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Windows 7 or Windows 8 paired with a third-party start menu interface

Windows 7 or Windows 8 paired with a third-party start menu interface

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Llabros
Senior Member
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05-11-2016, 12:08 PM
#1
I'm considering your options and would appreciate some outside perspective.
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Llabros
05-11-2016, 12:08 PM #1

I'm considering your options and would appreciate some outside perspective.

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xFilbert_
Member
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05-12-2016, 02:51 PM
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Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Seriously, there’s no point in wasting time choosing 7 right now. 8.1 offers a much superior experience compared to 7.
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xFilbert_
05-12-2016, 02:51 PM #2

Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Windows 8 Seriously, there’s no point in wasting time choosing 7 right now. 8.1 offers a much superior experience compared to 7.

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DarKLeqend
Junior Member
19
05-12-2016, 04:18 PM
#3
Why is it so much better though
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DarKLeqend
05-12-2016, 04:18 PM #3

Why is it so much better though

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FreshFrosty
Junior Member
14
05-17-2016, 04:27 AM
#4
Windows 8 offers better performance with updates like 8.1, and many applications run smoother on it.
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FreshFrosty
05-17-2016, 04:27 AM #4

Windows 8 offers better performance with updates like 8.1, and many applications run smoother on it.

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iPeque
Member
227
05-23-2016, 05:17 PM
#5
8.1 using a traditional shell. Skip Windows 7 unless you absolutely despise the old GUI so much you can't run it on your machine. With classic shell, you never need to look at or interact with it.
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iPeque
05-23-2016, 05:17 PM #5

8.1 using a traditional shell. Skip Windows 7 unless you absolutely despise the old GUI so much you can't run it on your machine. With classic shell, you never need to look at or interact with it.

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Emuril23
Member
54
05-23-2016, 06:09 PM
#6
Before Windows 8.1, people often wondered which operating system would suit them best—Windows 8 or Windows 7.
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Emuril23
05-23-2016, 06:09 PM #6

Before Windows 8.1, people often wondered which operating system would suit them best—Windows 8 or Windows 7.

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Meh_So_Evil
Junior Member
3
06-07-2016, 10:17 PM
#7
Choose Windows 8.1 without the classic shell. I’ve used Windows 7 before, and after installing 8.1 on my PC, it works well. It’s a great upgrade—just take your time to adjust and you’ll be comfortable.
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Meh_So_Evil
06-07-2016, 10:17 PM #7

Choose Windows 8.1 without the classic shell. I’ve used Windows 7 before, and after installing 8.1 on my PC, it works well. It’s a great upgrade—just take your time to adjust and you’ll be comfortable.

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ItzWolfiieee
Junior Member
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06-08-2016, 09:51 AM
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I originally chose 7 before 8.1. 8 was difficult at first, but 8.1 offered significant improvements through heavy optimization. I also run a shell on my system to bypass the start screen, as it opens my desktop faster.
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ItzWolfiieee
06-08-2016, 09:51 AM #8

I originally chose 7 before 8.1. 8 was difficult at first, but 8.1 offered significant improvements through heavy optimization. I also run a shell on my system to bypass the start screen, as it opens my desktop faster.

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Bebop_DRA
Junior Member
37
06-08-2016, 02:59 PM
#9
I’d pick 7 if forced between the two options for a new build. Most folks focus on the e-peen boost that 8 provides in FPS. If someone wants extra gains, it’s me with my 5770, and I wouldn’t go for 8 with a 10' pole.
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Bebop_DRA
06-08-2016, 02:59 PM #9

I’d pick 7 if forced between the two options for a new build. Most folks focus on the e-peen boost that 8 provides in FPS. If someone wants extra gains, it’s me with my 5770, and I wouldn’t go for 8 with a 10' pole.

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EuropeanUnion
Senior Member
700
06-16-2016, 07:40 AM
#10
If you go with Windows 8, startisback+ is a good option you've used before—it works well for you. You've experimented with many GUIs, including the Windows Desktop, OS X Desktop, KDE, GNOME, XFCE, and Unity, but Windows 8 Metro doesn't appeal to you. You've tried it before and still prefer other environments.
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EuropeanUnion
06-16-2016, 07:40 AM #10

If you go with Windows 8, startisback+ is a good option you've used before—it works well for you. You've experimented with many GUIs, including the Windows Desktop, OS X Desktop, KDE, GNOME, XFCE, and Unity, but Windows 8 Metro doesn't appeal to you. You've tried it before and still prefer other environments.

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