In Exile Report post Posted November 3, 2012 Is anyone else using Windows 8? I updated from Windows 7 to Windows 8 and now I wish I didn't. I thought it would just be another Windows update but it's completely different and I neither like it nor understand it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special_talent123 Report post Posted November 3, 2012 i did not even know there was windows 8 yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isobel Report post Posted November 3, 2012 Windows 8 is supposed to be completely different from windows 7, I'm happy with windows 7 for now with my older laptop still running Vista. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In Exile Report post Posted November 3, 2012 Yes, it's completely different. I wish I had taken the time to understand that before loading it onto my laptop. It is totally NOT user-friendly for laptop or PC users. It seems to be designed with tablets in mind so for computers that don't have touch screens, it's really, really clunky. I'm going to call the Dell support people on Monday to figure out how to get Windows 7 back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raydon Report post Posted November 3, 2012 There is a way to disable the Metro UI in Windows 8 but it involves using the registry editor. You can google for Disable Metro UI or here is a link for instructions, http://techmell.com/how-to/disable-metro-ui-windows-8/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special_talent123 Report post Posted November 4, 2012 just read its taking like of apple Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In Exile Report post Posted November 7, 2012 There is a way to disable the Metro UI in Windows 8 but it involves using the registry editor. You can google for Disable Metro UI or here is a link for instructions, http://techmell.com/...o-ui-windows-8/ By a combination of getting used to it and organizing the Metro interface, I've pretty much tamed it now. The key is to place shortcuts either on the Metro interface or the desktop (or both) to help overcome the absence of the Start menu. So, I've added a folder icon on my desktop to take me straight to all my files, plus a shortcut to the Control Panel. I feel like I've regained control of my laptop now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites