Key Difference: The most significant difference between Windows 7 and Windows 10 is that Windows 10 is an attempt to synchronize the OS on all its products. This includes PCs, laptops, tablets, phones, as well as its Xboxs. Whereas, Windows 7 is only supported on PCs and laptops. Also, what is most noteworthy is that Windows 10 is Free.

Microsoft has recently launched its newest operating system, the Windows 10. Windows 10, which is the next OS in line after Windows 8.1, is supposedly the last OS that Microsoft will launch. According to Microsoft, after Windows 10, Microsoft will continuously release updates for Windows 10 rather than launch another operating system. Windows 10 has some significant changes over the previous Windows operating system. However, what is most noteworthy is that Windows 10 is Free. Genuine users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 can upgrade their systems to Windows 10 for free within a year of its launch. After the year is up, they will have to purchase Windows 10, just like everyone else.

The most significant difference between Windows 7 and Windows 10 is that Windows 10 is an attempt to synchronize the OS on all its products. This includes PCs, laptops, tablets, phones, as well as its Xboxs. Whereas, Windows 7 is only supported on PCs and laptops. Due to this, Windows 10 is optimized for touchscreen, while Windows 7 is not.

Generally speaking Windows 10 is a composite of Windows 7 and Windows 8. It re-implements the Start Menu from Windows 7, and incorporates it with the Live Tiles of Windows 8. Windows 7 has a straightforward, well-designed interface that is very familiar to Windows users. However, Windows 8 has completely rehauled the user interface. Windows 10 tries to give the user the best of both worlds.

Another difference between the OSes is search. The search in Windows 7 allows the user to search through the computer’s files and applications. The search in Windows 10 does this as well, but goes a step beyond and allows the user to directly search the web, as well as Windows Store.

Windows 10 also adds Cortana to the mix. Cortana is Windows’s Siri-like virtual assistant. Cortana allows the user to do a multitude of function just by giving Cortana a voice command. Some of the things that Cortana can help with is search queries, upcoming appointments, the weather, directions to the nearest coffee shop, and many others. She can also schedule appointments, take dictated notes, add tasks and reminders, and play music.

Windows 10 also allows the user to create virtual desktops. This can be done via the Task view icon located in the Taskbar. Virtual desktops allow the user to segregate their work onto different desktops. Hence, one desktop can be for office work, another for personal work, a third for games, and so forth.

Also, while Windows 7 came with Internet Explorer 8 built in, Windows 10 has upgraded to Windows Edge. Windows Edge is more streamlined and faster than Internet Explorer 8, which is why Internet Explorer has met its demise. Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue support for Internet Explorer.

Windows 7 was a favorite with PC games, as it has one of the best support. Windows 8 and 8.1 was debatable. However, Windows 10 has tried not to leave the games behind this time. Windows 10 includes DirectX 12, which has some impressive bench testing results when it comes to gaming. DirectX 12 is known to make significant strides in improving gaming performance.

Another game related addition in Windows 10 is that of PC Game DVR. This upgrade is to the Xbox app that allows users to record videos of their games in real time and then share it with friends. Users will also be able to play Xbox One games on their PCs by streaming across their local network.

Windows 10 also included a variety of other upgrades, such as Snap Assist, Syncing desktop settings, Contiuum, Refresh and Reset options, as well as the new design language.

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