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Windows 8.1 Reviews

Indian1234MouthShut Verified Member
Chennai India
Lots of improved feature and stable build.
Nov 01, 2015 01:20 PM

Microsoft has lunched windows 8, 1 before 3 years. They have done lots of improvement  in the OS. At the start it was having lots of concern, like it used to get hanged in timely manner. Microsoft provided lots of patches in a span of one year to fix all those.


With the latest build it's really stable and efficient. The look and feel of UI is improved a lot from their earlier version. File search functionality is also very very fast now. Apart from all those they have added lots of inbuild facility to cross verify the application while user try to install a outside software.By any chance OS finds any concern with the file, it notifies back to the user. You can safe guard your files and registry with new features by adding administrator previlage to them so that any of the outside application can not hamper them at run time,


With RAM as low as 2GB you can easily go ahead and keep on surfing or doing some task in Windows8.1 very efficiently.


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Windows 8.1... a best OS by windows.
Oct 27, 2015 01:10 PM

Windows 8.1 is a very good operating system for latest computers. It supports all the software and old and latest. Win 8.1 is very easy to use and for new users its also very easy to learn. I am using windows 8.1 for one year and I haven't found any dullness on it.


If anyone wants to set their computer  to a windows it should be 8.1. I love windows 8.1 for its look and reliability of using and supportive. For a 4GB RAM of system it is a very fine and no lagging OS.


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akashyadav1797MouthShut Verified Member
mumbai India
Good to use
Sep 19, 2015 05:11 PM

If you are a new user you donot know how to use windows system then you have to install windows 8 or some upgrade version.


Which provide ease to direct to that link which they donot find easly.In windows previous version their is need to install drivers to make other hardware properly run on the system but these provide driver so you can use this to run any hardware on the system.now microsoft upgrade there system by windows 10 so use it .


In windows 10 microsoft provide explorer 10 that is edge which has challenge that best browser in the world.Let see how it cover the customer requirement and satisfy the user.


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Not good support
Sep 19, 2015 05:00 PM (via Mobile)

I purchased Windows 8.1 two weeks ago and installed on computer. The new Windows 10 operating system came out and I have had nothing but trouble ever since I installed it.


I have called and been on hold with Microsoft over the last 2 days for over 6 1/2 hours attempting to talk to someone who can resolve an issue with drivers compatibility on windows 10. No one can fix the issue and they keep sending me to different departments.


I just want my computer to function correctly. I have been scheduled for 3 different callback times over the past 2 days and I received the first one 4 hours late and I missed it. The following two callbacks never arrived. Currently, while writing this review I am on hold with Microsoft. I spoke to a customer service representative who told me that he was transferring me right over to someone who would be able to help.


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StoneReviewMouthShut Verified Member
Cochin India
Getting better performance
Sep 17, 2015 09:51 AM

Superb new search practicality. Start button does not amendment something


This is the long hoped-for update to arguably Microsoft’s most formidable and debatable OS to this point


Impressive browsing capacity, because I can open and browse more than 10 tabs at IE, this is not possible on the previous version.


The windows mail app is wastage of time. because it can't open more than 2 mail at a time. The new universal features feels very help full because its save time by searching queries online.


Windows remains faraway from excellent. It continues to return across as a piece ongoing. Microsoft windows 8 is usually never intending becoming a ideal operating-system. It's lofty goals released countless completely new factors who's has been not likely they can all become completely carried out plus they weren’t.


The particular OPERATING SYSTEM by itself functions excellent along with Mouse/Keyboard equally efficiently while Glass windows 7, in addition, it functions excellent which has a touch screen if you have just one or maybe have an interest throughout buying just one. If you are employed to making use of key pad techniques, don’t stress, they've not gone aside. In addition, it functions excellent along with a number of projection screens.


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Chandigarh, India India
Windows 8.1 Fastest operating system
Sep 16, 2015 10:31 PM

Windows 8.1 is easily the fastest operating system I have ever used. I was a great fan of windows 7 because of its beautiful graphics but once I switched to windows 8.1 last year I was really amazed by its look and speed.


The booting speed of windows 8.1 is the fastest till now. It has more beautiful graphics and design than windows 7. It is also very easy to operate. I was so amazed by windows 8.1 that I started using windows phone also.


The one major difference I found that touch was very smooth in windows 8.1 mobile and the battery backup was also better in windows 8.1 phone than any other phone. So overall experience of windows 8.1 was great for me.


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Great performance
Jul 21, 2015 09:29 PM

Microsoft launched windows 8.1 after 8.0 . It provides new feature in win 8.1 .


It has more advantages than win 8.0, It is best suitable for screen touch and tablets.


It is also in mobiles which is launched by microsoft. It has more advantages than win 8.0 like easy to get drivers


no need to separately install for drivers when you format your computer.


The performance has also gradually increased and you can feel the pace increased while you use it.


You will get latest updates  that will keep your computer protects from malware and greatly enhanced after using


any antivirus.


All function are quite different from other os of windows.


It is more faster than windows 8.0.


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Old wine in new bottle
Jul 16, 2015 11:38 PM

I have switched from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 few months back. Previously also I tried to switch from Windows 7 to Windows 8(Not 8.1), but it had so many problems that I had to switch back to Windows 7.


Windows 8.1 evaluation is available for both 32 and 64 bit hardware versions if you want to give it a try.


After using it I would say, I am eager to switch back to Windows 7 asap. Below are the pros and cons of this operating system:


Pros:




  • New look and support for good support for internet.




  • Tiles support that is designed for handheld devices.




  • Better collaboration tools available.




  • Improved UI.




  • The readily provided tiles including weather, finance, Store etc are really helpful




  • Details at: https://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/whats-new






Cons:




  • Cisco VPN has stopped working on Windows 8. Microsoft should consider other vendors support  as well. We are no longer to install VPN software and connect to desired network via VPN.




  • Start menu was the Microsoft known thing which they had changed. Now it is really hard to use start menu and find the programs easily. Navigation of up down and left right takes more time.




  • Searching is slow. Even finding a program takes a lot of time.




  • The theme of Windows 8 sometimes does not make a foreground and background app distinguished.






Overall I am not that happy with windows 8.1. But as the time advances we have to switch to latest releases as underlying they fix a lot of security issues.


If your hardware supports and you are an internet guy then you should install this OS and make yourself habitual of this.


If you work in isolation without internet then you may wish to stay back with old gold windows 7.


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Advanced operating system from from microsoft
Jun 21, 2015 02:47 PM

I think windows 8.1 version has very advanced features. It is designed both for pc and windows smartphone who are using windows 8 in their PC can upgrade it to 8.1.


This operating system contains advantages like easy asses to data man of the applications and drivers preinstalled and windows interference works as an start menu. Windows 8.1 is faster than windows 8. It is very complicated for those who has not good idea of windows os . All function are quite different from other os of windows. managing windows 8.1 is quite difficult but it has many options and many things to use.


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Windows 8.1 32/64 bit Version
Jun 19, 2015 04:21 PM

I got my hand on Windows 8.1 and did a clean install on my system  32 bit version as my old OS was a pirated version of window 7 Ultimate. yes It works without any issues but


There are problems installing drivers like micromax modem etc.


The interesting thing  is the Start page. To be fair I am a fan of windows Live Tiles and Metro UI but when using it made me feel that I installed a OS which is meant for Tablets but I installed it on my desktop. Scrolling the huge market page of windows  giving an awesome feeling.Latest Updates from Microsoft keep us  protecting  from any malware so no issues about security and greatly enhanced after using any antivirus.The pluses are an amazing Huge Marketplace, Amazing apps that turns your Desktop into a'Smart PC'.


I would recommend anyone to pick this copy of Windows 8.1 as its being Genuine has its advantages plus with worth price tag.


Always go with original for good health of your computer and remain secure of pirates.some says about window pirated versions that free always comes with some hidden threats .


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Good operting system
May 16, 2015 06:45 PM

After waiting for so long.Finally Microsoft has launched its 8.1 version. Window 8.1 is designed to be part of an ecosystem alongside windows phone. As you download windows 8.1 your pc will reboot into new window that is windows 8.1.


The window interference.In this operating system contains more advantages like as easy to get the drivers no need to install separately for the drivers.Easy to forward the search options and also easy to access the data.Work flow is good everything using on the windows button easy to move one page to another.This is one of the best operating system who wants install the operating system this is best os.


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Kathmandu, Nepal India
Enter of new version-Great software
May 13, 2015 08:33 PM

After waiting for so long.Finally Microsoft has launched its 8.1 version. Window 8.1 is designed to be part of an ecosystem alongside windows phone. As you download windows 8.1 your pc will reboot into new window that is windows 8.1.


The window interference works as an Start menu now.The screen exists as launchpad for application. Except the omission of Start menu, the windows behaves samely as windows 7. Using Hotkeys, Customizing desktops will make you more comfortable and save your time.


Once you get addicted to customize desktop you would love it because it gonna save your lot of time and energy with hot keys. Get ready for the revolution in  your desktop and laptop.


Thanks.


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gerap23MouthShut Verified Member
Faridabad India
Good work microsoft (Y)
May 07, 2015 10:33 PM

This version of windows8 is really awesome, although there are not many differences between windows8 and windows 8.1 but many of the bugs are fixed.


The windows 8 is very fluid and it too have a great user interface, but the start button of the windows is still missed by the users.


The apps function does not seem to be of any use, its just another way of displaying installed software and in devices like desktop and laptop(devices without touch) it is very dry to use the app feature if the windows.


Hope for a great windows 10 and more.


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Super powerful and FAST
Apr 30, 2015 03:22 PM

I think its best of the windows right now after the pain of Vista the relief of windows 7 and defiantly all fixing of windows 8. the best part was the windows button that is re-added to this version which makes it very useful. though I still not use or like the tiles but I think those gives you great visual experience.


The performance has also gradually increased and you can feel the pace increased while you use it. no matter if you are booting using multitasking the system is REALLY VERY FAST! Much recommended! All the Best!


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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India India
Just awesome!!
Apr 30, 2015 01:11 AM

WINDOWS 8.1  has been out for a few months and is a freely downloadable update.


microsoft has already released what is equivalent of a first service pack for it, windows8.1 update 1.


Pros of windows8.1


start button is back


performance improved


better skydrive integration


more way to personalise your pc.


cons of windows 8.1


may take a while to get used to


touch apps for office yet to come


VERDICT


windows8.1 is definitely an evolution and despite the fixes that make big screen mouse and keyboard user happier- an evolution towards the touch and tablet future. what windows8.1 really needs now are the new PC's to make it shine.


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Good but wait for windows 10
Apr 29, 2015 11:25 PM (via Mobile)

Hi my experience with the most popular operating system in the world microsoft Windows 8.1 has been very good.


I have been using Microsoft windows 8.1 in my dell inspiron 15R laptop for over 2 years and I'm very happy with its performance.


I earlier had a desktop and had windows 7 installed in it and found it very easy to use and learned it quickly.


Then we bought laptop with windows 8.1 preinstalled and its a bit tough to use and not simple enough as my laptop is not touch friendly.


Also the size of windows 8.1 is far more than windows 7 and hence occupies more space in the cdrive.


The functionality, its looks and the apps are good and very useful. I would recommend it but wait for windows 10 as I read it it will be better.


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A Step Back with 8.1 :(
Apr 25, 2015 03:43 PM

After the success of windows xp and windows 7 Microsoft has launched windows 8 which made users a big disappointment. 75% of the operating system was almost similar to windows 7 but the remaining 25% new changes were totally odd.


The introduced apps in pc which didn't work well and the start menu was a big disappointment where no one liked it. It was totally about the metro design in windows 8 probably upcoming windows 10 will overcome all the defects in windows 8.1


Just for a glimpse of overview the windows 10 can be updated for free from windows 7 or 8 for 1 year. but still outcomes as a average product for end users.


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Better than Windows 8, not better than Windows 7
Apr 08, 2015 02:30 AM

Last year, I made the mistake of upgrading my Windows 7 Desktop System to Windows 8. I've been running Windows 8.1 since the Preview version that came out a few months ago, and the official release version that came out this week.


While Windows 8.1 does make some improvement Windows 8.1 does fix some of the issues people running desktop environments complained about, but it still does not go far enough. If you're running a touchscreen system, then 8.1 isn't bad at all.


If you're not and have Windows 7, I'd think long and hard on whether Windows 8.1 is an upgrade or downgrade from what you have to Windows 8, it is still is not an O/S that is desktop friendly.MS seems to have concluded that they should make everything feel more like a tablet because tablets are selling so well. I like tablets and use two of them regularly. But I also think that there are certain things that will always be easier on a PC than on a tablet-primarily producing information rather than consuming it.


Unfortunately with Windows 8, those things just got harder on a PC.


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pankajparihar08MouthShut Verified Member
vadodara India
Windows 8.1 for pc
Mar 30, 2015 06:22 PM (via Mobile)

There are few changes in the 8.1 version. Its a hybrid. A tablet/mobile and desktop one, the new things in this is., it gots a search and power botton on start screen.secondly. Taskbar will show in tablet mode.modern apps. Whenever you slide down your cursor., third, there is tittle bar for tablet apps. Like video player etc. You can Directly minimize and close the app by simply move the cursor on top, and tittle bar will appears, that you usually do for old windows version, (7 or older., )


Over all a good customization to make the use of laptop or of easy,


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Bhilai India
Better than older windows versions
Mar 29, 2015 08:30 AM (via Mobile)

This is the Review of Windows 8.1 for PC. Let's start from the start menu which has gone missing. If you are a start menu fan, you are required to use third party applications like'classic shell'.


The next nail is that it is stuck somewhere between PCs and Tablets. The tablet apps take a while to open. When you want to open a simple image file, windows will directly go on to use the Tablet App for image viewing. However, PC apps have survived and defaults can be changed. Windows allow deletion of many tablet apps.


The another feature is the Store which is quite handy. The task manager is highly improved and not at all like the Windows 7 or xp one which needed to be clicked end task a thousand times. The metro screen is helpful if you want to directly delete apps from it. The startup time is higly reduced. Gone are the days when you had to go for a cup of tea to start your pc.


It will boot even before you return from a trip to the next room. Some old programs are not conlmpaitable to it.  Other components are quite similar to Windows 7.


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