Windows 7 (2009) is 8 years newer than XP (2001). Between them was Windows Vista (2006). Windows XP and Vista support has ended.
Windows XP and Vista are both operating systems by Microsoft. XP backdates Vista by about 6 years. XP was heralded as reliable and user friendly. By the time, Vista was launched, majority of the public was used to XP, and some were even hesitant to switch to Vista.
What is the difference between Windows 7 and XP?
Windows 7 (internal version 6.1) was first released in 2009, and Windows XP (internal version 5.1) was first released in 2001. Have a look at this blog post for help navigating the changing Windows operating system naming conventions :.
What is the difference between Windows XP and Windows Vista?
Key difference: Windows Vista is the newer operating system by Microsoft. It is meant to be more time saving and user friendly than XP. Vista requires more hardware support than XP. Windows XP and Vista are both operating systems by Microsoft. XP backdates Vista by about 6 years. XP was heralded as reliable and user friendly.
Even though the number of Vista users surpassed Microsoft expectations, they did not surpass the number of XP users. Most people prefer XP, over Vista, claiming that is it much more user friendly and efficient that Vista. They also criticize Vista for have additional hardware requirements that XP.
Is Windows XP still a good operating system?
No, but Windows XP was (and still is) a very good operating system. Windows 7 is better, and Windows 10 would be better than both if it had not been ruined by the greed of its publisher.
Windows XP lasted longer as Microsoft’s flagship operating system than any other version of Windows, beginning with the public release on October 25, 2001 for at least 5 years, and ending on January 30, 2007 when it was succeeded by Windows Vista. Windows XP is available in a number of versions:.
Should I upgrade to Windows 7 or Windows XP?
Windows xp is not receiving software updates*. Yes and no. for user experience yes. For modern safety of your system windows 7 and later is the safest and most likely to function with most programs.
By the time, Vista was launched, majority of the public was used to XP, and some were even hesitant to switch to Vista. Even though the number of Vista users surpassed Microsoft expectations, they did not surpass the number of XP users. Most people prefer XP, over Vista, claiming that is it much more user friendly and efficient that Vista.