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TreasonousBastard

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8. I eneded up liking Win 8, but it...

Fri Dec 6, 2013, 02:20 AM

Dec 2013

took a while. I have two Win 8 desktops and after configuring them they're running very well-- all my old software works faster and smoother. Mostly.

I'm on my Win 7 laptop now, so i don't have the links and some instructions handy but if you can check if you have Win 8.1-- that's a big step up. If you don't, try to download it.

Then, you adjust the settings so you boot straight to the desktop and never see those nasty tiles unless you want to. For now, the Windows key should toggle you back and forth between the desktop and the tiles.

When you have a desktop that looks like your old XP, Vista or 7 desktop you can set it up to just what you're used to.

I can be more specific when I get back to the desktop, so if you want links, menus and stuff, let me know.

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Windows 8, egads! [View all] BainsBane Dec 2013 OP

Windows 8 wants you to swipe, like on a phone. arcane1 Dec 2013 #1

But my computer isn't touch BainsBane Dec 2013 #2

It sucks for normal computers, but I've read that they have a version that's more normal. arcane1 Dec 2013 #3

What do I download? BainsBane Dec 2013 #4

I have no idea, I'm still using XP! arcane1 Dec 2013 #5

It must be nice to be a free person BainsBane Dec 2013 #6

Still learning it myself MuseRider Dec 2013 #7

I eneded up liking Win 8, but it... TreasonousBastard Dec 2013 #8

It says windows 8, not 8.1 BainsBane Dec 2013 #9

OK... TreasonousBastard Dec 2013 #14

Thanks so much! BainsBane Dec 2013 #15

Windows 8 PrestonLocke Dec 2013 #10

Then what is the best option? DinahMoeHum Dec 2013 #11

The Dell inspirion seems good for the money. BainsBane Dec 2013 #12

My choice for a laptop discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2013 #17

download Classic Shell and install it. hobbit709 Dec 2013 #13

^^this^^ csziggy Dec 2013 #16

Any one know why I should have problems with internet connectivity in Windows 8? BainsBane Dec 2013 #18