Windows 8 Decrapify Windows 8! Helpful Links...

Hello there! If you think that Microsoft did a real bad job with the whole Modern UI and other UI changes, you might find these links helpful!

Disable Lock Screen
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Disable SmartScreen
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Get the Start Menu/Orb back
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Enable the Delete Confirmation Prompt
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Enable "Aero Lite" Theme (more similar to Windows 7-style transparent theme)
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Disable hot corners, charms bar/hints, boot straight to desktop
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Disable Metro/Modern UI style bootloader
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Remove Ribbon from Windows Explorer
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[davehc]

Make sure you read the Application note at the top, before trying these. There are a mass of Hacks on Vishal's pages, but you must note if it is current or was used on earlier public releases.
I am a contributor to the site, and have tried several. But the unwary can have a disaster. the last, for example (Remove ribbon) can, according to your particular edition and setup, leave you with a black screen. have an image ready, before trying the hacks.