No ???? When i bought my new laptop, about a year ago, you told me it was full of bugs that needed ironing out .. ??
So I stuck with win 7, as unlke Dougwe, Michelle, Duh, and a few others ?? I valued your opinion ??
I did not say your pooter was full of bugs, I said win 8 was full of bugs, most ironed out now and win 8.1 is due out next month.
That was a year ago, you are old enough to know that with pooters things change weekly, so go and get another pooter.
_wombat_ said
07:49 AM Sep 27, 2013
IMHO Win 8 is just another learning curve, once you get past the start screen it's just like Win 7, I was pulling my hair out with Win 8 until I discovered that Classic Shell now I am loving it, not sure if Win 8.1 will improve it much its mainly bug fixing and I have not found any bugs in mine yet, I have the Dell Alienware 17, so far great machine.
Just found this in regards to Win 8.1, right click the new Windows icon in the bottom left and you have a menu like Win 7
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 27th of September 2013 08:12:39 AM
milo said
10:04 AM Sep 27, 2013
Ill stick to w7 till w9 comes out,
cultana said
10:09 AM Sep 27, 2013
Would I run with Windoes 8? Not a hope in hell!!!
Do I like Windoes 7 ? NO!!!
Microsquish only made 2 useful OSs NT and XP.
VKPORTABLE said
11:05 AM Sep 27, 2013
I agree with those who don't like Windows 8 - although I should think the Shell enhancement would go a long way to allay most peoples fears.
As for NT, XP and Windows 7 - NT was a more business orientated OS, and XP, well they named it well ...Xtra Problems! Windows 7 is excellent it's the most stable OS they have made.
If you wanted a real OS you would be using Linux/Unix of course wouldn't you?
Dougwe said
12:46 PM Sep 27, 2013
Hey bigW I reckon you are trying to get us stuck down a hole with all that.
I am a bit slow with updating in that department as I have Windows 7 and it works ok so can stay. Gee I still haven't done the iPhone and iPad system update cos I'm a bit worried of loosing something, anyway I'm still trying to get my head around the system I have.
bill12 said
12:53 PM Sep 27, 2013
I bought a laptop with win8, and tried to return it to win7 with no success after much trying.What do you do? Just grin and bear it. The classic shell helps a lot, but I found win7 much better. It can only get better with Win8.1. Bill
grandpabob said
03:15 PM Sep 27, 2013
Remember the old saying! " An Apple a day keeps the Doctor away"
Well an Apple computer keeps problems away
_wombat_ said
03:22 PM Sep 27, 2013
grandpabob wrote:
Remember the old saying! " An Apple a day keeps the Doctor away"
Well an Apple computer keeps problems away
I have a apple a day but I still have to see a Dr now and again
Clare46 said
04:34 PM Sep 27, 2013
I 've not had any problems with windows 8 but did miss the start button at first
Big Gorilla said
04:34 PM Sep 27, 2013
I have one laptop with 7 and another with 8. I'm not happy with 8 but that maybe because of the real changes, and a style we are not used to. Windows 8.1 is available as a trial version, but I'm not prepared to download t yet. If you read into the fine print, there are still problems to be sorted out and it is not fully supported by Microsoft as yet..
_wombat_ said
05:25 PM Sep 27, 2013
Clare46 wrote:
I 've not had any problems with windows 8 but did miss the start button at first
grab that ClassicShell program.
_wombat_ said
05:27 PM Sep 27, 2013
Big Gorilla wrote:
I have one laptop with 7 and another with 8. I'm not happy with 8 but that maybe because of the real changes, and a style we are not used to. Windows 8.1 is available as a trial version, but I'm not prepared to download t yet. If you read into the fine print, there are still problems to be sorted out and it is not fully supported by Microsoft as yet..
BG, I also have not downloaded the 8.1 trial, will await its release then wait for any feedback from others, that ClassicShell is great.
Clare46 said
05:33 PM Sep 27, 2013
_wombat_ wrote:
Clare46 wrote:
I 've not had any problems with windows 8 but did miss the start button at first
grab that ClassicShell program.
Have downloaded it, thanks for the info.
redjcw said
07:54 PM Sep 27, 2013
Been in IT for 44 years and as the saying goes "never be at the bleeding edge of technology"...work for a large insurance company and we are just moving to Win7...nice and stable now. i just took a wild step and bought an Apple.......
jetj said
10:13 PM Sep 27, 2013
I use Ubuntu Linux, wouldn't go back to Windows.
Bunkerbob said
02:03 AM Oct 2, 2013
Bought a brand new S---ung laptop style in June. Finally got around to fitting the full version of Norton to then be told I had viruses, Trojans, Malware and if I sent more money I could have them deleted. Hated Win 8 with a passion but I was a Mac user previously. Fortunately a line appeared on the screen which was a hardware problem and as I hand ticked the replace box and not the repair, they have given me credit to the value of what I paid. Just bought a new Macbook Air, 11" screen and what a little beauty. Windows 8, nah, give me a Mac anyway.
_wombat_ said
03:16 AM Oct 2, 2013
here's my original question below, I did not ask what system everybody was running, I intended to help those with Win 8 who missed the start menu so let's get back on topic please.
Do you miss the start menu?
Here's a free one, just installed on my Win 8 and it's great, get the Version 3.6.8
Do you miss the start menu?
Here's a free one, just installed on my Win 8 and it's great, get the Version 3.6.8
http://www.classicshell.net/
wombat wrote, ----- Do you run Win 8?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
No ???? When i bought my new laptop, about a year ago, you told me it was full of bugs that needed ironing out .. ??
So I stuck with win 7, as unlke Dougwe, Michelle, Duh, and a few others ?? I valued your opinion ??
I did not say your pooter was full of bugs, I said win 8 was full of bugs, most ironed out now and win 8.1 is due out next month.
That was a year ago, you are old enough to know that with pooters things change weekly, so go and get another pooter.
IMHO Win 8 is just another learning curve, once you get past the start screen it's just like Win 7, I was pulling my hair out with Win 8 until I discovered that Classic Shell now I am loving it, not sure if Win 8.1 will improve it much its mainly bug fixing and I have not found any bugs in mine yet, I have the Dell Alienware 17, so far great machine.
Just found this in regards to Win 8.1, right click the new Windows icon in the bottom left and you have a menu like Win 7
http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how-do-i-get-to-the-windows-8-file-explorer/
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 27th of September 2013 08:12:39 AM
Ill stick to w7 till w9 comes out,
Do I like Windoes 7 ? NO!!!
Microsquish only made 2 useful OSs NT and XP.
I agree with those who don't like Windows 8 - although I should think the Shell enhancement would go a long way to allay most peoples fears.
As for NT, XP and Windows 7 - NT was a more business orientated OS, and XP, well they named it well ...Xtra Problems!
Windows 7 is excellent it's the most stable OS they have made.
If you wanted a real OS you would be using Linux/Unix of course wouldn't you?
I am a bit slow with updating in that department as I have Windows 7 and it works ok so can stay. Gee I still haven't done the iPhone and iPad system update cos I'm a bit worried of loosing something, anyway I'm still trying to get my head around the system I have.
Remember the old saying! " An Apple a day keeps the Doctor away"
Well an Apple computer keeps problems away
I have a apple a day but I still have to see a Dr now and again
I 've not had any problems with windows 8 but did miss the start button at first
I have one laptop with 7 and another with 8. I'm not happy with 8 but that maybe because of the real changes, and a style we are not used to. Windows 8.1 is available as a trial version, but I'm not prepared to download t yet. If you read into the fine print, there are still problems to be sorted out and it is not fully supported by Microsoft as yet..
grab that ClassicShell program.
BG, I also have not downloaded the 8.1 trial, will await its release then wait for any feedback from others, that ClassicShell is great.
Have downloaded it, thanks for the info.
Been in IT for 44 years and as the saying goes "never be at the bleeding edge of technology"...work for a large insurance company and we are just moving to Win7...nice and stable now. i just took a wild step and bought an Apple.......
I use Ubuntu Linux, wouldn't go back to Windows.
here's my original question below, I did not ask what system everybody was running, I intended to help those with Win 8 who missed the start menu so let's get back on topic please.
Do you miss the start menu?
Here's a free one, just installed on my Win 8 and it's great, get the Version 3.6.8
http://www.classicshell.net/
Hey wombat what restaurant's menu do you have
Sorry mate couldn't help myself, soooooory.
Back on topic now.
how did I know that would happen
you look soooooory 
