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Parzival10
Member

180

06-30-2016, 07:27 PM

I've been noticing I haven't been using Windows 8.1 lately. I'm still on Windows 7, and I've seriously thought about moving to 8.1 completely. It wasn't a huge fan of it either, but I used to like it. I'm considering the switch because I'm getting bored with 7. What version are you running now? Should I go ahead? Also, do you have a Start Menu in the 7 style yet? I thought Microsoft announced it, but apparently they didn't... EDIT: Yay my first Poll!

Parzival10

06-30-2016, 07:27 PM #1

elfire
Junior Member

07-08-2016, 10:41 AM

Running on Windows 8.1 Pro with Display Fusion installed works great for me. Since I don’t use Windows 7 heavily, the older features aren’t a big issue.

elfire

07-08-2016, 10:41 AM #2

Running on Windows 8.1 Pro with Display Fusion installed works great for me. Since I don’t use Windows 7 heavily, the older features aren’t a big issue.

eel8
Member

177

07-26-2016, 09:04 AM

Absolutely switch it out—it's incredibly quicker. I keep using StartisBack though.

eel8

07-26-2016, 09:04 AM #3

Absolutely switch it out—it's incredibly quicker. I keep using StartisBack though.

Bowling_Beast
Member

200

07-28-2016, 10:04 AM

I'm on version 7 and will change when 9 appears. 8 isn't good, so don't switch yet.

Bowling_Beast

07-28-2016, 10:04 AM #4

I'm on version 7 and will change when 9 appears. 8 isn't good, so don't switch yet.

MissCrysis
Member

224

07-29-2016, 03:42 PM

No, Microsoft did not release an official start menu.

MissCrysis

07-29-2016, 03:42 PM #5

No, Microsoft did not release an official start menu.

Nicky1117
Member

108

08-13-2016, 05:42 PM

Wait for nine minutes, they should probably address the issue.

Nicky1117

08-13-2016, 05:42 PM #6

Wait for nine minutes, they should probably address the issue.

XxDukesboy01xX
Junior Member

08-13-2016, 11:53 PM

Install Windows 8.1 enterprise. The "classic start" download will get you started.

XxDukesboy01xX

08-13-2016, 11:53 PM #7

Install Windows 8.1 enterprise. The "classic start" download will get you started.

UnDeaD13
Junior Member

08-14-2016, 02:28 PM

It seems like you're comparing something to "7," but it doesn't match. The phrase "start is back" suggests a positive twist, though the details are unclear. Let me know if you'd like to clarify!

UnDeaD13

08-14-2016, 02:28 PM #8

It seems like you're comparing something to "7," but it doesn't match. The phrase "start is back" suggests a positive twist, though the details are unclear. Let me know if you'd like to clarify!

BPGUENTZEL
Member

189

08-14-2016, 09:19 PM

Currently, I have a limited number of programs installed, making the upgrade seem simpler now. (Will the Windows update during installation? I recall having problems with some apps during previous updates?)

BPGUENTZEL

08-14-2016, 09:19 PM #9

levo14
Member

247

08-18-2016, 12:17 AM

#10

You can get a moving GIF as your desktop background on Windows 8.1. If you're open to upgrading for free, it's definitely worth considering.

levo14

08-18-2016, 12:17 AM #10

You can get a moving GIF as your desktop background on Windows 8.1. If you're open to upgrading for free, it's definitely worth considering.

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