Read the rest here:Windows 7 Now Installed on Half of PCs Worldwide As Windows 8.1?s Growth ContinuesMicrosoft has invested millions of dollars to make Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 successful, but statistics provided every month by third-party research firms across the world point to only minor market share gains.
Figures posted by StatCounter for the month of February 2014 indicate that Windows 7 is now powering more than half of desktop computersworldwide, while Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 recorded only a slight increase in the last month.
Windows 7 Now Installed on Half of PCs As Window 8.1’s....
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- Windows 10.0.10122
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- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- My Build - Vorttex Ultimate
- CPU
- Core i7 @ 4500 MHz
- Motherboard
- ASUS Z87-Plus
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- 32GB DDR3 @ 1822 MHz (OC)
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- Radeon R9 280X 3GB @ 1180 / 6800 MHz
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- 7.1 HDA
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- LCD LG 22" + CRT LG 17"
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- 1760 x 1320 / 1280 x 960
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- 1 x 240 GB SSD (System)
3 x 500 GB HDD (Data/Media)
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- ThermalTake 1000W PSU
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- Corsair Carbide R300
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Okay! That is what I was talking about. I correct my statement:
it is NOT possible to get a Windows 7 border/button look in Windows 8/8.1, with my knowledge.
How do you get this look?My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1 64bit Pro
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- CPU
- Intel Core i5 3570K @4,4Ghz
- Motherboard
- MSI Z77A GD65
- Memory
- 16Gbyte DDR3 1866Mhz
- Graphics Card(s)
- GTX770 lightning
- Sound Card
- Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1
- Monitor(s) Displays
- BenQ BL2411
- Screen Resolution
- 1920*1200
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 840EVO 240Gbyte, Samsung 830 256Gbyte SSD, Seagate 4TB , Western Digital black edition 1,5Tbyte
- PSU
- Zalman ZM850 HP
- Case
- Corsair Carbide 500R
- Cooling
- air
- Keyboard
- Logitech G15
- Mouse
- Logitech G5
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- 60/60mbit fiber
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HippsieGypsie
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Okay! That is what I was talking about. I correct my statement:
it is NOT possible to get a Windows 7 border/button look in Windows 8/8.1, with my knowledge.
Are you speaking of the Windows 7 desktop (screen) complete with the Tasbar's Start Orb/Button (not Start Flag) with Aero such as shown below?
My Computer
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- OS
- 8.1 Pro X64
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Acer T690
- CPU
- Intel Pentium D Dual Core
- Motherboard
- Acer/Intel E946GZ
- Memory
- 2GB (max upgrade)
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
- Sound Card
- Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer AL1917W A LCD
- Screen Resolution
- 1440 X 900
- Hard Drives
- 350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
Thumb drives
- PSU
- Standard 250 watt
- Case
- Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
- Cooling
- Dual case fans + CPU fan
- Keyboard
- Acer Windows PS/2
- Mouse
- Wireless Microsoft Arc
- Internet Speed
- 54mbp/s
- Browser
- IE11
- Antivirus
- Defender
- Other Info
- Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
I sent a Private Message.
My Computer
System One
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- 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.
Neither am I. Seven is going to be the new XP.that is way i am on Win 8.1
Jeff
Don't look back, life is too short
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- WINDOWS 8.1 x64
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- CPU
- INTEL CORE I--3770K LGA1155
- Motherboard
- ASUS P8Z77-V
- Memory
- KINGSTON 2400 MHZ KHX24C11K4 16GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- INTEL HD GRAFICS 4000
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Philip BDL3245€ 32 inch
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- 2 SAMSUNG 840 PRO RAID 0 ON BOARD 2 x 128 GB
- Keyboard
- LOGITEC MX™ 5500
- Mouse
- LOGITEC MX 5500
- Internet Speed
- 120 Mbps
HippsieGypsie
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Originally Posted by ainteinstein
that is way i am on Win 8.1
Jeff
Don't look back, life is too short
Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Baby. - YouTube
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- 8.1 Pro X64
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Acer T690
- CPU
- Intel Pentium D Dual Core
- Motherboard
- Acer/Intel E946GZ
- Memory
- 2GB (max upgrade)
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
- Sound Card
- Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer AL1917W A LCD
- Screen Resolution
- 1440 X 900
- Hard Drives
- 350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
Thumb drives
- PSU
- Standard 250 watt
- Case
- Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
- Cooling
- Dual case fans + CPU fan
- Keyboard
- Acer Windows PS/2
- Mouse
- Wireless Microsoft Arc
- Internet Speed
- 54mbp/s
- Browser
- IE11
- Antivirus
- Defender
- Other Info
- Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
- Messages
- 5,707
Well, this shouldn't surprise anyone at this point. Windows 7 is the enterprise's workhorse now for at least the next three decades.
My Computer
System One
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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
- 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
I have answered it, with "Thank You very much". It was very nice to see this "windows 7 look" again
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1 64bit Pro
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- CPU
- Intel Core i5 3570K @4,4Ghz
- Motherboard
- MSI Z77A GD65
- Memory
- 16Gbyte DDR3 1866Mhz
- Graphics Card(s)
- GTX770 lightning
- Sound Card
- Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1
- Monitor(s) Displays
- BenQ BL2411
- Screen Resolution
- 1920*1200
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 840EVO 240Gbyte, Samsung 830 256Gbyte SSD, Seagate 4TB , Western Digital black edition 1,5Tbyte
- PSU
- Zalman ZM850 HP
- Case
- Corsair Carbide 500R
- Cooling
- air
- Keyboard
- Logitech G15
- Mouse
- Logitech G5
- Internet Speed
- 60/60mbit fiber
- Browser
- Chrome
- Antivirus
- BitDefender total security
I'm curious about this also.
Is there some secret about this? Why not post how you did this? It looks nice...
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Win7
My Computer
System One
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- 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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Okay! That is what I was talking about. I correct my statement:
it is NOT possible to get a Windows 7 border/button look in Windows 8/8.1, with my knowledge.
Or how about this desktop, I boot straight to log in and then desktop just as I did in Win 7, also note the Gadgets running or the right side of my screen!!
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1 Pro MC
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
- Motherboard
- Z97 Pro
- Memory
- 16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
- Graphics Card(s)
- nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
- Sound Card
- VIA 6.0.10.1600
- Screen Resolution
- 1080
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
- Internet Speed
- 30 down 3 up
- Browser
- Explorer 11
- Antivirus
- NIS and Malwarebytes
ainteinstein
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In seeing all these lovely desk tops, I guess that even in this forum, the fisher-price desk top is not appreciated.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- windows 8.1
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Dell Inspiron
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- avast!