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14. OK...

Fri Dec 6, 2013, 10:35 AM

Dec 2013

Most of the basics on 8.1, plus how to get it:

http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/pc-mac/software/operating-systems/windows-8-1-1161745/review#articleContent

Get rid of the tiles:

http://www.howtogeek.com/166445/how-to-skip-the-start-screen-and-boot-to-the-desktop-in-windows-8.1/

We all get tons of useless games and crap "to keep the PC price down". This helps get rid of it:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/revo_uninstaller.html Get the free version

(I'm still trying to get Norton off of this thing-- lost the link for how to kill it forever)

There will still be growling and gritting of teeth, but stick with it. In a few days it will be as comfortable as XP and work a lot better.

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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

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