Windows 8 roll back

Parker · 28th July 2013, 18:38

If like me you hate windows 8 there is a solution, there is free software out there called Classic Shell once downloaded you can change the look of Windows 8 to windows 7, XP or Vista and more importantly you get your shutdown button back

You may already be aware of it but if not and Windows hate does your head in then give it a go

GeraintUK · 28th July 2013, 19:00

or just download windows 8.1 update which also gives the same back but is now supported

Parker · 28th July 2013, 19:02

My understanding is that is only being tested for release late October early November with he official release 2014 but a link would be nice if out now

I think the pre-release test may be out but from what I've read full of bugs.

It's not just the start button Shell gives the look of the old windows of choice and does away with that annoying slide in menu from the right.

GeraintUK · 28th July 2013, 19:07

it's RC version. Full public automated rollout in Sept.

Given I also hated Windows 8 and used classic shell, i've now been able to goto 8.1 and it works very well actually.
Still got some annoying gubbins for touch enabled, but it's a massive improvement.

If it wasn't coming soon i'd say classic shell also, but it's here to stay so may as well embrace it

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/w...eview-download

and no bugs i've found so far

Parker · 28th July 2013, 19:10

I'll upgrade one of the business pcs tomorrow before my own

GeraintUK · 28th July 2013, 20:39

lol, where's your sense of adventure pmsl

make sure you don't back it up first either - life on the edge

Thomas · 28th July 2013, 20:48

it took me a while to get used to Windows 8 but im finally getting there, must say I actually quite like it

Parker · 28th July 2013, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeraintUK

lol, where's your sense of adventure pmsl

make sure you don't back it up first either - life on the edge

It's a stand alone pc not on my network

pab · 28th July 2013, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas

it took me a while to get used to Windows 8 but im finally getting there, must say I actually quite like it

It's a bit posh for me, I thought I was state of the art with Windows 7 in 2010

James.uk · 28th July 2013, 21:15

Well bearing in mind I'm still on WinXP pro sp3, what do you all recommend I change too when Microsoft finally abandon XP????

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Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Windows 8 roll back If like me you hate windows 8 there is a solution, there is free software out there called Classic Shell once downloaded you can change the look of Windows 8 to windows 7, XP or Vista and more importantly you get your shutdown button back You may already be aware of it but if not and Windows hate does your head in then give it a go __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

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Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	My understanding is that is only being tested for release late October early November with he official release 2014 but a link would be nice if out now I think the pre-release test may be out but from what I've read full of bugs. It's not just the start button Shell gives the look of the old windows of choice and does away with that annoying slide in menu from the right. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

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Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	I'll upgrade one of the business pcs tomorrow before my own __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

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GeraintUK Passed Away MG ZT-T 160 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 64 Thanked 222 Times in 145 Posts	it's RC version. Full public automated rollout in Sept. Given I also hated Windows 8 and used classic shell, i've now been able to goto 8.1 and it works very well actually. Still got some annoying gubbins for touch enabled, but it's a massive improvement. If it wasn't coming soon i'd say classic shell also, but it's here to stay so may as well embrace it http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/w...eview-download and no bugs i've found so far

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GeraintUK Passed Away MG ZT-T 160 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 64 Thanked 222 Times in 145 Posts	lol, where's your sense of adventure pmsl make sure you don't back it up first either - life on the edge

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Well bearing in mind I'm still on WinXP pro sp3, what do you all recommend I change too when Microsoft finally abandon XP???? ...