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The differences between Windows 7 and
Windows 8.1
By: Sadania Miller
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Topics Overview
Security Added features Boot options Performance VPN Connectivity Hardware requirements Spot Verifier and File History Storage Space Support
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Security
Windows 8.1 comes with Windows Defender
Windows 7 has Microsoft Security Essential
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Added/Modified Features Windows 8.1 has a bigger, bolder and simpler user interface Start button Lock/touch screen and resizing Task Manager Sky Drive vs. One Drive Sync MS/Hotmail Metro apps Media Center Windows XP mode BitLocker Drive Enterprise features
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Backup and Restore Imaging Renamed
Windows 7 named backup and restore “Backup and Restore”, which can be found in Control Panel
Windows 8.1 renamed backup and restore “System Image Backup” inside File History in Control Panel
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Performance
Start-up time Shut-down time Runs faster Graphics Print drivers Reduced collision on duplicate files
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VPN Connectivity
8.1• Applies to Server 2012 R2 • Set up VPN with Charms under Control Panel or Win + C• Auto-connect to VPN
7• Applies to Server 2008 R2• Set-up VPN via Control Panel
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Hardware Requirements
Windows 7• Processor with at least 1GB of RAM• Requires Pentium 4 or higher processor
Windows 8.1• Processor with PAE, NX, SSE2 and if you have a 64-bit
processor CMPXCHG16b, PrefetchW, and LAHF/SAHF• Does not run on any Pentium 4 computers
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Spot Verifier and File History
Windows 7 has no spot verifier service and no file history
Windows 8.1 has a spot verifier service and a file history in Control Panel
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Storage Space
Windows 7- "storage spaces" not available
Windows 8.1- "storage spaces" available in Control Panel
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Support
Speed on transfers per file Touch Screen option Mobile device support Hyper-V IT Administrative privileges 3D Printing 3rd Party Programs
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Conclusion
Added/Modified features Performance Security Popularity for business usage Stability Support offered by Microsoft
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References:• Nazarro, K., Preece, C. and Sheppard, A. (2006, March 26). Windows
8.1 vs. Windows 7: Which is best for you. IT Pro: IT Analysis and Business Insight. Retrieved from http://www.itpro.co.uk/desktop- software/21919/windows-81-vs-windows-7-which-is-best-for-you
• http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/system-requirements• http://
www.microsoft.com/uk/publicsector/newsletter/updates/msit-win7.aspx
• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj613767.aspx
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