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Have put off getting a new computer with Win 8.1, BUT old computer with Win 7 is dying, so can't wait for Win 10. I will download "Classic Shell" and try to live with Win 8.1 that way until I can dow...
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Windows 8.1 will update to the new version which MS is calling just "Windows 8.1 Update". By now this may just come loaded on the new computer - it was not in December. This new version is the only version of Win 8/8.1 that MS is supporting. It adds in a number of features including a shutdown button on the screen.
With this version of Windows 8.1 you do not have to use Classic Shell. There are now settings to start bypassing the password if you want to do that and also boot directly to Desktop. In Desktop, it is no different to use than Win 7. If you consider the app screen - that you can access with one click - as just a large Start menu - it has everything installed on the computer there just like the start menu in Win 7 (only bigger) you can use it like a start menu - or just put shortcuts onto the desktop.
I have been very surprised with Win 8.1 Update at how much better it is than Win 8 or 8.1. Hopefully Win 10 will be even better - and will be a free update for all.
Just Google start up Win 8.1 in Desktop and Bypass Win 8.1 password and it takes a few minutes to get up and running.
With this version of Windows 8.1 you do not have to use Classic Shell. There are now settings to start bypassing the password if you want to do that and also boot directly to Desktop. In Desktop, it is no different to use than Win 7. If you consider the app screen - that you can access with one click - as just a large Start menu - it has everything installed on the computer there just like the start menu in Win 7 (only bigger) you can use it like a start menu - or just put shortcuts onto the desktop.
I have been very surprised with Win 8.1 Update at how much better it is than Win 8 or 8.1. Hopefully Win 10 will be even better - and will be a free update for all.
Just Google start up Win 8.1 in Desktop and Bypass Win 8.1 password and it takes a few minutes to get up and running.
