Operating systems from Microsoft have long established themselves as the most demanded in the software market. There is a wide variety of opinions among many users regarding the best version of Windows. Some people prefer Windows XP, while others prefer Windows 7 or 8.
Windows XP
The main advantage of the old XP operating system is its ease of use on slower computers. XP consumes significantly less RAM than newer versions. There is also some performance advantage over Windows 7. First of all, this may be due to the "severity" of the seven. Considering the fact that since 2003 Windows XP has been the most used operating system, we can conclude that for a person who uses an old computer and outdated software in his work, this version of the OS is the best. The main drawback of XP is the inability to use more than 4 GB of RAM, as well as support for DirectX no higher than version 9.
Recommended system requirements for Windows XP:
- processor not less than 300 MHz;
- RAM - 128 MB;
- 2 GB hard drive space.
Windows 7
This operating system entered the market in 2009. It has a more beautiful and user-friendly interface than its predecessor. Also in the "seven" there is a special style of AERO, which is very easy to get used to. Such decorations and innovations require additional resources, so weak computers and some types of laptops will not be able to pull this OS. Another plus of the "seven" is the innovation in user security. A new User Account Control protection system appears, which will prevent programs from performing any actions on the computer without the user's permission. For example, if in Windows XP a virus, having penetrated the computer, would quietly make changes in system files, then this will not happen on the "seven". In Windows 7, the configuration of wireless Wi-Fi networks is simplified, and during installation, the system itself loads all the necessary drivers for the computer.
Recommended system requirements for Windows 7
- processor - at least 1 GHz;
- RAM - 2 GB for a 64-bit system and 1 GB for a 32-bit system;
- video card with support for DirectX9;
- 20 GB of free hard drive space.
Windows 8
The latest version of the operating system from Microsoft. It focuses mainly on tablet computers. The interface has also been significantly changed. Now, instead of the usual icons on the desktop, tiles are located. This style allows the user to keep abreast of all the latest developments on social networks and news sites. At first, on computers without a touch screen, the figure eight can be inconvenient. But its main advantage is higher productivity. For ease of use, the developers have combined the two interfaces. On touchscreen PCs, it is easier to use a modern interface with tiles, and for ordinary computers, you can still use all the familiar icons and the desktop.
According to the developers, the minimum system requirements for Windows 8 are even lower than those of the "seven".
