Which is better for Windows 8.1
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- Jan 8, 2011
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Which start menu software do you use for Windows 8.1?
Most of the applications I use are either pinned to taskbar, desktop shortcut or searched. I launch directly to desktop, so don't really use either.
Most of the applications I use are either pinned to taskbar, desktop shortcut or searched. I launch directly to desktop, so don't really use either.
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u should prefer what is more suitable for u and not what other vote or find suitable. just use both some days and than make ur choice.
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The start menu for me is irreplaceable, I currently use Classic Shell: free, lightweight on your system and very customizable.
- Mar 15, 2011
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Actually Windows 10 Start Screen is really the actual base where you can resize on original form or full screen as a revamp version of start menu (XP/Vista/7), unlike on WIndows 8/8.1 which came to be a problem upon the dev and stable builds.
But of course many people want the straightforward and already familiarize on Start Menu, third party program like Start Menu 8 should solve the problem.
But of course many people want the straightforward and already familiarize on Start Menu, third party program like Start Menu 8 should solve the problem.
- Aug 25, 2014
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I use Start8, and have since one week after I ended up with this POS Toshiba Laptop (new).
Had there been Toshiba drivers for XP for this laptop, it would have had XP instead.
I spent months....normal desktop, green XP start button, separate run command entry, killed tiles, hot spots, charms, even have a desktop icon in the left side of the taskbar.
I'd have to drag it out to see what else I did. I am communicating from the XP Pro SP3 32 bit desktop right now.
I wanted the laptop to look like XP and function like it as much as possible...including OE Classic for my pop3 e-mail account.
I wish I could remove .1 and just do 8.
My desktop has familiar icons with same names as on my XP machines.
8.1 gave me "This PC" from the "My Computer" I had previously set up. Not impressed.
I fixed it with a direct link.
I refuse to use any IE past 8, just because. My "new" build, went officially on-line two weeks ago, is a Dell Precision 490...loaded fresh with Dell XP Pro 64 bit discs, and updated to SP2 (latest for 64 bit).
I'll run this until I die...Macrium Reflect backup and all.
But, to revert, I do not use any of the provided bits for MicroSlime on the 8 laptop. I even killed SkyDrive, the photo "program", the app MS Store, all of it. NOT interested.
Loaded OpenOffice, no MS Office anything...Picassa for photos...FireFox (older with less bells and whistles). 8.1 made some of it difficult, someday I'll dig it out and sort the mess of 8.1 out.
I do have a spare box with Ubuntu on it...before I ever buy anything form MS again I will use that.
The laptop even fooled a MS long-time employee who worked on development of 8.....he saw it and castigated me for still using XP...and would not believe it was 8 until he grabbed it and looked inside...."How the heck did you DO that?"
- Jan 8, 2011
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@ScaleCraft Windows XP is a piece of junk and from a security point of view, not very secure since 2013. I recommend taking a look at Windows 10 or at least Windows 7 with SP1 installed.
Living in past is a problem for many Windows users, that's why it falls behind Linux and Mac OS X.
Apple users mostly embrace the change and new qualities that is brought to OS X, even if they are not always welcomed by the community.
Living in past is a problem for many Windows users, that's why it falls behind Linux and Mac OS X.
Apple users mostly embrace the change and new qualities that is brought to OS X, even if they are not always welcomed by the community.
I really don't care. MS lost me forever as a customer with 8, but it started with the "critical" WGA update, where they overrode your settings and forced it on you.
I do no banking on-line...ever. No concern there. My intention is to keep using XP until they bury....well.
I can find my way around XP...when I try to open Documents and Settings in 8 or 8.1..or Application Data..and m denied access, with all permissions set, scrXw it.
I have tow towers, both feed one big monitor, 2.1TB external hard drive with Macrium Reflect image, if it dies, I re-load the image. Happened first of the year the the hard drive finally died, and I put in a new drive and reloaded.
I trust MS to do the right thing just like I trust the government.
They all say how bad XP is...but they made it and foisted it off on us..knowing they needed security n 1996 and did nothing....but then you have to think about why the big push to get everyone into the "new" OS....and the issue of MS now being able to look into all your files and photos...but they would never do that, right?
Or keylogging 10 Beta testers.
It's all another chunk of your freedom and privacy going away.
I drive flathead Fords. Can you imagine if HFII announced in 1954 that all support had ended for Flatheads and that you need to buy a new car?
I've got a 1911 over 100 years old. I have vacuum tube radios that all function.
I'm going to do this, come hell or high water. They can take their issues elsewhere.
Sorry.
Dave
I do no banking on-line...ever. No concern there. My intention is to keep using XP until they bury....well.
I can find my way around XP...when I try to open Documents and Settings in 8 or 8.1..or Application Data..and m denied access, with all permissions set, scrXw it.
I have tow towers, both feed one big monitor, 2.1TB external hard drive with Macrium Reflect image, if it dies, I re-load the image. Happened first of the year the the hard drive finally died, and I put in a new drive and reloaded.
I trust MS to do the right thing just like I trust the government.
They all say how bad XP is...but they made it and foisted it off on us..knowing they needed security n 1996 and did nothing....but then you have to think about why the big push to get everyone into the "new" OS....and the issue of MS now being able to look into all your files and photos...but they would never do that, right?
Or keylogging 10 Beta testers.
It's all another chunk of your freedom and privacy going away.
I drive flathead Fords. Can you imagine if HFII announced in 1954 that all support had ended for Flatheads and that you need to buy a new car?
I've got a 1911 over 100 years old. I have vacuum tube radios that all function.
I'm going to do this, come hell or high water. They can take their issues elsewhere.
Sorry.
Dave
- Jan 8, 2011
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I won't need to explain anything about your comment in regards to Windows 10, since it'll be wasting my time.
All I can base my understanding on is what I read. And I read a lot. The question is, are they telling the truth? One tech e-zine interviewed MS after they found the 10 Beta was being keylogged...MS said, yes, we can read your e-mails, see your documents and photos...but we won't.
Really?
They admitted it was ad-driven..which means sell the data on you to the highest advertiser. No? Tell me differently.
Or, the 8 Beta techies who reported a registry change made it 7...oh, no..MS deleted that option in 8 release...no?
You trust them?
Why do you think Balmer is gone?
Really?
They admitted it was ad-driven..which means sell the data on you to the highest advertiser. No? Tell me differently.
Or, the 8 Beta techies who reported a registry change made it 7...oh, no..MS deleted that option in 8 release...no?
You trust them?
Why do you think Balmer is gone?
- Mar 15, 2011
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@ScaleCraft :
1) Windows 10 is currently at preview stage therefore they need to collect some information to improve not just from hardware but software too, since its the case that on 29th of July will be suppose stable and primetime version.
2) I think you need to try Microsoft Edge which is a revamp and lots of features provided that can be really compete against other common browsers.
3) Let's admit it that Windows 8/8.1 became like a 'rush' development where many users complain and its confused interface however everything were adjusted but the damage of course brought impact.
1) Windows 10 is currently at preview stage therefore they need to collect some information to improve not just from hardware but software too, since its the case that on 29th of July will be suppose stable and primetime version.
2) I think you need to try Microsoft Edge which is a revamp and lots of features provided that can be really compete against other common browsers.
3) Let's admit it that Windows 8/8.1 became like a 'rush' development where many users complain and its confused interface however everything were adjusted but the damage of course brought impact.
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