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hobbit709

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13. download Classic Shell and install it.

Fri Dec 6, 2013, 08:19 AM

Dec 2013

http://www.classicshell.net/

It will make it appear like 7. Brings back the Start Menus, etc. One of the settings on it is to turn off that stupid charms crap.
There are plenty of tweaks and hints available online to make it behave better.

It took me about 3 hours to decrapify and tweak mine but people don't believe it has 8 on it when they see it-I got it looking and acting like 7

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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