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yuu.design · 06-13-2014, 12:43 PM

HI guys, someone has some experience downgrading? there is some cool software or dvd to do that ?

ajrocks · 06-13-2014, 12:47 PM

I've managed to do one down grade, it isn't simple. I found that I could live with Windows 8 after I installed Stardock, now I have windows 8 looking and operating like 7. For 8 bucks I would do that instead of trying to down grade.

Juicy D. Links · 06-14-2014, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yuu

HI guys, someone has some experience downgrading? there is some cool software or dvd to do that ?

You would be better off doing a clean wipe then fresh install.... Do not think a "downgrade" is viable

Lichen · 06-14-2014, 09:59 AM

format C: then go torrent Win 7 Ultimate

fuck micro$hit

I tried to call them and ask for a refund on the piece of shit Win8 but they refused.

Scott McD · 06-14-2014, 10:02 AM

I could be doing with a new laptop but i refuse to buy one with that Win 8 shit...

DWB · 06-14-2014, 10:25 AM

I saw something while searching the other day that you can only downgrade if you have 8 pro. Google for it, the info is out there. A lot of people are downgrading.

anexsia · 06-14-2014, 10:30 AM

Reformat and install Windows 7, simple!

C4W · 06-14-2014, 10:49 AM

Reinstall

carpocratian · 06-14-2014, 12:32 PM

I would do a full reformat of the drive and reinstall Windows 7 from scratch, just to be safe.

Clay · 06-14-2014, 01:30 PM

Reformatting might now work because some hardware may be designed to ONLY work on windows 8.
that said I got something called StartisBack and it is WONDERFUL! I never ever look at Metro. It was $3. My computer feels like Windows 7 with the speed of Windows 8

fitzmulti · 06-14-2014, 01:49 PM

Glad I caught this thread. JUST got a new 'puter, and WIN 8 blows just as bad as I have been hearing...at least one of these start button fixes, should help.
Thanks guys!

scubadiver626 · 06-14-2014, 05:13 PM

I used the start button free fix as well. Major suprise changes like win 8 are annoying.

Microsoft needs to wake the Fuck up!

Captain Kawaii · 06-14-2014, 08:02 PM

"My man be called UpGraiDD - with 2 D's!"

Good luck, Yuu. I've heard 8 is no fun.

TisMe · 06-14-2014, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

I could be doing with a new laptop but i refuse to buy one with that Win 8 shit...

Several companies including Dell and HP are selling new desktops and laptops with Win7 as the OS.

MiamiBoyz · 06-14-2014, 09:03 PM

Boycott Windows 8. They need to make 2 operating systems if they want people to continue to use Windows. One for real computers and one for tablets.

Some of us use computers for REAL work and not just reading email and watching porn!

Rochard · 06-14-2014, 09:16 PM

Windows eight really isn't too bad. It's just Win 7 with the tiles screen. For my wife's laptop I downloaded something that made the start button work just like Win 7 and made it so it booted into Windows, not the tiles screen. At that point, it's windows 7.

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Originally Posted by MiamiBoyz

Boycott Windows 8. They need to make 2 operating systems if they want people to continue to use Windows. One for real computers and one for tablets.

Some of us use computers for REAL work and not just reading email and watching porn!

I agree. However, right now I am on a Microsft Surface which I really like. It works as a tablet when I am in the bathroom or bedroom or on the plane, but it's also a very small PC... Once you use a Microsoft Surface for a bit you understand Windows 8.

Martin Sparrow · 06-14-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by yuu

HI guys, someone has some experience downgrading? there is some cool software or dvd to do that ?

http://www.classicshell.net/

Install it.
Figure it out.
Have your win8 play as win7
Thank me later.

Donations can be forwarded to CS his poo-fundation.

Paully · 06-14-2014, 09:28 PM

If your bios has Windows 8 locked boot loader and it wont allow you to install Win 7 let me know. I have some workarounds. Otherwise booting to desktop and a start button is easy peasy.

rowan · 06-14-2014, 10:21 PM

I hated Win8 when I first started using it - since I'm on a Desktop - but there are some tips to make it easier...

1) To start an app, press the Windows key (to get to Metro), type the first few characters of the program name, then press enter. You don't need to click on a search box anywhere, just start typing. For example, press Windows, type "cont", press Enter and you'll open the control panel.

2) You can get a "sort of" start button by right clicking on the Windows icon at the bottom left of the desktop. It doesn't show installed programs (boo) but it does include many features of the old start button.

3) There are keyboard shortcuts for many things which normally need multiple clicks or swipes. For example, Windows-D gets you the desktop, Windows-E opens the file explorer. Alt-Tab cycles through open windows. [These work on earlier versions of 'doze, too.]

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/w...cuts=windows-8

jimmycastor · 06-14-2014, 11:58 PM

they literally fucked themselves with the win 8, and the manufacturers too, this piece of crap os stops me from buying a new notebook since month

blackmonsters · 06-15-2014, 08:04 AM

I'm scared of W8 from what I hear.
I hope W9 comes out soon and everything is good.

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Lichen Tube Master Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,640	format C: then go torrent Win 7 Ultimate fuck micro$hit I tried to call them and ask for a refund on the piece of shit Win8 but they refused.

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DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	I saw something while searching the other day that you can only downgrade if you have 8 pro. Google for it, the info is out there. A lot of people are downgrading.

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anexsia Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,735	Reformat and install Windows 7, simple!

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carpocratian Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 198	I would do a full reformat of the drive and reinstall Windows 7 from scratch, just to be safe.

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Clay Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 735	Reformatting might now work because some hardware may be designed to ONLY work on windows 8. that said I got something called StartisBack and it is WONDERFUL! I never ever look at Metro. It was $3. My computer feels like Windows 7 with the speed of Windows 8

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Captain Kawaii So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,748	"My man be called UpGraiDD - with 2 D's!" Good luck, Yuu. I've heard 8 is no fun.

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MiamiBoyz fgfdftre6 Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: In the closet with your dad! Posts: 6,690	Boycott Windows 8. They need to make 2 operating systems if they want people to continue to use Windows. One for real computers and one for tablets. Some of us use computers for REAL work and not just reading email and watching porn!

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Paully www.Max-Hardcore.com Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,556	If your bios has Windows 8 locked boot loader and it wont allow you to install Win 7 let me know. I have some workarounds. Otherwise booting to desktop and a start button is easy peasy. __________________ CCBill Affiliates Let's Make Some Monies! Paullybadboy [@] gmail.com ICQ 631384423 Last edited by Paully; 06-14-2014 at 09:29 PM..

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rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	I hated Win8 when I first started using it - since I'm on a Desktop - but there are some tips to make it easier... 1) To start an app, press the Windows key (to get to Metro), type the first few characters of the program name, then press enter. You don't need to click on a search box anywhere, just start typing. For example, press Windows, type "cont", press Enter and you'll open the control panel. 2) You can get a "sort of" start button by right clicking on the Windows icon at the bottom left of the desktop. It doesn't show installed programs (boo) but it does include many features of the old start button. 3) There are keyboard shortcuts for many things which normally need multiple clicks or swipes. For example, Windows-D gets you the desktop, Windows-E opens the file explorer. Alt-Tab cycles through open windows. [These work on earlier versions of 'doze, too.] http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/w...cuts=windows-8 Last edited by rowan; 06-14-2014 at 10:22 PM..

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