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    Default Another Windows 8 discussion

    I really need a new laptop (for business, but not for DJing), but I am dreading it because of some of the things I have read about Windows 8.

    I won't be getting a touch screen, just a run-of-the-mill laptop, so I would be grateful if people could give me their honest opinions - especially if they've used it for a while - with the good and bad points about it.

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    Now the new update has come out Angela it is much better as it is aimed at non touch screens and has the start button on the bottom left, My honest opinion I like it now.

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    Cheers, Hammy. Everyone comments about the 'Start' button, but very little else.

    Is there anything else I ought to be aware of?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Corabar Entertainment View Post
    I really need a new laptop (for business, but not for DJing), but I am dreading it because of some of the things I have read about Windows 8.
    If you can bring yourself to deal with them, PC World Business still offer machines with Windows 7. ( Thanks for that advice, Vectis. ) It may not be the answer, but it's an option.
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    right , lets have a go at this.

    The old start button flaw.

    Just go to http://www.iobit.com/iobitstartmenu8.php install it , sorted.

    the next thing that is different , File Explorer , really easy to use.

    example.

    the file explorer main menu.

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    everything is in logical order order

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    you can do a search in any position

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    I have not got the touch screen either , it makes no difference.
    I am probably using win 8 in it`s most basic form , it does exactly what I need it to do.
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    1.) Unistall Windows 8

    2.) Install Windows 7

    Job done!
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    Other than the start button there isn't really much to moan about. Not a fan of the windows and tabs but once you hit the desktop it's like windows 7 for me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Daryll View Post
    right , lets have a go at this.

    The old start button flaw.

    Just go to http://www.iobit.com/iobitstartmenu8.php install it , sorted.

    the next thing that is different , File Explorer , really easy to use.......


    I have not got the touch screen either , it makes no difference.
    I am probably using win 8 in it`s most basic form , it does exactly what I need it to do.
    Thanks for taking the time to do that, Daryll - much appreciated! That side of things looks pretty much the same as Windows 7 (unless I'm missing something).

    Quote Originally Posted by DeckstarDeluxe View Post
    Other than the start button there isn't really much to moan about. Not a fan of the windows and tabs but once you hit the desktop it's like windows 7 for me.
    Windows and Tabs????? Pardon, Neil?

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    1.) Unistall Windows 8

    2.) Install Windows 7

    Job done!
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    I've got Win8 and surprisingly been very happy with it... ever since I installed "classicshell".
    Absolutely flies along though. It has genuinely surprised me. Maybe I'm just the lucky one!

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