Solved return to old start

dracul

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I have been reading about a setup from WWW.ninite.com that will return my desktop back to the ClassicShell andthen Start Menu Settings.
Question; Will this return to the old Start desktop screw up anything in my o s? Next in doing this with my computer split, for two userswill I have to do it for both sides? I hate to admit this; 8.1 has got me doingnothing but reading and getting no place. No “work” done from opening the box!

Jake
 

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    windows 8.1
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    Hp 23-B320
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    Norton 360

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There's a simple feature of pinning folders that the start menu had onto the Start Screen. Just right click on almost anything from the Desktop, and hit Pin to Start. Arrange the new tiles as you wish. The only difference now is that the Start Screen can just be a huge start menu.

Or, you can change a default so instead of the Start Screen, you can have All Apps open and have Desktop apps show first.

Windows 8.1 takes some learning and configuration to make it YOUR personal computer.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
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    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
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    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
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    OCZ 500 watt
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    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
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    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
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    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
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    Microsoft Touch Mouse
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    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
There's a simple feature of pinning folders that the start menu had onto the Start Screen. Just right click on almost anything from the Desktop, and hit Pin to Start. Arrange the new tiles as you wish. The only difference now is that the Start Screen can just be a huge start menu.

Or, you can change a default so instead of the Start Screen, you can have All Apps open and have Desktop apps show first.

Windows 8.1 takes some learning and configuration to make it YOUR personal computer.

Simple...yes. However as you have noticed, many people don't want to do it this way.

To the OP, classic shell won't cause you problems. I use it at work and its fine.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 7
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    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
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    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
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    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
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    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
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    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
There's a simple feature of pinning folders that the start menu had onto the Start Screen. Just right click on almost anything from the Desktop, and hit Pin to Start. Arrange the new tiles as you wish. The only difference now is that the Start Screen can just be a huge start menu.

Or, you can change a default so instead of the Start Screen, you can have All Apps open and have Desktop apps show first.

Windows 8.1 takes some learning and configuration to make it YOUR personal computer.

Simple...yes. However as you have noticed, many people don't want to do it this way.

To the OP, classic shell won't cause you problems. I use it at work and its fine.
It's usually they don't know how to...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
It's usually they don't know how to...
That may be true, however a good start menu does a lot more than a toolbar can - it can be opened with the keyboard, it shows recent programs and documents, it does searches, shuts down the computer, and in case of Classic Shell is ridiculously customizable.

So while part of it is a matter of knowledge, I think a bigger part is a matter of look, feel and usability.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
There's a simple feature of pinning folders that the start menu had onto the Start Screen. Just right click on almost anything from the Desktop, and hit Pin to Start. Arrange the new tiles as you wish. The only difference now is that the Start Screen can just be a huge start menu.

Or, you can change a default so instead of the Start Screen, you can have All Apps open and have Desktop apps show first.

Windows 8.1 takes some learning and configuration to make it YOUR personal computer.

Simple...yes. However as you have noticed, many people don't want to do it this way.

To the OP, classic shell won't cause you problems. I use it at work and its fine.
It's usually they don't know how to...

They don't know how to right click and pin a tile to start? I'm pretty sure it's a whole lot more than this. I know HOW to customize the Start Screen, but I have absolutely no desire to actually use it.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
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    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
So while part of it is a matter of knowledge, I think a bigger part is a matter of look, feel and usability.

I agree with IVO.

I know HOW to customize the Start Screen, but I have absolutely no desire to actually use it.

I have absolutely no desire to actually use a desktop menu.
The Start is just a launcher.

Screenshot (17).jpg

It would be more important to know how to use the apps screen.

app4c.jpg
 

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  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
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    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
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    intel embedded gpu
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    Sound Blaster Z
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    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
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    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
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    open bench - no case enclosure
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    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
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    logitech washable K310
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    logitech wired
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    ie / maxthon
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    Totally silent. No fans at all.
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