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ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley says one of her most "accurate and trusted sources" told her Windows 8.1 Update 1 will be released March 11; she further states that Windows Phone 8.1 will be released at about the same time as well. Foley says there's no indication if Microsoft will release future upgrades similar to Update 1 prior to the next version of Windows, which has the codename "Threshold."
Recently leaked screenshots have displayed new functionality for Windows 8.1 with the update, including the ability to pin Metro-style apps to the taskbar. On Wednesday, Paul Thurrott reported the update will also include a close button for Metro apps, similar to desktop windows, making it easier for mouse and keyboard users.
One thing neither Foley nor anyone outside Microsoft has figured out is if the Start menu will make its return in Update 1. It's believed the Start menu will make its return with Threshold at the latest, and Foley says she'd be "surprised" if it arrived with Update 1.
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#4750824 Posted on: 01/25/2014 05:40 PM
That missing shutdown button was one of the things that I found annoying when I tried Windows 8. A friend of mine, for whom I bought a laptop, found it impractical not to have such a button on the "home" screen.
I really don't know what M$ is thinking with their latest OS. The whole thing smells of "too little, too late" to me.
That missing shutdown button was one of the things that I found annoying when I tried Windows 8. A friend of mine, for whom I bought a laptop, found it impractical not to have such a button on the "home" screen.
I really don't know what M$ is thinking with their latest OS. The whole thing smells of "too little, too late" to me.
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#4750850 Posted on: 01/25/2014 06:46 PM
Has then been option to completely disable metro and or not install it yet? and working startmenu like win 7? that dont require me to go 3rd party to fix? if not MS can go scratch still
Has then been option to completely disable metro and or not install it yet? and working startmenu like win 7? that dont require me to go 3rd party to fix? if not MS can go scratch still
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#4750856 Posted on: 01/25/2014 07:07 PM
Windows 9 or win8.1 update 2.
Has then been option to completely disable metro and or not install it yet? and working startmenu like win 7? that dont require me to go 3rd party to fix? if not MS can go scratch still
Windows 9 or win8.1 update 2.
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#4750886 Posted on: 01/25/2014 08:17 PM
I use Start8 from Stardock(5$). It's good, it removes all charm bars, logins automatically to desktop. windows 7 start menu, disables windows 8 hotspots on screen and you can customize it.
Has then been option to completely disable metro and or not install it yet? and working startmenu like win 7? that dont require me to go 3rd party to fix? if not MS can go scratch still
I use Start8 from Stardock(5$). It's good, it removes all charm bars, logins automatically to desktop. windows 7 start menu, disables windows 8 hotspots on screen and you can customize it.
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#4750895 Posted on: 01/25/2014 08:33 PM
StartIsBack: $2.99
Can do all the above too, and IMO feels much more part of 8.1 than other 3rd party replacements
I use Start8 from Stardock(5$). It's good, it removes all charm bars, logins automatically to desktop. windows 7 start menu, disables windows 8 hotspots on screen and you can customize it.
StartIsBack: $2.99
Can do all the above too, and IMO feels much more part of 8.1 than other 3rd party replacements
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#4750902 Posted on: 01/25/2014 08:42 PM
Classic Shell: Free
Can do all that and more.
Classic Shell: Free
Can do all that and more.
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#4750967 Posted on: 01/25/2014 11:01 PM
I just don't like when you need a 3rd party solution to fix a fundamental OS issue. The burden is also not on Microsoft in case an update breaks compatibility.
I like the improvements under the hood in Windows 8.x but I really do hope we'll get the option to avoid Metro completely. I also dislike how Microsoft hid the option to choose a local account.
I just don't like when you need a 3rd party solution to fix a fundamental OS issue. The burden is also not on Microsoft in case an update breaks compatibility.
I like the improvements under the hood in Windows 8.x but I really do hope we'll get the option to avoid Metro completely. I also dislike how Microsoft hid the option to choose a local account.
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#4750972 Posted on: 01/25/2014 11:15 PM
Threshhold? More like stranglehold.
Threshhold? More like stranglehold.
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#4750973 Posted on: 01/25/2014 11:16 PM
I just don't like when you need a 3rd party solution to fix a fundamental OS issue. The burden is also not on Microsoft in case an update breaks compatibility.
I like the improvements under the hood in Windows 8.x but I really do hope we'll get the option to avoid Metro completely. I also dislike how Microsoft hid the option to choose a local account.
Install with the ethernet cable unplugged so you do not have to sign in with an email address.
I just don't like when you need a 3rd party solution to fix a fundamental OS issue. The burden is also not on Microsoft in case an update breaks compatibility.
I like the improvements under the hood in Windows 8.x but I really do hope we'll get the option to avoid Metro completely. I also dislike how Microsoft hid the option to choose a local account.
Install with the ethernet cable unplugged so you do not have to sign in with an email address.
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#4750981 Posted on: 01/25/2014 11:32 PM
StartIsBack: $2.99
Can do all the above too, and IMO feels much more part of 8.1 than other 3rd party replacements
Classic Shell: Free
Can do all that and more.
I tried both and have to say Start8 does not look or feel like I'm using a 3rd party app. Sometimes I forget I'm even using Windows 8.
Install with the ethernet cable unplugged so you do not have to sign in with an email address.
Yep and if it is a Laptop do not enable the Wifi until your logged in.
StartIsBack: $2.99
Can do all the above too, and IMO feels much more part of 8.1 than other 3rd party replacements
Classic Shell: Free
Can do all that and more.
I tried both and have to say Start8 does not look or feel like I'm using a 3rd party app. Sometimes I forget I'm even using Windows 8.
Install with the ethernet cable unplugged so you do not have to sign in with an email address.
Yep and if it is a Laptop do not enable the Wifi until your logged in.
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#4751107 Posted on: 01/26/2014 04:15 AM
Why would ne1 pay 2.99 for startmenu when classicshell is free and better! Oh ya I know why um better not say. I will only upgrade from windows 7 as my game os when I microsoft forces me to use a dx d3d that they will not support in windows 7. As for everything else I use a computer for I use linux. Anyways about update um oh ya bore bore bore more junk for the ignorant masses.
Why would ne1 pay 2.99 for startmenu when classicshell is free and better! Oh ya I know why um better not say. I will only upgrade from windows 7 as my game os when I microsoft forces me to use a dx d3d that they will not support in windows 7. As for everything else I use a computer for I use linux. Anyways about update um oh ya bore bore bore more junk for the ignorant masses.
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#4751110 Posted on: 01/26/2014 04:20 AM
did we all miss the part where I said I dont want to resort to 3rd party stuff for this? guess it wait and see
did we all miss the part where I said I dont want to resort to 3rd party stuff for this? guess it wait and see
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#4751138 Posted on: 01/26/2014 06:57 AM
I tried both and have to say Start8 does not look or feel like I'm using a 3rd party app. Sometimes I forget I'm even using Windows 8.
Yep and if it is a Laptop do not enable the Wifi until your logged in.
Use Start Menu 8 and it is free!
I tried both and have to say Start8 does not look or feel like I'm using a 3rd party app. Sometimes I forget I'm even using Windows 8.
Yep and if it is a Laptop do not enable the Wifi until your logged in.
Use Start Menu 8 and it is free!
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#4751140 Posted on: 01/26/2014 07:11 AM
Lol nobody read Tsunami's post ... ??
Lol nobody read Tsunami's post ... ??
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My virtual machine is ready!
Look at this one from Verge too.