Since the release of the tenth version of Windows, there has been an ongoing debate among users and experts over which version of Windows is better, 7 or 10? Some consider the "seven" the most reliable of all released versions, others note the multitasking "tens" and many of its non-standard features, which are not in the seventh version. Let's try to consider all the main aspects related to this, but this comparison will be purely conditional, since each user has his own opinion.
Which is better "Windows": 7 or 10? First look at the interface
First, let's pay attention to the graphical shell. In the seventh version, although there is a semi-transparent Aero theme, which is installed by default, we still have before us the standard interface that was used in all previously created systems. And many are already tired of it.
The Ten is somewhat repeating the eighth modification with its Metro-style tiles, but the appearance of the Start button with advanced quick access to some important elements of the system is superior to Windows 7 and Windows 8. Particular attention should be paid to the function of creating several working tables. Some users find this a waste of time, but fans of multitasking only welcome this approach.
The interface itself with its flat elements looks rather controversial, although such a simplification, firstly, does not affect the consumption of system resources too much, and secondly, does not affect the eyes so much. Fatigue from a constant look at the screen is much less than in the "seven", where the look focuses on volumetric elements. Plus, undoubtedly.
System Testing Kit
If you look at the system requirements of both systems, it is obvious that they are not very different. Let's try to compare the Windows 7 and 10 64 bits on a configuration with a 2-core Intel Core processor with a clock frequency of 2.33 Hz and 3 GB RAM. This configuration is acceptable for the "seven", and for the "tens" at a level above the minimum.
Download speed
So, the first thing you should pay attention to is the download speed until the main screen with the “Desktop” appears. In the above configuration for Windows 7, the time was 95.7 seconds, for Windows 10 - 93.6 seconds. But these indicators are very arbitrary. Although it seems that the “top ten” loads faster, in fact, even when the “Desktop” appears, some system processes continue in it (this is constantly indicated by a flashing light on the system unit or laptop, which indicates access to the hard drive ) At the same time, the Seven stops.
What to prefer in this case: Windows 10 or 7? Feedback from users of both the one and the other system suggests that people did not notice much difference in the start time. According to many, even a minute of difference does not affect their preferences. But the use of computer or laptop resources in the tenth version, as it turns out, is slightly higher, so Windows 7 runs faster on the same minimal configuration.
Access to settings, parameters and to the “Control Panel”
Now a few words about the settings of the main parameters. In both systems there is a standard “Control Panel”, however, access to it in the standard version varies quite a lot.
In the "seven" the main menu is used, "Start", in the "top ten" - right click on the start button. But in both cases, you can still use the standard control command entered in the Run menu.
But here is the most interesting point. In Windows 10, not one, but two "Control Panel". In addition to the standard one, there is also a special section called “Parameters”, in which you can access not only the basic settings, but also some elements that are absent in the standard panel. So here in the question of which Windows is better (7 or 10), the scales are clearly leaning in favor of the tenth modification.
And if you take a closer look at Windows 10, you will notice that it has a more advanced search system for the required component or parameter, unlike the standard Windows 7 tool. As already mentioned, the right-click menu on the Start button helps a lot. But that is not all. For example, in a search query, you can use three standard categories highlighted in the vertical column on the left. But with all this, it’s enough just to start writing down the name of the control, file or program, as the system will immediately offer several options for the result. Here the seventh version with the “ten” is not worth competing with.
Safe Mode Windows 10 and 7
But with safe mode, things are much worse.
If in Windows 7 you just need to press the F8 key when loading, in the “top ten” access to it is so veiled that the average user is unlikely to figure out how to call it.
No, of course, you can configure the "top ten" so that the safe mode of Windows 10 is activated with the F8 key, as in the "seven", but it is impossible to do this without special knowledge and hierarchical arrangement of controls or adjusting the corresponding parameters. Here the "ten" is clearly losing.
Antivirus software
If you look at security tools, any antivirus for Windows 7 installs without problems. At the stage when the tenth modification appeared only in the Technical Preview version, many conflicts could be observed, and most programs simply did not want to install.
Again, this situation was observed only at the testing stage of the first release, and that was only because the antivirus software developers did not have time to release the corresponding packages for Windows 10. But for the most part this concerned free applications. A little later, programs designed to work in the Windows 10 environment nevertheless appeared, and now that the antivirus for Windows 7 and the similar software for Windows 10 do not cause installation and operation problems .
Internet work
Another aspect of system comparison is related to testing built-in tools for working on the Internet. In Windows 7, by default, the same Internet Explorer is used, which at that time, although it was somewhat updated, but still caused (and causes) complaints from users due to inconvenience of work and many bugs.
In Windows 10, the situation is different. It also has a standard Explorer, however, a completely new browser concept called Microsoft Edge was proposed as the main means of accessing the Internet. But he now occupies the top lines of the comparative ratings of browsers, demonstrating the highest performance indicators both in terms of usability, speed and reliability. Alas, in the "seven" it is not possible to install it, so you have to use a boring IE or install a third-party browser.
System comparison
Of course, this is far from all the parameters by which both systems can be tested, and therefore it is possible to very unequivocally answer the question of which Windows is better, 7 or 10. If we talk about speed, they practically do not differ. If you look at the controls and options for accessing them, there are more of them in Windows 10, but you can hardly find them. But, if you access them, you can fine-tune the system.
Safe mode settings give Windows 7 an edge by using a standard activation method.
In terms of the functioning of the search system, the “tens” have a clear advantage, as well as in the field of Internet access.
Well, as for the interface, it is impossible to say unequivocally which is better. Someone likes the standard shell, someone new, with advanced features. But the fact that in terms of multitasking the "top ten" is a cut above is not even discussed.
What to choose?
Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages to Windows 10. And in which system there are no flaws? In the "seven", although it remains almost the most popular system, all this also exists. And all those who say that the “ten” are unfinished are absolutely wrong. Only the first modification was crude, and the modified versions like Home, Professional and even a special assembly for educational institutions Education, according to most experts, their functionality “seven” just plugged into a belt, although, unlike it, they consume more computer resources.
In general, it is better to give preference to just Windows 10. It is not yet known how long updates or programs for the Seven will be released. In the end, the time will come, and it will still be abandoned. But the tenth version will develop at the fastest pace, it may very well be, it will even become a platform for the next modification. And if you take into account the fact that the "top ten" is installed on mobile platforms, there is nothing to say.