Windows 8 does have a variety of new features that do not exist in Windows 7, such as a faster boot time, plane mode (all matters relating to the radio, turn off the Wifi and 3G), the function copy / move / paste that is claimed to be better, the program anti-virus, password with picture, and more. However, some of the features in Windows 7 was removed as a function of Windows XP mode and Windows DVD Maker. To see the differences Windows 7 and Windows 8 in full, please refer to the table
The differences Windows 7 and Windows 8
| Features | Windows 7 | Windows 8 |
|---|---|---|
| GUI boot menu | No | Yes |
| Lock screen | No | Yes |
| Start screen | No | Yes |
| Start menu | Yes | No |
| Windows Media Center | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop gadgets | Yes | No |
| Explorer ribbon interface | No | Yes |
| Support for ARm-based chipsets | No | Yes |
| Charms | No | Yes |
| PC Setting | No | Yes |
| Touch and thumd keyboard | No | Yes |
| Native USB 3.0 support | No | Yes |
| App store | No | Yes |
| Roaming profile | No | Yes |
| Refresh PC | No | Yes |
| Reset PC | No | Yes |
| Secure boot | No | Yes |
| Windows To Go | No | Yes |
| Hyper-V client | No | Yes |
| Windows XP Mode | Yes | No |
| File History | No | Yes |
| Storage space | No | Yes |
| Flip 3D | Yes | No |
| Aero glass visual style | Yes | No |
| Windows DVD Maker | Yes | No |
| Modern Internet Explorer | No | Yes |
| New Task manager | No | Yes |
| Sign-in with PIN | No | Yes |
| Use picture as password | No | Yes |
| Better multi-monitor support | No | Yes |
| Fast boot (hybrid boot) | No | Yes |
| Login with Microsoft account | No | Yes |
| SmartScreen | No | Yes |
| ISO mount | No | Yes |
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The differences Windows 7 and Windows 8
