Introduction: Why Downgrade the Look When You Can Transform It? When Microsoft released Windows 8.1 in 2013, it was meant to be an apology. After the disastrous launch of Windows 8 (no Start button, full-screen apps, hot corners), version 8.1 brought back a tiny "Start" button. But for millions of users, it wasn’t enough. They missed the Aero Glass transparency , the classic Start Menu , and the productivity of Windows 7.
If you have 4GB of RAM or less, skip the full Aero Glass transparency. Stick to the Start Menu and icon replacements. If you have 8GB+, the visual upgrade is worth the minimal performance hit. windows 81 to 7 transformation pack
—but many enterprise users and enthusiasts use Extended Security Updates (ESU) or stick with it for legacy hardware. The point is: A transformed Windows 8.1 machine is more secure than native Windows 7, while providing the same user experience. Introduction: Why Downgrade the Look When You Can