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Windows 8 Decrapify Windows 8! Helpful Links...

Thread starter alebcay
Start date Dec 26, 2012
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aero lite computer boot delete confirmation file explorer lock screen metro ui modern ui smartscreen start menu windows 8

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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

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Dec 27, 2012

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.