6 Things Missing in the New Windows 10 OS
Windows 10 has been out for a while now, and it seems as if Microsoft was actually listening to the consumers when it put it together because the operating system is certainly better than the previous version. That being said, with all the improvements and upgrades, there still seems to be certain areas where the Windows 10 operating system lacks. Here we’re going to talk about them.
Media Center
While we should give credit to Microsoft for coming up with a better version of the Windows OS, the Windows 10 OS cannot completely replace its previous version, the Windows 8. For instance, there is no Windows Media Center in the new Windows 10, a feature which was one of the main highlights of the previous operating system. What this means is that the device that is connected to your cable box will remain on the Windows 10 OS for the time being. There have also been some complaints reported on various applications, but they should be cleared out with the new updates.
On the bright side, the new OS starts faster and also uses less memory, two areas where Windows 8 lacked badly. The user preference can also be synced between machines, for instance, once the Start menu is set up on one device, it will show on all other connected devices as well, which is pretty neat.
DVD Player
According to the literature, Microsoft says that in the new Windows 10 OS, DVDs will require separate playback software for playing DVDs. For that you will have to download one of the many third party options that are available. While this is a major downside to the new OS, the easy availability of other media players doesn’t make the loss too painful to get over. Besides, most people normally use other media players anyway.
Desktop Applications
According to tech sites, with the new Windows 10 OS, prepare to say goodbye to some of the tools you were used to in Windows 7 and 8. For instance, the weather app, clock and notes app will get killed with the upgrade although you will be able to find suitable alternatives.
Games
Playing solitaire during breaks was a favorite pastime for many until now. The new Windows 10 OS does away with all of the popular games we have grown up with. For example, Hearts, Minesweeper and Solitaire are all gone. But, those who refuse to let go of old habits can install Microsoft versions of Minesweeper and Solitaire from Microsoft’s App Store apart from the many third party clones available online.
No Floppy Drive Support
Was that a gasp? Are you still using your floppy drive, because if you are, you have got some serious issues. Nonetheless, this is an important piece of info for those who have problems letting go. According to various tech sites, the new Windows 10 OS will not be supporting the ol’ floppy drive. If you do have an old document to access then you’ll have to download the driver from Windows Update.
Window’s Essentials
This is going to be replaced with the inbox version of OneDrive, which will probably be followed by the release of the OneDrive app later on. Needless to say, users will still be able to access OneDrive via the browser. For those who require less from the Essentials Movie Maker, the Movie Moments is a good alternative, which should take care of all your editing needs.
Ending Note
So, there you have it, while some old features will not be making the jump to the new Windows `10 Operating System, Microsoft has come up with quite a few ways to keep users entertained without them.









