Windows 8.1 to bring back familiar parts of Windows 7

HeavyHemi

2013-04-22 08:23

Paul Thurrott posted on WinSuperSite.com, via unnamed sources, that the Windows team had objections to restoring the Start button for the first major update to Windows 8. However, it appears that Micr... Windows 8.1 to bring back familiar parts of Windows 7

Video already pulled Mr. H. While I've been using Win 8 for awhile and it works well, I do believe they should have left the option available for 'classic' mode.

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Neo Cyrus

2013-04-22 09:13

This doesn't surprise me considering everyone and their dogs who I've encountered are annoyed by Win 8. My laptop came with Winblows 8 so I'm interested in finding out how much an upgrade license will cost. Whoever said just use Win 8 and you'll get used to it couldn't be more wrong, I still hate it. I'm more annoyed by Ribbon replacing common sense/menus than I am with Metro replacing the start menu. That and Win 8's search is far worse than Win 7's. Even something as commonplace as "Computer Management" is hidden.

#4581522

HeavyHemi

2013-04-22 09:21

This doesn't surprise me considering everyone and their dogs who I've encountered are annoyed by Win 8. My laptop came with Winblows 8 so I'm interested in finding out how much an upgrade license will cost. Whoever said just use Win 8 and you'll get used to it couldn't be more wrong, I still hate it. I'm more annoyed by Ribbon replacing common sense/menus than I am with Metro replacing the start menu. That and Win 8's search is far worse than Win 7's. Even something as commonplace as "Computer Management" is hidden.

Are your Win+X keys broke? 🙂

#4581538

Neo Cyrus

2013-04-22 10:07

Might be broken when combo'd with OEM installed Win 8. Because you know, better protect those users from themselves. Can't let them access basic tools, they might destroy their PCs. Even when that shortcut works, that's still no reason to hide anything when it's searched for. Edit: I like how MS's website doesn't list Win + X under their list of new shortcuts either.

#4581546

isidore

2013-04-22 10:17

finally, maybe now i can upgrade..the interface of windows 8 is interesting, but i would like the opportunity of going back to my classic explorer..

#4581561

HitokiriX

2013-04-22 10:49

Ahahahahahahaaha backtrack much? I love how they took choices away from users and now they have no choice but to change things back oh the delicious irony!!

#4581564

GREGIX

2013-04-22 10:55

Are your Win+X keys broke? 🙂

does he have to know key bindings? Or anybody? Besides...win key sucks hard, many players just rip it off for own good...nothing more frustrating than missclick with alt and going to desktop while fire exchange in bf3 or similar game...

#4581576

kitch9

2013-04-22 11:23

Might be broken when combo'd with OEM installed Win 8. Because you know, better protect those users from themselves. Can't let them access basic tools, they might destroy their PCs. Even when that shortcut works, that's still no reason to hide anything when it's searched for. Edit: I like how MS's website doesn't list Win + X under their list of new shortcuts either.

Just right click bottom left corner dude, its not as hard as your hyperbole makes out.

#4581579

Yxskaft

2013-04-22 11:27

I don't think Windows 8 can be "saved" though. Just like with how people still say Vista is crap, so will people do with Windows 8, no matter how many issues MS manages to rectify.

#4581582

HeavyHemi

2013-04-22 11:32

Might be broken when combo'd with OEM installed Win 8. Because you know, better protect those users from themselves. Can't let them access basic tools, they might destroy their PCs. Even when that shortcut works, that's still no reason to hide anything when it's searched for. Edit: I like how MS's website doesn't list Win + X under their list of new shortcuts either.

Sure they list it...sheesh... http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/keyboard-shortcuts And gosh when I hit the Win key and type compu... and golly! Computer Management shows up. :3eyes:

#4581584

Neo Cyrus

2013-04-22 11:33

Just right click bottom left corner dude, its not as hard as your hyperbole makes out.

Hardly a hyperbole, I didn't even know that was possible. If I didn't know, what are the odds an average user does when Microsoft don't even list it under their list of changes or new functions? What are the odds a first time user would know? Compare that to a first time user simply entering what they want in a search bar. And I reiterate, that is still no reason to hide it from a search. What if I simply wanted a quick way to pin an icon rather than use a menu so I can access it in a single click rather than two? I don't see why any function or tool should be hidden from a search.

Sure they list it...sheesh... http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/keyboard-shortcuts And gosh when I hit the Win key and type compu... and golly! Computer Management shows up. :3eyes:

No, they don't: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows-8/new-keyboard-shortcuts#1TC=t1 Computer management only appears in a search if admin tools are enabled or if it has been manually pinned. By default it does not show, nor does any other "administrator" tool. I don't see why everyone is so defensive when it's such a pointless limitation. I searched for it, it didn't show, there is no reason for that to be regardless how many shortcuts or methods there are to access it. Next will you argue that the Ribbon interface or Metro are also good ideas?

#4581585

HeavyHemi

2013-04-22 11:35

Hardly a hyperbole, I didn't even know that was possible. If I didn't know, what are the odds an average user does when Microsoft don't even list it under their list of changes or new functions? What are the odds a first time user would know? Compare that to a first time user simply entering what they want in a search bar. And I reiterate, that is still no reason to hide it from a search. What if I simply wanted a quick way to pin an icon rather than use a menu so I can access it in a single click rather than two? I don't see why any function or tool should be hidden from a search.

The average user can read at a 8th grade level. Come on. I can see not liking the interface, but in all of 10 minutes you could have discovered how to use all these things easily.

#4581587

HeavyHemi

2013-04-22 11:38

Hardly a hyperbole, I didn't even know that was possible. If I didn't know, what are the odds an average user does when Microsoft don't even list it under their list of changes or new functions? What are the odds a first time user would know? Compare that to a first time user simply entering what they want in a search bar. And I reiterate, that is still no reason to hide it from a search. What if I simply wanted a quick way to pin an icon rather than use a menu so I can access it in a single click rather than two? I don't see why any function or tool should be hidden from a search. No, they don't: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows-8/new-keyboard-shortcuts#1TC=t1 Computer management only appears in a search if admin tools are enabled or if it has been manually pinned. By default it does not show, nor does any other "administrator" tool.

I just posted the link for you. You're silly.

#4581589

Neo Cyrus

2013-04-22 11:40

I can't tell if you're serious, I searched for a list of new commands, which is what I said. It's not there. You're grasping at straws. And I'm not sure if you understand that shortcut doesn't work for me either. I haven't tried right clicking the corner yet but I wouldn't be surprised if that's disabled by default as well. Name one good reason for anything to be hidden from the search. Shall I complain about more things since you have no real argument against that complaint? Why does it ask for permission to proceed on most things when I am logged into an admin account and UAC is disabled?

#4581606

d_mouse

2013-04-22 12:04

Besides...win key sucks hard, many players just rip it off for own good...nothing more frustrating than missclick with alt and going to desktop while fire exchange in bf3 or similar game...

Or they just buy a gaming keyboard where you can disable the win key......

#4581613

warlord

2013-04-22 12:18

that ain't gonna happen, it's just a different w8 version, nothing more nothing less.

#4581625

S_IV

2013-04-22 12:39

for performance wise microsoft team's ok, for usability they're a bit unstable but for visuality wise they clearly ran out of ideas.

#4581635

kitch9

2013-04-22 13:02

Hardly a hyperbole, I didn't even know that was possible. If I didn't know, what are the odds an average user does when Microsoft don't even list it under their list of changes or new functions? What are the odds a first time user would know? Compare that to a first time user simply entering what they want in a search bar. And I reiterate, that is still no reason to hide it from a search. What if I simply wanted a quick way to pin an icon rather than use a menu so I can access it in a single click rather than two? I don't see why any function or tool should be hidden from a search. No, they don't: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows-8/new-keyboard-shortcuts#1TC=t1 Computer management only appears in a search if admin tools are enabled or if it has been manually pinned. By default it does not show, nor does any other "administrator" tool. I don't see why everyone is so defensive when it's such a pointless limitation. I searched for it, it didn't show, there is no reason for that to be regardless how many shortcuts or methods there are to access it. Next will you argue that the Ribbon interface or Metro are also good ideas?

There's half a dozen or so new things to learn, its not hard fella. Do you avoid using Android machines too as you'll have to learn new stuff? Search drags up everything for me what are you looking for?

#4581639

TheDeeGee

2013-04-22 13:08

Doubt it's gonna be the old Windows 7 Start Menu, but instead a Start Button that opens the Metro Interface.

#4581640

Fender178

2013-04-22 13:12

I hope that you can turn off the direct desktop boot if anyone wants to try the new Windows 8 interface. Or for the users who are used to the Metro interface.