Windows 7 or Windows 10 for this type of PC?

Question

4GB RAM
Intel i7 5500U, 3.0GHz
1TB HDD
I had windows 10, but explorer.exe always crashed, so i want to reinstall, or get win7. or maybe 8.1.

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10

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10

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10

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Windows 10

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Windows 7

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10

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Windows 10

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10

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Windows 10

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Windows 7

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Windows 7

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10

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10

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10

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10

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10

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10

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10

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Windows 10.

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10

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Windows 10 Best

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7

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7

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7

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7

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I would stay with Windows 7 or add more memory before upgrading to 10. Windows 10 likes a lot of memory as there is a lot of services always running unless you know how to manipulate thm.



While I like Window 10 a lot more and it will not be that long before the other vesions are not supported, I feel your computer is a little shy on memory, Memory is not that expensive these days and will add a great deal of performance to your computer.



I would reinstall what every came with the computer and not buy either and spend some money on memory then upgrade to 10 when you can afford to.

Answer 27

Since your PC came with Explorer in stalled, that is probably the best system to run on it.



If you decide to revert to one of the earlier versions you will need to do a format of the hard drive and a clean install of the earlier version of Windows. You can not install the early version over Win 10.



Before you make a change, make sure you have the needed drivers for all your hardware. If no Windows 7 or 8 drivers are available, you have to remain with Windows 10.



Most often when Explorer crashes, it is an issue with drivers. Before changing the version of Windows try reinstalling the different drivers on your current Win10 install. That will probably resolve the issue.



Also if you have not virus scanned the unit, do that first.

Answer 28

Do not get Windows 8 or 8.1. I would probably say Windows 7 if you had bugs with 10. There is nothing wrong with Windows 7 (except for the libraries in file explorer). 10 only had a newer look to be honest. All the icons are updated. Just don't get Vista or anything 8.

Answer 29

Those 4 GB or RAM... No...



The Core i7 could work though



I would choose Windows 7, because I've seen computers with better everything become difficult to use when they upgrade.

Although Windows 10 is very innovative, you should wait before you upgrade, maybe get a new PC at some point.

Answer 30

You have the minimum requirements for Windows 10 and Windows 7. I'm running Windows 10 on my Laptop which is 2.2GHz Duel Core and I think it's so much faster and better than Windows 7. However Windows 7 is pretty secure and I doubt you will have any problems with it at all. I've had no problems with 10 yet though...

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Use windows 7

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Just based on those specs you posted, either system will run.



Which you get is up to you and what you want



But if you go with Win 7 or Win 8 you will have to buy it. The only exception to this is if you installed Win 10 less than 30 days ago and if so you can use the go-back feature to return to your previous OS.



Not sure why your IE keeps crashing. That's a bit strange. Does it do so every time you open it or only certain things you open with it? Even though IE comes with Win 10 as well as the new browser Edge, perhaps you'd be better using Edge instead? Or maybe install Firefox?



You can certainly reinstall Win 10 and 99% of the time re-installations of Win 10 have cleared up the vast majority issues. The link for getting it to do just that is here:



https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

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Windows 10 would be better than Windows 7 for your PC. You can use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox

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windows 10

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Absolutely go with Windows 10.

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Specifications are good for windows 10 so I would recommend windows 10

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I prefer windows 7

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Go for Windows 7.



The drivers should be the same between 7-8-10.

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Windows is always historically best after a generation of its os is skipped. So this os should be supposedly better than win8. providing your pc hardware meets its requirements. I would suggest waiting until the first service pack is released.For maximum stability. The new edge is buggy. My scroll mouse touch pad was not working. I switched back to 8.1 which is fast and stable for my older laptop. At the moment id say you'd see faster boot and response times with 8.1 if you can put up with the old school start menu. while 10s bugs are ironed out in the next sp.

Answer 40

windows 10 but windows 7 if you want more safety because windows 10 is not secure to use

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Windows 7, Windows 10 is slower. :P

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Windows 7 is best for now because windows 10 is still new and buggy,while windows 7 is best till now.Though you can switch later.

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It seems like Microsoft builds a questionable program every other new issue. Windows 10 is no different. Stick with 7!

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The obvious answer is Windows 10 since it performs much faster than windows 7. Its really a matter of preference.

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I have to say Windows 10.

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Windows 10 OEM Verison

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There are more crap versions of windows than there are decent ones now. If there is nothing wrong with what's on your machine now, Wait about 6 months+ until you find out all the bugs in stuff in any newer version, then decide. You don't have to have the latest windows anything, and the more people buy when something comes out the more microshaft will keep making crap. That is what all of you are telling them. If you buy retail and it has 10 on it and they say "you can't change it", lol, don't buy it.

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Just upgraded to 10 with pretty much the same specs on a 2 yr old....not much difference in performance between 7 and 10 except 10 is always updating at weird times

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I guess u must prefer windows 8.1

cuz 64 os takes 2gb ram for no reason and windows 10 takes more than 2 gb

but the working styles and other stuffs are not much different in windows 10 so prefer 8.1

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I guess this is a laptop. So for and HDD best is windows 7. What i would recommend is to get an SSD and install Windows 10 on it ,Windows 10 works much different on SSD than on HDD (Personal experience).

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windows 10 will run smoother and better. Windows 7 will give you more control over your system. For example 7 does not force update.

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In my opinion windows 10 it best suited for fast new computers. I would recommend windows 7 for old computers.

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Windows 10 is proving itself not to be as stable or as usable as it should be. The list of known faults is growing so I wold go with 7 for at least 8 months more by which time either Microsoft will have resolved it or gone out of business.

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stick to windows 7

Answer 55

In Windows 10, Internet Explorer has been replaced by a new web browser called EDGE.



More info:

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you should make a fresh install of Windows 10 and check if that works.

Windows 10 is recomended for your pc beacuse your pc has good specs and it could make use out of Direct x12

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I don't get why everyone recommends 10. Until July, if you get Windows 7, you can upgrade to 10 for FREE. This means that if you get Windows 10 and don't like it, you're SOL. If you get 7 and don't like it, you can always upgrade to 10.

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Get Windows 10. You obviously had a corrupt install. Give 10 another shot as you won't regret it.

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duh 10,it's free

also do you have touch because windows 8/8.1 is for touch-screeners

windows 7 is almost the same as windows 10 but 10 has more and newer features

anyways do not get anything less than 7 because support ended for that

finally did you know that microsoft came out with microsoft edge which is way better than internet explorer

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At this point in time there is no critical reason to have Win10. It does indeed have bugs to sort out as I've often been witness to agreeing to be a Win10 guinea pig in order to receive a free O/S upgrade. If you don't mind the issues and you want to assure software continuity and support into the future (i.e. microsoft software updates to directx and edge) then now is the time as the O/S is apparently a limited time give-away. Otherwise Win7 is a rock solid choice with everything you need and the popularity required to at least push extended support (mostly security fixes) far into the future.

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Use 7 That's Better.

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Windows 8.1 OEM version is recommended. Stick with Windows 7, if it was pre-installed. Wait til Feb. 2016 before upgrading to Win10, Win10 is buggy.



Make sure to check your privacy settings in Win8.1 or Win10.



Windows version expiry dates: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/gp/lifeselect

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10 may be

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Windows 7 has a straightforward, well-designed interface that is very familiar to Windows users. For advance security of your smart phone, you must install Leo Privacy Guard app, with new design for user interface, simple, handy

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windows 10 suits for this one

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Windows 10 is not very resource intensive. If you are able to make an upgrade, you should. Honestly, I noticed a speed INCREASE when I upgraded. Everything is more fluid. However, skype didn't like my microphone after I upgraded.

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Judging by these specs, Windows 10 should work normally so it's definitely not the reason why explorer crashed!

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Windows 10. Windows explorer also crashes often just keep restarting it.

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Windows 10 is relly good. and u r using a high end precessor. so u should choose windows 10 and is hai latest featur also . win 7 does not cone with tje latest feature.

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Windows 10 is way better. Way more user friendly and about 40% faster.

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I have upgraded version of win 10 pro running on my old laptop asus K40in core 2 duo 2.1mhz everything is working well each time update is made, Just install the update dribers reuired by win 10 and you experience the power of 10 it nearly perfect

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My advice is top buy a RAMs till it gets to 6 GB, and install FireFox or Chrome instead of Internet Explorer if it does crashes.



but if you jumped to Windows 7 it will be Faster and better performance for you, I believe.

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Win 10 coming recently therefore there are few more bug so i think you should better to install Win 8 or 7.

after few more months you can get more quality Win 10 product.

thank you.

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truss me windows 10 sucks you should go with 7 the best os from ms then maybe you could upgrade to 10 maybe next year

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i think you should stick with windows 7 for now wait for windows 10 to properly update. or if you do not want to be spayed on. then you should use windows my ideal choice very easy to use and you can have full control.

THANKS.

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If you plan on expanding beyond 16gb of memory you will probably go with windows 10.

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I would get more RAM but Windows 10 is my preference, but it is up to you.

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Windows 7 will be much more hassle free, and will use less processing power.

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your pc is good enough for windows 10, it must have been corrupt installation or something

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I think Window 10 will be best.Please reinstall or take nearby help .

Answer 81

Personally I'd like to go back to windows 95 if it could support USB. It was the easiest to navigate.

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Windows 9 has been a secret for long enough, it is the completed version of windows 10 please do your research.

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Never install Win10 on your machine (your configuration is good for using almost any OS)



http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/windows-10-1.3223168

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your pc is perfect now about exlplorer exe try using microsoft edge (included with win 10) i would add a little bit more Ram to it to make it run smooth about 10 gbs of ram would be good

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i would go for windows 10 beceause it has a beter overall preformance and with a 5 gen proccesor i always would go whit the newest software

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Try re-installing win 10, if still the problem persists then go for win 8.1 or 7

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i would windows 7. they say 10 is great, but truly it suck.

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windows 7 because its much lighter than 10 and as your cpu is an ultra low voltage, it will get slower as you use it. (speaking from experience)

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I think 10 is right

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WINDOWS 10 GOOD FOR YOU IF YOU USE YOUR PC FOR PERSONAL..IT IS FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE FOR YOU....AND OTHERSIDE WINDOWS 7 FOR COMMERCIAL USE.. ALSO.. YOU CAN INSTALL 8.1 BECOZ I'M USING THIS. THIS IS INTERESTING.

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Neither. Sources say that Windows Wamified is the best version. It has enough wam to remove ebola from africa.

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depends if your "used" to a previous edition. if not, use 10 and run chrome as main browser.



i like the performance/improvements for newer hardware, faster boot etc., but hate the "brick" look of 10,

so im still running 7x64..

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reinstall windows 10 and update all the laptop drivers.

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Win7

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Windows 7. PERIOD.

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They can go through your files in w10 and disable any "Illegitimate" programs. Go for 7.

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I just up-dated from 8.1, to 10; BIG mistake !

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10 for sure, any one should get it

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10 is goat!

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Try to install Chrome on it.

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whatever's the cheaper option dude, 7 is nice though.

Answer 102

for faster boot and directx12 games win10 is best but for gaming and net win7 is best

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Either one tbh

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yes

Answer 105

10 IS NOT GOOD BECAUSE THEY CAN GET YOU BUGS IN THE SYSTEM.

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gTE 8.1 IM LOBING IT