MrWizard wrote:
after 9 full days of usage/frustration.. i'm ready to install classic shell
It does get easier with time. I have two Windows 8.1 laptops one of which I've had ~2 years and I no longer bother to run Classic Start.
A couple of things that you might not yet have discovered:
--The hidden menu that pops up with the "Windows key + x" is one I rely on a lot.
--Configuring my touchpad to prevent the "charms menu" from appearing except when I want it can greatly reduce your frustration level.
--Configuring the Control Panel to display large or small icons rather than categories makes it a lot easier to use.
And BTW, the Restore stuff is in the Control Panel under the Recovery icon once you reconfigure it.
Don't count on Windows 10 until you check to see if your computer can be upgraded. I've already identified potential problems with mine (my Intel HD4600 display, in particular).
Joel (AKA docj)