Windows 8
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Don Kuykendall_RIP
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Just got a new desktop with Windows 8
I hate the look of it but the core is really great. The first thing I did was to load a program called Classic Shell Classic Shell - Start menu and other Windows enhancements This makes it act more like Windows 7.
Windows 8 is really a pain but I am beginning to think it is a much better OS. It is fast and handles memory better I think. It just thakes a little while to get used to it. Also I think you will have a hard time finding a new computer running Windows 7
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I hate the look of it but the core is really great. The first thing I did was to load a program called Classic Shell Classic Shell - Start menu and other Windows enhancements This makes it act more like Windows 7.
Windows 8 is really a pain but I am beginning to think it is a much better OS. It is fast and handles memory better I think. It just thakes a little while to get used to it. Also I think you will have a hard time finding a new computer running Windows 7
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Fred Kingston
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Ya'll do know that you can load the old Win7 classic windows interface, start menu and all, to Win 8, right??????
Do you mean without the shell or ?
Fred Kingston
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Yes... see Don's post above...
Don Kuykendall_RIP
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It is not quite the Windows 7 interface. It still has some odd quirks but it is a step in the right direction.
Ok as you all didn't shout dont touch 8, how does this spec sound tried to take notice of my previous thread about pc spec.
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-3350P processor (3.1 GHz, 6 MB Cache) |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 8 |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR3 |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce GT 630 |
| Hard drive | 2 TB SATA 7,200 rpm |
| Optical disk drive | DVD writer SATA |
| Memory card reader | 6-in-1 memory card reader |
| USB | - USB 3.0 x 2 - USB 2.0 x 4 |
| Modem/Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| WiFi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Video interface | - HDMI x 1 - DVI |
| Audio interface | - 3.5 mm jack output (headphones) x 1 - 3.5 mm jack input (microphone) x 1 |
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
Make sure the memory is upgradable. It is also good to know how many memory modules you can put it it. The one I bought was 8GB and it had 4 slots. The arraignment of the installed memory was 2 4GB sticks. that left 2 slots free which made is easy to add 2 more modules to the memory. I added 2 8GB sticks so I now have 24GB of memory. I can eventually remove the original 8 GB (2x4) and add 2 8gb and get a max of 32GB of memory.
Just something to look at now that memory is so cheap
Unfortunately, that's a shell and can get a little buggy depending upon what you're running. But the coming upgrade to Windows 8.1 will return a lot of the things we like about Windows 7 and you will no longer have to go thru the tile interface. Also, with Windows 8 pro you can save your password and go straight to the tile screen, something that does happen with standard Windows 8. But it sounds like that will also be fixed in 8.1
Mark your calendars for Windows 8.1!
Note, I was wrong on the date, it's going to be out on Oct 17th, not the 7th.
Just-Clayton
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I hate windows 8. I have got on to 2 computers with it and I was lost.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
I did not like it when I first looked at it but after a couple of days you learn your way around. I like the way the os looks and operates in Windows 7 but by far Windows 8 is more efficient with memory and it is noticeably faster especially at start up and restarts.
WhiteLight
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That could possibly be cos it's a fresh install.
give it some time.. it won't disappoint
ositive:That could possibly be cos it's a fresh install.
give it some time.. it won't disappoint
I agree. It's a little strange at first but once you get used to it, it's no big deal.
WhiteLight
Senior Member
haha...
that was a response < insert sarcasm > to Don's thoughts about Win being 'quick'
haha...
that was a response < insert sarcasm > to Don's thoughts about Win being 'quick'
Ah, yes. I forgot. You're an Apple-head. I should have known!
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
haha...
that was a response < insert sarcasm > to Don's thoughts about Win being 'quick'
It is considerably faster on this system, especially since I have 24GB of RAM