Windows 8 versus windows 7 , need help - Page 2

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

On 1/26/2015 glb613 said:
Download and install Classic Shell. It makes Windows 8 look like older versions of Windows. I use it and like it.

Classic Shell

ITA. DH put this on his laptop with Windows 8.1. I hardly use it so don't have much experience with 8 or 8.1. I use the desktop most of the time which has 7 or I use my iPad.

gailcoco · ‎04-19-2012

I can't stand Windows 8 either. Yesterday, I spent 1 hour just trying to figure out how to copy and burn a CD and could not find the correct program. It was totally useless and the help instructions were just as bad. I finally fired up my old computer and had the job done in minutes. Sorry, I can't help with your problems as I am clueless to this system. Gail

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apple1964 · ‎08-07-2013

I don't understand why people would want to go back to windows 7? Technology goes forward not backward and I don't mind windows 8.1 I am used to it and it works well for me. Never had a problem with it thus far. My boss tried to install windows 7 but that was a disaster for her the applications we use today are just not compatible. And she had to install numerous updates everyday. There is a way to use the start screen and not the charms so the desktop does look like a windows 7. I read a thread on here that whoever has windows 8 will have to update to accommodate the new applications windows will not support any longer. I am looking forward to the windows 10 that will be coming out soon.

apple1964 · ‎08-07-2013

On 1/26/2015 scotttie said:
The entire world hates 8. We have it on one computer and despise it. It's my understanding that it is actually 2 different operating systems mashed together in a very poor fashion.

I would have 8 removed and install 7 in a nano second but then I'm not expert. You should know that it was in the news last week that Microsoft is going to give their new operating system Windows 10, free to those who have 8....when 10 comes out. Which who knows when that will be. They keep pushing it back.

I shall now defer to the experts here who can help you a lot more than me.

Don't speak for the entire world. I use windows 8.1 and had 8 and have had no problems with it. There is a learning curve on the windows 8 that can show people how to install
the desktop so people do not have to swipe or deal with the charms.

jclark73 · ‎03-10-2010

If anyone is still using Windows 8, I would sugest an update to 8.1. It's free and would proably make things a lot easier.

“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” H.P. Lovecraft

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/27/2015 Matty6 said:
On 1/26/2015 scotttie said:
The entire world hates 8. We have it on one computer and despise it. It's my understanding that it is actually 2 different operating systems mashed together in a very poor fashion.

I would have 8 removed and install 7 in a nano second but then I'm not expert. You should know that it was in the news last week that Microsoft is going to give their new operating system Windows 10, free to those who have 8....when 10 comes out. Which who knows when that will be. They keep pushing it back.

I shall now defer to the experts here who can help you a lot more than me.

Don't speak for the entire world. I use windows 8.1 and had 8 and have had no problems with it. There is a learning curve on the windows 8 that can show people how to install
the desktop so people do not have to swipe or deal with the charms.

I don't either and can't figure out why others do. For example, there is no way it should take an hour to go through the apps and find a CD burning program.

apple1964 · ‎08-07-2013

On 1/27/2015 Portia said:
If anyone is still using Windows 8, I would sugest an update to 8.1. It's free and would proably make things a lot easier.

Yes, I agree not to mention they have to install a lot of updates.

apple1964 · ‎08-07-2013

On 1/27/2015 glb613 said:
On 1/27/2015 Matty6 said:
On 1/26/2015 scotttie said:
The entire world hates 8. We have it on one computer and despise it. It's my understanding that it is actually 2 different operating systems mashed together in a very poor fashion.

I would have 8 removed and install 7 in a nano second but then I'm not expert. You should know that it was in the news last week that Microsoft is going to give their new operating system Windows 10, free to those who have 8....when 10 comes out. Which who knows when that will be. They keep pushing it back.

I shall now defer to the experts here who can help you a lot more than me.

Don't speak for the entire world. I use windows 8.1 and had 8 and have had no problems with it. There is a learning curve on the windows 8 that can show people how to install
the desktop so people do not have to swipe or deal with the charms.

I don't either and can't figure out why others do. For example, there is no way it should take an hour to go through the apps and find a CD burning program.

Well.. I do not burn CDs but, if I did, I am sure it will not take me a hour to install it. ${#emotions_dlg.w00t}$

apple1964 · ‎08-07-2013

On 1/26/2015 AnotherView2 said:
Late Summer or early Fall for Win 10 release according to the Tech Times website.

Thanks for the post... cannot wait for the new software.

PamelaSue72 · ‎09-22-2011

The entire world certainly does not hate Windows 8. And updating to 8.1 was a piece of cake.

I've been using 8.1 since last summer and have not found it difficult to use. And believe me, I was apprehensive about it, largely because of reading various threads about all the bad things and how people hated 8.1. When we got the new computer, I sat down and went through the OS, looking for things I use regularly, figuring out how to eliminate the password and how to get of those charms. I set it up to start immediately to the desktop, thereby getting rid of the Start screen unless I needed it for something. I've burned CDs, I've watched tv programs. It's a new OS, but everything was new at one time. I don't understand what all the hoopla is about.

I'm using Mail Live (I think it's called) and have not had any trouble with it.

We recently bought a new laptop and that has 8.1, too. It's not a problem. I did the same thing with the laptop, setting it up to operate the way I wanted it to. I did keep the password requirement, since it's a laptop and not a desktop.

(But then one of my computers had Vista and I survived. If I can survive Vista, I can survive anything.)