Win8.1 and Win10 which easy to use Win8.1 and WIN10 system of the difference between the detailed

2015 is the Windows Renaissance year? Microsoft's upcoming WIN10 operating system is of great significance to Microsoft. Win10 has driven the rise of Microsoft's empire, but it has created a dilemma for end users, such as if some users have just gotten used to Win8.1, do they need to upgrade to WIN10? Similarly, Windows old systems, XP and Win7 users are also facing the issue of which version to upgrade to? We can not help but ask: Win8.1 and Win10 which good? What is the difference between the two, users choose who is the most appropriate?

For ordinary users, if you haven't experienced the two operating systems of Win8.1 and WIN10, it's hard to measure them from the look of the two. In order to further understand the different two operating systems, the author recently personally to the two operating system experience, this article will start from 10 points, for you to read a detailed analysis of the different characteristics of two operating system, look forward to your purchase of the operating system to help.

　　1. Price comparison

For users, especially ordinary consumers, they are very sensitive to the price of the product. Pricing strategy is directly related to the success of the product.

After the release of Win8.1, Microsoft United States Open Win8.1 pre-sale, Win8.1 Standard version of 119.99 U.S. dollars, Win8.1 Professional version of 199.99 U.S. dollars. Win8.1 's version and price are consistent with the Win8 era. In China, the standard version of the price of 888 yuan, for ordinary Chinese consumers, let them spend 888 yuan to buy the operating system can be said to be difficult.

One of the most notable changes in Win10 is the marketing strategy. In the fall of this year, all Windows 7 and 8/8.1 users will receive a one-year free upgrade, which is clearly the most attractive marketing strategy ever for Windows products. This means that all Microsoft's old users will be free to use Win10, to get rid of the previous Windows 8/8.1 poor reputation, the first time to obtain a huge installed capacity, for the popularization of WIN10 operating system has a positive role.

　　Comparison of 2.win8.1 and WIN10 support devices

Microsoft has launched a number of Windows versions, and more familiar Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 7 are the operating systems that are available for PCs.

With the rapid development of the mobile computing market, Microsoft realizes the importance of the mobile operating system, and then launches the Windows Phone phone operating system, as well as the Win8.1 operating system for the PC and the tablet market. Windows phone is getting closer to the Win8.1 usage habits. But they are still facing different areas of the operating system, requiring mutually independent applications and software.

The introduction of WIN10 broke the previous system constraints of different platforms, not only to support the traditional PC, but also the perfect support for tablets, smartphones, Xbox, etc. can be perfect support.

In Windows10, users can get more cross-platform applications, as always, contact people synchronized. Now there is more cloud music, you can put your favorite music to OneDrive. One of the tools used is Microsoft's official offer, not a third party tool.

　　3.win8.1 and Win10 Start menu contrast

"Start Menu" This button is very familiar with the function, this function has been accompanied by the development of Windows system, but in the Windows 8 system release, this classic button is Microsoft "Win", this change also makes many netizens do not adapt, Windows 8 is not recognized, to a large extent with the "Start Menu" button has a great relationship.

In the Win8.1 operating system, Microsoft realized that the "Start menu" for the majority of users, made a timely change, the "Start menu" back to the system. In the latest WIN10 Technology Preview, we can see the "Start Menu" on the classic Windows desktop.

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So what's the difference? In fact, the difference is quite large: in the Win8.1, we click on the Switch menu, switch to the Windows Start screen, although it can play the same role as the Start menu, but for the traditional Start Menu mode of the user is still very not adapt .

In the latest Windows 10 Start menu is further refined, (Www.jb51.net script House), we see the Start menu the left half is the most recently opened list of programs and other things. The right half is very much like the start page for Windows 8/8.1. This mini version of the page is attached to the right of the Start menu, the overall design to meet the different user habits, greatly enhance the Windows operating system application experience. Try searching for relevant information on your local computer and on the Web.

　　4.win8.1 and WIN10 application window comparison

In Win8.1, application opening in Windows store fills up the entire screen, which allows users to see only one running window, which is no doubt very uncomfortable for users who are familiar with the previous mode of operation, and makes Win8.1 's attractiveness significantly lower.

Win8.1 application Window Interface

In Win10, downloaded from the Windows Store can be run under the window, so that several programs can be displayed on the page at the same time, for the vast number of users, such a design can be said to meet the user to run multiple pages at the same time the need to greatly enhance the application experience.

　　5. Virtual Desktop function

In addition to a number of window display, Win10 in order to better help users show different programs, the taskbar has a new Task View button, click on the button, you can quickly open a number of software, applications, files switch between.

The center of the screen shows the running program, and the black column below can add a new desktop. Do you want to try it? If you're Win8.1, hold down the ALT + TAB, which is pretty much what it looks like.

However, compared to Windows 8 and 8.1 (in fact, Win 7 is also the case), switching through ALT + TAB is to display all the Windows on the active window and then switch. WIN10 virtual desktops provide a better way to showcase.

　　6.win8.1 and WIN10 software support comparison

Xbox is developed by the world's Microsoft, Xbox has a large number of enthusiasts around the world, and Windows is also the inevitable result of the combination. Among the new Win10 many changes, the integration of the Xbox gaming platform is seen as the embodiment of Microsoft's greater emphasis on gaming business. The integrated Xbox gaming platform will bring a more active social interaction experience for WIN10 gamers.

In the software "My Game" can show the user in all terminals played the game. It also designs content items with friends lists, messages, and activity flows. You can also chat with Xbox Live users, upload game scores and play video. Also can give the game video commentary, point Zane share.

　　7. Integration with Office software

Office Office software is a very important software in Windows system, especially for enterprise users, the use of Office has become inevitable, users need to use Office software to deal with various events, can be said that users are inseparable from office software.

Before Win10, although weak has been strengthening the system and Office software, but relatively independent of the relative. In the latest and Win10office office software more depth and integration, to support more convenient cross-platform sharing use, this will be a very convenient user experience.

In order for mobile devices to be used more smoothly, office has greatly optimized the mobile version, and it is possible to experience Office office on a mobile phone. With a live demo, office is more deeply embedded in the system, and users can seamlessly connect the PC-side office tasks to the mobile end, continuing unfinished work between different devices in real time.

　　Comparison of 8.win8.1 and WIN10 voice support

Mention Cortana, may not be familiar with, but said his Chinese name "Microsoft Natalie" believe that many people will think of this clever thing. Cortana is the world's first personal intelligence assistant released by Microsoft. Cortana can be said to be Microsoft in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence. It "can understand the user's preferences and habits", "help users to schedule, answer questions, and so on."

Win10 Built-in Cortana voice helper

Through the scene demonstration of the conference, integrated in Win10 and running on the PC Cortana voice assistant has a relatively good experience, not only to find the weather, the user's application and file, send and receive mail, online search content, but also to understand the more colloquial user expression.

There is no doubt that Cortana is closer to our ideal, highly efficient and affectionate voice helper. This kind of function undoubtedly enhances the use feeling of Win10.

　　9.win8.1 and Win10 Browser contrast

IE browser is a very familiar browser, he is also the Windows operating system has been bundled with the browser software, so IE browser in the world with a large number of users. In the WIN10 system, Microsoft has adjusted the IE browser, and now the new browser-version code Spartan to meet with you.

WIN10 Built-in code Spartan new browser

Spartan's interface is more concise overall, visual style and even a bit of Google Chrome flavor. It enables users to annotate on the Web page, and the screenshot feature is also more convenient to integrate. At the same time, users can easily share or send the content to the desired location after annotation.

　　10. Command Prompt

The command prompt is not unfamiliar to the user, but before Windows10 is released, the command prompt features are getting smaller for the average user, and the cumbersome commands make it difficult for many users to enjoy the system. The command prompt has been significantly improved in WINDOWS10.

In the previous version of the cmd command prompt, all the shortcuts that people often touch are not available. In the new version of the cmd command prompt, there has been a significant improvement, Win10 command Prompt added copy, paste and other functions. In addition, the WIN10 command prompt adds a number of new options and hotkeys to make it easier for users to execute commands and start software.

　　Comparison Summary:

By comparing the application of Win10 and Win8.1, we find that the difference between the two is quite large. Win10 compared to Win8.1 in many ways still have advantages, it learned from the Win8.1 lessons, so that the WIN10 operating system experience has been greatly improved. At the same time, some small details change to make WIN10 a fresh, more importantly, the free upgrade strategy will make WIN10 's attractiveness greatly enhanced, I believe that after the release of Win10, there will be a large number of users to choose to upgrade to the WIN10 system, overall, Compared to Win8.1, the small weave is more optimistic about the new WIN10 system.