classic desktop

About this tag
The classic desktop tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the traditional Windows desktop interface, particularly in the context of Windows 8 and Windows 10. Users seek ways to reposition desktop icons on the classic desktop after upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10. For Windows 8, threads focus on tools like RetroUI that allow booting directly to the classic desktop, bypassing the Metro UI, and restoring the start menu and taskbar. Other topics include methods to boot to the classic desktop in Windows 8 Consumer Preview and general commentary on the Windows 8 interface changes. The tag reflects user preference for the classic desktop experience over newer UI paradigms.
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    Windows 10 Cannot reposition desktop icons

    I upgraded to Win 10 64 and had a few bumps but one I have not figured out is on Win 7 I could reposition my desktop icons wherever I wanted. After the upgrade I had the same desktop as I had on 7 where I could use all desktop icons as normal but found I can not move/reposition them. It seems...
    • jtpcamp
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    • bugs classic desktop desktop icons reposition support upgrade user interface windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  2. Windows 8 Keep Windows 8 Tiles at Bay with RetroUI [Windows 8]

    # windows8 If you're afraid of, or just annoyed by, the concept of Windows 8's Metro (well formerly Metro, but whatever) UI style, there's a handy way around it. RetroUI is a program that will take users directly to the Classic desktop after login , and even lock Metro away completely. More*ยป...
    • News
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    • classic desktop customization desktop environment metro ui retroui software tweaks user experience user interface windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  3. Windows 8 RetroUI Lets You Switch From New Windows 8 OS to Classic Desktop

    Daunted by the missing start button in Windows ' latest operating system? A new software called RetroUI helps you bring back the classic user interface. Windows 8 computers running the tool will log directly into an old-school Windows desktop, complete with start menu and taskbar. Users can then...
    • News
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    • classic desktop configuration retroui software start menu switching os taskbar user interface windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  4. Windows 8 RetroUI Lets You Switch From New Windows 8 OS to Classic Desktop

    Daunted by the missing start button in Windows' latest operating system? A new software called RetroUI helps you bring back the classic user interface. Link Removed
    • News
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    • classic desktop operating system retroui software start button user interface windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  5. Windows 8 Boot to the 'Classic' desktop in Windows 8 Consumer Preview

    If you want Windows 8 to open up to Classic Desktop instead on the Metro UI then you could follow this article Boot to the 'Classic' desktop in Windows 8 Consumer Preview | ZDNet
    • Captain Jack
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    • boot options classic desktop consumer preview customization desktop environment metro ui user interface windows 8
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  6. VIDEO Microsoft Demos Windows 8, New Interface

    Microsoft Demos Windows 8, New Interface By Thom Holwerda on 2011-06-02 00:39:27 It's 2am here (edit: I'm done writing, it's 2:38am now), and I really ought to be sleeping right about now, but for some stupid arbitrary reason, the D9 conference is held at honestly irresponsible hours for...
    • reghakr
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    • api app development arm classic desktop compatibility d9 conference html5 internet explorer javascript metro ui microsoft multitasking oem office applications system requirements tablet interface touch optimization user interface windows 8 x86
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler