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Windows 8 update

glb613 — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:47:32 GMT

In case you haven't downloaded the most recent Windows 8.1 update, it is worth it. No longer does your computer boot to the tiles. You can still get to them by clicking on the start button. I guess the complaints were heard.

Re: Windows 8 update

chickenbutt — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 17:35:39 GMT

Ooh, good to know!

I don't have any Win8 computers, but I just ordered a new laptop, with 8.1, for my husband (NOT from here, of course) and have been doing research on how to get it set up for him in a way that is most familiar to him (he totally cannot handle change). Sounds like it might end up being easier than I had hoped.

Re: Windows 8 update

halfpint1 — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 00:27:42 GMT

My son got me a new acer with 8.1. Trying to get use to it. He says I also hate change. Just don't like touch. Need the keyboard. It seems faster for an old lady to use.

Re: Windows 8 update

2000survivor — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 01:14:29 GMT

I googled, researched and found a download called Classic Shell. It does not change the OS in any way, it's like a skin. The user has the choice of how things will look; XP, windows 7, etc. It is a free download, several places offer a version of it. The best way I can suggest knowing you found the original is there will be a request for a donation. The donation is entirely optional. I love it.

Re: Windows 8 update

2000survivor — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 01:17:25 GMT

The main thing I wanted was for what I was accustomed seeing what I clicked the start button was there and I wanted the familiar look of the control panel.

Re: Windows 8 update

bluheart — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 03:05:29 GMT

I need a new laptop but won't buy one until Windows 9 comes out. Was slated to come out in late 2014, but newest estimates says April 2015.

I've read too many unhappy comments from people who have even gotten the Windows 8 updates.

Re: Windows 8 update

glb613 — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 11:01:29 GMT

On 4/14/2014 bluheart said:
I need a new laptop but won't buy one until Windows 9 comes out. Was slated to come out in late 2014, but newest estimates says April 2015.

I've read too many unhappy comments from people who have even gotten the Windows 8 updates.

Windows 8 is not that bad. In fact, it has some nice features. The one I like is you can start typing what you want and it appears. I really feel sorry for people who won't learn something new.

Re: Windows 8 update

chickenbutt — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:27:48 GMT

On 4/14/2014 2000survivor said: I googled, researched and found a download called Classic Shell. It does not change the OS in any way, it's like a skin. The user has the choice of how things will look; XP, windows 7, etc. It is a free download, several places offer a version of it. The best way I can suggest knowing you found the original is there will be a request for a donation. The donation is entirely optional. I love it.

'Classic Shell' is one of the tools I have on deck in anticipation of receiving my husband's new computer. I still have to check it out and check reviews but, so far, it seems sound.

Re: Windows 8 update

nomless — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:08:11 GMT

I'm a long-term XP user who made the switch to Win 8 about a month ago. I decided that from the start I was going to use Win 8 as intended, instead of trying to make it be something it's not (another version of XP or Win 7).

The verdict: I love Win 8. I love the tiles, I love the touch capability and use touch a lot. I love all the ways I can customize it to suit my preferences and needs. I have no complaints and lots of praise for Win 8.

Re: Windows 8 update

scotttie — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:00:44 GMT

My problem is trying to get the 8.1 patch. WE just bought a new computer. I can't tell which dang version we have and if we have the patch. I hate this computer. Might try to take it back.

Anybody know how to clean out stuff already in it?

Re: Windows 8 update

Nuttmeg — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:46:40 GMT

On 4/15/2014 scotttie said:
My problem is trying to get the 8.1 patch. WE just bought a new computer. I can't tell which dang version we have and if we have the patch. I hate this computer. Might try to take it back.

Anybody know how to clean out stuff already in it?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/which-operating-system

Re: Windows 8 update

halfpint1 — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:48:36 GMT

How do I get my solitaire? All I had to do was click on the side for it on 7. I don't want a lot of other ones some you have to pay for.

Re: Windows 8 update

Nuttmeg — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:59:03 GMT

On 4/15/2014 halfpint said:
How do I get my solitaire? All I had to do was click on the side for it on 7. I don't want a lot of other ones some you have to pay for.

Games in Windows 8. http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/10/the-new-and-updated-games-of-windows-8/

Re: Windows 8 update

scotttie — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:06:38 GMT

Thanks nutmeg. I think I'm just going to take it back. It is really VERY difficult to use.

I need to now just make sure I don't leave passwords and stuff in it..

Re: Windows 8 update

TootyJane — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:23:31 GMT

On 4/15/2014 chickenbutt said:
On 4/14/2014 2000survivor said: I googled, researched and found a download called Classic Shell. It does not change the OS in any way, it's like a skin. The user has the choice of how things will look; XP, windows 7, etc. It is a free download, several places offer a version of it. The best way I can suggest knowing you found the original is there will be a request for a donation. The donation is entirely optional. I love it.

'Classic Shell' is one of the tools I have on deck in anticipation of receiving my husband's new computer. I still have to check it out and check reviews but, so far, it seems sound.

I installed the Classic Shell on my Mom's computer. My IT guy at work told me about it when we were talking about Windows 8 and how many people didn't like it. My Mom has a love/hate relationship with anything electronic. Windows 8 was driving her crazy. The Classic Shell has truly been a Godsend for her, and me!!

Re: Windows 8 update

kitty60 — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 22:06:41 GMT

When I first bought my new computer I hated Win 8. It was just different. Now that I use it doesn't make a difference. Unfortunately by 5 month old HP just DIED. I called Sun, rec'd a new motherboard today and they are sending a tech on Thurs. to install (I expected a box to send it back) so I am only without it for a few days, No Charge! I was very surprised. Will be interesting to see how professional the tech is. In the meantime I pulled out my old computer.

Re: Windows 8 update

2000survivor — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 02:35:11 GMT

I did not like the Windows Live email, spent and decided I was not paying to have Outlook. I spent a little time today and found oe.com which is a free download of an email very similar in appearance and function to Outlook Express. I have spent some time using it, playing with it and am very pleased with product.

Re: Windows 8 update

2000survivor — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 02:47:10 GMT

To Scottie: I really hated trying to figure out Windows 8 and almost sent my new computer back, I considered having 7 installed, then I found Classic Shell. I am not a computer tech, but I am also not totally computer "dumb" either. So, if you are like me, somewhere in the middle, Classic Shell may be a good option for you too. I feel it makes me comfortable because the look is familiar while at the same time I am using up to date OS. I felt the same way about the oe.com email I found today. Just having things look and feel familiar was all I needed. I still want the old solitaire and mahjong I used to enjoy. I sincerely hope this info is helpful.

Re: Windows 8 update

Iambeezer — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 03:38:09 GMT

When windows 8 first came out you could set it to boot right to desktop and skip the tiles, but people are too lazy to set it themselves so MS did it for you. BUT it's always been there.

Re: Windows 8 update

chickenbutt — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 04:00:16 GMT

Thanks for the add'l info on Classic Shell. In looking at it more I realized that I've actually used it before. I think I got some info from it to put the 'Quick Launch' back in my lower tool bar. I really missed that when Win 7 came along and Quick Launch was not part of it. So I add it back in. On my first Win7 computer I didn't know how to do that (later on I found the instructions online) and used Classic Shell for that.

I don't mind change but it's a drag when they completely remove useful features. I guess everybody doesn't like the same stuff I like. Ha! Imagine that.