Which Windows is better to put on a computer?

Many novice users (sometimes and not just novices) get lost before choosing which Windows is best to install on a computer. Some people quite often reinstall Windows not because it “flew” or they need additional functions, but simply motivate it with the fact that “someone has installed it, but I need ...”. And after some time they return to the previous OS, since on another Windows their computer began to work somewhat more slowly, and they calm down on this. Let's look at the features of each of them.

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The choice between 64-bit and 32-bit systems

In principle, an ordinary user should not focus on this:

• If you have more than 3 GB of RAM, then you can safely choose a 64-bit operating system.
• But if your PC has less than 3 GB of RAM, then it is better to put 32-bit.

The fact is that the x32 OS is not able to see RAM more than 3 GB. That is, if your PC has 4 GB of RAM and you install a 32-bit system, programs and OS can only use 3 GB. Thus, everything will work, but some part of the RAM will remain idle.

Important! To find out which Windows you have, just enter “My Computer”, right-click in any empty place, select “Properties” in the pop-up context menu. There you will see all the necessary information. Also consider additional information on how to install Windows on a laptop.

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About Windows XP

Technical requirements:

• Pentium 300 MHz.
• 1.5 GB of free hard disk space.
• 64 MB of RAM.
• Keyboard.
• Drive for DVD or CD (can also be installed from a USB flash drive).
• Mouse.
• A video card and monitor that support Super VGA mode, no less than 600x800 pixels.

Important! The specifications include the availability of a mouse, so for convenience we offer install a wireless mouse on a laptop, as well as necessary install and configure wifi on laptop.

According to many users, this is the best Windows OS in the last ten years (before the release of Windows 7). However, today its installation on a home PC is justified only in two cases:

• Weak characteristics that do not allow you to install something more recent.
• The lack of drivers for the necessary equipment (for some specific programs for specific tasks).

Important! If the reason is the second, then most likely it is more a “working" computer than a home one.

If you notice that the computer is playing around for an hour, find out:how to speed up the laptop yourself. However, if the braking of the device is associated with possible viruses that accidentally flooded your laptop, we recommend that you study:what is the best utility to clean your computer.

To summarize about this option, I want to say that installing Windows XP today is only worthwhile if you can’t do anything without it.

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About Windows 7

Technical requirements:

• The processor is 1 GHz.
• 16 GB of hard disk space.
• 1 GB of RAM.
• DirectX 90 graphics device (WDDM driver version 1.0 or higher).

When wondering which Windows is best to put on a laptop, you should know that Windows 7 is considered one of the most popular today. And it is no coincidence that it combines all the best qualities:

• Relatively low system requirements - many users “jumped” from XP to the “seven” without changing the “hardware”.
• More stable in terms of “glitches”, errors and bugs, compared to the previous one.
• Performance, in comparison with the same XP, is higher.
• Support for a large number of different equipment - installing drivers for many devices is no longer necessary. The OS can work with them immediately after they are connected to the PC.
• More optimized work on laptops.

Important! This OS is the best option for today, so if you are going to switch to something else, think carefully.

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About Windows 8, 8.1

Technical requirements:

• Processor - 1 GHz (with support for NX, PAE and SSE2).
• 16 GB on the HDD.
• 1 GB of RAM.
• Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics card with WDDM driver.

In principle, in its capabilities, it is in no way inferior and does not exceed the "seven". True, the Start button disappeared and a tiled screen appeared, which, by the way, caused a flurry of negative opinions about this OS.

Important! Some believe that the "eight" is somewhat faster compared to Windows 7, this is especially felt at boot when you turn on the PC.

But in general, there are no special differences between this OS and the previous one - most applications work the same way, and indeed the OS is very similar to each other.

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About Windows 10

Technical requirements:

• Processor - at least 1 GHz or SoC.
• Hard disk space: 20 GB (for 64-bit systems) or 16 GB (for 32-bit systems).
• 1 GB of RAM (for 32-bit systems) or 2 GB (for 64-bit systems).
• Video Card: DirectX 9 or higher with WDDM 1.0 driver.
• Display 600x800.

Despite the large-scale advertising and the offer to upgrade for free, this should be done with a good thought. According to reviews, Windows 10 is not yet completely “run-in”. Although quite a bit of time has passed since its release, there is already a whole list of problems that many users have encountered:

• Lack of necessary drivers. Although some drivers come from the “seven” or “eight”, but some have to be found on various sites (often “pirated”).
• Unstable operation - many are faced with a long system boot (a black screen appears when loading for 5-15 seconds).
• In some programs, errors “pop up” (which were not observed in previous versions).

Important! This OS is better to install the second, so to speak, for dating. At least for a start, to understand how the drivers and necessary programs work.

If during installation there are certain difficulties, read also:

• How to install Excel on a computer?
• How to make an animated desktop?

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Thus, we examined several of the most popular options for operating systems. And in order to answer the question which Windows is best to install on a computer, you need to weigh the pros and cons, choosing the most optimal option for yourself.