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Top Ten: Making Windows 8.1 Work Like Windows 7

by Joe Mobley
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I have a client that is not entirely happy with their new computer's 8.1 version of Windows.

I thought I'd share some of my research.

10. Install a Start Menu Replacement

I can't emphasize this enough, but one of the little things that can really help your Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 experience is to install a third-party Start menu. Why Microsoft didn't just put this back into Windows 8.1 is beyond me. Regardless, Classic Shell can give you back your Windows 7-like Start menu--and it's free. If you're willing to pay $4.99, Stardock's Start8 is another great option with a lot of customizable features. Both of these third-party Start menus make Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 a much better desktop experience.
Making Windows 8.1 Work Like Windows 7 | Windows 8.1 content from Windows IT Pro

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    I'm still operating on Win7, but if I have to upgrade that kind of information is handy to know.
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      It looks like that website in the link may be worth poking around a bit. It covers several versions of Windows including 7 and 10.

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      Originally Posted by whateverpedia View Post

      I'm still operating on Win7, but if I have to upgrade that kind of information is handy to know.
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    You'd think Microsoft would have the common sense by now to stop fixing what isn't broken.

    Every time I think about getting a new computer, I talk myself out of it because of all the complaints about Windows 8 (I currently use Windows 7). So thank you, Joe, for posting this!
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    Most of our home computers are Windows 8 now. But none of us like the interface. So I found a VERY simple - and cheap - solution:

    The Windows 8 Start menu returns with Start8!

    It's mentioned in the OP quote above, and it works great. I paid once and put it on 3 computers. Just like Windows 7.
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