Windows 8.1

jimbo · Guru

Windows 8.1

Yuglamron · Guru

Well Jimbo,it's the way of the world, things change and we either keep on using the old operating system that we are used to or try and keep up.

My opinion for what it's worth is that Windows 8.1 is getting us used to App based programs that eventually will run our phones/Tablets/Computers. Even our TV's now 'Smart TV's. App based and you can run your computer using the TV. Looks good to me if I want to watch something off my computer or just have the larger screen view. Now there are other electronic systems that are App based. I saw an App based GPS for sale the other day so I honestly think it's the way it's going.

Yes 8.1 is different and takes getting used to. I am told there is a download called something like "Classic Shell" that you can personalise Windows 8.1 to work like the older operating systems.

I am sure there will be more replies but for me it's just a new operating system and I am now used to it.

-- Edited by Yuglamron on Wednesday 2nd of April 2014 12:02:58 PM

milo · Guru

I have heard there is supposed to be windows 9 being released next year..
if you still have windows windows 7 and no need to upgrade, unless getting a new pc/laptop
I'd leave it alone...

NeilandRaine · Guru

It is a bit of a pain in the bum to you get used to it. I just clic on desktop and it is like windows 7

Santa · Guru

jimbo wrote:
Well I hope we are all sitting down whilst I ask this important question..What do people think of windows 8.1 Is it such a pain as the reports I am getting ?

Not at all Jimbo, upgraded from XP to 8.1 a couple of months ago, all pretty straight forward.

A few minor niggles, however overall I'm getting on well with it, there are a couple of other threads on GN's that I have recently posted my thoughts about 8.1 so won't repeat it all again here.'

jimbo · Guru

Thanks all. Well! it seems I'll have to get used to it.....Getting to scary

kiwijims · Guru

"AW GEEEZ" There they go, changing things again and here I was just getting ahead with Windows XP. bleh bleh bleh LOL

K.J.

milo · Guru

its like facebook too ,every now and then just when you get the
hang of it they change it on you! keeps you on your toes!

jimbo · Guru

Well done fellow Grey Nomads this is the Information H/Way for sure

jimbo · Guru

While we are all on the ball...I am having bulk trouble with YouTube I can sign in okay ( After getting so many more grey hairs) But I am Unable to make a comment under the Vids

jimbo · Guru

Yes! I thought that one would get them there experts......(Thinking out loud) I wonder how to get rid of That annoying site called ASK

oldbobsbus · Guru

jimbo wrote:
Yes! I thought that one would get them there experts......(Thinking out loud) I wonder how to get rid of That annoying site called ASK

Download Advanced Uninstaller PRO (It's free)

then after it updates etc., you just uninstall all the rubbish programs you no longer want or need.. smile

http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-Uninstaller-Pro/3000-2096_4-10069986.html?part=dl-&subj=dl&tag=button

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

windows 8 is great, just get Classic Shell and its just like win 7 or on the startup page just press the windows key and the x key and select desktop

neilnruth · Guru

Windows 8 is OK when you get used to it and as wombat said, I used desktop until I felt more comfortable with it. Our sons just say, 'Keep trying Mum. You'll get used to it.' And I did.

03_troopy · Guru

I've got a laptop with vista on it, a desktop with XP on it, another desktop with Linux Mint on it, and I've had a Laptop with Win 8 on it for about 5 months and have only fired it up less than half a dozen times. Just can't feel enthused by it to tell the truth, and probably shouldn't have bought it.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

03_troopy wrote:
I've got a laptop with vista on it, a desktop with XP on it, another desktop with Linux Mint on it, and I've had a Laptop with Win 8 on it for about 5 months and have only fired it up less than half a dozen times. Just can't feel enthused by it to tell the truth, and probably shouldn't have bought it.

Have you tried classic shell on your win 8 system?

03_troopy · Guru

yep I have Wombat. But now I've loaded Linux on my old shed computer, I'd rather play with that. The old laptop, which has a couple of problems, is still running anyway, so when I Have to go to windoze to do something I crank it up instead. And not a computer noob, have played with computers since about 1991. I guess I should load up the new antivirus (original 3 months free version of whatever it has installed ran out), then load my other progs and email etc and make a point of using it eh.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

03_troopy wrote:
yep I have Wombat. But now I've loaded Linux on my old shed computer, I'd rather play with that. The old laptop, which has a couple of problems, is still running anyway, so when I Have to go to windoze to do something I crank it up instead. And not a computer noob, have played with computers since about 1991. I guess I should load up the new antivirus (original 3 months free version of whatever it has installed ran out), then load my other progs and email etc and make a point of using it eh.

I have only recently put Linux on and old lappy and still not had time to have a real good look at it, will have to wait awhile longer as we are away doing house and farm sits.

still like the 8.0, have not put on 6.1 yet.

03_troopy · Guru

6.1? typo? lol