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Windows 8 really is not very good.

zingabazinga — Wed, 21 May 2014 06:42:16 GMT

I wish QVC would sell computers with an option to not have Window 8...I much prefer Windows 7. Is that possible

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apple1964 — Wed, 21 May 2014 14:22:47 GMT

Forget about windows 7 .. technology will never go backwards always forward. I just upgraded to window 8.1 Everyone who has windows 8 will have to upgrade by next year otherwise you will be having to catch up with the new updates that take forever to download. Sorry, it is what it is.

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depglass — Wed, 21 May 2014 17:58:44 GMT

All I know is what I heard my tech office telling another customer that had to upgrade because they had a system Microsoft no longer supports. She told him to look for a used computer that had 7 and to stay away from 8. These older people with ancient computers tend to be very computer unsavvy, so she may have meant that advice just for that group. Don't take that remark to mean you, I'm just reporting on the people where I live.

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ROMARY — Fri, 23 May 2014 23:11:58 GMT

Yes, folks around here were having problems with 8. (Even the sales techies in electronic stores). It was discussed in our local newspaper. When I run into that article, I'll give you the info. Well, this was last year, so maybe the Windows people read similar articles and have solved those problems by now.

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ROMARY — Fri, 23 May 2014 23:13:50 GMT

No offense, as there are a lot of us who aren't tech savvy, and just use our computers for information, various community chats (here), etc. 'Just for fun' type of use.

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lovesrecess — Sat, 24 May 2014 02:31:46 GMT

the last computer I bought was from QVC ....big mistake as it has windows 8....never again

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leafycritter — Sat, 24 May 2014 17:52:19 GMT

You can get a new Windows 7 computer from Amazon (several brands available, incuding Toshiba and HP). A friend of mine just bought one last month. No need to look for a used or refurbished computer.

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LogoFan — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:50:32 GMT

Could not resist a comment here, even though this post started weeks ago. After trying to get acquainted with Windows 8 and 8.1, I gave up and got an Apple Computer. Heard nothing but negatives about Windows 8 and could not find a training class anywhere.

In doing research, found an article that states Microsoft will not support Windows 7 as some time in 2015. Please take this into consideration when making your choice. This is the reason I switched to Mac. I am still a bit confused on some things, but really love the Mac.

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chickenbutt — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:17:42 GMT

On 6/10/2014 KatM412 said:
In doing research, found an article that states Microsoft will not support Windows 7 as some time in 2015. Please take this into consideration when making your choice. This is the reason I switched to Mac. I am still a bit confused on some things, but really love the Mac.

(bolded by me) That seems odd because they are supporting Windows VISTA until 2017. I cannot imagine why they would drop support for Windows 7 so soon.

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spend4zen — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 16:08:59 GMT

Its not Windows 7 there dropping in 2015 it's Windows XP.

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apple1964 — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 14:29:44 GMT

Windows 8.1 is worse... All the computers with windows 8 will have to update by next year. Or there applications will not run correctly. Just a heads up.

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apple1964 — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 13:13:07 GMT

On 6/10/2014 KatM412 said:
Could not resist a comment here, even though this post started weeks ago. After trying to get acquainted with Windows 8 and 8.1, I gave up and got an Apple Computer. Heard nothing but negatives about Windows 8 and could not find a training class anywhere.

In doing research, found an article that states Microsoft will not support Windows 7 as some time in 2015. Please take this into consideration when making your choice. This is the reason I switched to Mac. I am still a bit confused on some things, but really love the Mac.

Hello Kat.. Just wanted you to know there is a learning curve for the windows 8.1 computers . At first I thought I would go out of my mind and then I calmed down and let myself learn it. It took me a few weeks and I think now I have the hang of it. I can not understand why windows came up with such a horrible software but, like another member said "it is what it is" so true. Good luck with windows 8 and 8.1.

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millieshops — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 20:47:50 GMT

My current laptop is something over 2 years old, and since I use it for low-level tasks for the most part, I'm hoping it will live another 4 or 5 years.

I did shop Apple when I chose my PC. Price was my consideration. I can buy at least 3 PC's for what Apple wanted me to spend or one of theirs and then "You won't have to buy another computer for at least 5 years." That was the sales associate at Apple talking!

As I said, that was over two years ago - and I still have the 1200+ I saved that week!

I get the fascination with Apple - they're terrific. If I were still working or if I were more interested in graphics and gaming, I think I'd spend the money. My kind of use? Nope.

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chickenbutt — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 23:24:16 GMT

Anybody who doesn't like the silly look of Windows 8 might be interested in installing 'Classic Shell' (classicshell.net). You can change things to look like what you are most accustomed to, or more comfortable with (several choices for start menu and other facets of the OS).

I'm using a Windows 8.1 computer right now and I'd never know it except for when I bring up Windows and there is that silly tile screen. I just click on the 'Desktop' one and everything is set up the way I had it with previous operating systems.

Aside from that I was able to figure out how to separate out the open windows down in the tray, create a 'Quick Launch' bar, and various little things that I found annoying.

The last thing I had left was getting the old games from Windows 7 and prior because I use the 'Solitaire' game. Weird how they take some things away completely. Choice is good. Once I got my solitaire back, I have been 100% pleased with this Win8 computer.