Author Topic: Windows 8 (Read 49298 times)

Lazer · « **Reply #240 on:** December 19, 2013, 12:26:46 PM »

Quote from: DH Data Recovery on December 13, 2013, 03:29:49 PM

I've actually had reports of the opposite, and many wireless issues...

I am one of them for me it got worse and worse and had to send it back to hp to put back windows 8

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #241 on:** December 19, 2013, 12:43:43 PM »

Is it better now?

yoruel · « **Reply #242 on:** December 21, 2013, 09:15:04 PM »

Just a shout out to all in this thread. I read the entire thread, and picked up a few tips. thanks to all the contributors.

gozalim · « **Reply #243 on:** December 21, 2013, 11:31:20 PM »

so what's the professional consensus here:
stay with 8? or upgrade to 8.1?
classicshell start? or StartMenu8?

(or should i really just 'downgrade' to 7 :-P )
(using non-touch)

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #244 on:** December 21, 2013, 11:43:17 PM »

8 is fine for most, Startmenu8, not 8.1

gozalim · « **Reply #245 on:** December 21, 2013, 11:58:55 PM »

Quote from: DH Data Recovery on December 21, 2013, 11:43:17 PM

8 is fine for most, Startmenu8, not 8.1

thanks!

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #246 on:** December 22, 2013, 12:58:15 PM »

That's just my personal preference some ppl love 8.1

meshugener · « **Reply #247 on:** December 22, 2013, 08:25:36 PM »

DH, didn't upgrade to 8.1 yet, but dont you recommend it?
Thanks, you the best

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #248 on:** December 22, 2013, 08:32:20 PM »

Idk honestly it messes with the Startmenu8 and some have reported Wifi connectivity issues... It does have benefits as well

DanH · « **Reply #249 on:** December 23, 2013, 07:20:55 AM »

Quote from: DH Data Recovery on December 22, 2013, 08:32:20 PM

Idk honestly it messes with the Startmenu8 and some have reported Wifi connectivity issues... It does have benefits as well

Why do you prefer Startmenu8 over Classicshell?
BTW, if you don't care to spend $2 (or obtain illegally) , I recommend this: http://www.startisback.com/

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #250 on:** December 23, 2013, 08:44:35 AM »

Startmenu8 is closer to original look, more options and customizable and a little less buggy in my experience.

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #251 on:** March 02, 2014, 10:47:04 AM »

Where can one buy a legit copy of Windows 7?

DanH · « **Reply #252 on:** March 02, 2014, 12:54:44 PM »

Quote from: PlatinumGuy on March 02, 2014, 10:47:04 AM

Where can one buy a legit copy of Windows 7?

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (32-bit) - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02021

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (32-bit) - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-fqc04617

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-fqc04649

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (OEM) (32-bit) - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-glc01809

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-glc01844

sky121 · « **Reply #253 on:** May 22, 2014, 11:16:57 PM »

Question. I just got an HP Probook 430 and it came with Windows 7 Pro on it. Any benefit to having Windows 8 on it?

TIA

meshugener · « **Reply #254 on:** May 23, 2014, 11:27:57 AM »

Quote from: sky121 on May 22, 2014, 11:16:57 PM

Question. I just got an HP Probook 430 and it came with Windows 7 Pro on it. Any benefit to having Windows 8 on it?

TIA

Only you can answer this question, do you like Win8 or not?...
Some people are very hard at accepting changes (mostly those over 35 yrs old), some people are just confused about it, but some people got used to it and love it - especially after the recent update on top of the earlier 8.1 update.

sky121 · « **Reply #255 on:** May 23, 2014, 11:31:54 AM »

Quote from: meshugener on May 23, 2014, 11:27:57 AM

Only you can answer this question, do you like Win8 or not?...
Some people are very hard at accepting changes (mostly those over 35 yrs old), some people are just confused about it, but some people got used to it and love it - especially after the recent update on top of the earlier 8.1 update.

I don't mind it. When I was looking to purchase a 13" I was expecting it to be a Windows 8. It definitely has some nice updates but unless it would help the computer run better in any way , at this point I'd be happier sticking with Windows 7.

dsw193 · « **Reply #256 on:** May 23, 2014, 12:30:05 PM »

Mine boots faster with 8.

sky121 · « **Reply #257 on:** May 23, 2014, 12:51:17 PM »

Battery life better with one over the other ?

AnonymousUser · « **Reply #258 on:** August 05, 2014, 06:55:57 PM »

Are there any apps that are actually useful? Besides Teamviewer.

yehuda S · « **Reply #259 on:** October 01, 2014, 05:04:03 PM »

This is a pretty cool feature that not too many people know about:

You can create a folder on Windows that gives access to all control options in one place:

To enter "GodMode," one need only create a new folder and then rename the folder to the following:

GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

Once that is done, the folder's icon will change to resemble a control panel and will contain dozens of control options. I'm not sure it's my idea of playing God, but it is a handy way to get to all kinds of controls.