Hi,
I'm using Windows XP for three years now. I noticed that the features in Windows 7 are quite good as compared to XP but I also heard a lot of negative comments about Windows 7 like its not user friendly, spy ware is not good, etc. Can anyone give me a good comparison of the two OS? Thank you.
I use Windows XP in my desktop while Windows 7 on my laptop. Windows 7 is much accessible and is easy to use in data retrieval.
Here are some comparisons of the two OS:
| FEATURES | WINDOWSÂ XP | WINDOWS 7 |
| Taskbar | When viewing the tabs, you need to point and click the mouse before it appears. | You can pin your commonly used icons on the taskbar and you can view the tabs just by pointing the mouse. |
| Data Retrieval |
Some of the hidden files are not detected by the Search Window. You need to type the exact file name before the result appears. |
Hidden files are detected easily. Even just a keyword of the file name is typed, results already appear. |
| Clicks | It takes double clicks or more before a window opens. | A single click is enough to open a window. |
| Desktop | There are limited feature in customizing your desktop. | Gadgets (calendar, clock, currency, weather, feed headlines, etc.) are available. |
| Power Saver | Takes a couple of minutes to sleep/log off. | Sleeps/log offs faster than the XP to extend the battery life. |
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Hello Pattyeggs,
I am discussing some major features of both XP and Windows7 and you better decide which one to adopt according to your re, I am discussing some major features of both XP and Windows7 and you better decide which one to adopt according to your requirement.
1. Startup, shutdown and File Transfer is faster in Win7 and slower in XP
2. Windows7 provides better security features as compared to XP
3. XP works fine on older system but Windows7 need high level system regarding RAM, hard disk space etc.
4.Windows7 has more drivers and license issues as compared to XP
5. XP for ordinary(new to computer) users win7 for keen users.
