how to make windows 8 look and act like windows 7
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microsoft.com - date:
December 5, 2012
Recently bought a new laptop, from HP and I am so confussed with the new windows 8, I can't even use the darn thing, reminds me of the time I was stuck with an Apple Machine. Is there a way to change the screen and start up to look and behave like Windows
7?
Other wise, I'm giving this piece of junk a good toss out the window. And I don't mean Windows 8.
Thank you for any help you all can be, I just wanted a new computer not an operating system like this..
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I changed my WIndows 8 start screen to work as Windows 7 and dont like it. How can restore the original 8 start screen back?
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microsoft.com - date:
February 9, 2013
I had Geek Squad change my WIndows 8 start screen to function as the WIndows 7 format but I don't like it with the whole app system. How can I restore the 8 start screen?
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How do I change the taskbar clock to another style?
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8forums.com - date:
December 5, 2012
I can't find the right setting. I know I used to be able to change the style of this clock ( perhaps with XP) , Windows gave you lots of fancy options/styles to change this clock to. I need to use a different style because this desktop is so bright it washes out the time and I can't see it.
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Old computer name won't go away, how to change?
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7forums.com - date:
February 12, 2012
When I first ran Win 7 I used the name OWNER somewhere, or at least that was the default name that came up and I didn't change it. Now it's embedded everywhere in the Registry and I'd like to change it without doing a re-install. The user folder was originally named "Owner", I have changed that.
Searching the Registry the name "OWNER-PC" comes up all over the place. I have changed the name of the computer, and my user folder name, but the old name "Owner", "OWNER-PC", "Owner-PC", etc. comes up all over the Registry. Is there a key value that all subsequent key values get this value from?
Can I just do a search and replace? I'd create a system restore point and system backup via Window
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how to see the day of week in the taskbar
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7forums.com - date:
August 7, 2011
This will have global effect on the system, so anywhere the system displays dates (such as in Event Viewer/Task scheduler) it will also display the long format there and not just in the taskbar.
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Here's how to create a Default Profile without using SysPrep
location:
7forums.com - date:
July 2, 2012
OS: Windows 7
I have been looking at how to create a default profile without using SysPrep. There is a lot of information on the web on how it could be done in XP by just using a "copy to" command, and how it is not possible under Windows 7. The officially supported method from Microsoft involves using SysPrep. Official method despite being too complex for most also has the added disadvantage that it is meant to be used when setting up an image for deploy. I needed a method that I could use on a PC during any stage of its life cycle (i.e. both pre-deploy and post-deploy times) without going through SysPrep.
There are several ways listed on the web on how to "fool" Windows into accepting any profile as Default. A sampli
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How to remove Windows 7 From a Dual Boot with Windows 8?
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winsecrets.com - date:
April 2, 2013
How do you safely remove Windows 7 Pro (32-bit) from a dual boot with Windows 8 Pro (64-bit)? I'm quite happy with Windows 8 Pro (since I've got Start8 to give me the Start button, menus, and booting directly into the desktop).
The scenario:
Both are on the same hard drive (an SSD).
Windows 7 was on the hard drive initially. I added Windows 8 on a new partition and am ready to completely abandon Windows 7.
I have not been able to find information on how to safely remove the Windows 7 partition.
The advice I've come upon online suggests:
(1) Reformat the Windows 7 partition or delete the Windows 7 partition.
(2) Expand the Windows 8 partition to occupy the entire drive.
(3) Remove the Windows 7 choice from by going into System Co
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How does one make Windows 8 look act and run just like windows 7
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microsoft.com - date:
March 2, 2013
How does one make Windows 8 look act and run just like windows 7 with-out screwing up operations and the computer?
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how to make windows 8 stay in desktop mode
location:
microsoft.com - date:
April 22, 2013
hello guys
Is it possible to make windows 8 jump straight to the desktop mode ? if it possible how can i do it ?
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I need to print coupons from smartsource.ca and it says that JAVA will only run when desktop mode is enabled in Windows 8 ... I do not undertand this video ... can I have a more detailed answer so my windows will remain in desktop mode