windows 8 - Page 2

rovexCDTi · 12th November 2012, 21:37

Just an FYI. There is a loophole in the upgrade process that allows you to upgrade even an illegal copy of Windows 7 to Windows 8 Pro for just £14.99. As long as the upgrade assistant doesnt flag it while checking your compatibility, it works.

Simondi · 13th November 2012, 07:06

I have a new laptop on order and it s supposed to have windows 8 installed. Looking forward to playing with it

rovexCDTi · 13th November 2012, 07:14

If you really hate the new interface you can hide it using Stardock Start8, which is about £3. It restores the start menu (pretty much) and boots you directly into the desktop, but still allows you to get to the new UI when you want to.

Rocket · 24th November 2012, 23:23

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Originally Posted by rovexCDTi

If you really hate the new interface you can hide it using Stardock Start8, which is about £3. It restores the start menu (pretty much) and boots you directly into the desktop, but still allows you to get to the new UI when you want to.

I gave metro a go for a couple of days but ended up with start 8. As you say, it is possible to set it up pretty much as you wish.

I knew this before installing it knowing i could make it how I like. I think maybe Microsoft should have done this. I think I read you could do a simple registry edit in the beta versions to get the start menu. Should be good on tablets.

TheSamPeople · 26th November 2012, 00:20

Really disliked Windows 8 on my desktop had it for a month or so but i do think it would be great on a tablet really great.

mh007 · 26th November 2012, 10:11

You're far better off with Windows 7 or even XP in my opinion !

Windows 8 is mainly designed for Tablet/Touchscreen PC's & bears little or no resemblance to previous versions.

You can make it look like Windows 7 but as already said, why would you want to ?

Microsoft have lost the plot again (just like Windows Vista !!)

rovexCDTi · 26th November 2012, 11:17

Im used to it now and find it easier to do everything than under previous windows versions. It just takes a little time to find the ways that work best. It is no way a mess up.

Its certainly faster than windows 7 and very easy to fix if you mess it up, which ive been deliberately trying to do on my spare PC.

Rocket · 27th November 2012, 09:34

I have unistalled Start8 now and have given Widows 8 another go. I seem to be getting used to it. I have customised the start screen quite a lot and it has helped.

Who knows how it will end up

Good thing is you can have your PC the way you want it.

Rocket · 19th December 2012, 11:11

I have gone back to using start8. The windows 8 interface is ok but I find it less intuative and generally too in your face. I had no problem using windows 8 as it comes but prefer the old 7/vista/xp feel.

I don't care much for the standard colour scheme either, although of course it can be altered.

maxtherotti · 20th December 2012, 13:23

wow my new to me is laptop is on vista ultimate 32bit lol

i need to get windows 7 64bit tho
dont think ill bother with 8 by the sound of it tho

Rob

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rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	If you really hate the new interface you can hide it using Stardock Start8, which is about £3. It restores the start menu (pretty much) and boots you directly into the desktop, but still allows you to get to the new UI when you want to. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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TheSamPeople Avid contributor Rover 75 Club SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangor Posts: 135 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Really disliked Windows 8 on my desktop had it for a month or so but i do think it would be great on a tablet really great. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th November 2012, 11:17	#17
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Im used to it now and find it easier to do everything than under previous windows versions. It just takes a little time to find the ways that work best. It is no way a mess up. Its certainly faster than windows 7 and very easy to fix if you mess it up, which ive been deliberately trying to do on my spare PC. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	I have gone back to using start8. The windows 8 interface is ok but I find it less intuative and generally too in your face. I had no problem using windows 8 as it comes but prefer the old 7/vista/xp feel. I don't care much for the standard colour scheme either, although of course it can be altered. __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/

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