Windows 8 is Awful

ekessler43

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Windows 8 is the worst OS it has ever been my misfortune to be forced to use.

First, I keep getting these inane popups asking me to install all kinds of programs I don't want or need.

Second, there seems to be no easy way to get back to the desktop without individually minimizing each open app.

Third, what did MS do to the Start button. They got rid of this very useful utility for reasons known only to their stupid engineering minds (and BTW, I am an EE by training).

Fourth, shutting off the computer takes a technical expertise that would make most people want to migrate immediately to Apple products if they weren't so expensive.

Fifth, even though I am using the version of IE that came with the computer, IE will not hold my personal home page. My ISP is Verizon/Yahoo.

I could go on, but that's enough complaining for starters.
 

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Windows 8 is the worst OS it has ever been my misfortune to be forced to use.

First, I keep getting these inane popups asking me to install all kinds of programs I don't want or need.

Second, there seems to be no easy way to get back to the desktop without individually minimizing each open app.

Third, what did MS do to the Start button. They got rid of this very useful utility for reasons known only to their stupid engineering minds (and BTW, I am an EE by training).

Fourth, shutting off the computer takes a technical expertise that would make most people want to migrate immediately to Apple products if they weren't so expensive.

Fifth, even though I am using the version of IE that came with the computer, IE will not hold my personal home page. My ISP is Verizon/Yahoo.

I could go on, but that's enough complaining for starters.


Then you're really going to love windows 8.1.....
 

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Windows 8 is the worst OS it has ever been my misfortune to be forced to use.

First, I keep getting these inane popups asking me to install all kinds of programs I don't want or need.

Second, there seems to be no easy way to get back to the desktop without individually minimizing each open app.

Third, what did MS do to the Start button. They got rid of this very useful utility for reasons known only to their stupid engineering minds (and BTW, I am an EE by training).

Fourth, shutting off the computer takes a technical expertise that would make most people want to migrate immediately to Apple products if they weren't so expensive.

Fifth, even though I am using the version of IE that came with the computer, IE will not hold my personal home page. My ISP is Verizon/Yahoo.

I could go on, but that's enough complaining for starters.


Then you're really going to love windows 8.1.....

I can't wait for it.
 

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It does take some getting used to. You could check out the tutorials section of this site or also check my Youtube channel listed in my sig. I have multiple videos addressing most of your concerns with Windows 8.
 

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As suggested by Bassfisher. - Start with classic shell. This will return you to the more accustomed environment. You can then, in your own time, examine the modern/metro menu and get to know the navigation.
But, your first post.
1. What are the popups? I have had none through Windows 8/windows 8.1, which were unexpected.
2. Getting back to the desktop. I guess you mean the legacy desktop, or? Either way, I think you will find the Windows key useful?
3. The threads and posts, on this forum and over the whole net, are inundated with the same discussion. I think it is now boring. I have customised the new screen and relegated those programs I do not use on a daily basis, to the alternative "All programs" screen. I use Metro as my start menu and find it as, if not more, convenient than the tiresome cluttered old start menu. One click less to see, visually, what I wish to select. But, again, if that is not your fancy, try Classic.
4. Technical expertise? Well, it can be difficult to know where it may lie but there are several wys to accomplish this, all as fast, if not faster, than earlier OSs Help and support is still there, but seems to be overlooked. If you are on the legacy desktop, a right click of the icon, bottom left, gives you a shutdown option. Alt F4 gives further. Again, Classic will solve the problem whilst you experiment.
6. Not sure what your problem is on that one. I can put any start page I wish on IE - but, if you mean accessing your home page, try the compatibility mode.
 
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By getting back to desktop do you mean minimizing all windows? Although there is no visual divider in the bottom right corner of taskbar, the corner is still active, just left-click it and desktop is clear. If you are talking about Metro, then Win key then click on Desktop tile. Otherwise I don't understand the problem.
 

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LOL.. yeah it takes a bit of getting used to. Once you 'disable' the ModernUI crap it's not that awful. I use StartIsBack and have little metro intrusion.
 

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First, I keep getting these inane popups asking me to install all kinds of programs I don't want or need.
What are the popups?

Second, there seems to be no easy way to get back to the desktop without individually minimizing each open app.
There's a couple of ways. Press the Windows key on your keyboard (easiest way) or move the mouse pointer to the top left of the screen, then when you move the mouse pointer down, you can select any running/suspended app, which includes the desktop.

Third, what did MS do to the Start button. They got rid of this very useful utility for reasons known only to their stupid engineering minds (and BTW, I am an EE by training).
The Start button is back in 8.1, although there is no traditional Start menu. Navigation is improved in 8.1 though, but if you want a Start menu back, just install a third party one.

Fourth, shutting off the computer takes a technical expertise that would make most people want to migrate immediately to Apple products if they weren't so expensive.
Hyperbole, lol - it takes 3 mouse clicks! - but in 8.1 it's easier. You can right-click on the Start button from anywhere and there's a menu there called "Shut down or sign out". But in 8 and 8.1 you can just press the power button on your PC/laptop to initiate shutdown. It's also possible to create a tile on the Metro screen which you can click to shut down your computer.

Fifth, even though I am using the version of IE that came with the computer, IE will not hold my personal home page. My ISP is Verizon/Yahoo.
That isn't by design.

I could go on, but that's enough complaining for starters.
I would suggest giving it some time to get used to it. When the first preview came out, I really disliked it and said I'd skip it and wait for Windows 9, but when I got a license for it for £14.99 I thought I would give it another go. Now I prefer it to Windows 7 and wouldn't want to go back.
 

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As for shutting windows down, there's other ways to do it. It's enough to push start button on the computer for half a second and it will shut down properly. On mine and most other multimedia keyboards there is also power button, press it and it will shut down.
You can also make a shortcut on the desktop, call it Shut Down and in it's properties as Target write : "%windir%\System32\shutdown.exe -s -f -t 00".
To make Restart Button than : "%windir%\System32\shutdown.exe -R -F -T 00" (no quotes of course)

P.S.
What does "EE" stand for ?
 
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Welcome to Windows EightForums, ekessler43. :)

Windows 8 is the worst OS it has ever been my misfortune to be forced to use.

Yes, Windows 8 seems to be a-love-it-or-hate-it type of OS. More so than past OS transitions. Much more of a learning curve for sure. Others and I are enjoying the experience, though. In fact, if one looks up the poll threads on this forum one will see that most like it. Of course most of us are partial here for we joined the forum for support to learn the OS. I wouldn't think most would stick around and waste time on something they didn't like. At least I wouldn't.

Your system specs doesn't reveal what model your Dell PC is. Is it new? Did 8 come preloaded on it? Just wondering why you stated that you're "forced" to use it.

BTW, that's one of the strongest negative opening sentences of an OP I've seen in a while. That "lays it on the line" as they say. There's no doubt you conveyed that you don't like 8 or at least your experience with it thus far.

First, I keep getting these inane popups asking me to install all kinds of programs I don't want or need.

As davehc asked > What popups? Inane? I would say most on here have never heard of this before. The only time I ever got a popup to install MS software was when upon attempting to install an MS program it states I need another MS program that accomidates it, such as .NET Frameworks, Silverlight, etc. Flash Player and Reader would be common non MS ones. If your PC be new, would it be Dell crapware popups? Please specify.

Second, there seems to be no easy way to get back to the desktop without individually minimizing each open app.

Well, how did you accomplish that in past OSs? I can think of many > WinKey/D being one since I'm big on shortcut keying. Holding Alt key then tapping Tab key has been around for awhile. Configuring the Desktop "Peek" in Taskbar Properties, then mouse pointer upper right corner to peek, and left mouse click for Desktop has been around also (Snip inserted below). There's a Desktop tile on the Start Screen. Press WinKey > type "desktop" > Enter key gets one there. I would imagine if one was desperate one could create a Desktop shortcut on the good 'ole Taskbar as well.

Third, what did MS do to the Start button. They got rid of this very useful utility for reasons known only to their stupid engineering minds (and BTW, I am an EE by training).

I'll assume that EE is for Electrical Engineering as xunile has stated. If that be true, you must be a great engineer to outsmart one of the biggest software companies on the planet. Because they got rid of it + you found it useful = they are stupid? Here's why they got rid of it > Less and less users were using it as time went on: http://www.eightforums.com/windows-8-news/2886-designing-start-screen.html.

Plus they needed a launching platform for touch UI, which is an input method that seems to becoming very popular. This platform works just as well with mouse and keyboard.

Fourth, shutting off the computer takes a technical expertise that would make most people want to migrate immediately to Apple products if they weren't so expensive.

Yes, items are in different places since the Start Orb/Menu is gone. The introduction of the Charms Bar (WinKey/C or mouse pointer to the right upper/lower hot corner) > Settings > Power is one of the biggest changes from past OSs. Again, created for touch, and yet again, works just as well with mouse (and keyboard) as djsigma explained above.

There are, of course, the traditional means and shortcut of shutting down as some have mentioned here. I use the good 'ole Alt/F4 > Enter (then choose option) on a blank Desktop most of the time.

Like I stated earlier, there is a bigger learning curve to 8. It may be only for the few that are persistant at learning. From the stats I read only 20% will want to do so.

Fifth, even though I am using the version of IE that came with the computer, IE will not hold my personal home page. My ISP is Verizon/Yahoo.

Any OS or program that I have ever installed is not perfect by any means. Have you? Obviously there's a minor problem with your system or there's something in settings that's configured wrong. As an Engineer I'm sure you know Murphy's law that "if anything that can go wrong it will". Computers have a dbl whammy > hardware and software.

e.g. Just yesterday I went to use a shortcut for a site in my Favorites that I use quite a lot, but it wasn't there. After performing a quick search in Windows File Explorer, I found that it simply dissapeared. I thought that strange. Perhaps I deleted it by mistake? I didn't dwell in the problem, for I simply added it again. No big deal if the problem doesn't continue.

Is it a persistant problem you have with your home page?

I could go on, but that's enough complaining for starters.

Lol! Thank the gods because most of us that have been members here for awhile have heard it all, believe you me. I think davehc just stated it best, especially in his point #3.

Edit: Oops! Forgot the snip...

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ekessler43: I understand your frustration with Win8 -- and it has become one of the more polarizing of MS's OS experiments.

Folks tend to either "love" the new Tiles UI or "hate" it.

As for me, I lost no time installing Start8, to get the start menu back, and spend nearly all my time in the Win8 "Desktop" -- together with the Gadgets I brought over from Win7. I also installed Windowblinds to get back the 3D-look of the Win7 UI -- as I don't like the new "flat" look.

As for the Win 8.1 "upgrade", my view is that it is little more than Win8 SP1 -- MS added a few features. I have a hard time believing that Win 8.1 is really going to win anyone over who already doesn't like Win8. I tried out the preview and saw nothing compelling to force an upgrade -- but if they offer it for free, then I will probably install it.
 
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when I first used windows 8 back when it was preview I hated it, and continued to use Linux. I have recently purchased and installed win8 on my desktop and when using any new OS whether it be windows, Linux or OSX there is going to be a learning curve I stuck at it and now I like windows 8. I use a couple of tiles in metro mainly mail and music, and the desktop for other stuff like IE.

when win8.1 is released I will upgrade.
 

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Windows 8 is the worst OS it has ever been my misfortune to be forced to use.

A bit of an over reaction, don't you think? I find that most people seem to have some very strong opinions that have no logical basis. They tend to be simple personal preference.

I won't address everything, since others have done so.. but i'll just point out a few things.

Second, there seems to be no easy way to get back to the desktop without individually minimizing each open app.

The desktop is now an "application", so you can always get to it by simply going to the start screen (hitting the windows key is the easiest), and selecting the desktop tile (clicking on it, or keyboarding to it and hitting enter). You can also do WinKey+D as a shortcut key. Or, if the desktop is already open, use the ages old alt-tab to switch between the current app and the desktop or any other apps currently running. Most of this works exactly like windows has always worked.

Third, what did MS do to the Start button. They got rid of this very useful utility for reasons known only to their stupid engineering minds (and BTW, I am an EE by training).

They have brought the button back in 8.1, but not the start menu. That's gone for good. The reason is that the start menu does not scale well, and is difficult for those with disabilities to use, it's also more difficult for larger interfaces such as touch, pen, and other input forms.

Fourth, shutting off the computer takes a technical expertise that would make most people want to migrate immediately to Apple products if they weren't so expensive.

I'm sorry. How much technical expertise does it take to press the power button? This is how shutting off a device works for *EVERY SINGLE DEVICE ON THE FACE OF THE PLANET*. Except Windows, apparently. You turn devices on and off with the same simple button. Your phone, your TV, your Car, your electric razor, your lights, everything... You're an EE, i'm sure you've designed devices that work exactly this way.

You have been able to shut down windows this way for at least 10 years.. Now, Microsoft is nudging you even further. Just use the power button.

Fifth, even though I am using the version of IE that came with the computer, IE will not hold my personal home page. My ISP is Verizon/Yahoo.

Of course it will. You will have to be more specific.
 

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Windows 8 is the worst OS it has ever been my misfortune to be forced to use

You are not telling us anything new. Plenty of people have found themselves with it by an error of omission or commission. If it came pre installed, you may be able to return the machine to the store, or install a different os. It would be interesting to know what the returns rate has been.

I only know 4 people who had a win8 machine. 2 returned them , the third installed win7, the other simply doesn't use it.

8.1 is alleged to be an improvement. Some may think so, apparently not everybody does:

The vast majority of the changes in Windows 8, and more so Windows 8.1, are designed purely to lure people into the Metro environment, so Microsoft can cash in.... And it really is surprising just how blatant Microsoft has been in ignoring user wishes to the contrary.
What's not so surprising is that this rather bold approach to herding... PC users...has unequivocally backfired on Microsoft.


TweakGuides.com - Windows 8.1: My Opinion Elaborated
 
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Let's keep this thread helpful and constructive and not turn it into an unhelpful bashing session shall we. :)


 

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I will try to be a bit more positive as Brink has requested.

On first use coming from 7 or XP, it is awful. But it can be made much less awful if you want more of a PC than tablet experience. There are many ways to tweak it to the point it is really not that much different from 7.

I was ready to dump it myself the first hour or two I explored it when it came installed on my laptop. Then I started dumping the bloatware and got one of the Start third party programs. It is now to the point I can barely tell the difference other than the visuals due to no Aero Glass. The third party glass programs are too new for me to take the leap and try one.

In the end, it is what Microsoft has decided to put forth for the foreseeable future. I personally can live with it with the tweaks. Does take effort on the user's part though that really shouldn't be necessary. You would think Microsoft could have designed the install where the user could select whether they want default desktop interface or the Metro interface. Wouldn't think that would be so difficult.
 

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I've tweaked it until it isn't that much different from XP Pro.
Windows Paint has new features.
DISM is nice.
I use the metro screen as a screen-saver.
Enabling the boot menu in bios helps.(F-12 to get into boot menu at restart)
 

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