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Windows 8 Why do people hate the new start screen?
As the title suggests, I'm wondering why you hate the start screen in Windows 8 so much, or why you think others do. Besides looking completely different, there are nothing but improvements on the back end in terms of search, live tiles and appearance. I honestly see no legitimate reason for...- Mitchell_A
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- change criticism interface learning curve live tiles opinion search start screen user experience windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 whats the best User Account Picture (in your opinion)
mine would be this one Link Removed or the one with the Pomeranian. there both cute- lozzy123456
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- cute opinion picture pomeranian user account
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- Forum: Desktop Customization
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Windows 8 An Interesting Poll Idea
Let’s assume that this was a perfect world, and when you bought a new computer they asked you what version of Windows you wanted on it. (This is a Windows poll, so that’s your choice.) Let’s also assume that all of the software you wanted to use would work and you could get all of your drivers...- sirloyne
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- choice drivers forms function graph opinion poll software windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 An Interesting Poll Idea
Let’s assume that this was a perfect world, and when you bought a new computer they asked you what version of Windows you wanted on it. (This is a Windows poll, so that’s your choice.) Let’s also assume that all of the software you wanted to use would work and you could get all of your drivers...- sirloyne
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- computer drivers function graph luddites opinion poll software version windows
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Windows 7 Windows WDS or a 3rd party image
Does anyone have any opinions on using windows WDS or a 3rd party imaging source? compare and contrast the benefits just looking for some real world experience here.- rbibbo
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- benefits comparison deployment experience imaging opinion software third party wds windows
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Windows 8 My revised and updated thoughts about Windows 8.
A few days ago, I started a new thread about Windows 8 OS called, “After two weeks with Windows 8, I find it the least stable OS”. http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-discussion/18137-after-two-weeks-windows-8-i-find-least-stable-os-new-post.html My opinion was based on my personal...- zmechys
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- antivirus avira bitdefender blue screen clean install compatibility fast startup hardware refresh microsoft microsoft store opinion os stability security software system performance technology user experience web research windows 8 windows settings
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Flip Opinion on Windows 8: "Makes consumers happy, but corporate IT people really sad"
Do you agree with this assessment? Check out CNN's take on Microsoft Windows 8: FAQ: What you need to know about upgrading to Windows 8 - CNN.com- Mike
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- assessment cnn consumer corporate it discussion microsoft opinion technology upgrade windows 8
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Windows 7 Dfx New Version V.S Srs Audio Essentials New Version
The new DFX 11 is sweet regarding user interface,but what does it has to offer,not much in my oppinion,it has some nice settings and so what? But SRS AUDIO ESSENTIALS is outstanding in every sence. Are we talking audio quality,DFX is very very far from SRS. I have both dsp`s installed but i...- segsten
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- audio dfx dsp opinion quality review settings srs user interface version
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 8 Sharing an Exchange
Just sharing this from another Forum, just for the hell of it. If, you disagree w/ any of it, please, don't bother beating ME up over it; no need for that. Differing opinions are ok & don't mean you have to deride another's view. Ok? Cool, thanks. 2012-09-06 00:14 Quote...- Drew
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- change compatibility diversity enterprise feedback graphics internet opinion performance security speed support technology tools update user experience user interface windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 How long do I have?
I've tried one version of Window 8 after another and just simply: DO NOT LIKE IT!!! How much longer (in general) do you think Windows 7 has before it becomes obsolete? Thanks, LWL- wnclee
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- end of life forced obsolescence migration opinion software update support tech industry trends user experience windows 7 windows 8
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Windows 8 Would Windows Desktop stay for the foreseeable future?
Many of us think that by the time Windows 9 or 10 arrives the desktop would disappear. But according to the following MSDN blog, Microsoft considers desktop important and intends to keep desktop for the foreseeable future: Link Removed But this blog is an year old and within an year we...- icet
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- blog change community desktop discussion evolution feedback future microsoft msdn opinion software technology trends update user interface windows windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Debunking Myths About Windows 8: Understanding the Start Screen Controversy
I will say, missing or writing the rest of an OS because of a certain Start screen is somewhere between sad & silly. Making an big issue, fuss & blockage over a Start screen, that not only doesn't need to be used (There IS choice) but, gets in the way of nothing, hardly makes grounded sense...- Drew
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- accuracy community perspective criticism false claims interface it professionals metro ui misconceptions opinion software start screen tech industry debate tech myths touchscreen user choice user experience windows 8 windows forum
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Windows 8 Win 8 final: Would third party developers somehow be able to recreate start button unilities?
Hi all, As Microsoft has removed all the codes to prevent third party developers to create utilities/software to reenable the start button in Windows 8, I would like to know your opinions about that. After the release of the final verison of Windows 8, do you think the developers somehow...- icet
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- aero glass developers opinion reenable software third party user interface utilities windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Evaluating Windows 8's Native PDF Reader vs. Adobe Reader: Is It Enough?
As I have discussed elsewhere, previously, there is less necessity to add certain software, plug-ins, utilities & such w/ Windows8. Between it & what is or will be current browsers (like IE10) a lot, that wasn't, native, now is. In many cases things, that act as apps, are seemingly redundant...- Drew
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- adobe application browser charms choice display features interface metro style opinion pdf printing reader review software support user experience utilities windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 8 Windows 8 update: all the latest rumours, opinions and possibilities
While it lacks the mobility usually associated with this class of device, there's an 80-inch tablet serving the head of Microsoft as a wallboard and as a substitute for other work-related gear. Source: Yahoo! News- News
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- microsoft mobility opinion possibilities rumours tablet update windows 8
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- Forum: Live RSS Feeds
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Banned members
I recently received a long letter from the administrators explaining why they had banned a member from the forums. I agree with the reasons for banning him, as the forums should not be used for political reasons. On the other hand, the administrators did display a biased and one sided opinion...- Howard Walker
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- admin decisions banned users bias censorship communication community conflict debate discussion expulsion fighter forum guidelines history ira opinion regulations support terrorism user experience
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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When and Why To Know Better
Liking Software ≠ Disliking People Ladies and gentlemen, With the release of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, many individuals and persons will have opinions differing from your own. Many people enjoy this new operating system preview, while others disagree with its design for a multitude of...- Mike
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- communication community dignity discussion empathy golden rule guidelines humanity integrity maturity mental health opinion personal attacks respect schadenfreude software support tolerance user conduct windows 8
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- Forum: Forum Announcements
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Facilitating Free Discussion – The Balancing Act
The goal at Windows8Forums.com is facilitate an open, unbiased community of technology enthusiasts. That is a careful balancing act, and a nice term for saying that even if you disagree with something related to Microsoft Windows, we are not going to kick you to the curb. We have discussed this...- Mike
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- censorship community content policy controversy debate discussion documentation feedback forum moderation opinion philosophy productivity respect support technology terms of service trolling viability windows 8
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- Forum: Forum Announcements
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VIDEO Windows 8 Consumer Preview Demonstration and Commentary
Do you have cold feet about going it alone with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview? You don't have to. Join me in a rational exploration of Windows 8 Consumer Preview. About 45 minutes in length, the video gives you a first hand look at the aesthetics and readily apparent features of Windows 8 CP...- Mike
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- aesthetics analysis consumer preview critique demonstration features insights interactive microsoft mvp opinion review rtm space exploration system improvements technology update user experience video windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Tutorials
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Windows 8 Another View on Win8 - Echos of Ted & Myself
Link Removed Cheers, Drew- Drew
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- community discussion father ted opinion windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support