DIFFERENCE OF WINDOWS 7, 8 & 10

BEDIJA, MARIA CARMELA

ESTACIO, ROSEBERRY ANNE
MAPUTOL, MARILEE
PERALTA, ANNALIZA
SALINAS, CAMELLE
WINDOWS 7
 • Introduction
• Features
CONTENTS • Extent of Hardware
Support
• Editions
 WINDOWS 7
Windows 7 was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009, and
became generally available on October 22, 2009, less than three
Photo by Georgy90 / CC BY-SA 3.0
years after the release of its predecessor, Windows Vista.
 • AERO
• DESKTOP
PRODUCTIVITY
FEATURES • WINDOWS
APPLICATIONS
• BETTER ACCESS
AERO
 AERO PEEK AERO SHAKE
Allows user to see which window is Shake you cursor and all other open windows
currently open, all with a simple move of on your desktop will be hidden. Shake again, and
your cursor. they’re all back.
 AERO SNAP
Size and arrange windows by
simply dragging their borders to the edges
of your screen. Instantly expand to full
screen and back, or arrange two windows
side by side.
AERO FLIP & FLIP 3D
Flip and Flip 3-D, like Aero Peek, allow you to
view what is happening in all of your open
windows and shuffle them so that the one you
want is on top.
 DESKTOP
PRODUCTIVITY
 JUMP LIST
it provide a way to access
recently used files, pictures and
emails right as you hover over the
icon for faster computing.
PIN
Pin programs to taskbar. Pin files
to Jump Lists. Just like tacking notes
on a bulletin board, you can use pin
to keep the things you need, close at
hand.
TASKBAR
Open files and get around your
PC faster. You can even pin programs
you use often to the taskbar so you
can launch them in just one click.
 Live Taskbar Previews
Manage lots of open programs,
documents, and browser windows
easily with thumbnail and full-
screen previews of open windows.

Gadget Enhancements
Keep an eye on the weather,
news, and traffic. Run an endless
slideshow of your favorite photos
 WINDOWS
APPLICATIONS
 CALCULATOR
It contains advance features and
handy calculation functions (date
calculations, statistics, unit
conversions, scientific formula,
worksheets and programmer)
PAINT
Includes new brush effects, and,
finger-paint (touchscreen)
MULTIPLAYER GAMES
In Windows 7, Microsoft has
brought forward successful games
from Vista and revived several multi-
player games from Windows XP.
BETTER
ACCESS
 DEVICE STAGE
Better access and usage of connected output devices through windows 7.
LIBRARIES
Bringing together information from different access points (EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE, HOME
COMPUTER and WORK LAPTOP). Files will remain in original places but can be put together so they can be
worked on.
 EXTENT OF PHYSICAL
MEMORY

HARDWARE PROCESSOR
LIMITS
SUPPORT
 WINDOWS VISTA
WINDOWS UPDATE, WINDOWS SERVER UPDATE
UPDATE METHOD
SERVICES, SCCM
Windows Vista is a line of operating systems
developed by Microsoft for use on personal
INTRODUCTION computers, including home and business desktops,
laptops, tablet PCs, and media center PCs. Prior to
its announcement on July 22, 2005.
WINDOWS 7
WINDOWS UPDATE
Windows 7, (formerly codenamed Blackcomb and
Vienna) was the latest version of Microsoft Windows
until Windows 8, a series of operating systems
produced by Microsoft for use on personal
computers.

PRECEDED BY WINDOWS XP WINDOWS VISTA

RTM: November 8, 2006; Vol. Lic.: November
RELEASE DATE RTM: July 22, 2009 Retail: October 22, 2009
30, 2006; Retail: January 30, 2007
Windows Vista Home Premium allows only
HARDWARE Windows 7 Home Premium allows only 16GB
16GB of RAM while Ultimate allows 128GB of
RESTRICTIONS of RAM while Ultimate allows 192GB of RAM
RAM
MULTI-TOUCH
YES NO
SUPPORT
KERNEL TYPE HYBRID HYBRID
EDITIONS
Windows 8

Announced in January 2011 at CES

(Consumer Electronics Show), and followed
by the release of three pre-release versions
from September 2011 to May 2012.
The operating system was released to
manufacturing on August 1, 2012, and was
released for general availability on October
26, 2012.
  Microsoft Design Language

o New features and Functionality

FEATURES  Safety and Security

 Online Services and Functionality

METRO
 officially known as Microsoft
design language or MDL
 a “content before chrome”
- focused on typography and
simplified icons, absence of
clutter, increased content to
ratio and basic geometric
shapes .
 The Music+Video hub on Windows
Phone

a web implementation of Microsoft's

design language
MICROSOFT'S METRO DESIGN LANGUAGE

 Uses a Start screen as

the primary means of
launching
applications.
 The Start screen displays a
customizable array of tiles
linking to various apps and
desktop programs, some of
which can display
constantly updated
information and content
through "live tiles".
 A vertical toolbar known as the “charms”

 accessed by swiping from the right edge of a

touchscreen, or pointing the cursor at
hotspots in the right corners of a screen)

 provides access to system and app-related

functions, such as search, sharing, device
management, settings, and a Start button.
• Alongside the traditional Control
Panel, a new simplified and
touch-optimized settings app
known as "PC Settings" is used
for basic configuration and user
settings.

• It does not include many of the

advanced options still accessible
from the normal Control Panel
New Features and Functionality in Windows 8

 a new lock screen with a clock and

notifications, and

 the ability for enterprise users to

create live USB versions of
Windows (known as Windows To
Go).

 Windows 8 also adds native

support for USB 3.0 devices
SAFETY AND SECURITY

 New security features in Windows 8 include

two new authentication methods tailored
towards touchscreens (PINs and picture
passwords)

 The addition of antivirus capabilities to

Windows Defender (bringing it in parity with
Microsoft Security Essentials).
 Family Safety offers Parental controls, which
allows parents to monitor and manage their
children's activities on a device with activity
reports and safety controls.

 Windows 8 also provides integrated system

recovery through the new "Refresh" and
"Reset" functions, including system recovery
from USB drive.
ONLINE SERVICES AND FUNCTIONALITY
 Windows 8 provides heavier
integration with online services
from Microsoft and others.

 A user can now log into Windows with a

Microsoft account, which can be used to
access services and synchronize
applications and settings between devices.
 Windows 8 also ships with a client app for
Microsoft's SkyDrive cloud storage service, which
also allows apps to save files directly to SkyDrive

 A SkyDrive client for the desktop and File Explorer is

not included in Windows 8, and must be
downloaded separately.[84]
 BUNDLED MULTIMEDIA APPS

JUNE 8, 2015
 Start Button
Boot to Desktop
Snap Start Screen Apps
START BUTTON
Boot to Desktop
Snap Start Screen Apps
 Windows 8
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8 Enterprise
Windows RT
 1 GHz processor or faster 32-bit
(x86) or 64-bit (x64)
1 GB of RAM for 32-bit or 2 GB
of RAM for 64-bit
16 GB of hard drive space for 32-
bit or 20 GB for 64-bit
DirectX 9 graphics device with
WDDM 1.0 or higher.
  To switch between open apps

 To switch to Start screen

  To switch to Desktop view

 To switch to Start screen

 WINDOWS 7 WINDOWS 8
License Proprietary Proprietary
commercial commercial
software software
Worldwide October 22, 2009 October 26, 2012
release
Kernel type Hybrid Hybrid
Physical 2 – 192 GB 4 GB -2048 GB
Memory Limits depending on the depending on
version and architecture.
architecture.
Processors 32 for 32-bit, 256 32 for 32-bit, 256 for
for 64-bit 64-bit
Evolution of Window 10
 New Features
• Start Menu
• One Windows for all devices
• Cortana
• New Native Apps and Apps Store
• Microsoft Edge Browser
• Improved Multitasking and Multiple Desktop/ Snap
Assist/Universal apps can be windowed
• Action Center
• Continuum
 Start Menu

• when click on the Start button at the bottom left of the screen, you get two panels side by
side, with the left column showing pinned, recently added and most-used apps.
• The right column features a selection of live tiles that you can customize, resize and
reorganize.
• We can have the Start Menu expand to full screen whenever we want.
 One Window For All
Devices

• Microsoft is using Windows 10 to attempt to unify its various software

platforms across different devices under one Windows brand.
• Windows 10 is meant to unify desktop PCs, Windows tablets
and Windows smartphones with one interface, one way of operating
and one account.
Cortana

• Windows 10 will bring Microsoft’s

voice-controlled digital assistant
Cortana, to make it easier for you to
interact with your device without
lifting a finger.
• We will be able to search your hard
drive for specific folders and files.
• Cortana is able to send emails while
you’re working on a spreadsheet,
making multi-tasking much easier.
New Native Apps and Apps Store
 XBOX App
•You will soon be able to play any
Xbox One game on your PC or
tablet, with the Xbox app for
windows 10.

• The new operating system will support Xbox game streaming, with improved
speed and graphics performance by DirectX 12 support.
• The app also lets you to record, edit and share your activities in the game.
• You’ll also be able to join your friends and see your friends’ activity via Xbox.
 Microsoft Edge Browser
•Internet Explorer will co-exist with
the Microsoft Edge Browser
•New features include PDF support, a
reading mode that improves the
layout of long articles, and a new note
taking feature.

• Edge lets you scribble on any page and share your comments with your friends
through social networks.
• Edge Browser will feature Cortana support within the browser, so she can pull
contextual information from the sites,
 Improved Multi Tasking and Multiple Desktop
• A new Multiple Desktops feature lets you run another set of windows as if
on another screen.
• Instead of having multiple windows open on top of each other on one
desktop, you can set up a whole other virtual desktop for those programs
to reside in.
 Universal Apps can be Windowed
• Universal apps, which previously only operated in full-screen
mode, can now be used in traditional windows on the
desktop.
 Snap Assist
• Instead of having multiple windows open on top of each other on one
desktop, you can set up a whole other virtual desktop for those
programs to reside in.
 Action Setting
• Windows 10 will provide a new way to look at all your
notifications in one place.
• It collects alerts from your device from all your apps, similar to
the notifications drawers like in our smartphones.
 Continuum
• It collects alerts from your device from all
your apps, similar to the notifications
drawers like in our smartphones.
• If you remove the keyboard/mouse, a
notification will pop up from the task bar at
the bottom, asking if you want to activate
Tablet mode.
• Place your tablet into the keyboard again,
and you’ll receive the same prompt, this
time asking if you want to exit
Tablet mode.
 Summary of Similarities and
Differences of Windows 7, 8 and 10
 Similarities

• Windows 7, 8 and 10 were developed by Microsoft Corp. which was founded by Paul
Allen and Bill Gates on April 4, 1975.
 Bill Gates
 born October 28, 1955
 Chairman, CEO and chief software architect, while also being the largest
individual shareholder until May 2014.
 He was the 2nd-richest person in the world in 2017
 Net worth: $90.6 billion

Paul Gardner Allen

 born January 21, 1953
 American business magnate, investor and philanthropist
 He was the 46th-richest person in the world.
 PARTICULARS Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10

Start menu: quick access to common apps and settings ✓ x ✓

OneDrive built in: access all your files via the cloud x ✓ ✓

Cortana: a personalised digital assistant x x ✓

Microsoft Edge: a new, more powerful web browser x x ✓

Windows store: free and paid apps, games and entertainment

x ✓ ✓
content available to download

Multitasking: see all open apps in one view, split your screen,
x x ✓
and create multiple desktops
 Start menu: quick access to common apps and settings

Windows 7

Windows
8

Windows 10
 PARTICULARS Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10

Start menu: quick access to common apps and settings ✓ x ✓

OneDrive built in: access all your files via the cloud x ✓ ✓

Cortana: a personalised digital assistant x x ✓

Microsoft Edge: a new, more powerful web browser x x ✓

Windows store: free and paid apps, games and entertainment

x ✓ ✓
content available to download

Multitasking: see all open apps in one view, split your screen,
x x ✓
and create multiple desktops
 OneDrive built in: access all your files via the cloud

Windows 8

Windows 10
 PARTICULARS Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10

Start menu: quick access to common apps and settings ✓ x ✓

OneDrive built in: access all your files via the cloud x ✓ ✓

Cortana: a personalised digital assistant x x ✓

Microsoft Edge: a new, more powerful web browser x x ✓

Windows store: free and paid apps, games and entertainment

x ✓ ✓
content available to download

Multitasking: see all open apps in one view, split your screen,
x x ✓
and create multiple desktops
 Microsoft Edge: a new, more powerful web
browser

 (codename "Spartan") is a web browser developed by Microsoft and included in Windows 10, Windows
10 Mobile and Xbox One, replacing Internet Explorer as the default web browser on all device classes
 has new features, including integration with Cortana, annotation tools, and a reading mode.
 PARTICULARS Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10

Start menu: quick access to common apps and settings ✓ x ✓

OneDrive built in: access all your files via the cloud x ✓ ✓

Cortana: a personalised digital assistant x x ✓

Microsoft Edge: a new, more powerful web browser x x ✓

Windows store: free and paid apps, games and entertainment

x ✓ ✓
content available to download

Multitasking: see all open apps in one view, split your screen,
x x ✓
and create multiple desktops
Windows store: free and paid apps, games and entertainment content available to
download

Windows 8

Windows 10
 PARTICULARS Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10

Start menu: quick access to common apps and settings ✓ x ✓

OneDrive built in: access all your files via the cloud x ✓ ✓

Cortana: a personalised digital assistant x x ✓

Microsoft Edge: a new, more powerful web browser x x ✓

Windows store: free and paid apps, games and entertainment

x ✓ ✓
content available to download

Multitasking: see all open apps in one view, split your screen,
x x ✓
and create multiple desktops
Multitasking: see all open apps in one view, split your screen, and create multiple
desktops

Windows 10
BOOT, SLEEP, HIBERNATE PERFORMANCE

GAMING PERFORMANCE
APPLICATION PERFORMANCE

ENCODING PERFORMANCE