At last - a Proper Desktop in win8 !!!

SIW2

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I have already used wdp explorer in wrp, with some success (pe build). Never got round to ironing out the glitches.

Now, Trihiy has gone further.

It is almost perfect.

Boot direct to desktop - proper start menu - aero - no start screen at all- no fairy wand- start menu search box works fine .

Fantastic!

win8-Improved1.jpg


Some very minor glitches. When he gets those sorted, it will be great.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7/8/ubuntu/Linux Deepin
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Wow, that is quite a display of drives!
Anyway, I think this desktop is not so bad too.


8desk.jpg
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.
LOL.

If you like the metro stuf - that is fine.

Those who don't want it on a decent machine - the solution is very close.

You can even delete the humongous apps directory - not needed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7/8/ubuntu/Linux Deepin
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Not to sound like a newbie, but -

What is it?

Where is it?

Why doesn't Google know about it?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    I7-3930k
    Motherboard
    Asus P9X79 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA GTX 680
    Sound Card
    Soundblaster Zx
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PA246Q
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    Corsair Force GT 120GB
    WD Cavair Black 1.5TB
    PSU
    PC Power & cooling Silencer 750
    Case
    Silverstone FT02B-W
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14 w/ PWM fans
    Keyboard
    cheap Logitech USB wired
    Mouse
    old 5 button Microsoft USB optical
    Internet Speed
    6Mb cable
I guess I just will never get the humor.
I do not understand Laugh Out Loud LOL for the desktop.
I think the default 8 desk to quite useful and efficient.
Most people will not need 17 drives, virtual or otherwise.
How is the pic below humongous?

redapp.jpg
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.
Why is this LOL?

8desk.jpg
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.
I have seen the online analysis from many others and critics.
I find nothing to LOL about for this.

redstart.jpg
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.
Well, sure, if you have 8 programs total, and 4 of them are Internet Explorer...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
Yep I is a newbie and I boot direct to metro without the picture/login pages then hit one key to desktop....

Why sooooooooooooo many drives? it takes me back to the late 80's
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
Yes, my system is very minimal.
And I can see the need for the Classic Shell and others that will develop down the road.
They are very useful for a proper desktop and personal preference.

If I hear that word "counter intuitive !~ yikes , I will explode"

All kinds of customizations are coming.
Others will say my view is from a pea brain,
but my view works.

I have seen the Start Screen compared to the AOL start screen,
but AOL was very successful for quite a few years.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.
If someone can figure a way to bypass WinRT that is written into the Operating System,
good for them and good for you.
I hope you can get 8 with metro gone.
I am not convinced it is possible.
Maybe disabled ? I do not know.

I find some of the pinning and unpinning features quite useful.
A proper desktop is designed by the user for the user.
Sounds like the Declaration of Independence.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.
If someone can figure a way to bypass WinRT that is written into the Operating System,
good for them and good for you.
I hope you can get 8 with metro gone.
I am not convinced it is possible.
Maybe disabled ? I do not know.

I find some of the pinning and unpinning features quite useful.
A proper desktop is designed by the user for the user.
Sounds like the Declaration of Independence.

I have read some of your posts here I may not agree that metro is that efficient or even necessary but I have to say I respect your enthusiasm that can't be curbed. Although be careful how much you get attached to it, it may be the feature down the road to get zuned :geek:
 

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System One

  • OS
    windows7 x 64 windows 8 x 64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell r15
    CPU
    i3
    Memory
    4
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel hd 3000
thanks...
I do not wish to depart from the thread title,
but let me add this,
unfortunately for some,
the classic desktop with a Microsoft Start Orb is not coming back.
(only brilliant developers will add enhancements to the product)

There are literally thousands of online technical analysis
relating to the future of Windows.
The entire codebase is evolving.
WinRT is just the beginning.

Windows Runtime - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

WinRT - the new Windows

WinRT: An Object Orientated Replacement for Win32


I just happen to like it because it is effective on my fine quad-core.
And it is different from the 17 years of ORB or Start since w95.
I totally find Linux to be an improper desktop.
Very user unfriendly.
It's like that genius kid (Sheldon) on the Big Bang Theory.
His favorite Operating System is Linux.
What a surprise!
Apple is too expensive.
And I do need the ALL APPS area.
Funny, there is no start menu, ha, ha, ha...
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.
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