I return my PC to 7

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Well, with some problems with the Metro Apps crashing and finally the system hanging, I restore Windows 7 from my WHS 2011 server. I will use Windows 8 only in VM . Here so far what I like and dislike from 8
Like; Spelling corrector in IE 10, Task Manager, Mail ( metro) , can mount an ISO., start page for group all the apps
What I dislike; have to use key shortcut, Backup not working with WHS 2011, No start button, Not stable. Start page not enough configurable. Can’t log on certain forum.
Ok some problems are due to the fact that it’s not a final product; it’s not ready (and not intend) for production work, so I will keep it in VM.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 enterprise x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pc-Quebec / Area 66
    CPU
    i7-3960X Extreme Edition
    Motherboard
    Rampage IV Extreme
    Memory
    Gskill 4x4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    4 x HD 7970
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Screen Resolution
    2560*1600
    Hard Drives
    C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
    D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
    E:\ WD 2TB Black
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200
    Case
    TT Mozart TX
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech G-15
    Other Info
    Windows 8 VM is install on his own SSD.
I dont find it that unstable, but lets face it MS has to build this for a wide variety of machines, some going back many years. I couldnt care less about the start button, its just a new way of working. I have also found a couple of small bugs on forums where the screen hasnt displayed exactly right, but nothing too major. My DVD drive didnt show up on the first day but with an update it worked again.
There are some bugs which is to be expected, thats why they hand out the CP, I'm sure over the coming weeks things will get fixed, in the meantime , I'm enjoying the new OS.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro/Windows 8 Pro/Windows 7 64 Bit64Bit/Windows XP
Right on with the start button. I am not a user, but I understand it is even an oft commented feature of Linux distributions!
There have been several posts here, on substituting the Metro for Vista start Menu or vistart. There was a rave about the similarity of Vistart to the old menu - particularly that magic button. I tried both and, in the ned was unimpressed by the lack of customisable options in Vistart. Vista Start menu is infinitely customisable but, Oh dear, It doesn't reproduce the button. It is necessary to click another icon on the desktop!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Use several different computers during a day, so specs are irrelevant.
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