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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
I have a PC Win 7 desktop. I'm about to upgrade to 8.1. I understand I
can make it look like 7. Will I really miss having the 7 interface instead? |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
W. eWatson wrote:
I have a PC Win 7 desktop. I'm about to upgrade to 8.1. I understand I can make it look like 7. Will I really miss having the 7 interface instead? Once you set it to boot to the desktop, it's pretty similar. The Metro interface may not suit your tastes. I don't hardly ever go there. -- Blue |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
On 3/11/2014 4:55 PM, W. eWatson wrote:
I have a PC Win 7 desktop. I'm about to upgrade to 8.1. I understand I can make it look like 7. Will I really miss having the 7 interface instead? Why would you want too?? Is there something about win 8 you want or need? Just curious. |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
Hi, W.
As Blue said, set it to boot to the desktop. It's almost easier to do than to explain. I only did it once; it took only a minute or two and I quickly forgot how and had to remind myself just now. Right-click on the Taskbar, then Properties on the pop-up menu to get the Taskbar and Navigation properties screen. Click the Navigation tab and check the box that says, "Show my desktop background on Start." Then reboot. Since this is my only computer and I'm the only user (except for 10-year-old grandson), I also have it set to remember my password, so my boot time, power-on to desktop, is about 30 seconds. With these and other tweaks and shortcuts, I like Win8.1 Pro with Media Center even better than Win7. ;) RC -- R. C. White, CPA San Marcos, TX Microsoft Windows MVP (2002-2010) Windows Live Mail 2012 (Build 16.4.3522.0110) in Win8.1 Pro with Media Center "W. eWatson" wrote in message ... I have a PC Win 7 desktop. I'm about to upgrade to 8.1. I understand I can make it look like 7. Will I really miss having the 7 interface instead? |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
On Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:55:07 -0700, W. eWatson wrote:
I have a PC Win 7 desktop. I'm about to upgrade to 8.1. In the name of all that's holy why? How is that an upgrade? It's like "upgrading" from XP to Vista. -- Stan Brown, Oak Road Systems, Tompkins County, New York, USA http://OakRoadSystems.com Shikata ga nai... |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
On 12/03/2014 00:55, W. eWatson wrote:
I have a PC Win 7 desktop. I'm about to upgrade to 8.1. I understand I can make it look like 7. Will I really miss having the 7 interface instead? Yes, you will. But you can install Classic Start Menu to get the desktop and Win 7 interface back. But why would you upgrade from Win 7 to Win 8.1? I can't see a point in there. Fokke |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
W. eWatson wrote:
I have a PC Win 7 desktop. I'm about to upgrade to 8.1. I understand I can make it look like 7. Will I really miss having the 7 interface instead? If you've bought and paid for Win 8.1, save it for a rainy day. All the cool kids are using Windows 7. http://gs.statcounter.com/#os-ww-monthly-201203-201403 Paul |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
W. eWatson wrote:
I have a PC Win 7 desktop. I'm about to upgrade to 8.1. I understand I can make it look like 7. Will I really miss having the 7 interface instead? Fyi.... Win8.1 is full version software, not upgrade software (8.0 was upgrade software) - the 'update' path from Win7 to Win8.1 is a clean install with the ability to a. retain user specific personal files (documents, photos, music, movies, and other files) but not programs or b. keep nothing Either (a) or (b) requires re-installation of your programs thus ensure you have the media (disk or installation file and if necessary the respective programs' product keys) Prior to updating from Win7 to Win8.1 it would be prudent to: 1. Review the 8.1 System Requirements http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...m-requirements 2. Download and run the Win8.1 Upgrade Assistant http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=261871 Upgrading from Win7 to Win8.0 (the latter being upgrade [not update] software)provided the option to keep compatible applications programs For additional info see these articles http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...e-to-windows-8 and http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...ows-7-tutorial -- ....winston msft mvp consumer apps |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
On 3/12/2014 2:12 AM, "...winston‫" wrote:
W. eWatson wrote: I have a PC Win 7 desktop. I'm about to upgrade to 8.1. I understand I can make it look like 7. Will I really miss having the 7 interface instead? Fyi.... Win8.1 is full version software, not upgrade software (8.0 was upgrade software) - the 'update' path from Win7 to Win8.1 is a clean install with the ability to a. retain user specific personal files (documents, photos, music, movies, and other files) but not programs or b. keep nothing Either (a) or (b) requires re-installation of your programs thus ensure you have the media (disk or installation file and if necessary the respective programs' product keys) Prior to updating from Win7 to Win8.1 it would be prudent to: 1. Review the 8.1 System Requirements http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...m-requirements 2. Download and run the Win8.1 Upgrade Assistant http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=261871 Upgrading from Win7 to Win8.0 (the latter being upgrade [not update] software)provided the option to keep compatible applications programs For additional info see these articles http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...e-to-windows-8 and http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...ows-7-tutorial So what this boils down to is, if I don't want to back up my programs, Word, Office, pictures, files, etc, then 8.1 is useless to me. According to Best Buy, where I bought 8.1, there is no 8.0 any longer. Basically, this amounts to have two different OSes, 8.0 and 8.1. Clever. Ugh! Off to Best Buy. I was certainly misled by them. |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
On Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:16:36 -0700, The Other Guy wrote:
It's like "upgrading" from XP to Vista. Well, that's ONE damned fool's opinion. Or TWO opinions, really. THREE. I agree with them. Why would you want to "upgrade" 7 to 8.1 and then make it look like 7? :-? -- s|b |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
W. eWatson wrote:
So what this boils down to is, if I don't want to back up my programs, Word, Office, pictures, files, etc, then 8.1 is useless to me. According to Best Buy, where I bought 8.1, there is no 8.0 any longer. Basically, this amounts to have two different OSes, 8.0 and 8.1. Clever. Ugh! Off to Best Buy. I was certainly misled by them. Sorry to hear you've been mislead...possibly they don't understand that 8.1 is upgrade to 8.0 (upgrades the 8.0 o/s and retains the data and applications) vs. an update for earlier o/s with specific constraints(replace entire o/s and retains user configuration settings and personal files in the users profile or retains nothing*) -....but don't misunderstand MSFT definition of 'personal files' **If you only want to keep your files (documents, photos, music, movies, and other files), choose Just personal files.*** - Personal files must be stored in the user's profile in the respective Win7 design intent folders. - Progams are not personal files (Win7 to Win8.1 requires reinstallation of programs and only those that are compatible - i.e. the purpose of running the upgrade * - If one chooses the other of the two options (Nothing instead of Personal Files, Personal files [those stored in the user profile] will be found, post 8.1 installation in the Windows.old folder...the user would then have to copy them back to the design intent userprofile location in Win8.1...or archive to another location. In hindsight its always a good idea to have a backup (to another device - external or separate internal disk) for the o/s and all data/files and the software media or download to reinstall anything currently installed or needed) Here's the basics again. If you're running....You can keep Windows 8....Windows settings, personal files, and most apps Windows 7....Personal files Windows Vista or XP.....Nothing ....if the above still isn't clear...reread the content in the links (including all subtopics) for clarification. -- ....winston msft mvp consumer apps |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
Drew écrivait news:lfo8ev$j04$1
@speranza.aioe.org: On 3/11/2014 4:55 PM, W. eWatson wrote: I have a PC Win 7 desktop. I'm about to upgrade to 8.1. I understand I can make it look like 7. Will I really miss having the 7 interface instead? Why would you want too?? Is there something about win 8 you want or need? Just curious. Stability? |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
On Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:46:02 +0000 (UTC), Dominique wrote:
Drew écrivait news:lfo8ev$j04$1 : On 3/11/2014 4:55 PM, W. eWatson wrote: I have a PC Win 7 desktop. I'm about to upgrade to 8.1. I understand I can make it look like 7. Will I really miss having the 7 interface instead? Why would you want too?? Is there something about win 8 you want or need? Just curious. Stability? The OP already has Win 7, so stability isn't an issue. -- Char Jackson |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
Char Jackson écrivait
: On Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:46:02 +0000 (UTC), Dominique wrote: Drew écrivait news:lfo8ev$j04$1 : On 3/11/2014 4:55 PM, W. eWatson wrote: I have a PC Win 7 desktop. I'm about to upgrade to 8.1. I understand I can make it look like 7. Will I really miss having the 7 interface instead? Why would you want too?? Is there something about win 8 you want or need? Just curious. Stability? The OP already has Win 7, so stability isn't an issue. My own experience, i3 system, random freeze, after upgrading to 8, no more freeze. |
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Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 8.1
On 3/14/2014, Dominique posted:
Char Jackson écrivait : On Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:46:02 +0000 (UTC), Dominique wrote: Drew écrivait news:lfo8ev$j04$1 @speranza.aioe.org: On 3/11/2014 4:55 PM, W. eWatson wrote: I have a PC Win 7 desktop. I'm about to upgrade to 8.1. I understand I can make it look like 7. Will I really miss having the 7 interface instead? Why would you want too?? Is there something about win 8 you want or need? Just curious. Stability? The OP already has Win 7, so stability isn't an issue. My own experience, i3 system, random freeze, after upgrading to 8, no more freeze. Although that is consistent with the idea that the cause is W7 it doesn't prove it; other changes may well have happened during the update process. Certainly, within my house I agree with Char that stability isn't an issue with W7. However, it is definitely a good thing that your system is now stable :-) OT: there was a recent thread here about calls form the "Systems Center" or others who want to get into your computer; I hadn't had one for several months, but I was just interrupted by one as I was typing this reply :-( And before I finished, I got yet another call; it started "Thank you for calling. Please listen carefully, as our menu times have changed. You have been selected for a free (plonk)". Will switching to W8 prevent that? I'd switch in a minute :-) -- Gene E. Bloch (Stumbling Bloch) |
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