Even though one year has passed since the release of Windows 8, the sales figures of the latest operating system from Microsoft are quite disappointing. So, why did this happen? What were the Windows 8 problems, which caused this bad luck? In this post, we will find out which all factors contributed to the poor performance and sales figure of the operating system.
Confusing Interface
It does not matter how long you have been a Windows user, the latest operating system from Microsoft is going to give you big confusions while using it. Even though the operating system comes with a user manual, it is not elaborate and does not mention many of the features in the operating system. Many new Windows 8 users still find it difficult to find the shut down button in the operating system. Charm bar is one of the new features included in the operating system and many users have complained that they found out this feature accidentally while moving their mouse to the right end of the screen.
Absence of start button
Start button has always been an integral part of Windows operating systems, and the absence of Start button in Windows 8 annoyed many of its users. Start button was always considered as the shortcut to various programs in the operating system. The absence of Start button means that this shortcut is removed, and users had to access their files, folders and applications with much difficulty.
Failure of Surface tablets
When Apple released iPad, many people doubted its success. However, iPad came with similar functions of iPhone and users did not find it difficult to operate. Similarly, one of the products from Microsoft that used Windows 8 operating system was Surface tablets. However, Surface tablets were not a big success as they had a high price tag with few features. Surface tablets could not even run older Windows applications and all these factors made it a failure. Therefore, when Windows 8 operating system was released about a year ago, many users found it difficult to work with, as they were new to these features.
However, Microsoft is trying to make a comeback in the operating system market with Windows 8.1. This operating system comes after correcting many Windows 8 problems. Windows 8.1 has a Start button and includes many other features that were absent in Windows 8. Let us wait and see if the new operating system helps Microsoft regain its strength in the operating system market.
Confusing Interface
It does not matter how long you have been a Windows user, the latest operating system from Microsoft is going to give you big confusions while using it. Even though the operating system comes with a user manual, it is not elaborate and does not mention many of the features in the operating system. Many new Windows 8 users still find it difficult to find the shut down button in the operating system. Charm bar is one of the new features included in the operating system and many users have complained that they found out this feature accidentally while moving their mouse to the right end of the screen.
Absence of start button
Start button has always been an integral part of Windows operating systems, and the absence of Start button in Windows 8 annoyed many of its users. Start button was always considered as the shortcut to various programs in the operating system. The absence of Start button means that this shortcut is removed, and users had to access their files, folders and applications with much difficulty.
Failure of Surface tablets
When Apple released iPad, many people doubted its success. However, iPad came with similar functions of iPhone and users did not find it difficult to operate. Similarly, one of the products from Microsoft that used Windows 8 operating system was Surface tablets. However, Surface tablets were not a big success as they had a high price tag with few features. Surface tablets could not even run older Windows applications and all these factors made it a failure. Therefore, when Windows 8 operating system was released about a year ago, many users found it difficult to work with, as they were new to these features.
However, Microsoft is trying to make a comeback in the operating system market with Windows 8.1. This operating system comes after correcting many Windows 8 problems. Windows 8.1 has a Start button and includes many other features that were absent in Windows 8. Let us wait and see if the new operating system helps Microsoft regain its strength in the operating system market.
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