Do you still use Windows 7?

[Ian Too]

I don't blame anyone for sticking with W7. After all, the need for an upgrade isn't as great as that with Vista. However, that doesn't mean W8.1 isn't a significant step forward and if people really can't stand the Modern UI the boot to desktop option is only a Bing away.

For myself, I like W8.1 even on my non-touch laptops. I like the way information is presented without my even having to open an app and the way so much information is synchronised, even with my phone. Also, don't forget that W8 apps are vetted, so won't infect your PC.

With a more open approach, there's an awful lot to like about Windows 8. It has proven itself fast and reliable, and will enable the seamless integration of your desktop and mobile electronic lives.

 

[bsayegh]

Ill be on Windows 7 until my laptop breaks down, which may be sooner than I like (Dell's suck, by the way).

My next machine will have W8. I don't have a preference between them, but probably wont use much of the Metro interface.

 

[SoullessOnyx]

Yes, I still have Windows 7 on my gaming PC.

 

[nx_2000]

I still use Windows 7 on my dual-monitor gaming desktop. I understand its appeal on smaller devices and convertible tablets, but I abhor the idea of touching a full-size computer monitor for any reason... and Windows 8 on non-touch devices is pretty lame. The last thing I want on my color-calibrated LCDs are fingerprints.

 

[anony_mouse]

With a more open approach, there's an awful lot to like about Windows 8. It has proven itself fast and reliable, and will enable the seamless integration of your desktop and mobile electronic lives.

Can I ask what you mean by "a more open approach"?

 

[pseudoware]

Can I ask what you mean by "a more open approach"?

I think he/she means "open mind."

I'm at my parents' using their Dell w/Vista. I'm thinking, if I put W8.1 on it, they'd be calling me everyday to ask how the eff to do stuff and/or cuss me out.

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[Marco Miranda1]

I use windows 8 since the developer preview back in 2011, in my old 2005 PC and now in my last year Laptop
Never stand windows 7 lol, I used like 2 months maximum maybe

 

[paulm187]

No, going back to Win7 feels weird now. My productivity hasn't dropped either.

 

[thatotherdude24]

Windows 7? All the business critical machines at work still run XP.

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[anony_mouse]

I think he/she means "open mind."

I'm at my parents' using their Dell w/Vista. I'm thinking, if I put W8.1 on it, they'd be calling me everyday to ask how the eff to do stuff and/or cuss me out.

Ah, I see. I think you're right. We had a short discussion about 'openness' in another thread and I was still thinking about that.
Have to agree with you about Windows 8.1.

 

[Chregu]

I use Windows 7 at my workplace and I still prefer it to Windows 8 at home. Looking forward to update 1.

 

[sashlon]

I have 8.1 on my Surface Pro and Vaio ultrabook. I love it.

Even if you paid me I wouldn't go back to 7.

 

[vw1610]

windows 8 is faster. I love the boot and awake times.


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[squadz]

I use Windows 7 at work.

 

[DavidinCT]

WIndows 7 at work and pretty much Windows 7 at home (Primary OS). I dual boot with Windows 8 and Have a WIndows 8 Pro tablet. Sure I use Win 8.1 on the tablet for basic stuff but, my main desktop uses WIndows 7 and I dont really plan to change.

 

[Abi_singh_1995]

I am still hooked up with win 7. Nice and easy

 

[Harry Wild]

I have a notebook that has Windows 8 on it when it came out! I decide to reformat the drive and put back Windows 7 on it! It took all day to do but it was worth it! I have WP8 in my Nokia 521 but I cannot get use to Window 8 on the desktop/notebook computer. My desktop has Windows 7 Ultimate. I been using a MacBook Pro 15" for a couple of weeks now - one of my Apple friends said to try it while he was on vacation. I really like it but not sure I want to spend $2,200 - double that amount for a Windows based notebook.

 

[neonworm]

I use windows 8 on both of my laptops.

 

[soundscan9800]

Still use it everyday. Both my home machines, laptop and AIO are recent HP products and I bought Windows 7 for them. Will continue to use Windows 7 until Microsoft properly addresses issues with Windows 8 on traditional systems, or they decide to switch back to the traditional desktop environment for Windows 9. I really, really enjoyed that concept from a while back that made the rounds on the tech sites from Jay Machalani (???). If Windows 9 is anything like that, take my effing money now!

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[Zeem Frostmaw]

I was still using Vista all the way up until Windows 8. So yeah, it's pretty understandable that people won't have made the switch yet.