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Compare Windows 7 and Windows 8 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (34.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Windows 7
Star Rating
(869)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (34.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows 7Windows 8
Star Rating
(549)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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 at 7.6. Reviewers mention that the familiar Start Menu in Windows 7 makes navigation intuitive, whereas the tile-based interface in Windows 8 can be confusing for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Windows 7 has a superior ease of setup score of 9.1 compared to Windows 8's 8.2. Users say that the installation process for Windows 7 is straightforward, while Windows 8's setup can be cumbersome due to its additional features and settings.
- Users on G2 highlight that Windows 7 has a better quality of support score of 7.9, compared to Windows 8's 7.6. Reviewers say that the extensive documentation and community support for Windows 7 make troubleshooting easier, while Windows 8 users report less available resources for resolving issues.
- Reviewers mention that Windows 7 shines in RAM management with a score of 8.3, while Windows 8 scores slightly lower at 8.0. Users report that Windows 7 handles multitasking more efficiently, allowing for smoother performance when running multiple applications.
- Users say that Windows 7's data backup features, scoring 8.5, are more robust than those in Windows 8, which scores 8.0. Reviewers mention that the built-in backup and restore options in Windows 7 are user-friendly and reliable, while Windows 8's File History feature is less intuitive.
- G2 users report that Windows 7 has a higher meets requirements score of 8.9 compared to Windows 8's 7.8. Reviewers mention that Windows 7 is more compatible with a wider range of software applications, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Windows 7
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Windows 7
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
690
7.8
406
Ease of Use
9.1
702
7.6
413
Ease of Setup
9.1
246
8.2
151
Ease of Admin
8.9
211
7.6
112
Quality of Support
7.9
627
7.6
369
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
194
7.3
97
Product Direction (% positive)
7.0
657
6.1
397
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
8.1
28
8.1
25
Device Management - Operating System
8.5
28
7.6
24
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.5
28
8.1
25
Error Detection - Operating System
7.8
28
6.9
24
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
16.8%
Computer Software
10.3%
Higher Education
5.1%
Education Management
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Other
60.6%
Information Technology and Services
20.4%
Computer Software
13.4%
Education Management
4.5%
Higher Education
4.3%
Computer & Network Security
3.5%
Other
53.9%
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
how to find computer specs windows 7
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
Is Windows 8 a good operating system?
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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