Windows 8.1 Build 9374 x86 leaked

Hi everyone !

We have another build to play with !

ISO tag is: 9374.0.FBL_PARTNER_OUT15.130329-2355_X86FRE_CLIENT_EN-US-IMP_CCSA_DV5.ISO
MD5: 0fa9ab7cbc4722db0ff9b31e79f5b548

Download is available from some well known Beta Sites FTPs and torrents !

Leak 6374.jpg



:)
 
Last edited:
@ Jimbo45: looks like you missed it. in your post i quoted, you stated that the dog "bought" your paper. I know you meant "brought".

Hi there
Funny you should say that -- I have put the money in an envelope on occasion and the dog got the paper while I was outside the shop. I've long since stopped using those things where you can only use them outdoors -- actually here it's likely to be made against the law even to use them inside your own house if there are children present (you have to go out into the garden or Street) -- while I agree with as minimum Government interference as possible I fully support that law if it goes through.

Cheers
jimbo
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Centos 7, W8.1, W7, W2K3 Server W10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 X LG 40 inch TV
    Hard Drives
    SSD's * 3 (Samsung 840 series) 250 GB
    2 X 3 TB sata
    5 X 1 TB sata
    Internet Speed
    0.12 GB/s (120Mb/s)
Keep your eyes open !

I guess we're gonna have another leak in the weekend !

9379.fbl_partner_out16.130410-0711.f82c9451f09b84d4

:)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10.0.10122
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    My Build - Vorttex Ultimate
    CPU
    Core i7 @ 4500 MHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z87-Plus
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 @ 1822 MHz (OC)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon R9 280X 3GB @ 1180 / 6800 MHz
    Sound Card
    7.1 HDA
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD LG 22" + CRT LG 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1760 x 1320 / 1280 x 960
    Hard Drives
    1 x 240 GB SSD (System)
    3 x 500 GB HDD (Data/Media)
    1 x 2000 GB e-HDD (Backup)
    PSU
    ThermalTake 1000W PSU
    Case
    Corsair Carbide R300
    Cooling
    Corsair H60 (Push-Pull)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    60 Mbps (Down) 5 Mbps (Up)
    Browser
    IE, FF, Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG Internet Security 2015
    Other Info
    Some wired stuff
Keep your eyes open !

I guess we're gonna have another leak in the weekend !

9379.fbl_partner_out16.130410-0711.f82c9451f09b84d4

:)

Hi there
Hopefully X-64. IMO Ms should now just forget about the 32 bit editions from here on in. I can't think of even quite old PC's that can't handle 64 bit versions.

32 bit software can still run of course.

Cheers
jimbo
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Centos 7, W8.1, W7, W2K3 Server W10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 X LG 40 inch TV
    Hard Drives
    SSD's * 3 (Samsung 840 series) 250 GB
    2 X 3 TB sata
    5 X 1 TB sata
    Internet Speed
    0.12 GB/s (120Mb/s)
M$ is releasing a Service Pack for Windows 8 already?! They've barely issued any updates for it..........
Um, there have actually been a lot of updates, consuming quite a bit of space since Windows 8 was released. Something in the ballpark of 40 updates at nearly 1GB from what I can remember from building a new PC image a month or so ago.
 

My Computer

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
    Monitor(s) Displays
    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.
@ pparks1: 8 has gotten a relatively small number of updates compared to what Vista/7 got. I remember updating Vista from scratch on a freshly installed system, it was pure hell (this was before any Service Packs came out). And what made it even worse was that for Vista oftentimes the updates would fail to finish applying after reboot, after you've waited a half hour or more to be able to use your PC. 8's updates might be taking alot of space, but 40 isnt much (at least not to me anyways). Oftentimes Vista/7 would offer updates several times a week, but not 8. Have barely seen anything in over a week, and I've checked everyday.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows Server 2012 R2 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G700
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3632QM, 2.20 GHz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    6 GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA 720M, Intel HD 4000
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 (max)
    Hard Drives
    1 TB HDD (5400 RPM), 1.5 TB HDD (5400 RPM) installed in a 12.7mm disc drive caddy
    Case
    Lenovo
    Keyboard
    Lenovo
    Mouse
    Laptop/notebook keyboard/touchpad
    Internet Speed
    It varies, since I'm mobile most of the time
    Browser
    Chromium (the open-source browser which Google Chrome is derived from)
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky, Malwarebytes, Spybot, Privatefirewall
    Other Info
    I will add more information here later
@ pparks1: 8 has gotten a relatively small number of updates compared to what Vista/7 got. I remember updating Vista from scratch on a freshly installed system, it was pure hell (this was before any Service Packs came out). And what made it even worse was that for Vista oftentimes the updates would fail to finish applying after reboot, after you've waited a half hour or more to be able to use your PC. 8's updates might be taking alot of space, but 40 isnt much (at least not to me anyways). Oftentimes Vista/7 would offer updates several times a week, but not 8. Have barely seen anything in over a week, and I've checked everyday.

Microsoft releases updates once a month in patch Tuesday unless there is a severe issue.

Sure, there are more total updates for 7, but it's been out for years. 8 only has about 6 months behind it at this point.

I'm not saying 8 is terrible and needs lots of patches, but for its short lifespan there have been quite a few updates.
 

My Computer

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
    Monitor(s) Displays
    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.
I'm not saying 8 is terrible and needs lots of patches, but for its short lifespan there have been quite a few updates.

This is true.

On January 30, 2007, it (Vista) was released worldwide

A little off topic. It's been a little more than 6 years since Vista was released. This is funny to me. I reinstalled Vista several months ago to revisit it and the system wanted to update it with almost 600 updates. :doh:
 

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.
@ mdmd: Yes, Vista is old. But it is relevant for my example because the update process for Vista is essentially the same as it is for 7 and 8:

DL updates, install updates, reboot (sometimes, not always), wait for updates to successfully finish applying (or fail), wash, rinse, and repeat until nothing is left to install.

And some updates are dependent on others already being installed on the system, otherwise they wont be offered. and others arent offered unless certain programs are installed (Office, Visual Studio, etc).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows Server 2012 R2 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G700
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3632QM, 2.20 GHz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    6 GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA 720M, Intel HD 4000
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 (max)
    Hard Drives
    1 TB HDD (5400 RPM), 1.5 TB HDD (5400 RPM) installed in a 12.7mm disc drive caddy
    Case
    Lenovo
    Keyboard
    Lenovo
    Mouse
    Laptop/notebook keyboard/touchpad
    Internet Speed
    It varies, since I'm mobile most of the time
    Browser
    Chromium (the open-source browser which Google Chrome is derived from)
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky, Malwarebytes, Spybot, Privatefirewall
    Other Info
    I will add more information here later
@ mdmd: Yes, Vista is old.

Yes, perhaps... my stupid silly little blurb was that Vista is not that old, I guess. Everyone seems to think 8 is supposed to be different in terms of updates and upgrades. :sleepy:

I don't use 7 but isn't 7 approaching hundreds of updates since release (2009) with service packs in the pipeline?
 

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 suppose many think 8 is a pia because MS must update and/or upgrade the metro pos (in a view). :rolleyes:
 

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.
@ mdmd: The update process for Vista/7/8 is the same, but dont confuse that with the upgrade. 8 has fewer editions, a new licensing scheme (Sytem Builder, upgrade-only, Windows Media Center sold separately instead of being free, etc.). And it looks like they also have a new (not entirely, but still different) activation method.

From what I've heard there was an upcoming SP2 for 7 as of early last yr, but MS supposedly cancelled it in favor of promoting 8. Maybe I'm wrong, but I dont think a new SP is coming for 7, although they will continue to update it regularly until the end of its' supported lifecycle, which is still far off (XP ends next yr I think, Vista not too long afterwards).

I'm not sure if MS "must" update/upgrade Metro apps, maybe you can elaborate on your opinion? I suppose if you paid for an app then they're legally obligated to support it, but probably not if it's free. Also, some apps are made by 3rd-party developers/publishers, so it would be their responsibility to support their app, not MS. Of course, you can just uninstall an app if you dont like it, and it wont receive updates. I keep only a few apps on my Start screen, the rest are removed. Everything else is just shortcuts to my most commonly used desktop programs, all grouped into relevant categories. I'm starting to love it more and more because I can just press the Windows key and start typing the name of any app/program I dont have pinned, and it will usually come up near-instantly.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows Server 2012 R2 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G700
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3632QM, 2.20 GHz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    6 GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA 720M, Intel HD 4000
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 (max)
    Hard Drives
    1 TB HDD (5400 RPM), 1.5 TB HDD (5400 RPM) installed in a 12.7mm disc drive caddy
    Case
    Lenovo
    Keyboard
    Lenovo
    Mouse
    Laptop/notebook keyboard/touchpad
    Internet Speed
    It varies, since I'm mobile most of the time
    Browser
    Chromium (the open-source browser which Google Chrome is derived from)
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky, Malwarebytes, Spybot, Privatefirewall
    Other Info
    I will add more information here later
I'm not sure if MS "must" update/upgrade Metro apps, maybe you can elaborate on your opinion?

Referring to the most controversial feature of 8. WinRT - start screen - charms etc... I don't have an opinion on any of this. I am all out of opinions, very tired of giving an opinion. ... have a tendency to view the term update/upgrade - the same. ...know they are different. I think it is funny to expect Microsoft to change their habits to date from the 1980's. People will always be required to configure, customize, install 3rd party, break/fix broken systems, update, upgrade, reboot, repair, replace Microsoft software.

:lock:
 

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'm starting to love it more and more because I can just press the Windows key and start typing the name of any app/program I dont have pinned, and it will usually come up near-instantly.

... use it the same way ...
the opposition believes (the start screen) it does not belong on a desktop non touch pc.

How about those leaks? I like the final release... not interested in trials of leaks.
 

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 am wondering how much an upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows Blue (8.1) is going to cost. Seems like Microsoft is following apple on upgrades. I will need to do this on my laptop which runs windows 8 pro now so I can show it at my seminars.
From what I read so far,it might not come out till late summer or fall. I hope Microsoft does not charge a forutune for an upgrade
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    4 Windows 7 Pro Sp1- 4 Win 8 Pro, 1- xp pro sp3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 390, 380, 3 Vostro Laptops (7 computers in all)
    CPU
    desktop/laptop
    Memory
    4gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    atm randioum
    Hard Drives
    350,250
@ mdmd: I do agree that Metro seems odd on a desktop. I'm still on the fence regarding whether Metro is good or bad for desktop users but I'm keeping my mind open. But that's mostly because of the way MS designed things, they just need to revise and perfect it and it will work much better. The tiles are a bit big, but not overly huge enough to bother me. I went to Best Buy recently and saw touch screen laptops running 8 and it was a pleasure to use them. Everything was fluid, responsive, and seemed almost natural. With some improvement, and changes to the way Metro integrates with the classic desktop, it will be much better. They could even get rid of the desktop altogether and make things so that all apps/programs run in Metro mode (things that need to be windowed can be in a fullscreen or resizable window). I dont necessarily support that but it's still an option. MS's move to have a single unified OS between desktops/laptops, tablets, phones, gaming consoles, etc seems to me like a good move, but only if they play their cards right. But even then they will still need to tailor individual bits to each platform, so things wouldnt be 100% identical. They could also learn alot from other OSes like Linux and OS X, by integrating/mimicking certain aspects of the UIs for those OSes.

I wont be trying this out until an x64 version comes out, and even then only in a VM. As long as they include the option for turning on Aero Glass and the Start button then I'll be happy overall, though I'm still looking forward to seeing what changes Windows Blue will bring. I believe in customer choice. There are those who will say good riddance to the Start button and Aero Glass etc, but that doesnt make them right just because of their particular opinion. To each his own, however I choose to run my systems dont affect others. But there are ppl who will always think they are right, everyone else is wrong, my way is the only way and what I say is universal law. Therefore, MS should give customers an option by still including older legacy features as optional (not everything, but the big stuff).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows Server 2012 R2 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G700
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3632QM, 2.20 GHz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    6 GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA 720M, Intel HD 4000
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 (max)
    Hard Drives
    1 TB HDD (5400 RPM), 1.5 TB HDD (5400 RPM) installed in a 12.7mm disc drive caddy
    Case
    Lenovo
    Keyboard
    Lenovo
    Mouse
    Laptop/notebook keyboard/touchpad
    Internet Speed
    It varies, since I'm mobile most of the time
    Browser
    Chromium (the open-source browser which Google Chrome is derived from)
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky, Malwarebytes, Spybot, Privatefirewall
    Other Info
    I will add more information here later
Hi there
Hopefully X-64. IMO Ms should now just forget about the 32 bit editions from here on in. I can't think of even quite old PC's that can't handle 64 bit versions.
My old laptop runs Windows 8 (32-bit) but I don't think it would be happy with 64. For one thing, wouldn't I need a new set of 64-bit drivers (which probably don't exist)?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1, 10
Hi there
Hopefully X-64. IMO Ms should now just forget about the 32 bit editions from here on in. I can't think of even quite old PC's that can't handle 64 bit versions.
My old laptop runs Windows 8 (32-bit) but I don't think it would be happy with 64. For one thing, wouldn't I need a new set of 64-bit drivers (which probably don't exist)?

That's what scares people off in the first place: no drivers. Try to see if you find them, while you still use 32bit, and if you do find those, you're better than expected. :)

EDIT: drivers for XP 64bit were the most difficult for me to find ever. But they were found, which means Vista and 7 capable machines (have more support), even some older lucky XP ones, can be upgraded to 64bit with no difficulties if the CPU allows it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
@ mdmd: I do agree that Metro seems odd on a desktop.
I'm still on the fence regarding whether Metro is good or bad for desktop users but I'm keeping my mind open.

Oh well, uhhhh ... first, I am on your side, ... second, ... metro doesn't seem odd to me.
But then again, I am a lemming. :sleepy: :sarc:


I like flipping pages and immersive apps. Shrunken windows are annoying to me. Microsoft will undoubtedly provide hundreds of updates down the road, soon to be Windows 8.5, .7, then 9, 10, 11 whatever.

The phone UI is an acceptable method of accessing tools, but then, I am a lemming. :sarc: :party: :rolleyes: :zip: :thumb: :cool:
 

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.
@ mdmd: I do agree that Metro seems odd on a desktop.
I'm still on the fence regarding whether Metro is good or bad for desktop users but I'm keeping my mind open.

Oh well, uhhhh ... first, I am on your side, ... second, my view has evolved ..., metro doesn't seem odd to me.
But then again, I am a lemming. :sleepy:


I like flipping pages and immersive apps. Shrunken windows are annoying to me. Microsoft will undoubtedly provide hundreds of updates down the road, soon to be Windows 8.5, .7, then 9, 10, 11 whatever.
The phone UI is an acceptable method of accessing tools, but then, I am a lemming. :haha:

I adapted to Metro as well and I can say that the UI is very fast, allowing fast-switching between apps in full-screen, something we didn't have in previous versions. Some say there's no multitasking: wrong of course.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
EDIT: drivers for XP 64bit were the most difficult for me to find ever. But they were found, which means Vista and 7 capable machines (have more support), even some older lucky XP ones, can be upgraded to 64bit with no difficulties if the CPU allows it.
Yes well it was an XP laptop before I upgraded it. The laptop manufacturer doesn't supply recent versions of all the 32-bit drivers, let alone 64. (And Windows Update tried to install drivers that caused BSODs - it wasn't a happy upgrade.)

So I'm hoping that MS continue to provide 32-bit versions of Windows for a good few more years yet...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1, 10
Back
Top