What's the difference between Win8 and Win10?

As many users are still running Windows7 and XP, Microsoft's latest version of the operating system WINDOWS10 to focus on the classic desktop experience while providing the best features of WINDOWS8. Although still in the early stages of development, there is clearly a clear distinction between WINDOWS10 and WINDOWS8. The following is the author's collation of the Win8 and Win10 between the eight contrasting differences.

　　"Start" Menu regression

One of the most disgruntled users of WINDOWS8 is that Microsoft has abandoned the classic desktop and Start menu. A big change in WINDOWS10 is the return of the Start menu, Windows10 's Start menu is very similar to the old version of Windows, but it adds support for Windows8 tiles.

The tiles can be moved and resized, and the Start menu is highly customizable. The WINDOWS10 function in the Start menu is similar to the tile in the WINDOWS8. WINDOWS10 also retains Windows8 dynamic tiles that display personalized information. The search bar in the Start menu is more powerful than previous versions, and when users start entering search keywords, Windows10 will start trying to search for relevant information on the local computer and on the Web.

　　"Classic" vs. "Universal" application

In Windows8 and 8.1, applications in the Windows store fill the entire screen, making it more difficult to run multiple programs at the same time. WINDOWS8 offers two distinct experiences, but lacks appeal to their target audiences.

In WINDOWS10, applications downloaded from the Windows Store can be run in a window. Combined with the ability to run multiple virtual desktops at the same time, it is more convenient to run applications in Windows. Applications in the Windows store can be run in the WINDOWS10 Technology Preview version. With the continuous development of WINDOWS10, new additions and enhancements will make it easier to run multiple software simultaneously.

　　Windows Store

There are many applications in Windows store designed specifically for WINDOWS8 to start screen design, giving Windows7 users a cold shoulder. Microsoft is trying to build Windows Store as a tool that all users like, set the WINDOWS8 function and Windows7 style in one.

　　Personalized

WINDOWS8 's Start screen allows users to easily arrange dynamic tiles, adjust the size of the dynamic tiles, increase the functionality, improve ease of use.

In Windows10, the classic desktop and tile user interface is no longer a distinct interface, but the elements of both user interfaces exist and are highly customizable. Dynamic tiles are consolidated in the Start menu to display real-time information or to start a program. Applications can be locked or migrated to a menu for easy user access.

　　One operating system for all platforms

Too many versions of Windows--windows7, WINDOWS8, Windows RT, and Windows Phone make users feel dazzled. Compared with previous versions, WINDOWS8 is closer to RT and Windows Phone, reducing the difficulty of developing cross-platform applications and the use of dynamic tiles. However, they are still different operating systems, requiring mutually independent applications and software.

Instead of developing a completely independent operating system for touch devices and traditional PCs, Microsoft has focused on developing a user experience that is satisfying and useful for all platforms. Although Windows10 's performance on Windows Phone is not exactly the same as on desktop systems, it will have many of the same features and shared applications. The large button will make the Windows touch screen device user very satisfied. Microsoft's goal is to make WINDOWS10 an operating system that adapts to any device and any use of the environment.

　　Multiple desktops

Linux and Mac OS x already support multiple desktop features, and Microsoft has so far refused to support this feature in desktop operating systems. The introduction of the start screen in Windows8 seems to confirm that Windows will focus on better single desktop management.

In Windows10, users can add or remove desktop environments and open the software in a desktop environment. Users can easily access multiple desktop features from any screen, including Windows Store software.

　　Task view

Task views enable users to quickly switch between open software. In Windows8, the full screen Windows Store application limits the number of ways users organize to apply.

The task view seems to set the "expose" feature of OS X in one with the more refined version of the Windows-tab option. In addition to the task view, WINDOWS10 also has the Snap assist feature. Users can easily select paired applications and organize workspaces more easily.

　　An improved command prompt

Not all of the functionality improvements in WINDOWS10 will benefit all users, and Microsoft is most concerned about heavy users. An upgraded, developer-and heavy-user tool is a command prompt. WINDOWS10 's command prompt adds features such as copy, Paste, and more. In addition, the WINDOWS10 command prompt adds a number of new options and hotkeys to make it easier for users to execute commands and start software.

　　conclusion : Regardless of how the reader feels about Microsoft and the Windows operating system, Microsoft clearly listens to users ' feedback when developing WINDOWS10. The classic layout, the return of the Start menu, and other features provide a familiar experience for Windows7 and XP users.

WINDOWS10 will satisfy everyone, including the most basic computer users, the most avid computer enthusiasts, and the computer users between the two.