Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 8.1
Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 8.1
I understand your situation. There seems to be a misunderstanding—Windows 8 is outdated and not recommended, while Windows 10 is the current stable version. Downgrading from 10 to 8.1 isn't feasible as 8.1 is essentially the same as Windows 8. If you want to keep your files intact, consider using a virtual machine or a compatibility layer like Windows Subsystem for Linux, but this won't restore the original OS. For better options, you might want to explore alternative distributions or cloud-based solutions.
I'm not sure about personal preferences, but some users might find Windows 8 simpler for basic tasks, while others prefer the newer features and security updates in Windows 10.
I share the opinion of the original poster; I prefer Windows 8.1 more. I dislike the universal app-style settings, they feel oppressive and hard to use. Pressing keys to reach the sign-in screen is no longer possible, and I also find pop-ups bothersome.
what do you mean with this? The settings for Universal apps themselfs? what's wrong with these settings? you can't? every windows 10 system I've used you can just hit any key to go to the login screen unless it got multiple accounts set up, then you need to select the account. If the computer is locked hitting a key will work. Which pop ups do you mean? Been using windows 10 a lot but never seen any pop ups ..
All configurations in Windows are now active. I have a single account, but it’s not functioning properly. I receive notifications that don’t appear, pop-ups about Windows Defender, alerts for Microsoft Edge, and updates. Some of these issues were present in version 8.1, though they were less common then.
You have the option to silence notifications during quiet hours or simply turn off the ones you don’t want in the settings: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-custo...windows-10. I recall Windows 8 didn’t offer quiet hours and the customization options were minimal, making Windows 10 seem more refined. I’m unsure why this isn’t typical for Windows 10. There’s also a way to disable the keypress feature altogether, with detailed instructions available. https://superuser.com/questions/979239/i...gin-screen. I experienced this issue at a company I worked for previously. A Windows update once resolved it. You might try searching online or performing a clean install if the problem persists. In my case, it seemed vendor-specific software was interfering, and the update cleared it. For regular users, this new setup appears more user-friendly than before. Those unfamiliar with other OS versions or computers often find these changes easier to navigate. Superusers may find it disruptive initially, but after some time it becomes manageable. For IT professionals, it’s not an issue since PowerShell is commonly used.
I really like the layout of the start menu, the control panel is better, and I just feel more comfortable with it.
I set up Windows last week and won’t be reinstalling. The control panel is still there and I use it, but the main issue is the older settings screens I’ve been using before. I’d rather have the properties window from XP, then the Windows Vista personalization window, instead of the settings in Windows 7/8 or Windows 10. I really dislike the personalization settings in Windows 10 even more.