Windows 7 vs 10

[bermel72]

From a system standpoint which is better for a system with 6 cores and 32 gigs of ram? Would it even matter? Windows 10 would be home edition x64
Vs.
Windows 7 ultimate x64

 

[natr0n]

10 is more core friendly in my findings. Meaning it uses cores it needs per app/game. Unlike 7 that uses all cores all the time.

 

[bermel72]

10 is more core friendly in my findings. Meaning it uses cores it needs per app/game. Unlike 7 that uses all cores all the time.

Thanks I actually like 10 better? Is there any ram limitations on the home version vs the ultimate version of windows 10? And what's the feature differences?

 

[Solaris17]

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...vailable/195a4038-c061-4902-bc2b-35922c9d41bc

windows 10 x64 home has a ram limit of 128GBs

that article will answer all of your technical questions about features as well.

 

[Kursah]

If 7 is pro then use the 7 key to install 10 pro. Skip home edition, depending on your uses home may or may not be the OS option for you. Considering you can still use 7 and 8 keys to activate fresh 10 installs of the same version why not?

 

[Mussels]

use the 7 key and use that for W10 like kursah said, win 10 pro for you.

i prefer W10, once the automatic updates are disabled (links in my sig)

 

[cdawall]

I am starting to like 10 more but I still have things I use 7 on and for a reason.

 

[GhostRyder]

From a system standpoint which is better for a system with 6 cores and 32 gigs of ram? Would it even matter? Windows 10 would be home edition x64
Vs.
Windows 7 ultimate x64

Its been said already, however I will just say again go ahead and install the Windows 7 Ultimate and then just update it to Windows 10 Pro via the upgrade option. You will then end up with the best scenario and the least limitations (Though 10 Home would still be enough).

 

[Mussels]

Its been said already, however I will just say again go ahead and install the Windows 7 Ultimate and then just update it to Windows 10 Pro via the upgrade option. You will then end up with the best scenario and the least limitations (Though 10 Home would still be enough).

you dont need to update, modern builds of W10 accept 7/8/8.1 keys directly.

 

[Countryside]

Runs smooth and works perfectly in my rig so go for it and yeah w10 has better hardware management.

 

[FordGT90Concept]

you dont need to update, modern builds of W10 accept 7/8/8.1 keys directly.

Yup, confirmed. I wouldn't be surprised at all though if it still locks the hardware profile in during activation. If you're planning major hardware changes, you shouldn't use the Windows 7 key in Windows 10 setup until after the changes are made.


Personally, I wouldn't bother with Windows 7 anymore. Case in point: Windows 7 SP1 has over 200 updates to download; Windows 10? Not even a dozen. Microsoft is constantly rolling updates into a cumulative update for Windows 10 so it doesn't get update hell like Windows 7 and older have.

I really can't think of any reason to use Windows 7 anymore.

 

[chuck216]

The only downfall to having Windows 10 I've found so far is that it doesn't have/support Windows Media center so my TV tuner doesn't work on my main computer anymore, still have the laptop for that though.

 

[FYFI13]

The only downfall to having Windows 10 I've found so far is that it doesn't have/support Windows Media center so my TV tuner doesn't work on my main computer anymore, still have the laptop for that though.

How about "Kodi"? I dumped WMC years ago and never looked back.

 

[Mussels]

Kodi is on windows too? that things everywhere
(i use it on my android player)

 

[Jetster]

I like 10. However it has some quirks I don't like. Most have to do with the start menu and shortcuts. So I use 10 on my gaming PC and 7 on my HTPCs

Kodi had some issues for me on 10. At least until they figure out the problem.

You definitely have more control with 7

 

[Champ]

Windows 10 is actually not that bad. And I think it's proven for better game performance

 

[Frick]

I have it on the laptop and like it so much I will probably install it on the desktop as well. The Anniversary update seems to bring awesome stuff. And if you do an upgrade install, you get to keep the keyboard shortcuts you've made for items in the start meny.

 

[little cat]

Windows 10 is the better choice .

Microsoft focus is on it , so this is the right choice . Windows 10 supports Skylake itself speed regulation ! In previous Windows , it was done only by the OS . The gain is little though . Windows 10 is the best Windows ever . Moreover , DirectX 12 support is something featured .

It was rumored Microsoft was going to improve Skylake support in Windows 8.1/7 but who knows

i7 5820K is Haswell , so here no difference

Some games like Quantum Break run only on Windows 10 (and Xbox One)

 

[cdawall]

I really can't think of any reason to use Windows 7 anymore

Specific software compatibility. Not everyone wants to run a vm of 7 to utilize certain programs and not every computer will perform better with 10 vs 7.

I still run a Windows xp machine for data recovery at work, certain drives that won't mount inside of 7 and later will still mount in xp and can have the data pulled.

 

[GhostRyder]

you dont need to update, modern builds of W10 accept 7/8/8.1 keys directly.

Really? I did not know that, you just saved me a bunch of time!

 

[Mussels]

Really? I did not know that, you just saved me a bunch of time!

it'll only last until july when the free upgrade offer ends (the systems remain activated, it just wont accept un-upgraded keys after that time), and i *think* it converts your key to OEM (locked to that mobo/hardware) - but i've gotten around that by using win10's built in live chat help thing and gotten MS techs to re-activate when moving hard drives to a new mobo "warranty return motherboard is slightly different"

 

[GhostRyder]

it'll only last until july when the free upgrade offer ends (the systems remain activated, it just wont accept un-upgraded keys after that time), and i *think* it converts your key to OEM (locked to that mobo/hardware) - but i've gotten around that by using win10's built in live chat help thing and gotten MS techs to re-activate when moving hard drives to a new mobo "warranty return motherboard is slightly different"

Ah, yea MS is pretty lenient on that kind of stuff. I can normally request a key just by calling them when I swap parts or do a re-install. I think its just Windows 7 for July and Windows 8 will at least still be a free upgrade, but I guess that will remove a lot of my deceased laptops with Windows 7 keys unfortunately.

 

[Bill_Bright]

I have not encountered any software compatibility issues with W10. W7 is already 7 years old. It was a great OS, but it is a dinosaur now. W10 is more secure right out of the box (reason enough to use W10). It is faster and knows how to work great with and properly maintain SSDs without the need for any 3rd party software (like Samsung Magician, for example).

I figure if there is some legacy software not supported in W10, I blame the software developer for not releasing an update and would start shopping around for current alternatives.

That said, in terms of legacy software, I'm still using Office 2007 and Outlook 2007 and they still work great (and fast!) in 64-bit W10 Pro.

Most have to do with the start menu and shortcuts.

Then I recommend Start10 or Classic Shell. Start10 costs a whole $5 but IMO, is well worth it. It has a 30 day try before you buy period so I suggest you try it and see. Classic Shell is free and also very popular and well liked. And while it works fine, Start10 seems to be a bit more polished and refined to me, something I expect in a paid product.

Oh, and for sure, if you don't like how the traditional Microsoft games (Chess, Freecell, Hearts, Solitaire, Spider, etc.) work in W10 (or W8), no problem. To get Windows 7 games to work in Windows 10, see Get Windows 7 Games for Windows 10. Ignore the "RECOMMENDED" link to fix Windows. That's just an ad for the free site to get some revenue for their efforts.

 

[FordGT90Concept]

Specific software compatibility. Not everyone wants to run a vm of 7 to utilize certain programs and not every computer will perform better with 10 vs 7.

Under the lid, 10 (NT 6.4) is almost identical to 7 (NT 6.1). I have yet to encounter a program that would run on one but not the other.

I still run a Windows xp machine for data recovery at work, certain drives that won't mount inside of 7 and later will still mount in xp and can have the data pulled.

XP (NT 5.1) is very different from 7. There's a lot of software that has issues between the two because of NT 6.# driver, WDDM, and UAC.

 

[cdawall]

Under the lid, 10 (NT 6.4) is almost identical to 7 (NT 6.1). I have yet to encounter a program that would run on one but not the other.

I have run into a few industry specific apps that have been gimped into working with 7. They don't work with 10. A big one that people might know is Pearson Vue does not work with anything newer than 7 at least not in its full capacity.

XP (NT 5.1) is very different from 7. There's a lot of software that has issues between the two because of NT 6.# driver, WDDM, and UAC.

Not even talking about software this is pure hardware for me. Some drives wont mount with 7 that can be seen in XP. It is the only reason I run it. I also ran into the issue that Zip drives have no drivers for 7 and later.