"Welcome to a segment called Defending Windows 8.1 because I am a very good person"

"When it works it really works When it doesn't work it really doesn't work" ~TrigrZolt

windows 8.1 is one of the best versions for crappy computers. because it was stable and fast on every computer. My computer is too new for 7 so i would install 7 if i could. You can get rid of the "bad" start menu with startisback. windows 10 is just a pain with a hdd.

Windows 8.1 was misunderstood just like Vista. I really love 8.1 because Microsoft NAILED both the desktop and tablet UI experience in one single OS and it was awesome. I never had a Windows tablet before unfortunately so I never managed to get the full tablet UI experience of 8.1, but even then with only mouse and keyboard the gestures were still really nice to use. Sadly 8.1, just like Vista, was ahead of it's time in 2012/2013 because Microsoft thought that tablets and touchscreens were already the future on PC but they were not so this is why this OS got so much hate, quite a shame. Meantime Windows 10 is just Microsoft trying to fix their "mistake" but failing miserably, resulting in an OS with an identity crisis Also the performance. Oh my god the performance on 8.1 are something magical, especially on older systems. I've a HP 630 and an ASUS X550EP both with respectively an i3-370M and an AMD A4-5000 and 8 and 12GB of RAM, Windows 10 feels like a brick due to how bloated it is on those systems, using a lot of RAM and CPU for no reason at all, while Windows 8.1 feels light, snappy and fast, using little to no CPU and just 1GB of RAM. Windows 8.1 is my third favourite Windows OS after XP and 7, but in terms of performance, 8.1 is the best Windows OS Microsoft has ever made

It's way more stable than Windows 10...

No one’s first No one’s last But if everyone hates Windows 8 I AM SO MAD

Smother than Win 10.

let me guess, windows 7 is the best work only for pc and laptop windows 8 is the great experience for tablet mode while windows 10 just downgrading all of them, maybe... edit: um guys, i think i not need any hacks or other utilities. i was kidding bout this comment...

I still use Windows 8.1 on my desktop with the Classic Shell start menu installed. Works great, and the fact that Windows 8.1 is only getting security updates and not feature updates is a massive plus imo. I guess in a couple of years I'll be forced onto the Windows 10 bandwagon, due to EOL of Windows 8.1 or a hardware upgrade, but for now it's actually perfect for my needs.

I'm still using windows 8.1 on my daily laptop and my sister's pc. Very lightweight os. I never have a touch screen computer, so i never used the touch capabilities on Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 was a time where you can see the design continuity between xbox one, xbox 360, windows mobile and windows 8.1

I don’t think Microsoft would remove tablet mode because it would cause such a stir to Surface users and artists in general.

You don't have to drag up the lock screen . Just click or press any key.

("0:04 when you step on a lego")

I've had the -pleasure- agony of using Windows 8 that came built-in with a laptop WITHOUT a touch-screen, and yeah, it didn't feel right.

I'm also using Windows 8.1 but on my desktop. I just like the UI regardless of it not being desktop-friendly. I don't have problems navigating the UI with mouse & keyboard, but more importantly, the entire OS is just super-simple, fast, snappy, responsive. Not sure where Windows 10 went wrong but it has definitely lost its responsive feel. Windows 8 has no stutter in its UI anywhere. I wonder if a major Windows 10 UI redesign will fix Windows 10's quirks.

0:04 - What a beautiful sound!

Yep, I miss those dang gestures! The same applied to me when Windows Phone 10 came along. I updated to it and it just felt really really boring. There was no longer a super smooth set of animations, things felt more rigid and clunky in 10. OFC, I reverted back to 8.1 on that phone

Me also using 8.1 on two family laptops, on from 2008, another from 2011, both with SSD. And...8.1 very fast. You can remove everything you don’t need from start screen, and configure it like you want. I think one of the best NT 6x OS. Vista; Seven and 8.1 as last adequate OS. 10 is nice only for new hardware starting from 2014

In my opinion, Windows 8.1 was the best. and it still is. Windows 8.1 wasn't really a failure and it was the best.

LMAO I really thought the video ended on 0:16 !!!

8.1 has the best iGPU performance of all Windows OSes out there. My Intel HD was able to do 30fps stable in many games while struggling with the same games with same hardware when using 7, 8 and 10. The performance boost was so odd.

That makes me feel like getting windows 8.1 when it's time to get a new laptop. When I first tried windows 8 on my aunt's laptop, I had hard time navigating but I got used to the new menu and user interface. Although I didn't like windows 8, I didn't have any problems. The performance was great, fast and stable and I played without slow down or frame drop at all. However, when it was time to update and shutdown or restart, that made her laptop stop working nearly twice. That was my experience with windows 8, the same applies to her since it's hers.

Windows 8.1 was the very last Operating System put out by Microsoft. After that, Windows 10, 11, etc are Surveillance Systems. Mircorsoft SS software is designed to collect telemetry on users, collect their data, activities, web visits, documents, etc similar to how android takes all user information, including all their text messages, locations, etc. Windows 8.1 is the last, and final product of the Original Microsoft culture. Everything after that, 365, etc - it's best to be avoided.

3:13 "I"m so good at minesweeper" Me: "LMAO"

I think Windows 8.1 is better even for low-end machines. I use it in my laptop (it doesn't have Touchscreen xd) because it uses fairly less resources than Windows 10, also have a little better performance than W10 and well, with each update it doesn't explode 😆😆😆.

As a surface owner, I really wondered if Windows 8.1's Start Screen would've been a better alternative to the barebones Tablet Mode I got with the preinstalled Windows 10. It looks like it was. This should've been a case where Microsoft should've compromised a little bit more. I love the new Start Menu in 10 but felt they really should've kept the Start Screen as the tablet mode. The tablet features in 10 feel like an afterthought now. I feel like Microsoft didn't do anything wrong with 8. What they should've done is still have an old classic menu in it but, still have a simple button to go to the Start Menu. Surface products wouldn't have suffered and PC users could ignore the Start Screen while tablet users can enjoy the amazing gesture-based menus. Now I feel like hunting a Surface Pro 3 down to use for games, small work, and media consumption. It feels like the answer to my small annoying problems with the Touchscreen of the Pro 7.

I still use Windows 7 now!

Windows 8.1 is the best

I'm still using Windows 8.1 and I really like it. I don't have a touchscreen, I use a mouse and keyboard. Windows 8.1 has its inconveniences with the fullscreen apps but I like the start screen a lot. I know things a normal user "isn't supposed to know" about Windows so I can see the potential of Windows 8.1. And the same thing is for Windows 10... I think Microsoft just wanted to show you, haters that Vista, Me, 8, 8.1 were perfectly fine OSes as you could at least do whatever you want in a friendly GUI-like way, other than Group Policy, Registry Editor, Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell etc. (I still can't understand why all the hates for Windows Vista, and I do have IQ haha)

Windows 10: I'm the fastest OS Windows 8.1: Hold my beer

The problem with Windows 8 was that the desktop experience wasn't as good as Windows 7's one (but you could solve it installing Classic Shell and all this stuff), and also it doesn't have Aero (a great interface that all people liked and Microsoft removed). Anyway, I have used Windows 8.1 on desktop mode for testing purposes and I have to say that what is behind that inadecuate interface surprised me, because the system is so fast, is a very lightweight os. Microsoft did a really good job optimizing Windows 8, is a lot faster than Windows 10, and even Windows 7, but they didn't create a good desktop interface, that's why it failed.

I have a Touchscreen laptop, which can be folded 180°, so can work as a laptop. I still use it as a tab, because it's just so good that way. It was my favourite OS, and I was genuinely offended when people said it was the worst. THEN I learned that not all people used a touchscreen laptop. But you gotta admit, Windows 8.1 is the best OS for a touchscreen device. Oh, and also the animations. I can never forget those 8.1 animations. For the child I was when I was first introduced to 8.1, it felt like the future. I basically have an emotional attachment with Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 was probably the best operating system but if Microsoft just made it a little bit more compatible with non-touch users

6:15 Microsoft Actually Removed Tablet Mode in Windows 11

One thing I prefer about Win 8.1 over 10, other than the lack of telemetry, is that there aren't duplicate settings menus or "new" Win10 stuff in addition to the old Win 7/8 items. If you use a program like Classic Shell, you can make Win 8 work just like Win 7 on the desktop.

Same here, I still prefer Windows 8.1 and still keep it on my old laptop. Unfortunately a new laptop won't work as well on Windows 8.1.

Fun fact:There are leftovers from Windows 8 in Windows 10 and 11 1.Mouse pointers (Both) 2.Setup Background (Both) 3Startup screen(Windows 10 only) 4.Hardware connect/disconnect/fail sounds(Windows 10 only) 5.File explorer ribbon(Windows 10 only) 6.File copy dialogue box (Both) 7.Picture password(Both) 8.Desktop version of IE(Windows 10 only) 9.BSOD(Both except for Windows 11 22H2) 10.Recovery screen on startup(Both) 11.Task manager(Both except for Windows 11 22H2 update)

"05:46 tablet mode is just plain, boring and simple..." Just like everything else on windows 10.

3:41 I know how to hide the taskbar both on desktop and tablet mode, just right-click the taskbar, taskbar settings, then enable auto-hide on desktop or tablet or even both, and you are welcome.

I'm not first I'm not last But when TrigrZolt uploads I click fast Edit: stop commenting "How Original" I just felt like that

I have Windows 8 and 8.1 too. Still work great on hardware from 2009 and 2013! Windows 8 is best for older hardware with or without a touch screen. Windows 10 on the other hand, HAS TO be on BRAND NEW hardware or it wont work good!

It'a a really good operating system. Currently I'm using Windows 10, but I miss 8.1. I think all the hate it has recieved comes from the design. But even design aged pretty well in my opinion, I kinda like the Start menu now. Apart from this, Win8.1 is a much faster and more stable OS than 10, on pretty much every hardware that has the proper drivers for both.

W8.1 is one of the best operating systems I've ever had. W10 is sometimes really frustrating, the UI is not that bad but not really for touch devices/users, overall it's a mess unfortunately and I hope that MS is gonna introduce a big improvement very soon either called W11 or whatever but more useable and stable, lightweight and consistent..

3:16 The side shortcuts can be removed and you can make the taskbar autohide, all of that is in the Settings app

I've been waiting for this for so long! great video dude! Great points made about windows 8.1.

beacause windows 8.1 is more speed than windows 10

In windows 10 tablet mode, you can remove the task bar while in apps, go to setting>tablet>Additional settings>hide taskbar while in apps (or something along those lines)

imagine using windows 8.1 in 2020 this post has been made by the templeos gang

R.I.P Internet Explorer. How are you still using it? On my Surface Pro 3 on Windows 8.1, when I go to Internet Explorer, it redirects me to Microsoft Edge.

I love windows 8, it is my favorite version of windows mainly because I loved how different it was, and intuitive in my opinion, but it also ran great thanks to the desktop using the gpu to render. Maybe I liked windows 8 because its is kindof reminiscent of gnome in the linux space but upside down.

I have a strategy that I use for windows 10. First every time there is a major feature update I always create a bootable usb from Microsoft, this makes sure that there are no issues and the best performance is always there. I have to do this every six months because that's how feature updates are released. Overall I used windows 8.1 on a ThinkPad yoga and its 3 out of 5 stars from me I still think that windows xp, 7, and windows 10 when it works, are the greatest operating systems of all time.

One of the few reasons I subbed coz your humor is rly funny, I know, talking about a teen while you're a kid is, *questionable* ...

1:10 Ouch... that hurted

I almost stopped watching at 0:18

As for right now, I'm using Windows 8.1 on all my devices. Of course, I've had to install OpenShell and Aero Glass Mod to make it more like Windows 7. Overall, it outperforms Windows 7. My Core2Duo Lenovo ThinkPad X200 laptop shreds compared to newer lowend Windows 10 laptops and most of all, I have full control over Windows Update. I was shocked when it performed great on a single core CPU laptop with 2 GB of RAM. So as long as Windows 8.1 stays supported, I'm going to use it. I'm not even considering Windows 7. Went straight from Windows XP (which I can't look at anymore) to Windows 8.1.

Good at least I'm not alone using windows 8.1

Awesome video, bro! I didn't realize SO many of us are still out there. I always tell people that I'm the ONE guy left in the world who uses and LOVES Win 8.1. And YES, 8.1 on a non-touch screen would be frustrating, hence the reason I bought 3 touchscreen laptops between 2012-2013. Peace to all the awakening ones.

I always adored Windows 8 ever since it first came out. The very colorful and bright UI was a joy to see. Windows 10 is just a lot more desaturated and stoic in my opinion. I would personally love to see Windows 8 picked up again and upkept as a secondary OS for touch devices but obviously that's not gonna happen.

I actually like Windows 8.1 on the desktop and my touch screen laptop.

I have a feeling that this video will go viral

I really like Windows 8.1. I still use it though I don't have a touch screen!!!

You are pushing me more towards windows 8.1, i think i will downgrade from windows 10!

I'm still running 8.1 on my desktop...and loving it. I'll be running at least it until it's no longer supported in just over two years. After that?...stay tuned.

Microsoft should make a tablet centric OS in the future

another big plus point: Updates won't brick the System or drivers unlike windows 10 where with every new number you have to Check the compatibility of the drivers and sorry that your profile will suddenly be unaccessible...

my dad and i use it just love the UI

This is the most underrated channel of all time

0:04: Screaming in Win 8.1 Start

8.1 is also a very fast and powerfull OS! It was designed PURELY for tablets, phones and touchscreen in general

0:04 MY EARS

i think 8.1 was suited so well for tablets and touchscreens, i wish they would bring back those animations and gestures in 10

You: Windows 8 was the many failures by microsoft, most of because of- Me: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

I just upgraded my Windows 7 PC to Windows 8.1 on February 2nd, which is just 5 days ago, and it runs soooooo smoothly.

its because microsoft doesn't care for u , its making billions more by selling their product to corporates or to license their products to universities than to the end customers (like u) , so like in corporates no one cares for these dancing animations they want productivity

In my opinion, Windows 8 (and 8.1) It's an OS with a UI that got forced not only on non-touch screen computers but also on tablets. Windows 8 introduced picture password with no UI change in Windows 10 or in Windows 11, and it's a useless feature (in my opinion, again). Meanwhile, Windows 7 is more easy, it's my favorite OS, and even though it ended support, my dad still have it (on the computer from the rooftop of my home) Before answering to this comment, i want to say that SPAM COMMENT BOTS ARE NOT ALLOWED so please follow the rules

My mom still uses windows 8

I've never got a chance to use this OS and 8 days from now it will be out of support, kinda sad to see it go though.

0:10 me too

I actually agree with u. Its more unique and its so alive. I swear why do people dont like windows 8

If you wondering why tablet mode on windows 10 sucks, there trying to get rid of it and replacing it with a more touch friendly not tablet mode windows 10.

You can configure Windows 10 to change quite a lot of the things you didn't like (like the shortcuts on the side or the taskbar on the bottom).

After the iPad was released nearly every tech blogger opined about the future of touch based computing. Microsoft shortly after releases a touch based OS, and the same tech bloggers hated it because they wanted to use a mouse and keyboard.

0:51 windows 8.1 is a os not a laptop Microsoft made that a surface had touchscreens (all of them does) but some surface can't remove the keyboard. some surfaces do.

Windows 8 and 8.1 are my favorite operating systems of all the time

Did you know you can make the taskbar hide in both tablet mode and desktop mode in Windows 10, so it’s not really permanently there. If you ever need it you can swipe up from the taskbar

I really liked Windows 8.1. I know we had it in elementary school (probably about 4th grade) and then we upgraded to 10 later that year. Then we got Chromebooks. Anyways, I really liked 8.1 on our desktops and I’m probably going to upgrade to it on my laptop that’s still running 7.

My touch enabled desktop computer came preinstalled with Windows 8 in 2013, i then upgraded it to Windows 8.1 and then to Windows 10, before Windows 10, I actually used to use touch more than a mouse and keyboard, but since Windows 10 came, I am using touch less than before. Yeah, Windows 10 really sucks for touch-oriented devices . I think microsoft should add proper Windows 8.1-like Tablet OS to Windows 11. But I gotta say, i really loved watching the beautiful animations in Windows 8 as my finger slid across the screen

Windows 8.1 is currently the best version of Windows, imo. I had to switch to 10 just because nvidia, for some weird reason, doesn't provide gpu drivers for gtx 1650 on 8.1 (but they do for 7).

When my dad got a new computer for grandma in 2014, it was a touchscreen computer that came with Windows 8.1. It was a painful experience for her, at the end of the year my parents swapped their small Acer desktop with Windows 7 for her to use and it’s now the family PC at my home.

well, I used to use windows 8.1 on a desktop and found you can just click on the lock screen to bring it up

I formatted my hdd just for this. This OS is a great jump. Unfortunately I accidentally fucked up my laptop's BIOS, now its stuck on corruption warning (no other choice but to buy another bios chip)

I got this in my recommend I don’t even know ur channel untill now after it got on my recommended

As much as I hate to say it... I tried Windows 8 this year on a laptop at my job and I don't think it's bad.

I still use Windows 8.1 on my other computer, gets to the desktop from power on in 20 seconds unlike my Windows 10 laptop. It's also still supported and updates are completely optional. No bloatware as well plus it was technically the cheapest OS pre-installed on a laptop thanks to Windows 8.1 with Bing which even came with Office 2016 for a year on my Windows 8.1 laptop.

Sadly, sooner or later - after Microsoft stops releasing security patches - it may become simply dangerous to do anything online with it. But, apart from Microsoft improving W10 enough, there may be another way to make use of such nice device. You might be able to get a Linux setup with an adequate, touch-enabled interface, that will bless you with indefinitely secure and still performant laptop|tablet (basically until websites become too bloated or it physically breaks). I don't think there's a distribution configured specifically for touch usage, so you should probably set it up manually. If you don't know how to go about it, I would suggest starting with Arch Linux. It is a do-it-yourself type of distribution, so it will teach you what exactly you can do and will give you an overview of the whole operating system. This way you should pretty quickly be able to actually get the features you like and iron out any annoying elements. So, go to the Arch Linux installation guide, install it in dualboot with W8.1 and set it up however you like. Explore the possibilities and read a lot. Learning and gaining skills is really worth it. And you've got only 780 days!

It was the best, 8.1 was so awesome No crappy bloatware... Just need some adaptation and learn how to use the interface, after one week you're set I still love this OS!

I loved that start menu, so i am going to get my dvd back in my laptop for the windows 8.1 setup. ❤

you a genius that should work for Microsoft. You know what you're doing. You also understand my problems with windows, and that is why I switched to mac os

Make more videos about operating systems which not a lot of people like, keep it up, I expect more content about Windows 8.1.