[MERGED] Windows 8 discussion - Page 61

21-10-2013, 19:41

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MalteseFalcon · 21-10-2013, 20:08

Windows 8 for me, then 7 then XP then Vista. Before that, the previous OS I used was 98.

Sirius · 21-10-2013, 20:46

Yet ANOTHER reason windows 8 is the worst OS Microsoft EVER released

SnoopZ · 21-10-2013, 20:47

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy

Well until I can afford and justify changing the hardware XP SP2 will have to do. It does everything it needs to and still supports the legacy stuff I need to run and the latest releases. Still M$ supported til next year.

I really don't like the tile look of 8. Too Fisher Price baby toy. Bright cheap plastic not cool sophistication.

I hate the tile look too which can now be 100% avoided with Windows 8.1.

joglynne · 21-10-2013, 21:23

I have windows 8 and never see the tiles as I use startisback. From what the majority of you guys have said so far I can't see any reason to use 8.1 or am I missing something?

Dave42 · 21-10-2013, 21:42

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Originally Posted by joglynne

I have windows 8 and never see the tiles as I use startisback. From what the majority of you guys have said so far I can't see any reason to use 8.1 or am I missing something?

you can set windows 8.1 to never see tiles if you don't want to without 3rd party software

SnoopZ · 21-10-2013, 21:50

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Originally Posted by joglynne

I have windows 8 and never see the tiles as I use startisback. From what the majority of you guys have said so far I can't see any reason to use 8.1 or am I missing something?

With 8.1 you don't really need addons, you can boot to the desktop and have the start screen the same as your windows background and also set the start page for apps view only as default which i think looks really nice and i can't see a problem with it as a replacement start menu, it is also easier to close windows down from the desktop now than it was with 8 without adding any extra crap.

joglynne · 21-10-2013, 21:56

So apart from the start setup change what would be the point of using 8.1?

SnoopZ · 21-10-2013, 22:03

I am sure there are more important things in it, but seeing that it is a FREE new version of windows and not a service pack i would get it.

I went from feeling a little out of place in Windows 8 to feeling that the whole OS for 8.1 finally fell together and i am so happy with it, and this is coming from someone who hated the start screen but now never use it apart from an apps menu which looks great.

http://www.itpro.co.uk/mobile/20091/...op-10-upgrades

Ken W · 21-10-2013, 22:04

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Originally Posted by joglynne

So apart from the start setup change what would be the point of using 8.1?

Exactly.

21-10-2013, 23:03

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Originally Posted by Ken W

Exactly.

why? there are changes under the hood just because you do nto see then does not mean they are not there

damien c · 22-10-2013, 14:13

Still running Windows 8.1.

The only thing that is annoying me about it is the graphic corruption I am getting on Battlefield 3, don't get it on Windows 7 and don't get it on any other games.

Ken W · 22-10-2013, 15:40

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Originally Posted by tizmeinnit

why? there are changes under the hood just because you do nto see then does not mean they are not there

I am still running Windows 8 and I have no intention of updating Windows 8.1 after hearing the problems that some are having.

SnoopZ · 22-10-2013, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Ken W

I am still running Windows 8 and I have no intention of updating Windows 8.1 after hearing the problems that some are having.

It is only some people having problems the majority don't have problems, maybe you will change your mind in a month or so.

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Windows 8.1 RT is now back in the store for download as that problem has been fixed apparently.

22-10-2013, 18:04

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Originally Posted by Ken W

I am still running Windows 8 and I have no intention of updating Windows 8.1 after hearing the problems that some are having.

the why was to you exactly post which was to the other post saying there is no point. There is there are lots of under the hood changes

I would not upgrade without a system image but I would still upgrade as there are plenty of other implements than a start button