Pepec9124 Posted April 13, 2014 Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) I have upgraded all six of my machines from Windows 8.0 to Windows 8.1. Not a problem to be found. All went perfectly smoothly. It turns out that this Operating System is also working just fine in multiple domain environments which I mange as well. Most of the perceived problems with this OS can be explained by people's natural resistance to change combined with not understanding that you can easily set up Windows 8/8.1. to look feel and function much the same as it's predecessor Windows 7. Boot directly to the desktop, use a start menu etc. I have found that 99% of the complaints about this OS overblown and unfounded. It is a very reliable and feature rich Operating system which has clearly improved upon Windows 7 in many areas. Heard much the same noise when people were first transitioning from XP to Windows 7 as well. "Keep your hands of my Windows XP" they cried! Look at us now eh? Here we go again.........:megalol: Out I think that Windows 9 will be more popular than 8/8.1/8.x. What matters is first impression, and guess what. 8 did it wrong. We will get hybrid start menu in incoming months. i am sure that 9 will be same thing as it was with Vista/7. About upgrades, well unique hardware :lol: Edit. Not sure if placebo but it seems that since last update my Windows is faster at calming down after login. You know, Windows loves to play with HDD. Edited April 13, 2014 by Pepec9124
PoleCat Posted April 13, 2014 Posted April 13, 2014 I think that Windows 9 will be more popular than 8/8.1/8.x. Probably, I am finding Windows 8.1 better then Windows 7 and more popular now so I would expect that the next OS will be more popular then the last. What matters is first impression, and guess what. 8 did it wrong. My customers and I would strongly disagree.. We will get hybrid start menu in incoming months. Ever heard of classic shell or the countless other free utilities that already provide this feature? I am sure that 9 will be same thing as it was with Vista/7. Wow you can tell the future too. I think once again you are incorrect. About upgrades, well unique hardware :lol: Not so fast. All six of my machines ARE unique hardware and my experience through the numerous upgrades and installs on my clients' machines have all gone smoothly. I have installed and upgraded at least a dozen machines (probably closer to twenty)in addition to my own, and my considerable experience contradicts your single experience. How many machines have you installed Windows 8/8.1on? Are you a qualified technician certified in the fields of hardware, software and networking? Edit. Not sure if placebo but it seems that since last update my Windows is faster at calming down after login. You know, Windows loves to play with HDD. Maybe this answers my last question. Out http://www.104thphoenix.com/
javelina1 Posted April 13, 2014 Posted April 13, 2014 Ever heard of classic shell or the countless other free utilities that already provide this feature? I like classic shell, works great, and have been using it since I built my Win 8.1 pro rig about 6 weeks ago. MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control
Pepec9124 Posted April 13, 2014 Posted April 13, 2014 Probably, I am finding Windows 8.1 better then Windows 7 and more popular now so I would expect that the next OS will be more popular then the last. 8 was not perfect at the begining, I am MSDN subscriber. My customers and I would strongly disagree.. Well, i can't speak for everyone... Ever heard of classic shell or the countless other free utilities that already provide this feature? Yup, I've been using it for a while on 8. Got used to metro however, it's better in some aspects imho. Wow you can tell the future too. I think once again you are incorrect. Time will tell :music_whistling: Not so fast. All six of my machines ARE unique hardware and my experience through the numerous upgrades and installs on my clients' machines have all gone smoothly. I have installed and upgraded at least a dozen machines (probably closer to twenty)in addition to my own, and my considerable experience contradicts your single experience. How many machines have you installed Windows 8/8.1on? Are you a qualified technician certified in the fields of hardware, software and networking? It was a joke, I was geting many BSODs when 8 came out. (Yeah I'm looking at you Nvidia). 2 machines with upgrade from 8 to 8.1 is not enough for you I guess. I'm student in Network IT. Check google, I was not the only one with such problem. Maybe this answers my last question. If you say so... I will further invetigate this issue. maybe they really optimised as they promissed. I'm also running Arch Linux and few other distros so I'm not considering myself as PC noob. Out Cheers
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