--- title: Windows 8 Reviews meta_title: 'Windows 8 Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta_description: Filter 581 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Windows 8 works for a business like yours. aggregate_rating: rating_value: 3.7 review_count: 581 scale: '5' date_modified: '2026-07-29' parent_category: name: IT Infrastructure url: https://www.g2.com/categories/it-infrastructure --- # Windows 8 Reviews **Vendor:** Microsoft **Category:** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Average Rating:** 3.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 581 ## About Windows 8 Windows 8 is an operating system developed by Microsoft, released in October 2012, designed to provide a modern and dynamic user experience across various devices, including desktops, laptops, and tablets. It introduced a new user interface with live tiles, offering real-time updates and a more interactive experience. The system also featured the Windows Store, enabling users to download and install a wide range of applications. Key Features and Functionality: - Modern User Interface: Incorporates live tiles that display real-time information, enhancing user engagement. - Windows Store: Provides access to a vast array of applications, facilitating easy download and installation. - Enhanced Connectivity: Improved networking technologies and power management for better connectivity and device availability. - Touch and Gesture Support: Optimized for touch-enabled devices, offering a more natural and intuitive user experience. - App Packaging and Deployment: Enables developers to produce, consume, or interact with app packages, streamlining the development process. Primary Value and User Solutions: Windows 8 aimed to bridge the gap between traditional computing and the growing demand for mobile and touch-enabled devices. By introducing a unified interface and enhancing app accessibility through the Windows Store, it provided users with a versatile platform suitable for both work and entertainment. The system's focus on connectivity and power efficiency addressed the needs of modern users seeking seamless integration across multiple devices. ## Windows 8 Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users praise Windows 8 for its **speed and responsiveness** , delivering a quick and efficient experience for daily tasks. (20 reviews) - Users appreciate the **ease of use** in Windows 8, with its user-friendly interface and intuitive design. (15 reviews) - Users appreciate the **user-friendly interface** of Windows 8, enjoying its speed and ease of use. (13 reviews) - Users enjoy the **touch-friendly experience** of Windows 8, enhancing usability on hybrid devices and tablets. (11 reviews) - Users praise the **user-friendly interface** of Windows 8, noting its speed and innovative touch optimization. (9 reviews) - App Ecosystem (7 reviews) - New Features (6 reviews) - Reliability (6 reviews) - Easy Navigation (5 reviews) - Easy Setup (5 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users find the **unfriendly interface** of Windows 8 confusing, especially due to the removal of the traditional Start menu. (14 reviews) - Users dislike the **menu issues** in Windows 8, finding it complicated and less user-friendly than previous versions. (11 reviews) - Users find Windows 8 to have a **usage difficulty** due to hidden buttons and a confusing interface for non-tech savvy individuals. (11 reviews) - Users criticize the **poor UI/UX** of Windows 8, finding it unintuitive and disruptive to their experience. (7 reviews) - Users experience significant **compatibility issues** with code and files across different platforms, hindering collaboration and productivity. (6 reviews) - Users frequently find the **interface confusing** , especially due to the removal of the traditional Start menu and the tablet-style design. (5 reviews) - Users frequently experience **performance issues** with Windows 8, noting slow speeds and frequent bugs affecting usability. (5 reviews) - Limited Apps/Store (4 reviews) - System Crashes (4 reviews) - Outdated Technology (3 reviews) ## Windows 8 Reviews ### 1. Windows 8 **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Banking | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 24, 2020 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Better than windows 7 performance wise and it's fast also **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** As of now I didn't find any issues with this. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Use it once definitely you won't regret or find issues with this window. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Daily business work ### 2. Keeps getting better **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Khamila C. | Senior Payable Specialist, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 06, 2020 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** I believe the most useful aspect of Windows 8 is the desktop design. Everything is easy to find and/or search. I especially like the search bar. If I cannot find the icon for the program I want to use, I just type it in and it pops up. The same goes for documents and spreadsheets. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** If anything, I dislike how it's the Window's logo instead of the normal "file" icon to search. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Windows 8 has helped me organize my work much more efficiently and find things much quicker. ### 3. Getting Better **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Music | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 10, 2020 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** The way the start menu looks, The Simplicity of Locations **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** I don’t have anything to dislike about windows 8 **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** I think windows 8 is much more reliable and has the ability to troubleshoot most issues as and when it happens ### 4. Big difference from Windows 7 to 8.1 **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Tamica S. | Associate, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 01, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** I like how it is in tablet form, but a PC desktop usage. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** I dislike the big leap/change from Windows 7 vista because of the accessiblity to control panel and other folders that is not easy to get to on Windows 8.1. On windows 8, you have to drag your cursor to a corner to get the search slot and then type in control panel. It's very hard to get used to, since I am old schoo. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** You need practice on Windows 8 for Windows 10 and some universities or websites haven't fully upgraded to Windows 10 so using Windows 8 is safe. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** The biggest benefit is Cortana, asking her to search for something quickly without typing and I like the set up of floating folders that are now apps. ### 5. Windows 8 - Start of windows metro **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Onimesh C. | Onimesh Chakraborty, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 14, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Windows 8 came with a metro design, which was the most loved thing in windows. Windows 8 had the support for quick boot and UEFI mode. You needed to enable the UEFI mode from the bios for getting into it. Windows 8 also introduced the new internet explorer which was better than its older versions. It was a bit fast and reliable. It also brought in the all-new Microsoft Store with all its featured apps. The community and the circle were a bit small in the start but gradually it increased. Other OS and kernel features were almost the same as that of Windows 7. The icon packs and window styling was a bit modified and attractive. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** Windows 8 was the most flop Windows version ever built. The OS was very laggy at times and the boot-up time after a hard reboot was very long. It had no support for the older apps that were being supported in older Windows versions. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Don't Use Windows 8, instead switch to windows 10, it's way better and has more features than Windows 8. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** I had increased my problems while using Windws 8, I had to revet back to windows 7 and later update directly to Windows 8.1. ### 6. Issues with Windows 8 **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ayza H. | Software Engineer, Computer Software, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 09, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** The User Interface. You can switch from one page to other by just pressing 'Window' key which shows you multiple options(application) on a screen within no time. Those are like quick shortcuts. The built in photo editors are good and user friendly. Software are easily available and due to friendly UI they are installed easily. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** The performance of Windows is slow as comparative to other Operating Systems. Whenever you start your system the Windows take 5-7 minutes to just start up. Till then you won't be able to do anything. You even can't open a file. The video players are of low quality. No built in file management systems. Performance of heavy software is low. Visual Studio or Android Studio take 15+ minutes to just load a project. For a Software Engineer that is more than enough. Sometimes the wifi doesn't work. When an application is not working no proper reason is given. Whenever you will start the system your torrent will open automatically either you want it or not. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** If you're a daily user or a Software Engineer. Windows itself is not a good option to go for. It has the worst memory and efficiency management. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am a Software Engineer, using computer all day is what I do. I use it for development purposes, watching movies, online browsing etc. Plenty of software free of cost are available to use for either personal or professional use. ### 7. Windows 8 Operating System **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Syed I. | Senior Manager Information Security, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 20, 2020 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Graphic user interface is good. It is user friendly. Device & drivers are auto plugin. Its very fast **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** No Hubs. Default music application is extremely slow. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Nothing special. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Its easily upgrade from win 7 to 8 very quickly. ### 8. Windows 8 user friendly navigation **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Seshu A. | Network Manager, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 15, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** navigation of program files, icons , easy to access,when compare to windows 7 it is very nice product , it reduces driver compatibilty list which need to be added in windows 7 **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** hard disk performance, os loading , back ground services, more drivers compatibility of integrating should be done for better integrating **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** hard disk performance issue. cache memory performance issue. ram utilization high when any multiple application running **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** its rectified what are bugs in windows 7. enhanced version of windows 7, integration of many peripheral is easy with the inbuilt drivers compatibilty. ### 9. If your machine sucks with windows 10 - go for 8 **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 15, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** As a developer i have to be updated with most of new features of browsers and other software development tools. But as my devices are some old , they cannot perform well with windows 10. Therefore the best solution is windows 8.1. The features of windows 8 are highly fascinating **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** As now it is getting bit old , some windows developer features after 2017 are not compatible with windows 8. And some security features are lacking now. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** If your physical devices are not eligible with windows 10 , just go for windows 8. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** To stay up to date with latest features , with my low performing machine , I use windows 8.1 ### 10. With a few tweaks Windows 8.1 works **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 29, 2020 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** performance is good and there is a lot of compatibility **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** out of the box it needs some fixing, user interface is counter intuitive for people coming off windows 7 **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** tweak it for a start button, otherwise the headaches aren't worth it **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** better compatibility with internet usage and faster on our network ### 11. Windows 8 Reviewed **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Fawad J. | Student , Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 09, 2020 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** The newness of the system, changed start **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** The thing I disliked was that the windows stuck many times and did not respond to my commands **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** I would recommend going for windows 7 or 10 if performance and speed is your priority. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** I liked it was different from its previous versions and enjoyed for a little while but later changed as I had issues with this version. ### 12. One of the best operating systems I've ever used! **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** João Victor S. | João Victor, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 29, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** It is a fast operating system with few flaws. You can use several new features and can operate on several platforms. Its new interface is very nice, great for working, the user does not tire when using it. Windows 8 has improved and a lot in graphics processing, its image has been very beautiful. For users who work with video editing and photo editing it is excellent. Another important point is how we can customize it in a way that best fits our work. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** It presented some flaws, but I managed to correct it next to the technical support channel. Sometimes it presented some slowness when running some programs. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** If you need a fast operating system that meets all your needs, use it and spend time as an experience you will not regret it, it is an incredible tool, and it has a very agaiable and simple interface to work with. It is compatible with several applications of windows 7, which generates a confidence when migrating to windows 8. The price charged by the system have always been affordable, which attracts my clients. In addition to that Microsoft has been in the market for a long time which generates a confidence in its products. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** I got a faster operating system, we use in our day-to-day so we were able to leave the process faster in the workplace, we were able to serve our customers faster. Our response time has improved a lot! Compatibility was an important point in choosing windows 8. In addition to the ease of implementing it in our workplace. ### 13. Windows 8, A good platform of windows to use and learn. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Varun P. | HR Executive, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 04, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Windows is the upgraded version of windows 7. the most good things i like most is its screen resolution and graphics. Another good part is that it is easy to use as compare to windows 7. It can acquire less space while installing and also it has fast installing. We can easily find device drivers while using windows 8. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** When we talk about windows 7 we can easily found software in start menu or in Desk top systems. In Windows 8 there is nyt shortcut systems. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Every software easily installed while using windows 8 ### 14. A relatively Good Operating System which is Less Resource-Intensive **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Dennis O. | Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 13, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Windows 8 is less resource-intensive and can run on a 2GB ram-computer seamlessly. In fact, it can smoothly on a intel celeron computer. It is one of the best software microsoft has ever produced. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** Windows 8 interface. Although it does not affect the functionality of the system, I don't like an interface whereby large software icons would spread all-over a screen. Additionally, you would struggle to use some functionalities such as bluetooth. Whenever you want to connect a bluetooth speaker, it often refuses to add the device until you restart the computer. When the computer running on windows 8 starts, it often runs into problems because some of the system's components don't properly until you restart it. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** I'm a writer about technology-related topics and I rely on my computer which runs windows 8 to carry out my work smoothly. It is highly reliable and it comes with core applications such as microsoft office which are highly useful in my business. ### 15. Windows 8 is the best operating platform even till today! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Sunny B. | Mr Suresh, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 20, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Windows 8 is very easy to use and not complicated as the newer windows operating system. The interface is easy to navigate and does not cause complications. I wish we can downgrade back to windows 8 one day! **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** I think the product is very good, but sometimes the windows update does take a long time which can be annoying. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Benefits I have realized is that it is pretty straight forward to use and does not need much training unlike windows 10. ### 16. Windows 8 **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Justin L. | Credit, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 02, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Windows 8 has so many wonder features that makes every day business at my office easier. The easy to use features this software includes improves process times for just about everything. Windows 8 has a lot of neat features and tools to provide everyday support for all my projects. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** The only thing I dislike is that when windows 10 came out, a lot of windows 8 became obsolete. There were bugs and issues with my systems after windows 10 came out. But that is expected when a new system comes out that is more enhanced than the previous. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** I recommend some of the bugs to be fixed from when windows 10 came out. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** The only problems I had was like I said above, once the new system came out, windows 10, there were some issues with my systems. It was slow and sluggish.The benefits were that it made working easier. ### 17. Good for mobile devices, stressful for desktop (or non-touchscreen platforms) **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Marlon D. | Ingeniero de Cisco TAC Nivel II, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 24, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Windows 8 inherits many of the advantages featured in Windows 7. The manageability, security (including an integrated antivirus), and the wide compatibility with current hardware and software products make Windows 8 initially interesting. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** For those of us who use desktops and laptops with no touch screen, the new interface will be stressful and hard to adapt to. Touchscreen advocates will find the Metro GUI very interesting and will dislike the not so much touch-friendly desktop underneath. The opposite way, users who trust the traditional Windows desktop will not be very keen on having to navigate Metro to find settings and apps they easily locate in Windows 7. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Windows 8 tries hart to innovate and improve the user experience, but for the time being, I consider Windows 7 way better. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** The impact of Windows 8 has not been the best due to the time it takes to get used to Metro after being a desktop user for years. ### 18. Easy For Day today User **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer & Network Security | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 22, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** I use windows 8 as my Operating system in my company. A very user friendly and easy to user OS that i have come across. Very reliable and secure in terms of security. This OS is used for my Security Researching and application development process as well. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** Nothing much to dislike since this is a very stable and a reliable Operating System. Sometimes the system lags and a blue screen pops us. Apart from blue screen error it is very reliable **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** I highly recommend windows 8 than using linux since this is very user friendly and reliable **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Day to day company process is handled from Windows 8. Most of my software run on windows 8. ### 19. Best Operating System **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Muhammed sameer S. | Automation Test engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 13, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Its all best of all OS, it has some special features, you can even pause the copying process. Moreover, the speed of the copying process is also shown up in this new operating system.also incredible faster than other operating system **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** Some times, it lags with RAM Management , even some of the applications stops working, only on sometimes, not consistently. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** I would Recommend all the IT services giants to use this operating system **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** we used to test the applications with automating scripting, windows plays a crucial role by proving good environment to test, which is much faster than windows 7 ### 20. a modern but slow operating system **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Mario Andres R. | senior programmer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 25, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** is a modern operating system unlike its previous version with large windows and new icons and design based on experiences for tablet and mobile device, has compactness of programs for windows 7. has a software store and a large applications account anti-malware. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** It is usually very heavy and with the use it takes a long time to load the operating system, they did not remove the start button that previously had now to give to one side displays the menu on the screen, getting access to some configuration is usually difficult since many options Your menus were modified. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** is a good system with big changes and improve that make notice the great difference of this operating system to the previous versions if you have a mobile device that is compactible with this system I recommend you use it is very complete for these mobile devices and has a variety of applications to install from the microsoft store. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** it is a very good system oriented for mobile devices its interface is very modern, it allows us to communicate and use internet applications without using the browser if not through an application such as the android operating system. easy to set up with other computers and share information files and connect to the internet. ### 21. Terrible downgrade **Rating:** 0.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Y H. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 19, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** To be honest the only upside is the UI style type of softwares. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** The dashboard is a downgrade that isn't fast and is unreliable to use and can get you confused and just is less user friendly and worse to use. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Made work less easier and more harder especially if your pc has low ram this is just unuseable and causes crashes. ### 22. Great for legacy software **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Telecommunications | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 10, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** I like that a huge variety of software is supported. I work with older systems, many of which do not work on Windows 10, so Windows 8 is perfect for me. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** I dislike the start menu, as it takes up the entire screen. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** I recommend Windows 8 as it is very well supported and can run all of the currently most-used apps. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am able to log in to legacy systems and perform my job with ease. The newer laptops come with Windows 10, and many apps are incompatible, so being able to 'plug and play' with Windows 8 is a blessing. ### 23. An Upgrade to Windows 7 **Rating:** 1.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Naveen D. | Assistant Professor, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 08, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Windows 8 was an upgrade to its previous one windows 7, with good security features. It came with windows app, And even a cloud storing tool SkyDrive. Remote access software is also good. As an upgrade it got a lot of new things like dual monitor support etc but I still feel Windows 7 was better. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** This operating system is very difficult to get adapted to. There is no start button in this. Scrolling too is not so good. Explorer is also missing. If i am worried about security, I will go with Windows 10. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Better go for Windows 10. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** As an upgrade, used it as an Operating system, then rolled back to windows 7 again. Now again upgraded to Windows 10. ### 24. I like windows and windows 8 is great! **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Mamu V. | Vegana&bobs, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 09, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** The look of it. The tool bar is clean and slick and so is the start menu **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** Has security holes that haven't been fixed. Windows 10 has these fixed but is also more prone to cyber attacks since its new. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Its great. just gotta tell you. Its definetly on the top of windows operating systems. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** I like the clean look a lot! Never thought that watching a Monitor for 5 hours straight could be not boring. But thanks to the clean and slick look, it isn't ### 25. Admin **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** nick g. | Computing Officer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 21, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** I was keen on the full-screen user interface and the options to customise it. It was also stable, reliable and robust. The reset os options were also very welcome. It was underrated in many ways. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** The Charms bar was annoying as were the hot corners, it was probably ideal for a table but got in the way on desktop usage. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Windows 10 is the future, why would you run Windows 8 now? **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** It was a good operating system. As with Vista the unpopularity was related to the amount that it was different from its predecessors. ### 26. Excellent but limited operating system **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** migdalia josefina p. | Systems support analyst en PepsiCo, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 22, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Their start was very good because they were focused on the level of touch equipment and their first steps innovated many devices but the system was very limited **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** I liked it in its momneto but the microsoft company has forced us to update **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** It is very good I recommend it in networks is excellent very stable when connecting between computers also the good thing about maintaining the license windows 8 is that Microsoft asks you to upgrade to windows 10 that improves many things excellent **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** The pepsico company bought windows 8 licenses for the most part and we give them use there equipment that still maintain it but most the microsoft company has forced us to update. the good thing of this system has improvements that the windows 7 did not have and for this it is the version windows 8 since in excellent ex network and it maintains stable the connections between equipment ### 27. Breakthrough from Windows. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Joseph M. | Systems Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 11, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Windows has taken a great leap to impress the users. The main concentration was on the UI and cant help from saying they have finally excelled. All new UI can be seen in the desktop. Softwares and applications are now seen like tiles like they have n=been in windows smartphones and we have separately go to the desktop screen selecting tile which make quick access to certain softwares easy and accessible. The sped in which you copy the documents graphically is .represented which is quite impressive. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** New tile like layout is quite confusing in the beginning and has not impressed everybody. Installation takes a lot of time and there are compatibility bugs for many common softwares that needs to be addressed. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Update to the latest version of the windows and experience the unexperienced. Not the beta version but install the new version. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** All new UI which is pleasant and bring interest for the user from the old view which has started to feel boring. New set of themes,customisations and supports that windows offers makes a whole new windows experience. Everything that every windows user wished for. Speed at which transferring of files occurs is appreciable. ### 28. Solid entry into Windows OS series **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Pharmaceuticals | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 12, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Windows 8 offers a solution that meets most needs and provides a user-friendly environment for staff to use, even with limited computer experience. Settings and menus are arranged in a sensible fashion and most operations can be undertaken without input from tech support. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** The lack of depth in options for settings can be a frustration for those who are computer literate and want to see more of what's going on 'under the hood'. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** This is a good all-round solution for those looking for a slick and simple operating system **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** The use of Windows 8 enables efficient and streamlined staff induction and on-the-job training as it requires no specialist skills. ### 29. Typical Microsoft transition OS **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shreya V. | Software Development Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 25, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** The new title interface is interesting but nothing really to ride home about. Titles attempt to provide a mobile type experience but fall short in availability and features. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** Although Microsoft was ambitious in embracing the metro screen the software seems over hyped and under delivered. Many apps are not present in the windows store and the ones which are lack features. Additionally its irritating to switch between the legacy mode and the new title interface. Although there is some promise the overall software seems too early for commercial use. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Stay on windows 7 or 10. Windows 8 was another "Vista" moment for Microsoft. Too many new ideas but not well integrated. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** None - Windows 10 or 7 are much more useful and user friendly. ### 30. I've had a much more positive experience with Windows 10 **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Medical Devices | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 20, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Windows 8 is a good software, but it is not the premium product that we have come to expect from the "new" microsoft. Windows 8 obviously offers more of an upgrade from a windows XP machine, but windows 7 is a much more pleasant experience than a windows 8 machine. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** The software now has a bit of an outdated UI and the search features with the tiles is more gimmicky than it is helpful. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Its obviously the industry standard so there isn't much to say about not getting this. If budget allows, please just upgrade to windows 10. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Well, we need a UI and Windows is really the standard in the industry. The compatibility of products on the windows platform is unparalled so it wouldn't make sense for us not to use htis. ### 31. An opportunity lost **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Sharan W. | Assistant Professor, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 27, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Touch interface was what everyone expecting before the announcement of Windows 8 and it met the expectations. However, the windows 8 fell below average for normal users. It has faster reboot time as compared to windows 7, enhanced security, integration with skytime, Duo-monitor, etc. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** The very important thing for any OS is its simplicity. Windows 8 doesn't have that. There is no start button, explorer, scrolling top to bottom. Many users rolled back to windows 8 because of this and I was one of them. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Windows 7 and Windows 10 are much better options. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** My PC used it is as operating system. ### 32. Easy OS **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Hospital & Health Care | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 07, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** You have more option for how you would like things to be setup **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** Some things are challenging to find due to changes in appearance **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Windows 8 is a little confusing but with use it become second nature. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Windows 8 allows me to keep everything I need organized and up to date. ### 33. Windows 8 for safety of files **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jonah S. | Technical Support Specialist, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 24, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** I like the fact that the windows button does not display access to all files and applications like windows 7 and 10 does. It is safe and secure **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** Difficult to navigate Ugly layout/display **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Windows 8 is great for companies/organizations that desire high level of file security **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** My work laptop uses windows 8 because it offers me the level of security required. No one can easily access my files ### 34. Windows 8 Friendly Software Review. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ian M. | UberEATS, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 18, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** A personal operating system with improved user experience and security. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** Confusing and difficult to learn for most users of windows 7. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** I would like to tell new users to be prepared to train well for using this Operating System Software. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** The operating system can support latest windows enabled softwares. ### 35. Identity and access Management Analyst. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Omar E. | IAM Technician, Information Technology and Services, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 31, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Love the interface totally a new fresh face from what we were a costume to see with other versions like windows and Vista. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** totally hate the new admin centers that to me are not as useful as the control panel that is in windows 7 and that they move thing around. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** great looking interface with some knowledge you can easy manage it. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** logging and performance issues a lot, also consume too much RAM. ### 36. Not so good Choice **Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Manjunath I. | Assistant Professor, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 25, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Well We have now Windows 10, which is far better than Windows 8. The only good thing about it is BYOD Security. Synchorising is Good though **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** There are many things which I personally don't like in Windows 8. Like for example- The user interface is very difficult to understand, one may need a lot of practice. There is no Start Button! Worst multitasking Mouse problems. Now when you have Windows 10 available, I must say Go for it. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Go for Windows 10 **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Used it once as OS, but Reinstalled Windows 7. ### 37. Good OS, but not as good as Windows10 **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Consumer Goods | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 16, 2020 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** It is much more stable and robust than Windows7. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** I hated the original "tile" desktop. Thankfully they removed that in 8.1 **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** It's a welcome improvement over Windows7. ### 38. Handy for beginners **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer & Network Security | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 30, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Windows has been always useful for the user whether they are pro or beginners as it comes with great features such as components of security,networks stacks graphics and media support.The best part about it is the User Interface it has which makes user friendly for the users who have just started using it. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** Though it has always been helpful to the user but some of the features are not present in this version such as it doesn't comes up with the security patch and some of the feature I don't like is that you can't turn tiles into icons. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** As of now Windows has been useful till now only some of the features I dont like about it and hope to improve further. ### 39. Windows review **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 12, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** The ease of use of Windows. It is so simple to use and is a brilliant OS. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** Windows can be laggy at times and because of this it can be frustrating to use. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Windows is a great OS and it is possible to use the platform from anything ranging from development to making simple presentations. ### 40. Fine operating system but 10 is better **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 19, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** I am pretty neutral about windows 8. It was a fine operative system but I liked 7 more and I like 10 more too. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** I don't dislike anything in particular about it **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Windows 10 is better now. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Haven't realized any benefit at all ### 41. One of best OS ever...!! **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Sajith P. | Sajith, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 31, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Very easy interface system. Any new user can handle the PC after installation. Speed performance is good. support every drivers and games.. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** They added to many new features for this version of windows.its kinda hard to find some of options for a new user.other than that this is a good OS. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Better OS for anyone who want to work as efficiently.Reasonable price to pay.But recommended Newer version form Microsoft like windows 10. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Good Os , because of this can do work so fast transferring files and mailing staff converting staff and many more. ### 42. Windows 8 itself was not used then but it raised a new era of OS upgrades **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 24, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** I like windows 8 most of all because it gave raise to what version of windows we are using now windows were never that much friendly as its now thats all happend because of the windows 8. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** Well what i dislike is notso much special for consideration how ever windows 8 may lack something thats make him not successful in proving its metal **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** All i solve my problems is the best graphic interface ### 43. Windows 8 **Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Scott M. | 3rd Line Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 28, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** A fun and refreshing take on the classic windows Ui **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** The performance greatly suffers at the cost of the UI **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Performance is worse than other operating systems ### 44. Not so good as windows 7 but **Rating:** 1.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Md Umar Farooq P. | Assistant Professor, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 23, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** We do have windows 10 now, and it's the best one. Windows 8 is worst than winows 7 which was too good, but even better is windows 10 which is light... The are many issues with this windows 8. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** So many.. there is no start button, scrolling is side to side, not up and down. Can't till back, worst interface with mouse. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Go for windows 10 **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Right now nothing. ### 45. Should we use it? **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Chirag D. | Software Developer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 17, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** The best part is the launcher. As the world is divided in preferring the full window start version to the more conservative one, I would still suggest that the full window start is a beautiful thing!! The complete UI overhaul is just simply amazing. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** There is less support in terms of security patches etc as compared to windows 10 **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Please do good amount of research with respect to your system compatibility before installing this on your computer. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Half of my company uses Windows 8. It's pretty much used for everything in day to day basis ### 46. User friendly OS **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 13, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** I have been using windows 8 for the past 5 months. And i am very happy with it when compared to the older version. Even though microsoft windows is paid but it supports a wide range of software and worthy of money. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** I didn't dislike anything in windows 8 but they need to reduce the cost for buying the OS. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am using windows 8 for my personal use. And really enjoying using it. ### 47. Windows **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 23, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** It is not complicated as Windows 10 but much better and faster than the lower versions **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** That sometimes it can be a little slower than usual **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Go for it. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** It is secure to use windows 8 for confidentiality ### 48. Snappy and refreshing **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 06, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** Primarily working on Linux/Ubuntu based systems, shifting over to windows and GUI based working culture was a pleasing experience. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** There is not much to dislike about windows 8. There are times when you feel another operating system is better at doing some tasks, but it is down to personal preferences. **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Improved product delivery effectiveness and speed. ### 49. My Experience with Windows8 **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Lakshmi B. | Developer, Information Technology and Services, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 08, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** It is optimized for the touch devices. Windows 8 uses the ‘Metro’ interface which is improved for touch screen devices featuring a new Windows 8 Advantage and Disadvantage‘Start screen’. **What do you dislike about Windows 8?** The main disadvantage of Windows 8 is overlapping of Metro and Aero User Interface. Switching between Metro applications and desktop applications is not user-friendly and creates confusion for the users and the developers. **Recommendations to others considering Windows 8:** Stirage spaces, task manager **What problems is Windows 8 solving and how is that benefiting you?** we are implementing uipath projects in windows 8 ### 50. Windows 8 - Why are we going backwards? **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 24, 2019 **What do you like best about Windows 8?** What I like most about Windows 8 is that it's extremely useful when you have a small laptop and laptop/tablet devices. 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