Results: What's to like about Windows 8 and 8.1
Published on 03/11/2015
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In the throes of cursing at Windows 8.1, I decided to take a different approach and decide what I enjoy about Windows 8.1. Please check the below that you enjoy as well. I really like the way the image magically gets larger and smaller with no input from me.
8%
163 votes
It's really special how it suddenly flips to another screen when I'm playing a game that is timed.
7%
139 votes
I love the hyper things on the right that flip on if I move the curser a millimeter too far.
7%
151 votes
The navigation to find "my computer" keeps me on my toes.
7%
157 votes
When I can't get online it is especially nice how the help section tells me to go online to find the answer to why I can't get online.
8%
177 votes
Not applicable
74%
1571 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
42 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.29% | 7 | |
| it does have some good points, just need to chill and see the good points | 0.04% | 1 |
| i love windows 8 | 0.04% | 1 |
| there is nothing good about windows 8 dude, just use 7 till 10 comes out | 0.04% | 1 |
| i hate the 8.1 set up | 0.04% | 1 |
| i don't have any problems with win8.1 | 0.04% | 1 |
| i do not like it | 0.04% | 1 |
| i don't use it on my phone, it's fine | 0.04% | 1 |
| hate windows 8.1. like nothing about it! | 0.04% | 1 |
| i use a mac | 0.04% | 1 |
| i have windows 7 | 0.04% | 1 |
| i like nothing about it! i now have a laptop paperweight, for which i paid about $700! | 0.04% | 1 |
| the whole thing stinks | 0.04% | 1 |
| nothing | 0.04% | 1 |
| boy, i'm glad i didn't upgrade to 8.1 and now for sure i refuse to do so. | 0.04% | 1 |
| don'tlike any of them | 0.04% | 1 |
| windows 8.1 is useless!! | 0.04% | 1 |
| a | 0.04% | 1 |
| omg this is al the reasons i hate it =) | 0.04% | 1 |
| not really!!! | 0.04% | 1 |
| nice approach.. but truly i hate windows 8- has to be the least user friendly windows yet! | 0.04% | 1 |
| pain in the ass | 0.04% | 1 |
| i hate it | 0.04% | 1 |
| taskbar transparency(lack of) | 0.04% | 1 |
| love how they changed the names of so many things in the control panel so i don't know where to find anything! | 0.04% | 1 |
| if you know how to use it, you will find it a very useful operating system. much better than windows 7 | 0.04% | 1 |
| update to windows even when you don't want it. | 0.04% | 1 |
| dislike | 0.04% | 1 |
| none | 0.04% | 1 |
| grow up | 0.04% | 1 |
| are'nt those such great features, just love 'em | 0.04% | 1 |
| glad i don't have it :) | 0.04% | 1 |
| can only print from apps | 0.04% | 1 |
| it sucks | 0.04% | 1 |
| my husband has tried windows 8.1 and hates it. i've stuck with windows 7--as long as i can | 0.04% | 1 |
| yes and they are trying to make 7 do this too. it is a shame they cannot get it right now that they are doing away with what worked. | 0.04% | 1 |
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Does anyone really like all those apps staring them in the face? I didn't at first, but I'm getting used to them.
10%
203 votes
It's much easier to deal with them now that I've pinpointed the desktop
9%
181 votes
I like the way apps I've never heard of, much less wanted, magically appear from time to time.
8%
169 votes
Not applicable
74%
1556 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
38 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.42% | 9 | |
| no | 0.28% | 6 |
| i like it. always did. don't get all the hate | 0.05% | 1 |
| nvr tried it | 0.05% | 1 |
| i like them. | 0.05% | 1 |
| its awful | 0.05% | 1 |
| still hate it! | 0.05% | 1 |
| do not like it | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't like it | 0.05% | 1 |
| i love 8.1 and have from the first. there is still lots to learn but once one gets the knack of it, it's all a breeze. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i dont have windows8 | 0.05% | 1 |
| i dont even use the start page unless i specifically need to get to something there. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i deleted them off my desktop | 0.05% | 1 |
| apps are useless & can hurt your privacy | 0.05% | 1 |
| hate 8.1 | 0.05% | 1 |
| i hate windows 8 and have since the moment i got it a year ago | 0.05% | 1 |
| do not like them | 0.05% | 1 |
| like i said, it's a horrible os dude. just stop using it | 0.05% | 1 |
| i love windows 8 | 0.05% | 1 |
| andriod/ios has been pushing the apps forever ?? | 0.05% | 1 |
| no, just ads in app form | 0.05% | 1 |
| is a problem | 0.05% | 1 |
| lol | 0.05% | 1 |
| none of them | 0.05% | 1 |
| my apps are hiding | 0.05% | 1 |
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Overall, what do you think of Windows 8.1? Truly I love it, but I don't know why.
8%
172 votes
I lay awake at night mourning the passing of Windows 7.
10%
215 votes
I love it, but I refuse to admit why.
5%
105 votes
I love it, but am not afraid to say why (please put under other)
3%
73 votes
Not applicable
72%
1517 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
59 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.37% | 8 | |
| i don't like it | 0.14% | 3 |
| it's ok | 0.09% | 2 |
| it's okay | 0.09% | 2 |
| sucks | 0.09% | 2 |
| i hate it | 0.09% | 2 |
| i've lost my sound and i'm unale to find a suitable diver. | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't really like it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i fucking hate it, it is horrible. worse than vista | 0.05% | 1 |
| its ok | 0.05% | 1 |
| it sucks. | 0.05% | 1 |
| hate 8.1 | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think 8.1 sucks | 0.05% | 1 |
| i like it | 0.05% | 1 |
| it's easy to use and i've had no problems. the app screen is just a different version of a start menu | 0.05% | 1 |
| desktop works good enough | 0.05% | 1 |
| i dont have windows8 | 0.05% | 1 |
| it is ok, prefer w7 | 0.05% | 1 |
| i still like windows 7 | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't really like it | 0.05% | 1 |
| it ain't nuthin' but an operating system | 0.05% | 1 |
| i have had no problems with windows 8.1 | 0.05% | 1 |
| i have kept windows seven because i prefer it over 8 | 0.05% | 1 |
| it's only "okay" | 0.05% | 1 |
| i hate it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| nvr tried it yet | 0.05% | 1 |
| it needs some adjustments. | 0.05% | 1 |
| windows sucks - get a mac | 0.05% | 1 |
| hate it | 0.05% | 1 |
| no | 0.05% | 1 |
| i hate it!!!!!!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| it's fine | 0.05% | 1 |
| it works better than 7 if you take the time to make it work for you. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it's alright, i've gotten used to it and don't really mind it anymore, i did like windows 7 though also | 0.05% | 1 |
| waste of human intelligence. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it's better than windows 8 | 0.05% | 1 |
| i love windows 8 | 0.05% | 1 |
| i hate it! | 0.05% | 1 |
| windows xp was the best. | 0.05% | 1 |
| go windows 7 | 0.05% | 1 |
| windows 8.1 is great. most people who hate it have a bias to it for no reason. | 0.05% | 1 |
| wish i had not updated from 8.0 | 0.05% | 1 |
| it"s o.k. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it is what it is | 0.05% | 1 |
| you do know they already are working windows 10? what does that say about 8 | 0.05% | 1 |
| its crap | 0.05% | 1 |
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Is anyone fearful of Windows 10 yet? Yes
17%
352 votes
No
24%
509 votes
Undecided
18%
376 votes
Not Applicable
41%
875 votes
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