Windows 8 has undergone significant changes compared with the previous version of the operating system. In this small article I will try to consider 6 programs and functions that were in Windows 7 or are either not included in Windows 8, or have been replaced by other, more new and functional applications. I will be listed in order of importance for me personally.
Archiving and recovery - replaced on File History
If we talk about yourself, I have never used the possibilities of archiving and recovery provided by Windows 7. (I will immediately note that the restoration of the system is another function and I have repeatedly had to use the repair of computers from your clients). Most users know about the possibility of archiving only on regular reports of the alerts that need to be performed. Although, perhaps, in vain. It is possible that File History will use. And with your potential customers, moreover, I will persistently recommend this.
Special Windows 7 game folder disappeared
Desktop Gadgets - Remote in Windows 8
The "Start" menu - replaced by Start Screen
![Windows 8 Metro Start Screen Windows 8 Metro Start Screen](/userfiles/135/3537_4.webp)
The network has a mass of reasoning on the topic of whether the new Windows 8 Metro interface is better than the classic desktop, the taskbar and the Start menu. Unambiguous opinion here can not be here: we will live in - see. In addition, if there is a desire, then in Windows 8, you can return to the classic interface.
Windows Explorer is replaced on File Explorer
![File Explorer Windows 8 File Explorer Windows 8](/userfiles/135/3537_5.webp)
From the name of the other conductor, of course, it is impossible to draw conclusions about any significant changes, but they are. Moreover, apparently, they promise to be very convenient when used. For example, I was very pleased with the opportunity to enable or disable the display of extensions of registered file types or hidden files in the View tab in the main menu of the conductor, without having to climb the folder and other properties.
This is just a few of the changes that we will see in the new version of Windows. As far as every one of them is justified to judge, it seems to me, it will be possible only after some time working with it.