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randome

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47. I use 'Program Files' and 'All Programs' as little as possible.
Thu Dec 20, 2012, 11:48 PM
Dec 2012

I make my own menu system that's organized the way I work. Even Windows 7 makes that harder to accomplish than it used to be. Windows 8 sounds like it's next to impossible.

Windows 8 [View all] Aerows Dec 2012 OP
May I be the first to say "TOLD YA SO"... Panasonic Dec 2012 #1
Why in the hell did they do this? Aerows Dec 2012 #5
In theory, it should be faster to get Notepad this way than the old way Renew Deal Dec 2012 #8
I'm trying Aerows Dec 2012 #11
Think of it this way: you know people who have three dozen unsorted icons on their desktop? Occulus Dec 2012 #69
Holy Crap Aerows Dec 2012 #85
I have a lot of "stuff" installed, though, and I'm on an upgrade from 7. Occulus Dec 2012 #91
So basically file oriented work can't get done? Humanist_Activist Dec 2012 #94
If you exist solely in the desktop, as opposed to the start page, there's very very little differece Occulus Dec 2012 #98
I can already search for applications in Windows 7, with its start menu search, and its only... Humanist_Activist Dec 2012 #103
It doesn't autocomplete, exactly Occulus Dec 2012 #106
Actually you're right, and its like that in Windows 7 as well... Humanist_Activist Dec 2012 #109
Actually, you do hit the windows key Occulus Dec 2012 #112
Sounds to me like, except for a few under the hood updates in optimization in Windows 8... Humanist_Activist Dec 2012 #115
Agreed re Windows 7 search matt819 Dec 2012 #134
I swear, that interface reminds me of a LCARS desktop replacement I tried on... Humanist_Activist Dec 2012 #89
Here's my "desktop" desktop Occulus Dec 2012 #93
Yeah, my quicklaunch taskbar has 2 items on it, web browser, file browser... Humanist_Activist Dec 2012 #95
I *try* to do that every time I install Windows Occulus Dec 2012 #100
I tried Win8, the pre-release version on a netbook... Humanist_Activist Dec 2012 #104
Hey, you play Guild Wars 2? Aerows Dec 2012 #128
I have Notepad pinned to the taskbar so I ohheckyeah Dec 2012 #20
I'd grab Windows 7 x64 while you can. ohheckyeah Dec 2012 #24
++++++++++++ still_one Dec 2012 #68
They seem determined to alternate decent systems with real dogs Warpy Dec 2012 #58
People Aerows Dec 2012 #60
Last I knew you needed specific hardware to begin with. Occulus Dec 2012 #71
They have several versions Aerows Dec 2012 #82
There are Hackintosh Live DVDs? Occulus Dec 2012 #84
Yes, but with pirated software Warpy Dec 2012 #99
Tablets and Windows Phone 7 jeff47 Dec 2012 #81
If I had the money, I would start stockpiling Windows 7 CD's SilveryMoon Dec 2012 #97
I really hate how troubleshooting can take, easily, many hours. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #2
But it's got beautiful plumage! baldguy Dec 2012 #3
Can't you put it on the Desktop? Downwinder Dec 2012 #4
If I want to sit there through run Aerows Dec 2012 #9
It's your desktop. You should be able to work uncluttered if you want. randome Dec 2012 #15
That is a MAJOR pet peeve for me Aerows Dec 2012 #19
The first things I do with a new computer... randome Dec 2012 #32
Me too Aerows Dec 2012 #34
Getting to the calculator and notepad each took less than three seconds just now Occulus Dec 2012 #74
There is an easier way to do that. Renew Deal Dec 2012 #6
Again Aerows Dec 2012 #10
Indexing in Win 7 and 8 is pretty good Renew Deal Dec 2012 #13
There is not a corporation in the world Aerows Dec 2012 #22
I agree Renew Deal Dec 2012 #49
Pinning everything into one, cluttered string of applications is hardly organized. randome Dec 2012 #18
No sys admin on the planet Aerows Dec 2012 #26
I do not see this gaining corporate acceptance AT ALL. randome Dec 2012 #27
Who uses "dozens" of apps Renew Deal Dec 2012 #48
Some people use dozens of apps. randome Dec 2012 #51
I do Aerows Dec 2012 #56
Only full size and half size Renew Deal Dec 2012 #76
It's built to look like a tablet interface, without the touch screen. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2012 #7
XP was a big improvement over 98 Renew Deal Dec 2012 #14
Windows 7 is great. still_one Dec 2012 #35
I upgraded to 7 Blue_In_AK Dec 2012 #45
pcmag.com JEFF9K Dec 2012 #12
It has been giving my sister FITS for weeks now.. annabanana Dec 2012 #16
I like 8 a lot. Took some getting used to but it was worth it. BlueJazz Dec 2012 #17
You enjoy Aerows Dec 2012 #30
I've changed a few things in the registry (via Windows 8 Bible) BlueJazz Dec 2012 #52
Why Should People Have to Change the Registry? dballance Dec 2012 #62
It's a fact of life Aerows Dec 2012 #80
Perhaps That's Why My Main Computer is a Mac dballance Dec 2012 #86
They don't make Mac Enterprise servers though Aerows Dec 2012 #88
Well Sure, A Server is a Completely Different Animal dballance Dec 2012 #102
I dislike it theKed Dec 2012 #143
I'm liking it okay. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #36
Not for most users who use it in business. In addition you launch programs in charms, they still_one Dec 2012 #37
You don't need the task manager to close anything. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #43
Not apps Aerows Dec 2012 #57
Exactly. still_one Dec 2012 #65
Bring up store, travel, sports video, maps, etc. show me where the x is? The only way to close still_one Dec 2012 #61
No, they can all be closed the way I just described. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #67
I should have to use an accelerator key to close a window. This is not a good os still_one Dec 2012 #70
I have no idea. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #77
Ok still_one Dec 2012 #79
Certain processes linger though Aerows Dec 2012 #73
Seems like a lot of previously unneeded work arcane1 Dec 2012 #63
It is made for a mobile device. still_one Dec 2012 #66
Do you not see the absurdity of this? TroglodyteScholar Dec 2012 #64
Whatever. I rarely use most of those anyway. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #75
Mouse Gestures?!?! Didn't those go the way of the Dodo in 2004? I remember... Humanist_Activist Dec 2012 #96
Android is starting to use them. Occulus Dec 2012 #101
There's a difference between touch screens and mouse and keyboard... Humanist_Activist Dec 2012 #105
Oh yes, gestures with a mouse don't work if they're complex Occulus Dec 2012 #107
I've been working with Windows Ate for a month now (new computer) RoverSuswade Dec 2012 #21
If I had a start button, I'd probably be less annoyed Aerows Dec 2012 #23
They have apps such as win8 start button which are free and you can get from cnet.com, but that still_one Dec 2012 #33
I'm a programmer and I know... randome Dec 2012 #38
Same here. I will not install it on my wife's machine, I would be destroyed still_one Dec 2012 #39
How long before it becomes Windows Hate? I wonder. Kip Humphrey Dec 2012 #25
I think I'm there Aerows Dec 2012 #28
Yea, I forgot the "H" RoverSuswade Dec 2012 #29
Microsoft screwed up big time. Windows 8 doesn't know if it is a mobile device or computer, and it still_one Dec 2012 #31
Press the Windows+Z Keys. Click All Apps. Click Notepad. Xithras Dec 2012 #40
'Click Notepad'. randome Dec 2012 #41
Sort of Xithras Dec 2012 #44
I use 'Program Files' and 'All Programs' as little as possible. randome Dec 2012 #47
8 does have a way to do custom groups Xithras Dec 2012 #54
Oh, that's cool Aerows Dec 2012 #42
Yeah, it really does work better if you have a touch screen. Xithras Dec 2012 #46
I got rid of a bunch of garbage from Start Aerows Dec 2012 #55
Never ever use "all apps" Occulus Dec 2012 #83
Yeah. It's based on the iOS and Android model. Xithras Dec 2012 #141
A question about what you wrote Jim Lane Dec 2012 #118
You must use Notepad a lot Xithras Dec 2012 #140
Thanks for the clarification, but what you say of 8 is also true of 7. Jim Lane Dec 2012 #146
My company just switched our desktops customerserviceguy Dec 2012 #50
You don't understand. randome Dec 2012 #53
Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #72
I don't think the 64 bit version is meant to be used for most tasks Renew Deal Dec 2012 #78
I've been using it since launch and have had no problems with it. Initech Dec 2012 #59
Been running Win8 Enterprise on a live usb for a few months now CabalPowered Dec 2012 #87
On a liveusb? Aerows Dec 2012 #133
Launchy is a nice program to quickly launch programs Bongo Prophet Dec 2012 #90
I couldn't even stand Ubuntu with its "Unity" interface, but at least it gave me an option... Humanist_Activist Dec 2012 #92
Believe it or not, Unity is worse. Occulus Dec 2012 #108
That's why I chucked it and got Lubuntu... Humanist_Activist Dec 2012 #110
Valve intends to get their entire library available in linux eventually Occulus Dec 2012 #114
Lubuntu is about as easy to set up as regular Ubuntu... Humanist_Activist Dec 2012 #116
See, gaming is a major reason Aerows Dec 2012 #126
If you preferred the old Gnome 2, Heywood J Dec 2012 #119
Cinnamon vs. KDE Plasma d_r Dec 2012 #139
Just got a new desktop... Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #111
Sorry for your pain, Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #113
They should have stopped with Windows 7. Jamastiene Dec 2012 #117
OH! Aerows Dec 2012 #132
Windows 8 is a mess, under the hood a lot of fixes... johnnyrocket Dec 2012 #120
I recomend "Classic Shell" to get your start menu back. johnnyrocket Dec 2012 #121
I feel your pain pscot Dec 2012 #122
You might enjoy this: Liberal In Texas Dec 2012 #123
That summed up my frustrations perfectly Aerows Dec 2012 #124
this critique is right on still_one Dec 2012 #135
Take two MACS and call me in the morning Berlum Dec 2012 #125
LOL! Aerows Dec 2012 #130
Windows 8 sucks liberal N proud Dec 2012 #127
It won't. still_one Dec 2012 #136
Win7 64 is the finest OS I've ever used. Just top notch. Romulox Dec 2012 #129
I've been meaning to post a Windows 8 rant thread. Thanks for this. matt819 Dec 2012 #131
my Aunt bought a new computer with it on it d_r Dec 2012 #137
'A facebook machine'. An elegant phrase. randome Dec 2012 #138
My advice to all laptop users of any OS: get a USB mouse. Occulus Dec 2012 #142
I agree wholeheartedly. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #144
you know I got to where I don't mind them on a laptop d_r Dec 2012 #145
I'm with you. I'm used to the trackpad and have no problems. Jim Lane Dec 2012 #148
Sorry, Microsoft: Users really want the Start menu back Renew Deal Dec 2012 #147
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