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qasdfdsaq · 15-09-2011, 09:17

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Unfortunately I've got a laptop so installing it on a secondary drive isn't an option

Although my laptop has a second HDD bay I've not got an adapter for it so I've stuck it on a USB drive myself.

Still you could repartition your main drive (which I might do, as it's faster).

gcollins · 15-09-2011, 12:38

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Still not actually managed to get it installed lol

I actually found the linked instructions very useful, quick check in the BIOS to enable the virtualization and all the steps in the notes.

I'm actually running quite a high spec i7, 8gig, 64 bit, Windows 7 laptop.

And even though I did get it to work I have to say I'm not all that impressed yet!

Running Virtual box as a single virtual machine.

Stephen · 15-09-2011, 12:49

I have been tempted to try it but it looks like its targeted at touch screens more than anything.

Just reformatted my laptop though so may try it on there tonight.

downquark1 · 15-09-2011, 18:34

I don't like it.

The new interface would be fine for a tablet, but I have my keyboard and mouse and just want it to stay out of my face.

Also, I WANT THE WINDOWS 7 START MENU BACK.

Please microsoft add a "desktop" mode.

The new task manager is nice though.

BenMcr · 15-09-2011, 21:59

Sorted it. As I'm running W7 64 and VirtualBox supports 64 bit guest OS's I thought I'd give it a try

Now running W8 64 without any issue (apart from the fact I don't like it so far so think it may be the first version of Windows I don't want to upgrade to)

16-09-2011, 00:08

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Originally Posted by downquark1

I don't like it.

The new interface would be fine for a tablet, but I have my keyboard and mouse and just want it to stay out of my face.

Also, I WANT THE WINDOWS 7 START MENU BACK.

Please microsoft add a "desktop" mode.

The new task manager is nice though.

see my post a few up with the reg hack to get rid of metro

qasdfdsaq · 16-09-2011, 00:58

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Originally Posted by Stephen

I have been tempted to try it but it looks like its targeted at touch screens more than anything.

Just reformatted my laptop though so may try it on there tonight.

Actually that's exactly why I'm trying it.

Windows 7, despite all their so-called touch optimizations, still sucks for touch.

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Originally Posted by downquark1

I don't like it.

The new interface would be fine for a tablet, but I have my keyboard and mouse and just want it to stay out of my face.
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Well, I have a tablet and Win 7 is horrible to use in touch-only mode (it's fine for pen though).

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Sorted it. As I'm running W7 64 and VirtualBox supports 64 bit guest OS's I thought I'd give it a try

Now running W8 64 without any issue (apart from the fact I don't like it so far so think it may be the first version of Windows I don't want to upgrade to)

You wanted to upgrade to ME and Vista?

Dave42 · 16-09-2011, 14:40

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Sorted it. As I'm running W7 64 and VirtualBox supports 64 bit guest OS's I thought I'd give it a try

Now running W8 64 without any issue (apart from the fact I don't like it so far so think it may be the first version of Windows I don't want to upgrade to)

glad you got it working properly ben why dont you like it

downquark1 · 16-09-2011, 14:47

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Originally Posted by tizmeinnit

see my post a few up with the reg hack to get rid of metro

That worked but it also disabled most of the desktop improvements, as well as the new task manager which I actually liked.

BenMcr · 16-09-2011, 14:52

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Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq

You wanted to upgrade to ME and Vista?

Vista? Yes, because it's not as bad as everyone say it is. Never had any problems with it.

I wanted to go from 98 to 2000 rather than ME as I was aware it was a dead end.

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Originally Posted by Dave42

glad you got it working properly ben why dont you like it

Just think it's too aimed at touch at the moment, plus they've made some odd choices. I had to Google how to shut down W8, which means it's not exactly obvious, nor are some of the other interface choices

gcollins · 16-09-2011, 14:56

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Just think it's too aimed at touch at the moment, plus they've made some odd choices. I had to Google how to shut down W8, which means it's not exactly obvious, nor are some of the other interface choices

Lol - I couldn't shut down either and actually gave up and just powered the damn thing off!

Care to share?

BenMcr · 16-09-2011, 15:54

Start > Settings > Power Icon > Shut down

mark1234 · 17-09-2011, 17:26

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Start > Settings > Power Icon > Shut down

Took me five minutes to work out where the restart option was. Just so I could retreat back to Win7 and it's keyboard friendly interface. Big fan of Win7, I own and love Windows Phone 7, but Metro on a proper PC is just wrong.

qasdfdsaq · 17-09-2011, 18:47

Or you could just use the power button.

BenMcr · 17-09-2011, 18:56

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Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq

Or you could just use the power button.

Except that'll probably be set to put the computer to 'Sleep' rather than 'Shut Down' as it is in Windows 7