Why do I keep hearing about users switching back to windows 7, is windows 8 really that bad?
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Windows 8 performs much better and is less likely to have damaged file system due to advanced security and data protection technology. I recommend using Classic Shell or StarDock (suck as Windowblinds--that is paid for software though but has really cool customization options) so you get that Windows 7 or XP feel to it. I think Classic Shell is quite old, believe it was somehow partially included in Windows 98, but don't remember. Just recall the familiarity of the name back then.
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Different folks have varying reasons for not liking win8. Generally, Win7 is still preferred for business use; and there are still some applications which do not work in a win8 environment with stability. I actually left win8 on this machine, and I really can't complain. I do not really use any of the entertainment perks that win8 is designed to provide, so I don't really notice any major differences between it and win7 outside of how the desktop works (but even that has changed in the most recent win8 updates to more closely mimick traditional windows desktop interfaces).
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Most people find windows 8 hard to navigate from window to window, and the wife hated the interface, But you can go to youtube and there's videos on how to make windows 8 look and run like windows 7, Looks and works great! it's called windows 7 shell..
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8 isn't that bad, but some software isn't compatible with it. I use Wilcom Bernina Sewing software to digitize machine embroidery designs, I have version 6, windows 8 isn't compatible with it, so I had to keep an older lap top to run Wilcom. It does take some getting used to, but I also use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, the full suite...and this PC runs it great, no lag time at all.
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you can switch 8 to classic desktop....you wont know the diff...btw..great f'n box. but i would upgrade the video card
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I would not characterize Windows 8 as "bad". I am using both and I guess that my preference is Windows 7, probably because I am more familiar with it. I have experienced a few more glitches with Windows 8, especially when loading software....but again I think it comes down to mere preferences and time spent using each operating system. I have the Cybertron Computer by the way...and it is a great value for the money.
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Indeed, Windows 8 isn't 100% stable yet. I think that Ubuntu or W7 are good choices.
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personally,I don't see why people don't like windows 8...its quicker and it looks very nice on this laptop..there is a desktop tile on the start screen that if you click on makes it look like windows 7!
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per the product description: yesAlso, if you have not been subject to window 8 yet, try it out at your local computer store before ordering a Win 8 machine. Make sure you like how it works (it makes me mental). If you dont like it, make sure you get "Classic Shell" (google it) as the much vaunted windows 8.1 upgrade isn't near what they claim it will be from an end user perspective. I highly recommend "Classic Shell" to maintain save your self mental anguish.
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Windows 8 works very well for me. I have 2 laptops both run 8 I have not had a problem with them or software issues. 8 does take some getting use to and I think that is the biggest thing- people don't like change. Mine do not have touch screen and work fine. I do recommended a wireless mouse for ease of navigation.
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I am still using win 7 but I read in other reviews that it is win 8 compatible. And no negative reviews of the latter
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From a functional standpoint, there isn't anything wrong with Windows 8. If you don't like the new methods, easier to skin it than remove and reinstall. I used Classic Shell™ for an elderly user. It makes the UI behave like Classic, XP, or W7.
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I do not know the answer to that actually... Sorry... I am fine using the windows 8, not sure what all the fuss was about...
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I have no idea. I got this one because it had Windows 7 and I did not want 8!
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I've had no problems at all. I just HATE Windows 8, but that's nothing to do with this laptop.
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That I do not know...I loaded Windows 7 on it and have never used Windows 8
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I don't know about Windows 8, I don't use windows 8, but I do run Windows 7 without any problems at all.
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I've only used in on Windows 8 and 8.1 so I don't know about Windows 7. Sorry.
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As long as you have a clean Win 7 copy, sure. Can you downgrade win 8 that's on it to win 7? No. They push out new systems with the new operating system to further that gen of software
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Oh, you silly thing. There's a reason Windows 7 is the number 1 seller. Do a little bit of research on the issues with 8.
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Because amazon reused the heading form when this computer DID come with 7. Now that everything is 8 or 8.1. They had to change the tech specs.... windows 8 is an ok system. But 8.1 is more user friendly.
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i read in one of the revies that the guy hated W8 and went thru hoops to uninstall. think he formated drive and installed W7 but still had problems. I came from vista to W8 so little learning curve,....but lots of utube videos to ease the pain of learning curve. i was on 32 bit vista n this is 64 bit tech. i stored stuff in 32g thumb and moved to W8. some programs had to be updated for W8, or W7 cuz of the 64 bit thing but all works great. Updates for W7 seem to work fine on W8 platform, hope this helps u!