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Coda · Posted 12-03-2014, 12:50 AM

First off: You don't HAVE to have a Microsoft account to log in. You can create a local-only account. It's mostly just a convenience.

Anyway, Windows 8.1 is a substantial improvement over 8.0. For the most part, if you already have 8.1 installed, there's not a whole lot of reason to go back to 7; the main difference you'll encounter in day-to-day use is the start screen vs. the start menu.

If your laptop has a touchscreen, 8.1 can actually be rather pleasant to use. It's a little awkward with a mouse, but it's better than 8.0.

Give it a try. Reinstalling an OS is enough of a pain in the butt that you should see for yourself how you feel about it.

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First off: You don't HAVE to have a Microsoft account to log in. You can create a local-only account. It's mostly just a convenience. Anyway, Windows 8.1 is a substantial improvement over 8.0. For the most part, if you already have 8.1 installed, there's not a whole lot of reason to go back to 7; the main difference you'll encounter in day-to-day use is the start screen vs. the start menu. If your laptop has a touchscreen, 8.1 can actually be rather pleasant to use. It's a little awkward with a mouse, but it's better than 8.0. Give it a try. Reinstalling an OS is enough of a pain in the butt that you should see for yourself how you feel about it. Games by Coda (updated 4/8/2025 - New game: Marianas Miner) Art by Coda (updated 8/25/2022 - beatBitten and All-Nighter Simulator) Mega Man: The Light of Will (Mega Man / Green Lantern crossover: In the lead-up to the events of Mega Man 2, Dr. Wily has discovered emotional light technology. How will his creations change how humankind thinks about artificial intelligence? Sadly abandoned. Sufficient Velocity x-post)
	Posted 12-03-2014, 12:50 AM