Windows 8

Elexctroz
Member

03-20-2016, 01:26 PM

Checking if purchasing is viable or sticking with Windows 7 is the right choice.

Elexctroz

03-20-2016, 01:26 PM #1

Checking if purchasing is viable or sticking with Windows 7 is the right choice.

KablooieKablam
Posting Freak

908

03-20-2016, 02:28 PM

If you already have 7 I wouldn't say it is worth buying. If you are doing a new build and need an OS there is no reason not to grab it since startisback can fix many of its issues.

KablooieKablam

03-20-2016, 02:28 PM #2

If you already have 7 I wouldn't say it is worth buying. If you are doing a new build and need an OS there is no reason not to grab it since startisback can fix many of its issues.

vinkel99
Junior Member

03-21-2016, 03:05 PM

Most issues are resolved now, so it's fine to go back to the start menu if you wish.

vinkel99

03-21-2016, 03:05 PM #3

Most issues are resolved now, so it's fine to go back to the start menu if you wish.

Milinia56
Member

231

03-21-2016, 05:38 PM

I like Windows 8 more than Windows 7. It is way faster and with Shell Start Menu, there is no need to use the Metro Interface. Also I haven't used the Metro Interface in months. And I have never ever had a Windows 8 blue screen. NEVER!

Milinia56

03-21-2016, 05:38 PM #4

EFcrafty001
Junior Member

03-21-2016, 06:30 PM

personal choice, unless they haven't got a SP1 yet, I wouldn't suggest it

EFcrafty001

03-21-2016, 06:30 PM #5

personal choice, unless they haven't got a SP1 yet, I wouldn't suggest it

obfalo23
Junior Member

03-22-2016, 03:10 AM

Unless you're using Vista or XP, Windows 8 works just fine with tools like StartISBack, Start8 or Classic Shell.

obfalo23

03-22-2016, 03:10 AM #6

Unless you're using Vista or XP, Windows 8 works just fine with tools like StartISBack, Start8 or Classic Shell.

ELITEDRAG
Member

03-26-2016, 03:07 AM

Use a quicker version like StartBack or similar, skip all the extra stuff.

ELITEDRAG

03-26-2016, 03:07 AM #7

Use a quicker version like StartBack or similar, skip all the extra stuff.

ctobin8
Member

195

03-26-2016, 03:57 AM

I'm using Windows 8.1 Pro on my desktop and Windows 7 across all my laptops. I wasn't sure about switching, especially for my main gaming PC, but I'm really comfortable with Windows 8 now and have never had any problems. I chose the professional version because it has Hyper-V and lets me run multiple Linux virtual machines for testing. The only program claiming not to support Windows 8.1 is an audio app, which has worked perfectly—official support isn't necessary since it's just a precaution.

ctobin8

03-26-2016, 03:57 AM #8