superficial description of the applications and features included in Windows 7. To determine if all this is needed to you. It is necessary at least to know what to eat with what it is eaten. In this case, the Internet to help. It is a pity there is no possibility in one article describe everything in detail.

Comparing the above-described features of various editions of Windows 7 home extended (Home Premium) will be the best option. It will be more than enough for him.

Before moving to the consideration of windows 8 and 10 kits, I want to remind you that Windows 8 was developed at the time when only 64 bit processors were already produced. Probably, therefore, it was implemented by software support for PAE, NX and SSE2. What increased data protection and the OS itself. But led to the incompatibility of the new OS with 32 digit processors.

How to determine whether your PAE, NX and SSE2 processor support

Microsoft has released a program CoreInfo v3.31, which shows you a comparison between a logical processor and physical. The topology of the logical processor is sewn into the program. Compliance of technologies present in your processor noted by stars. The program starts from the command line. As a result of her work, you will receive approximately such information:

In the picture I stressed, all that will be interested in the first place. The first two lines are the name and topology of your processor. The next three is just NX, PAE and SSE2. All of them must be marked with stars as in the picture. And although Microsoft specifies these sets of instructions for all 64 discharge windows from 7 to 10 as required, support for their processor only for Windows 7 and 8. For Windows 8.1 and 10, this is not enough. The fact is that in lists of 64 discharge instructions of the processor already more than 75. And the old processors released in 2005 support only 15. Naturally, they do not physically perform the remaining instructions. Consequently, 64 discharge versions of Windows such as 8.1 and 10 will not work.

To find out if your old processor is suitable for working with Windows 10 or 8.1, you need to go to the Microsoft page system requirements for installing Windows 10 or 8.1. In the "Processor" line find the word highlighted in blue. This is a link to the Windows Processor Requirements page. On this page, the texts are located below the text of the correspondences of Windows versions from 7 to 10 groups of processors. Knowing the name of its processor on the Internet you can find enough details about it and then compare with the records in the table.

Windows 8 and 8.1 editorial capabilities

Now let's see the ability of Windows 8 and 8.1. Initially, Windows 8 was designed exclusively for mobile touchscreen devices and wore a name Windows 8 RT (Runtime). It includes sensoryly optimized versions of new Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote.

Then the Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro appeared for desktop computers with advanced control capabilities of touch screens. The editorial office 8 includes all that is in Windows 7 home extended (Home Premium). And the editors of Pro is Windows 7 Maximum (Ultimate). Both versions do not contain MS Office components.

It turned out that the initial ideas are not so good as they wanted. And the money oh as you want. Therefore, it seems very quickly like a new version 8.1. She has everything almost the same, only allegedly improved. And the editorial board of Windows 8.1 Enterprise was added, in composition and opportunities equal to the previous edition Pro. And the editors of Pro and simply 8.1 became modest. In general, we put everything in our place as it should be. But there was a strange limitation. The editorial board 8.1 supports the amount of memory up to 128 GB, and the editors of Pro and Enterprise up to 512 GB. Apparently they were going to live for a very long time.

As you can see the equipment everywhere very good. Therefore, you can install everything that the soul wants. The main limiter will serve only the thickness of your wallet. Loglyly buy version Pro. You will get everything you can use at home and will not overpay for absolutely unnecessary.

Windows 10 editorial capabilities

Now let's see the possibilities of Windows 10 edits. Here everything is quite similar to 8.1: - Windows 10 Home (home) has all the basic main operating system capabilities included in the version of Windows 8 Pro. What already speaks about initially great opportunities than the eight;
- Windows 10 Pro (Professional) for small businesses and home users who need advanced system capabilities complies with Windows 8 Enterprise or Windows 7 Maximum (Ultimate);
- Windows 10 Enterprise (corporate) for medium and large business enterprises. The edition of Windows Enterprise has all the possibilities of the professional version, as well as additional functions that are relevant for use in enterprises. But in essence, there is no little different from the previous version.

For those who want to buy: if you wish to get a maximum useful for home use, then the Pro version is the most optimal option, although the home version will be more than enough.

Which windows are better - answers to questions

Now, having all the necessary information at hand, it is possible to fully and accurately answer more specific questions.

What kind of windows is better? Or which Windows is better?

As I said the latest version always better than previous ones. Consequently, this is 10. Based on the set of programs and the possibilities that can be used at home, it will be a home version or if you want to strongly, then about.

Answer: The best option for home use on will be Windows 10 Pro (professional).

What windows are better than 7 or 10?

Given the principle, the latest development is better first, it is again 10. How do you remember the dozens of the home editorial board no worse than the editorial of Pro at the seven. And Windows 10 Pro (Professional) includes almost all Windows 7 Maximum features (Ultimate).

Answer: Windows 10 is better than 7 (at least because it is significantly more protected).

But here it is necessary to take into account the fact that Widows 7 works well on 2 GB of RAM and on any old processors. For 32 discharge tens of 2 GB is not enough. With such a memory, it works slower seven. In addition, the top ten is completely not installed on 32 processors, as they have no support for PAE, NX and SSE2. A 64 discharge version does not want to work with old 64 digit processors that do not support new 64 bit instructions. New OS for new equipment. In addition, in 2020, all sorts of support for Windows 7 stops.

What is 2 windows 7 better for games?

This question could be answered immediately when we consider the possibilities of Windows 7. Theoretically, any editors will suit the game other than the initial, due to its limitations. And really Windows 7 home extended (home premium) will be the best solution. Although for games in any case, installing additional packages such as: Adobe Flash Player, Visual C ++, ...

What windows 10 is better?

For home use is quite enough Windows 10 HOME (home).

So it all started in 2015.

Now everything has changed.

As a result of the latest reinstallations, it turned out that Windows 10 already exists a few versions: the first version (July 2015 of its number should be apparently 1507), 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809. Version numbers correspond to the year and month of release. Each subsequent version is made improvements and improvements. But these improvements and improvements are not transferred to the old versions. That is, the installed old version of Windows does not receive these innovations. To get them to reinstall Windows to the new version. Therefore, all versions exist in parallel. And updated separately, regardless of each other. All versions log is located at https://support.microsoft.com/ru-ru/help/4018124/windows-10-update-history.

I believe that Microsoft entered into collusion with other corporations by writings. And those began to include in new programs check version of Windows. Already the last versions of Photoshop and Skype do not support Windows Version below 1803. There are other programs. Soon there will be a lot of them. Windows version 1703 and earlier household assemblies and about stopped supported. And therefore, monthly updates will no longer be for them. Microsoft itself recommends installing the latest version of Windows 10. From her words, version 1803 and, respectively, 1809 the fastest loading and most productive.

So when selecting the Windows 10 installation package, it is also necessary to check the assembly version. At the moment, version 1809 is recommended and recommended. Otherwise, you simply cannot take advantage of new features and new programs. Starting from version 1809 there will be assembly only corporate and educational institutions. Support them will be carried out not more than 30 months. And then again set a new version.

Which windows 7 is better to install?

The best solution is the one that best matches your needs. For home use Windows 7 home extended (Home Premium) will be the best solution. But it was so when it was sold since it was the best price / quality ratio. Now you can download and install any, except the initial. Maximum probably the most common assembly.

What windows is better for a laptop?

The laptop is the same computer as the desktop, only portable. Therefore, all the same rules are distributed on it. Given the fact that you will probably want to use new software, then for you it is quite suitable for Windows 10 HOME.

But which is exactly 32 or 64 discharge. Here you need to know:

What is the 32 or 64 digit on the laptop, a new, new or very old? - The answer to this question will make it possible to clarify whether you can install Windows 10.

As the practice of Windows 10 has shown, it is better to establish if you have 4 or more GB RAM. Based on this, it can already be safely assumed that 64 discharge will be better.

What does Windows 10 1607/1703/1709/1803/1809 mean?

These are the date of the release of windows 10. The first pair of numbers means the year. Second month. Therefore, version 1607, this is the editors issued in July 2016. As Microsoft said 1803, the fastest and most protected. Many programs in new versions support it precisely, and even 1809. Earlier versions become not relevant and their support is terminated.

If you have noticed since 2017, new editions come out twice a year. In March and in September. Support for old editions was 18 months. Starting from the editorial office of 1809, Microsoft promises to make support for 30 months.

On 2 gigas RAMs what is better to put Windows 8.1 or 10?

And theoretically and practically Windows 8.1 is easier than 10. Accordingly, it will work a little faster. I can say for sure that 32 discharge versions of both windows will work, but in any case not very fast. How to speed up your computer I recommend reading.

With 64 discharge winds, things are somewhat more complicated. If the processor is too old and do not support the necessary lists of 64 discharge instructions, then install them will not work. None nor the one.