OK I'm no computer expert, but I think Windows 8 is an improvement over Windows 7 in that you have all your old operating environment available, plus a whole bunch of new panels which you would expect on a tablet/phone.

It boots faster as well.

One problem I've found is with Cubase audio software.

Cubase uses e-licenses, and by changing the OS, you invalidate your software e-licenses. For me, that means I can no longer export audio as MP3, only WAV or AIFF. As I use Cubase Essential 5 from 2009, Steinberg have today informed me they have no plans to offer a Windows 8 upgrade to
Cubase Essential 5.


BUT you can't uninstall Windows 8!


Go to System restore. Choose a Restore Point. The earliest one available is the date you installed Windows 8.


Still, they've got rid of all the chrome 3D-effect graphic rendering around frames so that makes everything a bit less memory-hungry.

In conclusion, Windows 8 is really just Windows 7 plus a bit, minus a bit.