Why migrate from Windows 7 на Windows 10?

How are you, probably, all know, Windows 7 Windows XP shared destiny and lost support from Microsoft side. What does this mean? What's the point? Whether to proceed with 7 and the Windows XP 10? We will answer most of these questions in this article!

What does the lack of support for Microsoft Windows 7 on practice?

The completion period of support for the Group of Seven – is not nothing, as the termination of technical support and updates are released – how useful, and critical in terms of the stability and security of the system. Rather, anyone not need to explain, this is the last time, to give up such a system, if our computer is connected to the network or we use it for work.

On Windows today 7 set nearly 1/3 all computers, connected to the Internet, and, possibly, even at a higher percentage of all computers!

It should also be remembered, This system has long maintained equipment manufacturers in different ways, and even if the system itself does not disappoint us, may be, that new camera or printer will not work or will work in a limited way in Windows 7. If you want to improve your PC, It should also be considered, that almost all the new processors no longer support OS windose 7.

If not seven, what?

The direct successor to Windows Seven 8 also no longer supported, still "living» Windows 8.1. Both of these systems are quite different from Windows 7 and we have not received a large number of fans. This makes the Windows operating system 10 on the battlefield number 1, which, According to the available information at this time, It will be the last version of the Redmond Corporation.

Of course, should be added, that alternatives are also free Linux distributions, which is sometimes better, sometimes worse, mimic Windows 7 (or 10). However, it should be borne in mind, Such systems are less suitable for games and other applications, especially in the hands of the average user. They can also be much more whimsical in synchronization with the more exotic equipment. but, their huge advantage is a much lower risk of contracting the virus, as the number of established “parasites” for Linux just a lot less.

Is the transition from Windows 7 на Windows 10 free?

You wonder, whether such an operation is expensive? In theory, Microsoft has offered to move to the latest system completely free of charge to 29 July 2016 of the year. In practice, this operation can still be successfully performed, although, as we have described previously , it is not necessarily completely legal procedure. Everything, you need to do, is to download the upgrade tool from the Microsoft Web site on your Windows computer 7 and allow automatic updates – The files will not be lost.

After completion of the process, assuming, of course, that we had a legal and activated copy of Windows 7, You should receive confirmation on the tab "Activation" in the Control Panel, that uses a digital license.

If this did not happen, you have to buy in the store the Microsoft Corporation license, which will have to pay for 200 dollars. Suma is not small, and for many, and does “does not rise”. Of course, there is an alternative, possible for windows 10 buy key. It will cost about half the price.

why does Windows 10 it is better, than 7? – 5 reasons

1. Security

• Let's focus now is, that we really, passing on 10. The most important thing, that we wrote earlier – security. Means not only access to a constant system updates, but also significantly improved safety package, which Windows 10 It is relative to the Windows 7.

1. Speed

• usually speak, that Windows 7 – более быстрая система. Хотя это утверждение было правильным в первые годы после выхода Windows 10, сейчас оно далеко от истины. В последних версиях Windows не только гораздо лучше используются современные компоненты (especially SSDs), but software vendors are focused on this system,, so that the majority of applications and games are working on it better.

note! old games, using DirectX9 libraries / 10/11, will offer better performance on older OS. However, here we are talking about titles, which can now be played back even in the built-in graphics card, so it does not really matter.

1. Modernity

• Although 10 at first glance may look like a dying sister XP, The longer you use it, the more modern solutions notice. "Start" menu after an unsuccessful adventure with tiles in Windows 8 returned back, we know it and respect even from Windows XP / 7, but there are a lot of improvements and personalization! You will not even notice, when the switch to start the application, pressing the «Windows» and entering the first few letters of their name. Of course, certainly there are those, who will say, that the new "Start" menu – it's one big billboard, but this feature (content offer) can be easily disabled. В Windows 10 there is a "hidden" menu "Start" – if you right-click the Windows icon (or label «Win + x»), we'll see a menu of fast access to key system tools! "Changed and the panel itself application. It seems to be the "old", but there is a new button – "View tasks" – By selecting this option, you can check the history of open applications / files and easily return to the accident / previously closed window ( eg, Photo, who watched 2 weeks earlier). Here we also find a function additional desktops, mainly known from Linux systems. To get quick access to the "View tasks", just use the key combination «Win + Tab» – It not by chance is very similar to the legendary Alt-Tab. Can be long to write about future updates (such as tablet mode, notice, function «Focus»), as well as a superior system applications, such as Microsoft Paint 3D browser or Edge (although the latter can also be downloaded for Windows 7). However, most of the changes happen "under the hood", so the system has become more responsive to the needs of today's users .

1. The best graphics in games

• Here, of course, we do not have in mind, that game with the same settings on Windows 10 look better. In this case we are talking about the availability of certain graphics functions for Windows 10. This is due to the full support of DirectX library 12 this system, while previous editions of the system are only compatible with this library. Along with the announcement of support for Ray Tracing new consoles from both leading manufacturers, you have to put up with the idea, that to obtain high-quality graphics in future games, you will need a system, supporting this technique.

1. No support end date

• In Windows currently 10 today announced the latest version of the Windows release in the form of license, which will become home users. It means, that you will not encounter a similar situation in the future, it is now the case with Windows 7. Of course, Microsoft does not rest on its laurels, but it changed its approach – now comes every six months a major update, which changes the system version.

Ten only – really no other option

As you can see above – the transition to OS 10 It has almost exclusively benefits. The system itself does not impose more stringent requirements for equipment, than Windows 7 (although we recommend to use the minimum equipment with 2-core processor and 4 GB arrangement), and the argument that spy on you – It is not an argument, since the same features were introduced through the updates for Windows 7 (and 8.1).

Of course, This operating system is not without flaws, but everything has its drawbacks.