Gaming Which Windows OS runs best Poll!

[jonthedit]

um, sure you stick with that idea lol really did you even see the video? personally it looks pretty stupid, but I'm not gonna jump to conclusions until I've tried if I ever try it!

I'm well aware of what's in the video. It's a parody of Apple software but in my opinion Microsoft is taking that road with windows 8... Just like the new folder/explorer system... Blen

 

[aireca]

um, sure you stick with that idea lol really did you even see the video? personally it looks pretty stupid, but I'm not gonna jump to conclusions until I've tried if I ever try it!

I'm well aware of what's in the video. It's a parody of Apple software but in my opinion Microsoft is taking that road with windows 8... Just like the new folder/explorer system... Blen

what new explorer? it's the same thing on 7, libraries you mean?

 

[GreatCrippler]

i learned the most, had the most fun with, and got the longest uptime using 2k. it is still my favorite windows.

-another world

Suppose I would have to agree. From time to time, I will still put an install of 2k on something newer just for fun. Drivers can be a pain this far ahead, but can usually manage something.

 

[Tsuteto]

Using Vista, hate it, and haven't had much experience with 7, so I have to go with XP.

 

[Originality]

I voted Vista. Not because Vista runs any better or worse than 7, but because they all run just as well as each other on my system. Except 8 - that's just not ready for me.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

2000 should be on the list, it's really the one that runs the best on bad hardware, and apps and drivers still support it to this day. I voted Windows 7, because it runs as fast as XP and doesn't have the huge memory footprint of Vista, plus it looks nice. On low-end hardware such as netbooks though, you'd probably still be better off with XP. However, there are a lot of people who use Win7 on their netbooks with no problems, it's a bad idea unless it has at least 2GB ram though.

 

[Centrix]

This all very interesting, I'm glad we can all talk about these OS's calmly I love 8, sure there are some things that are a hit and miss with me, I love/hate the Metro UI I find it very convenient but at the same time something in my gut tells me to hate the new UI weird I know! So I can see where those that do and don't like 8 come from. I've gone back and forth between 7 and 8 these past 6 months deciding which I want on my Laptop and Desktop! in the end one has 7 and the other my laptop has 8! I think 8 has great potential and I think I may just tough it out and use my laptop as a Guinea pig test subject as Microsoft sends out the updates! I hope DAZ will release and or make a loader for 8 or add 8 activation support to his already awesome Activator soon

 

[Mazor]

ME runs pretty good. I mean you do get the occasional BSOD but only if you're doing out-of-the-ordinary stuff like connecting a USB device, increasing your volume with the volume up button on your keyboard or trying to print something.

 

[Jamstruth]

In terms of smooth running Windows 8 will definitely be the most streamlined and efficient of the lot.

In terms of actually doing anything without giant icons in the way (I.e. metro) I vote for Win 7. I'm sure people will disagree with me but I just think Metro gets in the way more than it helps.

 

[Attila13]

Windows 7 for me!

Spoiler: For the LULz

DOS.

 

[Daidude]

This all very interesting, I'm glad we can all talk about these OS's calmly I love 8, sure there are some things that are a hit and miss with me, I love/hate the Metro UI I find it very convenient but at the same time something in my gut tells me to hate the new UI weird I know! So I can see where those that do and don't like 8 come from. I've gone back and forth between 7 and 8 these past 6 months deciding which I want on my Laptop and Desktop! in the end one has 7 and the other my laptop has 8! I think 8 has great potential and I think I may just tough it out and use my laptop as a Guinea pig test subject as Microsoft sends out the updates! I hope DAZ will release and or make a loader for 8 or add 8 activation support to his already awesome Activator soon

Slightly off topic but as i was curious i just researched Daz's loader and finally upgraded my sister's windows 7 starter netbook to home premium genuine and will probably upgrade my laptop to ultimate so yeah, thanks

On topic: I have been using Vista Home Premium for the last 4 years and prefer it over XP with the service packs installed but I may upgrade to windows 7 or 8 eventually when I get a new laptop around November. I do like Vista a lot though and try to convince people who hate it so much that it isn't actually that bad

 

[Dingoo-fan 32]

Voted in W7.