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Monday 5 November 2012

A New Version Of Microsoft Windows: Windows 8

Windows 8, the long awaited version of Windows operating system series was finally released on 30th October 2012. With Windows 8, Microsoft intends to open a new dimension to advanced technology with its modern metro touch screen user interface.

After the catastrophic failure of Windows Vista, Windows 7 became the savior for Microsoft and the main motivation behind its consistent improvements and innovations. The improvements in its latest version of Internet Explorer were a proof to the world that the Microsoft was not going to hang up its hat just yet.

Now the main question that comes into the mind of windows users: will Windows 8 be able to replace Windows 7 become the next success story in Microsoft history? Let’s find out.

Here are some of the key differences between Windows 7 and Windows 8 that might help you decide if you need to upgrade your operating system.



Windows 7 v/s Windows 8


windows 7 v/s windows 8


  • Interface


win 7 interface v/s win 8 interface


Windows 7 employs the traditional desktop interface which include start button, start menu, icons, windows explorer and control panel. These features have either been removed or replaced in Windows 8.

The most notable feature of windows 8 is its innovative Metro touch screen interface. This interface has been mainly designed for tablets but will also be available for PCs and laptops. Its design and functionality is similar to Windows Phone OS found in Nokia Lumia devices.

  • Start Button


win 7 start button v/s win 8 start button


In Windows 7, we can easily recognize the iconic start button that has been deployed in every version of Windows. When we click on it we can see the start menu along with shortcuts to various computer services pinned in it.

In Windows 8, Start button is hidden. It now only appears when you hover in the bottom left corner with your mouse.

  • Start Menu

start menu win 7 v/s start menu win 8



In Windows 7, the familiar start menu, popped up when we clicked the start button, which has now been replaced with a Start Screen.

In Windows 8, the start screen uses dynamic app tiles instead of static computer icons which the user must touch to perform its function. The same kind of live tiles and data have been used in Windows Phone's home screen.

  • Theme

win 7 theme v/s win 8 theme


The Aero Glass theme of Windows Vista and Windows 7 has been replaced with a Metro-style theme in Windows 8.

  • Windows Desktop Gadgets

win 7 gadgets v/s win 8 gadgets


Popular desktop gadgets which were used in Windows 7 such as Calendar, Clock, Shutdown, CPU meter, Feed Headlines, Notes etc. will be no longer available.

Most of these gadgets will appear on Windows 8 Start Screen.

  • Update Notifications

win 7 update v/s windows 8 update


In Windows 7, we got our update notifications via system stray icon and balloon messages.

In Windows 8, all system and update messages will be shown on login and lock screens, so you might not even see them if you automatically log into your PC.

  • Backup & Restore

restore win 7 v/s restore win 8


In Windows 7, the Backup and Restore feature that allowed users to create system and files backups and restore from them.

In Windows 8, this feature has been replaced by a new feature called File History.

  • Searching Files & Folders

win 7 search v/s win 8 search


In Windows 7, searching for files and folders was done through the search bar embedded in the start menu and windows explorer. The search bar allows users to find anything, anywhere on the computer by revealing its original file location.  There is an easy shortcut to Control Panel, where you can view and modify computer settings. The start menu has shortcuts to access various document, music and videos folder in one click. It simply takes one click to shutdown the computer, lock or hibernate system, or switch to another user.

In Windows 8, the only way to locate files and folders on the system is the charms bar that remains transparent on the home screen and lets you access to all the key features. These appear when you mouse to the right side of the screen or swipe in from the right on a touch screen. The Settings charm gives you quick access to basics such as volume and brightness controls, as well as putting your PC to sleep or restarting it.

  • New Dialog Box For Copying

win 7 v/s win 8

The new version of Windows Explorer in Windows 8 brings all of your file copy/ file move jobs into a single window, instead of managing multiple windows. You can also pause or stop copy jobs, easily manage file-name collisions  and get more details about the copy job, such as the speed of data transfer, more accurate estimate of time remaining etc.

  • Personalization

Microsoft win 7 v/s Microsoft win 8


In Windows 8, you can extend your home screen personalization. You can re-organize tiles, add tiles, group tiles, or remove tiles that you don’t need. You can configure the tiles to be live or not.

Conclusion

Wrapping up this post we would like to state that whether or not a user should upgrade to Windows 8 depends entirely upon their choice. Windows 7 is still powerful and popular. If the user feels that they aren’t impressed with Windows 8 they can continue using Windows 7.

Windows 8 is beautiful, it’s fast, and most importantly, it’s easy to use. It offers something for everyone from simple users who just want to check their email, surf the Web, and watch videos, to advanced users who need to manage multiple external hard drives.

Windows 8 will confuse you the first time you use it, but give it some time and chances are that you might not want to go back to Windows 7.

Friday 2 March 2012

Microsoft Windows 7 Support - 1Akal.com

windows 7 helpLearn the basics of Microsoft Windows 7 with Microsoft Certified Technicians and find out how to fix the compatibility issues and also what's new in the latest version of Windows


Windows 7 is up and running.  The latest version of Windows is faster, easier to use and more fun than any version of Windows before. We've been using Windows 7 since the launch of the beta (test) versions and we are pleased to bring you some tips for the new operating system.


The most common issues with Windows 7 are: -

Compatibility Issues & installing Issues
There are some compatibility issues that anyone who is planning on deploying Windows 7 may have to deal with. My purpose in writing this article is therefore to tell you and to show you what you can do to avoid having any serious compatibility issues. You may find it difficult to set-up, upgrade or fix Windows 7 operating system. You may take help from the experts in installing or update Windows 7. Aside from diagnosing and optimizing Windows 7 operating system, certified technicians can assist you in installing, upgrading and customizing Windows 7 on your computer.

Why Drivers Complicate Deployment
Deploying drivers is one of the more difficult tasks of real-world deployment scenarios. One reason for this is because of different makes and models of systems from different manufacturers and may even include custom-built white-box systems. The result is that many different drivers are needed to support all the different systems. Another reason driver adds complexity to deployments is because drivers may not only be needed for the installed operating system to work properly. Another reason drivers make deployment difficult is because incompatibilities can sometimes arise. For instance, there are situations where installing the wrong driver on a system can cause the system to “blue screen”.

If you are still wondering what all the fuss is about, you can now talk to Microsoft certified technicians via online technical support. AKAL offers windows 7 support via phone and remote access for home users globally with Live 24/7 support coverage extends to technologies that you may use every day. You may learn more about them at www.1akal.com