许多网站都介绍了Windows 8中的新增功能，但很少有网站介绍了 Windows 7 中包含的、Windows 8(Windows 7)中(Windows 8)不再存在的工具和功能。这就是为什么我决定进行并排比较并确定在(side comparison)Windows 8中删除的程序和功能以及已被更新的替代方案取代的程序和功能。让我们看看我学到了什么。
桌面小工具- 从(Desktop Gadgets)Windows 8中删除
尽管桌面小工具从未受到软件开发人员的欢迎，但许多Windows 7用户仍然喜欢它们。在Windows 8中，Microsoft决定删除它们，即使它们存在于某些Windows 8测试版本中。
其目的是让Windows 8应用程序完全取代Windows 7和Windows Vista中的小工具。此外，Windows 应用商店(Windows Store)肯定有助于使Windows 8应用程序受到开发人员和用户的欢迎，这是小工具从未实现过的壮举。
幸运的是，您可以使用一个非官方工具将桌面小工具恢复到Windows 8。可以在此处找到有关它的更多详细信息：如何在带有 8GadgetPack的Windows 8中使用(Windows 8)桌面小工具。(Desktop Gadgets)
Windows DVD Maker - 从(Windows DVD Maker)Windows 8中删除
Windows DVD Maker是一个相当麻烦的工具。它是基本的、易于使用的，但也充满了烦人的错误。
太多(Way)人在使用它时遇到了麻烦，我认为这个工具不会被很多人错过。
游戏文件夹- 从(Folder)Windows 8中删除
游戏文件夹(Games Folder)是一个相当未使用且被误解的 Windows 7 功能，即使它很有用。
尽管我经常使用它，但我认为在Windows 8中不会有很多用户会错过它。
Windows CardSpace - 从(Windows CardSpace)Windows 8中删除
Windows CardSpace是一款与微软(Microsoft)创建的现已失效的身份系统(identity system)配合使用的软件。我从未使用过它，也从未见过其他人使用它。
我不确定是否有人会注意到它从Windows 8中丢失。
开始菜单- 被(Start Menu)开始屏幕(Start screen)取代
您可以说“开始”菜单(Start Menu)已从Windows 8中删除。然而，事实并非如此。它被简单地替换为具有相同功能的其他东西。主要区别在于它看起来不同并且搜索速度更快。
如果您想熟悉新的“开始(Start)”屏幕，请不要犹豫，阅读我们的一些文章：
Windows 8 分析：“开始”屏幕(Start Screen)与“开始”菜单(Start Menu)相比是否有所改进(Improvement)？
介绍 Windows 8：在开始屏幕上对(Start Screen and Name Them)快捷方式进行分组(Group Shortcuts)并命名它们
介绍 Windows 8：什么是磁贴(Tiles)？
Windows资源管理器- 被(Explorer)文件资源管理(File Explorer)器取代
在 Windows 8 中，Windows Explorer已重命名为File Explorer。此外，它还具有基于功能区的新界面和一些很酷的增强功能。
要了解有关它的更多信息，请立即阅读以下文章：Windows 8(Windows 8)中的Windows 资源管理器(Windows Explorer)
运行的
12 个原因(Reasons)
什么是SmartScreen过滤器及其(SmartScreen Filter & How)工作原理？。
家长控制(Parental Controls)- 由家庭安全取代(Family Safety)
(Parental Controls)Windows 7中的(Windows 7)家长控制是基本的，在控制方面没有提供太多。幸运的是，在Windows 8中，它们已被家庭安全(Family Safety)所取代——这是一种更好、更完整的工具，用于管理您孩子的计算活动。
备份和恢复- 被(Backup and Restore)文件历史记录(File History)取代
备份和还原(Backup and Restore)从来都不是制作系统映像和计划备份的首选工具。像许多其他人一样，我更喜欢使用第三方解决方案来完成相同的工作。
幸运的是，Windows 8 带来了新的文件历史记录(File History)工具，它更加通用且更易于使用。
我迫不及待地希望我们在以后的教程中介绍它。
Windows Media Center - Windows 8中的可选购买
Windows Media Center不再是Windows 8的一部分。它仅作为可选购买提供。
可以在此处找到有关此决定以及如何解决的详细信息：
在 Windows 8 中提供 Windows Media Center (Making Windows Media Center available in Windows 8)
Windows 8 Pro upgrade set for $39.99, Media Center too
结论
如果您查看已删除的功能列表，我认为您不会错过其中任何一个。是的，没有更多的桌面小工具，但 Windows 8应用程序承诺(apps promise)会更好。然后，已经被新替代品取代的工具，唯一会引起争议的是新的开始(Start)屏幕和文件资源管理器(File Explorer)。尽管需要一段时间来适应它们，但我认为它们是比它们的前辈更好的工具。
9 Windows 7 Features & Applications That No Longer Exist in Windows 8
Many websitеs hаve covered what's new in Windows 8 but very few have covered the toоls and featurеs thаt were included in Windowѕ 7 that no longer exist in Windows 8. Τhat's why I decided to make a side by side comparison аnd identify the рrograms and features that were removed in Windows 8 and those that have been rеplaced by newer alternatives. Let's see what I have learned.
Desktop Gadgets - Removed from Windows 8
Even though desktop gadgets were never popular with software developers, many Windows 7 users loved them. In Windows 8, Microsoft decided to remove them, even though they were present in some of the Windows 8 test builds.
The intent is for Windows 8 apps to completely replace the gadgets from Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Also, the Windows Store will definitely help in making Windows 8 apps popular with developers and users alike, a feat never accomplished by gadgets.
Luckily there is an unofficial tool you can use to restore desktop gadgets to Windows 8. More details about it can be found here: How to Use Desktop Gadgets in Windows 8 with 8GadgetPack.
Windows DVD Maker - Removed from Windows 8
Windows DVD Maker was a rather troublesome tool. It was basic, easy to use but also filled with annoying bugs.
Way too many people had troubles using it and I don't think this tool will be missed by many.
Games Folder - Removed from Windows 8
The Games Folder was a rather unused and missunderstood Windows 7 feature, even if was useful.
Even though I use it regularly, I don't think many users will miss it in Windows 8.
Windows CardSpace - Removed from Windows 8
Windows CardSpace was a piece of software that worked with a now defunct identity system created by Microsoft. I never used it and have never seen it being used by others.
I am not sure anyone will even notice it missing from Windows 8.
Start Menu - Replaced by the Start screen
You can say that the Start Menu has been removed from Windows 8. However, that would not be true. It was simply replaced with something else, having the same functionality. The main difference is that it looks different and searches are done a lot faster.
If you want to get acquainted with the new Start screen, don't hesitate to read some of our articles:
Windows 8 Analysis: Is the Start Screen an Improvement vs. the Start Menu?
Introducing Windows 8: Group Shortcuts on the Start Screen and Name Them
Introducing Windows 8: What are the Tiles?.
Windows Explorer - Replaced by File Explorer
In Windows 8, Windows Explorer has been renamed to File Explorer. Also, it features a new ribbon-based interface and some cool enhancements.
To learn more about it, don't hesitate to read these articles:
12 Reasons why Windows Explorer in Windows 8 Rocks
What is the SmartScreen Filter & How Does it Work?.
Parental Controls - Replaced by Family Safety
Parental Controls in Windows 7 were basic and did not provide much in terms of controls. Luckily, in Windows 8 they have been replaced by Family Safety - a much better and more complete tool for managing your children's computing activities.
Backup and Restore - Replaced by File History
Backup and Restore was never a favorite tool for making system images and scheduled backups. Like many other people, I prefered to use third-party solutions for the same job.
Luckily, Windows 8 brings the new File History tool which is a lot more versatile and easier to use.
I can't wait for us to feature it in future tutorials.
Windows Media Center - Optional Purchase in Windows 8
Windows Media Center is no longer part of Windows 8. It is available only as an optional purchase.
Details about this decision and how things will work out can be found here:
Making Windows Media Center available in Windows 8
Windows 8 Pro upgrade set for $39.99, Media Center too
Conclusion
If you look at the list of features that have been removed, I don't think you will miss any of them. Yes, there are no more desktop gadgets but Windows 8 apps promise to be so much better. Then, the tools that have been replaced by new alternatives, the only ones that will stir up controversy are the new Start screen and File Explorer. Even though it is going to take a while to get adjusted with them, I would argue that they are better tools than their predecessors.
