Interestingly, I posted about downgrading my laptop from Windows 8 to Windows 7 because that’s what I wanted and didn’t particularly like Windows 8, and I’ve had a mini-debate going on with my blog readers.
It all started because I included an image of the google.co.uk’s automatic suggestion’s for “windows 8 is” which were all negative – “crap”, “rubbish”, “terrible”, “awful”
It seems that people think it’s some kind of conspiracy by Google to slag off Microsoft, and not that anyone would genuinely dislike Windows 8. One of my readers suggested I take a look at Bing, Microsoft’s own search engine. Amazingly I have to report that their suggestions for “windows 8 is” are worse than Google’s … who said there is no such thing as bad publicity ?
Seven critical suggestions and only one positive, and this is MICROSOFT’s own search engine, bing belongs to Microsoft ! If Bill Gates was dead, he’d be turning in his grave now … Anyway …
I’m not able to get google.com where I am, you yanks can google it yourselves, but here’s what google.co.th says :
“is not supported on this mac” – and there was me thinking Apple had there own operating system !
And google.ca :
And google.ch :
And google.com.au :
And finally yahoo.co.uk :
For me that’s fairly conclusive evidence that Windows 8 is in fact very very unpopular, I mean really what were they thinking adding a new startup screen and removing the start button … Technically it might be great, and seems OK from what little use I’ve made of it, but so was Betamax and that flopped massively. I think Microsoft wanted to jump on the handheld/touchscreen bandwagon because they thought they were (or would be) missing out.
I’ll have a look at Windows 8.1 when it arrives, as it’s rumoured they are putting start button back in, and perhaps they’ll remove the hideous startup screen. For now I’m happy with Windows 7, so sticking with it.
Happy google’ing !
Don Charisma 
I take it you dislike Windows 8. Board 7 of them over. Fire Escape.
Jasper
If MS had left the start button alone they might have faired better with me … I understand their rationale, but doesn’t mean i have to be happy about it … laptops and desktops I think it’ll be quite a long while before they are all touch screen, so a bit premature on their redesign of the GUI … many I know say they like and happy with 8, so live and let live really … cheers DC
Dear Don thank you for following my blog psiKeep.wordpress.com.Thank you for your observations about Windows 8. i am still hobbling along with XP and wondering why we have to have a new operating system or new versions of software every year. This makes you stuck with nothing but software addiction and a constant learning curve. The computer is suppose to be a tool in order to create stuff. The people who started this came out of garages and now they are in our pockets. We are stuck with a software mafia. How did we let this happen?
LOL, probably economics 101 lesson, so it’s fairly straightforward … the new new new drives the consumer to spend, spending is actually good for everyone because of jobs etc … so fashion, and consumers being driven by new each year, equates to growth and progress …
IBM were once giants in the computer world, they fell the same as rome … why ? they didn’t adapt to changing trends, building million pound mainframes when people wanted PCs was a dumb move …
Nothing wrong with sticking longer to existing technology but eventually it will wear out, the same as that comfortable pair of shoes !
That’s true but it is the mileage you get before the wear out.
For sure, bit like a car really !
Can’t say I used Windows 8 for long myself but yeah I have heard a lot of angry people view on it! Thinking about it though, I remember when people had a huge hate towards Vista as well! To me change can be good and bad but it really depends on how much impact it has I guess.Either way it was a good read!
You are welcome, and yes I heard the Vista angle … my upgrade to 7 from vista I wish I’d done much earlier, so I can relate to the vista-haters … change can be good, but sometimes it isn’t !
Thanks for the follow Don! Good to know about Windows 8 since it may be pre- installed on the new laptop I need!
You are welcome, and good idea to be prepared … some of the other commenters have suggested third party tools to make win 8 more bearable, so you could do that … warm regards DC
Windows 7 professional is still easily available if you buy a BUSINESS GRADE computer or laptop. Call up Dell and tell them you are a real business, or get on their website and click BUSINESS and you will have far more system choices. Many donn’t know this, but computer retailers loathe consumers. Consumers get less choices, lots of crapware, much poorer warranties, and all around cheaper hardware, all to save less than ten percent!
Sounds about right, my laptop was a consumer model, I dumped win 8 and the bloatware and installed win 7 … all good actually it’s the fastest machine that I have …
Thanks DC for such a great post and everyone for their comments. I bought a new laptop and had to learn to use Windows 8 having used 7 previously. If I had spent the extra money on a touch screen laptop it might have been easier, but hey, I’m on a tight budget. I do think that the comment someone made about the hardware not being advanced enough for the software is my problem. Anyway, I’m getting there and I’m really glad that you found me through my blog or I wouldn’t have seen this helpful post. Your blog is full of interesting stuff, I enjoyed browsing through it. I only started to blog in earnest about six months ago – I think I’m getting the hang of it now.
All the best
Jean.
Hey Jean, you are welcome, this is one of my early attempts at writing a blog post and actually pageview wise one of the most successful … my blog is quite eclectic, I like it that way keeps me and the readers interested never a dull moment … speak soon … DC
Thanks for visiting and following my blog!
You are welcome my friend 🙂
Very big fan of windows 8. Way faster tthan 7 as far as I can tell. The user interface isn’t half as bad as I had originally thought. Once you get used to it its actually really strange to go back to windows 8.
Love it. Don’t care what anyone says.
Excellent, very well put and glad you’re happy 🙂
Hahaha great post! I got a new Windows 8 laptop and positively hated it at the start. I actually avoided using my laptop much for a fortnight or so. Thank god for smartphones.
Thanks for the follow!
P.S. Google says “Windows 8 is absolute garbage”
You are welcome, and good luck when you finally pluck up the resolve to use your win 8 laptop 🙂
Warm regards
DC
Thanks for visiting my blog. You may also enjoy http://www.avaliveradio.com … It’s a terrific inspiring show with great interviews and branding tips.
You are welcome Jacqueline, and lovely to hear from you … I’m following you on avaliveradio.com 🙂 warm regards DC
Excellent. Hope to hear from you again. Cheers :0)
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Actually, Windows 8 is really just Windows 7 with a very poorly written tablet touch pad functionality added on to the top (of Windows 7). You can buy a product called start is back for just a few dollars that adds the start botton back (the way it should be). Once you install it, you’ll forget your running Windows 8.
I own a computer consulting company, and we have installed this app for dozens of persons and all like it. I run it on my laptop too without complaint. It only costs a few dollars, and you can try before you buy.
Thanks dude, that’s useful, and I think was mentioned … at the moment I don’t need to spend a few extra bucks, sticking with 7, so actually saved a lot of bucks by not having to buy win 8 …
I enjoyed reading this post and some of the comments. I didn’t get through all of them. I prefer Windows 7, but my husband got a laptop with 8, and he loves it. I tried using it a couple times, but found it frustrating and confusing. I would get somewhere, and couldn’t find a back arrow to get back where I just was. I had to search and search. Everything seemed to take extra steps. I prefer 7, but I wish Windows could get rid of the age old problem of the computer getting stuck in an unending wait mode. That I hate! Still any of it is better than when I had to type everything out onto cards and feed them into the computer and wait for my turn for the computer to run my program. Any errors, and I had to start all over. That experience makes even Windows 8 look good. It’s all relative! 😉
LOL, showing your age with the punched cards, I just missed them by a hairs width 🙂 And yes in comparison with what we used to have it’s no contest.
People tell me an addon is available for 8 to make it look and feel like 7 … for me I’m staying 7 until upgrade time, then maybe 9 or 10 or Ubtuntu … we’ll see …
Thanks for dropping in on me, warm regards DC
I agree. I got mine last Christmas and it was terrible from the first day…the young people would tell me older people never like new things…so I decided to give it a try…and I did…for one year this Christmas….and I still didn’t like it…so I found out the HP will customize a Windows 7 for me…so I bought it and it was delivered yesterday….and thanks for wanting to follow my stuff…have a good one….
LOL, I wrote this post last year and I’ve heard just about every conceivable angle … the “resistant to change” argument came up several time … horse-shit … win 8 is crap, and that’s almost that … let’s hope win 9 is an improvement 🙂
And you are welcome …
I got news for you, Babarahs: A lot of those also complaining about Windows 8 are young people who are IT administrators. When we have to support hundreds of computers, Windows 8 is an administrator’s nightmare. (Ask any Dell or Toshiba employee what operating system is on their work computer-hint: it’s not Windows 8). For those “young fogies” who tell you old people never like new things, give them a simple test: Have them not use a cell phone for one day (land-line phones are permitted). That will be a “new thing” for them and a good laugh for you!
I upgraded to 8.1 from 7 (to get the full PowerShell 3 functionality) and Office 10 to 13 at the same time. I honestly can’t say which I hate more – if you pressed me I’d say Office 13. The one big plus is my laptop boots up in a heartbeat compared to Windows 7.
Ah, that could be a reason, but I don’t use powershell so it’s not for me !
I’m happy enough win 7 / orifice 2010 … and hibernate boots up fast enough for me 🙂
Thanks for the follow! My HP desktop is 9 years old. (I just now had to look up the purchase receipt so I could get the date!) It has XP and I don’t want to part with it! I’ve only had to replace the DVD-ROM drive and when I did that, I vacuumed the entire insides. I wrote a review about it: http://www.epinions.com/review/LG_GH22LP21_Optical_Drive_epi/content_554602827396
My HP was a configure to order (CTO) because I wanted to keep using the 1.44 MB diskettes and not go with the RW CD/DVD ROM or whatever initials the newer stuff has! I got an expansion bay just in case I changed my mind though. (Never did.) I got this HP beauty at Home Depot but I ordered it on Tech Depot (www.techdepot.com) which is how you order from HD. My guess is that if you want a new computer with Windows 7, you can probably get it through CTO.
I still have my old Toshiba laptop with Win98 which is 18 years old! OMG! I can’t believe it! I use it just to type reviews and blog posts on to my diskettes while I’m watching TV in bed and then I transfer the diskettes to my HP and then online.
This is a nice blog – I’m glad you followed me otherwise I never would have found you!
Hey Marcella, it’s lovely to hear from you, you sounds very tech savy albeit that you’ve made some very sensible tech choices and haven’t needed to upgrade … I have an HP desktop that still works, but I left it in London and use as a remote server.
XP was great, and is still used by quite a lot of people. By today’s standards it has low memory usage and is efficient.
I had Vista two laptops and didn’t like it very much. Windows 7 however different story, have been very happy. I’m tech savy enough to install win 7 myself, so don’t need HP to do it for me …
Anyway, again lovely to hear from you and happy I followed you since now we’re in touch.
Warm regards
DC
Thankfully, a notice of your following of my own blog (lately inactive) re: Windows 8 caught my eye, as I’ve been completely happy with XP Home for some years, which MS now publicises will no longer be supported. I dislike the thought of upgrading to anything MS beyond XP, as each previous upgrade caused some of my programs to no longer work. Thanks much for this topic! 🙂
You are welcome 🙂 and I had been a keen upgrader since MS-DOS, Windows 3, 3.1, 95, ME, 2000, NT 3.51, NT4, XP, Vista, 7 … 7 is where I’m sticking for a number of reasons … and yes it’s fairly common that things stop working on upgrades … my advice is research as much as possible which is the best route for you before making the change 🙂
warm regards DC
Greetings Helen.
Although I have computers at home running Microsoft’s Windows Server as well as their consumer-based Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, my “main squeeze” is Windows XP Pro on a PC that still runs 5 1/4″ and 3 1/2″ floppies. (My Dining Room is actually my Server Room and Computer Museum).
As for support for your XP after April 2014, go to http://meetcc.wordpress.com/2014/04/07/april-8-windows-xp-deadline-do-you-really-need-to-upgrade/ for ways to keep your XP protected and safe.
If you have no choice but to get a new computer (And good news! Retail stores are now offering computers with Windows 7 again!) and get stuck with Windows 8 or 8.1, there’s a nifty little software I’ve used that makes Windows 8 behave & look like Window 7 or Windows XP ( http://meetcc.wordpress.com/2014/09/12/from-ugh-to-ahhh-making-windows-8-more-windows-7-xp-friendly/ )
~The Computer Cat
Ahhhhh companionship. It’s a wonderful thing. I have just brushed past this debacle and continued on with my life. It’s an annoyance like Medicare — here in Arkansas, U.S.A., until recently, we are *finally* allowed the first health-care insurance since I left my regular job in 2001. I wonder how many hours in the last two months I’ve spent on the phone with the U.S. and Arkansas governments, trying to figure out exactly what is the interspace between Federal and State, between the Affordable Healthcare Act and the (Arkansas-administered) Medicaid program. I’m a lawyer, you know. Doesn’t matter. It’s impossible. You see, I have received two pieces of advice from these estimable entities that directly contradict themselves. Let me tell you. Human beings are the pits. There it all is, in five words or less. Humans mess everything up. Four words. I prefer cats. Three words. This sucks. Cheerio.
LOL, time for a good moan I guess … couldn’t see anything to do with windows 8 … so I can only sympathise with your medicare issues, UK we have NHS and in Thailand I have to pay for my own treatment …
Honestly? Try Xubuntu. Seriously. You can test it with a LiveCD and not commit your system to it. You will find it comfortably familiar.
Yup tried it, still prefer Unbuntu because of the commerial backing … I generally dump the new GUI and put the old Ubuntu one back on as I can’t be bothered to search for everything, still use my menus a lot !
Believe it or not, I’m still using Windows XP – and debating whether or not to upgrade, and if so, to what. But then, I’m something of a dinosaur – I didn’t even get myself a smartphone till last week 😉
Recommend Xubuntu. Very XP-like but will be supported for years to come.
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Very admirable … I know windows XP is still used in things like embeded systems, so it’s still fairly common, I’ve seen “crashed” plasma displays recently in an airport with windows XP logo … Also windows XP by today’s terms is very frugal on resources, so great for running in virtual machines and on older recycled hardware … still has a lot of uses …
The main contenders for your business for upgrade would be Win 7 (or 8 if you’re crazy), Mac OSX or Linux … each have their pros and cons …
Warm regards
DC
Yes, Windows 8 is not very popular. I was addicted to Microsoft products, I used Windows Vista and was quite satisfied with it. Yet I didn’t upgrade to Windows 8 because it feels a bit odd on desktops. The situation got a little bit better with release of Windows 8.1 but nevertheless I won’t upgrade installations of Windows 7 to it.
I understand why Microsoft pushes the new interface so intensely, but it’s not adopted in corporate environments.
Yes, I’m of the same mind my friend, this post had a lot more feedback than I ever expected and I’ve explored virtually every angle with the commenters … Windows 7 works for me and will continue until I have a better option …
That’s right!
Yet I think I wouldn’t remove Windows 8 if it was installed on my laptop, for home usage. For work, I’d choose Windows 7 though.
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Do or do not, there is no try……..that is my Yoda : )
Yup know that one … it’s pretty cool to mix it up with one’s own words too 🙂
It’s nothing more than a desktop over a desktop. It hides to much of what you used to do and gives you less control…I find this to be a regular issue with window and other programs…every time they come out with a new version, the user, loses control of something.
Yup seems to be going that way … perhaps because more and more less “technical” people are using these devices ?
Like you, I’m thinking of going apple in the future, even said it to my wife just the other day.
Depends on what you want to do and how much money you have really … Apple stuff tends to be well made, but expensive … Research the pros and cons and come to the best decision for you …
True. I’m sick and tired of microsoft controlling everything though.
That’s life bro …
I just bought a used Lenovo and did a factory reset to Windows 8. The updates took hours, but I now have a clean install of Windows 8.1. I think it is OK — not great, mind you — but OK. What I resent is Microsoft’s colossal arrogance in dictating to the computer-using public what they may and may not have in their computers. You might find my post “If Microsoft Made Cars” amusing: http://topomyhead.wordpress.com/2013/05/10/if-microsoft-made-cars/
Thanks, I’ve visited and read, liked your post 🙂
There are some other serious options these days, Apple of course, and Linux variants the most successful of which is Ubuntu. I have a friend who uses one of the “Open Office” type of free software on Windows 7 and he tells me it does everything he needs office wise.
Personally I’m still on Windows 7 / Office 2010, and will be for the foreseeable future.
Oh and if you think Microsoft like to make decisions for their customers, then you’d love Apple, they are worse, much worse !
Warm regards
DC
Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome 🙂
I literally hate Windows 8. Microsoft finally forced me to switch to Apple. Love my MacBook Pro!
If I had the money, then Apple probably … but I don’t so sticking with 7 and will decide of MS vs Linux as and when I need to upgrade … warm regards DC
Haha! Good blog my friend. I’ve got a Windows 7 and I enjoy it. My brother is getting an 8. I look forward to comparing the two. 🙂
Let me know how you get one 🙂
Alright. 🙂
Thank you for your visit … good to know. I have windows 7 and have no complaints
You are welcome, and same as you sticking with 7, eight didn’t turn out to be so lucky for Microsoft !
I agree with you on this, I still have windows 7 and I have content with it. My son and my wife have 8 and don’t like it.
Not many I’ve found do like 8 … but there are some !
Yes, it worked for me if I typed the whole phrase “Windows 8 is”. Can that many people really be saying these things on line – obviously so?
Thanks for following me.
Regards
Yup, they are … MS wants to move into tablet/handheld, I think they see a death of laptop/desktop in the near future … laptop/desktop owners aren’t happy !
P/S Sorry Don, I forgot to say, “Thanks for following my blog.”
You are very welcome, lovely to hear from you and do keep in touch, warm regards DC
In November, I purchased a new laptop because my old one is around six years old. The new one came preloaded with Windows 8. What a load of pureed bat guano!! I’m just glad my old computer not only came preloaded with Windows 7, but I also received the CDs for both Windows 7 and XP.
Windows 8.1 does not have a start button as some of the previous comments noted. I’ve tried to get used to Windows 8 for three months now. I think I’ve given it a fair chance. I hate it with a vengeance. I don’t run a business, I’m just a writer and blogger. One of the comments said, “Windows 8 might be okay for home users.” Sorry, it isn’t.
I’m nearly 70 years old and have been using computers since I had my Commodore 64 (computer that is, not car) and Windows 8 is the worst version they’ve ever produced. I’m no computer geek, techhead, or Tesh. I’m simply a grandmother who uses her computer every day and wants to do so without my blood pressure going through the roof, or wanting to throw things at the wall.
Windows 8 sucks big time.
You are certainly not alone. I think Microsoft wants in on the handheld device market, and they are seeing a death of laptops/desktops. Laptop/desktop users however aren’t sharing Microsoft’s enthusiam at their new pay packet, they actually like and want to continue to use devices that don’t have touch screen … my first was ZX81 which was slightly before the Commodore I think …
Warm regards
DC
I knew there was a reason I have avoided upgrading LOL! Thanks for the chuckle, and for stopping by and liking “Winter comes once more” 🙂
yes, it’s a common theme ! … and you are welcome 🙂
Hi. Thanks for following my blog. I’ve read the above with great interest because my ancient desktop died recently and I’ve been regarding all those new Windows 8 machines with some trepidation. I’d read somewhere that 8.1 was an improvement but judging by some of the comments above, maybe not? I’m writing this on a laptop I bought last month and deliberately chose Win 7 – and although it came with a Win 8 upgrade disc I’m in no hurry to use it!
Really interesting blog by the way. I’m looking forward to exploring it further.
You are welcome. And best stick with win 7.
This morning I had a realisation about win 8. It now makes sense to me why Microsoft are so dead set on changing to tablets with win 8.
Warm regards
DC
I’m with you, dude …
http://margaretrosestringer.com/2013/12/07/moving-backwards-with-the-times/
Seen it, and we’re definitely on the same page 🙂 cheers DC
I know that it had bee said, but i want to say that WINDOWS 8 is the biggest shit ever!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve heard that Microsoft is trying to force a change and that new laptops aren’t coming out with 7 anymore, nor are you able to downgrade. Not sure how much truth there is too it but it frustrates me when I was about to upgrade to a windows machine. It’s enough to make me want to go Mac.
It’s kind of like that, force is a bit strong, but they definately are pushing hard for people to use win8 …
MAC is too expensive and since Jobs died I doubt they are the same thing, so personally I went a Samsung laptop downgraded to win 7 over a MACBook Pro, cost me around 1/4 of the price of the MAC
What a wonderful post–and it’s wonderful for me that I came upon it now, after spending–I am not making this up–178 minutes ‘chatting’ with “Apple Care,” which I will translate for you as “Apple Don’t Care Worth a Fig.”
It is nice to know–because misery loves company, although truly I am sorry for your suffering– that as my Mac and iPhone BOTH fail to work, and the support at the other end acts as if they’ve been drinking heavily to celebrate New Years, those who have stayed the PC road feel equally enraged [if I agree to hit anyone who says, “I like Windows 8,” are you on to wallop anyone who once again claims that Apple is superior?].
Glad I’m not the only one who’s figured out Apple are only in it for the money, but hey-ho there are plenty of others saying the same thing. What pissed me off was their refusal to refund £5 spend in Apple store on an app that wasn’t fit for the purpose.
Who says I’m suffering ? I’m on Windows 7 and happy as a pig in muck 🙂
Bottom line for me is that everybody is short of money, so we get poor customer service, poor products, poor everything … charismatic man’s approach, deal with what is and get on with it …
Warm regards
DC
We found Windows 8 to be tolerable, but the “free” upgrade to Windows 8.1 was a disaster. After the upgrade none of the web browsers (even IE) would load pages for more than a few minutes. Some research yielded the detail that 8.1 handles DNS lookups differently then any previous OS, so many, many people find their internet worthless. Fortunately, a System Reset let me revert back to Windows 8 (I kept my data but lost my installed programs). It was well worth the hassle to be able to use the internet again.
Microsoft certainly seem to be making a pigs ear ! DC
Thanks for the follow. I just got a new laptop and it has Windows 8. So far, don’t like it, but I haven’t really had time to learn it, so the jury is still out. I’m working on the old laptop–which has been threatening death–while Windows 8.1 downloads.
Good luck, may the farce be with you LOL
Wow! Interesting discussion 😉 I have a windows phone with 8 and it is hands down the BEST phone I’ve ever had. Makes iPhone look and feel clunky and old-fashioned. I’m a fan 😀
Good to hear a contrasting point of view, and I think that’s what win 8 was designed for, so a more suitable platform. I’ve been looking at the nokia with the 41 megapixel camera as a possible purchase, so useful to get feedback on win 8 as a phone operating system. Perhaps Microsoft wants to move out of the desktop/laptop market onto handhelds ?
Isn’t that why they bought Nokia?! I think I need to do a Nokia vs Apple post soon – I ‘upgraded’ to the Nokia earlier this year after many years with an Apple.
How did you find it, I’m interested in the 41 megapixel camera mostly …
Thanks for the follow, Don—I need to upgrade from XP, probably sometime in 2014, and your post—and these comments— have made me wary of Win 8. I’m not a tech person, I just want stuff to work without having to spend endless hours figuring out all the new “improvements.” I will continue to postpone the upgrade.
You are welcome. I think Win 7 is still available to buy, and that would be one route. I’m of the same mind and many others the same, we want to sit at our computers and do what we want or need to do, not have an extra overhead of learning new gadgets etc.
Check out Ubuntu too, might be of interest. And Win 7 is relatively close to Win XP. Also could wait for Win 9.
Cheers
DC
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I am thankful to you for following my blog. I too am following yours with immediate effect with the hope that jointly we can work better to pursue our goal.
That’s awesome, thank you … merry Christmas Don Charisma
Our entire workplace just went finally to Windows 7 with much whining and gnashing of teeth. So far, it seems OK to me, but not thrilling that is for sure.
I should think you’ll get used to it with a bit of time 🙂
Do you think that Microsoft would win back a lot of support if they admitted the problems and offered all Windows 8 users who were not happy an option to change (=upgrade) to Windows 7. I for one would be very happy to go back to the (superior) Windows 7. And I would also think more of Microsoft for being honest and for trying to fix the W8 problems by offering a free option to change back to W7.
But like an ostrich with its head in the sand, Microsoft tries ANOTHER temporary patch (W 8.1), which will no doubt be followed by 8.2, 8.3…….. and between all those patches, will continue to shut down MY computer for ‘updates’.
Customers can forgive a lot, IF they can see that a company is trying, but the impression that MS is giving is of a company determined to continue in the wrong direction.
I am sure that lots of us how now had enough, and that MS is going to lose out in the long run. I really would like to sit down with Bill Gates and ask him to show me how W8 should work. No doubt he would be equally FRUSTRATED with W8. But perhaps he has already ‘upgraded’ to W7.
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I doubt they will go back to Win 7, they’d look like complete fools rather than just foolish.
In Win 7 I switch off automatic updates so it just notifies me and I do at my leisure. This was because it would do the updates at the most awkward times and I didn’t get a chance to check each of them.
I think Microsoft needs to pull a rabbit out of that hat with Win 9, or people will eventually start seeking alternatives like Ubuntu. It’s possible they want to get out of desktop/laptop market for some reason, perhaps it’s expected that all devices will become touch screen like some have said.
I’m happy enough win7, will stay like that for the foreseeable 🙂
Some people have already started to look for alternatives !
There is nothing wrong, and indeed a lot to be gained, but admitting that you have made a mistake. Microsoft would win back a lot of disgruntled users if they admitted that they got it wrong and made a mistake. People understand that everybody makes mistakes, but to do it and then try and pretend that nothing is amiss is just ignorance.
The Windows 8 patch to 8.1 does not fool me, MS got it wrong and it is still wrong.
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I agree with you, but have heard others who actually like Win 8.
There are similar alternatives, a whole host of Linux OSes (Ubuntu, Mint etc) and if you’ve got the money a Mac.
My understanding is that MS wants to move into the touch screen/hand held market as this is seen as the future. Nokia smartphones come with Windows now.
What they should have done is made Win 8 configurable so it was the same as Win 7, start button and the other features that have been removed for keyboard/mouse based devices and configurable for touch-screen, then no problem.
They are so so unlikely to admit they are wrong so will probably keep releasing patches 8.2 or whatever until win 9 is ready.
This post was never opened as a discussion of this topic, it was merely pointing out what the search suggestions were, which I found amusing.
However there’s been an overwhelming response, and I’m having virtually identical conversations daily ever since – as you can see.
Bottom line, downgrade to win 7, or go Ubuntu or Linux or Mac OSX or put up with win 8 … that’s it there isn’t much else to it. I’m on win 7 and happy with it. My laptop came with win 8, I downgraded myself, even after having difficulty getting drivers that were region restricted. As and when it’s personally time to upgrade OSes then I will choose either MS or Linux, if MS haven’t got their act together it will be Linux.
Warm regards
DC
Windows 8.1 assumes that everyone who does real work on a computer does their work using Microsoft Office. Not so. I do my work, photography, using Adobe software; lightroom and Elements. Windows 8 and even its 8.1 is a total disaster for those who do do real work on their machines. Windows 7 is the only way to go…other than a MAC which is where I will go unless Microsoft wises up in the post- Ballmer era and releases an operating system for those of us who do more on computers than tweet, play games, troll facebook and email.
Couldn’t agree more, apart from that I will likely go Ubuntu rather Mac owing to lack of funds. For now good old win 7 suits me and I’ll stick with as long as I need to 🙂
It seems to be designed for tablets, or at least touch screens. Boots up fast. But definitely has a “why change what’s not broken” feel to it on a standard desktop or laptop.
Totally, but many people using desktops and laptops that don’t have a touch screen !
This is hilarious…unless you use Windows 8. I run XP on one laptop and Win7 on another. I am afraid to upgrade….
I’m Win 7 and IOS, and use Ubuntu a little for some things … and yes many many people disappointed with Win 8 …
Thanks for dropping by and following my blog 🙂
Warm regards
DC
I had to use our Windows 8 testing laptop recently at work (I’m in IT – we have one machine for testing our websites on Windows 8). After half an hour of trying to configure it I nearly threw it across the room. I had to take a break 😦 .
For myself, I bought my new laptop a couple of months ago from Dell outlet business – they are still selling laptops running Windows 7!
It’s possible Win8 is great for home users, but not when you’re running Visual Studio, databases and so on and frequently need to reconfigure the firewall, network cards, hosts file and so on.
Well all I can say is you’re not the only one, lot of people read this and I get traffic every day … Win 7 rocks !
google1400s.com:
Windows 8…
sucketh much
is wicked
is of the devil
is sinful
causeth mutinies
causeth dissension
causeth strife
is heresy
is devilish
smacketh of big time witchcraft
(if Windows 8 existed in the medieval days)
Really like this, laughing my ass off !
Thanks for a laugh 🙂
There was another at the end of the results,
“Made by an heretick”
fufù
Hello Don, tanks for passing by….. I have no choise but to agree with your opinion on Window 8. Microsoft is really scratchin the bottom with this os. 🙄 it really suks…
I’ve tapped on google.it , “Window 8 è “, and guess what the answer was: windows 8 è una cagata; meaning that is bull shit… ha ha ha ha 😛
Anyway, nice to meet you and keepontrucking…old boy 😆
LOL, Italians do have good sense of humour in my experience, so thank you 🙂
At the moment i’m happy with win 7 so will stick with, and then maybe win9 or ubuntu, will decide that later.
Molto benne !
Ciao regatzi
Don Charisma