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At a Glance
Windows 11
Windows 11
Star Rating
(3,233)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Windows 7
Windows 7
Star Rating
(839)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (33.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Windows 11 has a more modern interface with a centered Start menu, which many find more intuitive compared to the traditional Start menu in Windows 7. This design change has been positively noted by users who appreciate the streamlined navigation.
  • Reviewers mention that Windows 11 offers enhanced memory management features, which allow for better performance on devices with limited RAM. In contrast, while Windows 7 has decent RAM management, users have noted that it can struggle with multitasking on older hardware.
  • G2 users highlight that Windows 11 includes improved security features, such as hardware-based isolation and enhanced ransomware protection, which are not available in Windows 7. This has led to a higher confidence in data security among users of Windows 11.
  • Users on G2 report that the ease of setup for Windows 11 is comparable to Windows 7, with both systems receiving similar scores. However, Windows 11's integration with Microsoft services is seen as a significant advantage for users who rely on cloud-based solutions.
  • Reviewers say that the quality of support for Windows 11 is rated higher than that for Windows 7, with users appreciating the more responsive customer service and extensive online resources available for troubleshooting and guidance.
  • Users report that Windows 11's I/O management is more efficient, particularly for gaming and high-performance applications, which has been a significant point of praise compared to the older I/O management capabilities of Windows 7.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Windows 11
No pricing available
Windows 7
No pricing available
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Windows 11
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Windows 7
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
2,491
8.9
666
Ease of Use
9.2
2,509
9.1
676
Ease of Setup
9.1
734
9.1
220
Ease of Admin
8.9
573
8.9
202
Quality of Support
8.5
2,270
7.9
604
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
539
8.7
185
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
2,417
7.0
633
Features by Category
8.4
163
8.7
24
Memory Management - Operating System
8.5
41
8.6
6
Device Management - Operating System
8.5
41
8.6
6
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.5
40
9.2
6
Error Detection - Operating System
8.1
41
8.3
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Windows 11
Windows 11
Windows 7
Windows 7
Windows 11 and Windows 7 are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Windows 11
Windows 11 has no unique categories
Windows 7
Windows 7 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Windows 11
Windows 11
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.8%
Windows 7
Windows 7
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Windows 11
Windows 11
Information Technology and Services
21.4%
Computer Software
13.4%
Higher Education
4.0%
Education Management
3.4%
Computer & Network Security
3.4%
Other
54.4%
Windows 7
Windows 7
Information Technology and Services
16.9%
Computer Software
10.7%
Higher Education
5.2%
Education Management
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
2.9%
Other
60.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Windows 11
Windows 11
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Estifanos A.
EA
Estifanos A.
Verified User in Computer Software

I install windows 10 for my work and personal uses because it has a very user-friendly environment that can be easily used by beginners as well as experts. And it is always getting better and better when they release a new version. I personally am a GUI...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Michael F.
MF
Michael F.
Verified User in Computer Software

The way it is built, it is not intuitive nor is it truly effective. There are many other free products that work better.

Windows 7
Windows 7
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michael F.
MF
Michael F.
Verified User in Computer Software

Windows 7 revamped the entire user interface to become more simple and efficient. From an administer's point of view as well as a user's, this is the best OS from Microsoft since XP and for both home and business it is great.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jared T.
JT
Jared T.
Verified User in Newspapers

I don't have any serious complaints. Windows is what it is without the lousy ideas that cluttered Vista.

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Discussions
Windows 11
Windows 11 Discussions
What are the main features of Windows 10?
6 comments
Muhammad Naveed, D.
MD
Windows 10 features a user-friendly interface, a broad range of software compatibility, enhanced security with Windows Defender, regular updates, integration...Read more
What is Windows 10 used for?
6 comments
Chirag P.
CP
i have use windows 10 in general computing and gaming that was agood and fast Read more
Performance
5 comments
Yanet Y.
YY
If you see that your computer is slow and you are working with many applications open, you should close them so that Windows 10 is faster, if the slowness...Read more
Windows 7
Windows 7 Discussions
how to find computer specs windows 7
3 comments
Zack B.
ZB
Hey Clara, there's a few ways you can do this on Windows 7! The fastest way you can find your computer specs is by pressing Windows+R (the "run" command),...Read more
Do you think Microsoft will extend support for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020?
3 comments
Zack B.
ZB
Hey, good question! It's difficult to say where Microsoft will draw a hard line on when they stop supporting Windows 7. Per their product lifecycle page...Read more
Support for Windows 7
3 comments
Betty A.
BA
In my opinion, I believe it will not affect the market even though many users use this operating system. The current technical support is quite...Read more