53% of Windows 8 users prefer Windows 7

The main reason is fear of cost and compatibility issues, resulting from a survey of more than 50,000 Windows 8 users.

ForumsWindows8.com - Website specializing in Windows 8 consulting, asked more than 50,000 Windows 8 users to see what they like / dislike about Microsoft's new operating system and find that 53% prefer Windows 7.

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56% of respondents said that Windows 8 is their favorite version because it starts up and shuts down quickly. 50% said that because Windows 8 installed easily. Internet Explorer 10 ranked third with 35% of votes. Interestingly, only 22% see the new Metro user interface as their favorite feature.

Microsoft claims that Windows 8 is the first version of Windows designed for both tablets and desktops. Users can switch between new user interface and familiar desktop mode. This has been considered by 18% of respondents.

However, the biggest concern is price, with 35%. You can upgrade to Windows 8 for only $ 39.99, but there is no advertising price, the cost can be around $ 199.99. 26% worried about system requirements, while 25% feared incompatibility.

However, there is also some good news for Microsoft from this investigation, as Microsoft's Windows 8 Surface-based tablet computer received more attention than Android tablets and iPads. About 35% of respondents said Surface would be their tablet choice.

Windows 8 will be released on October 26, 2012.