That desktop, offered by MdMd happens more than you'd think. In my PC service business, I've seen way too many desktops like that.
I try my best to fix it, but some people actually like it like that! I think there's an old saying that goes something like "There's no accounting for taste" ???
But really, Windows 1.0 didn't really flop, it kept updating till it became Windows 8.1, and here we are!
It must have made an impression, because, years later, we're still talking about it. Eh?
I ran Windows 98, which I really liked, till I got an upgrade disk for Windows XP in 2001 (if memory serves).
I skipped Windows ME as an OS for my main system. During the XP install, the installer asked me if I wanted it to reformat my C drive to NTFS and I said "NO". It just didn't sound like a FUN thing to do.
I'm still running XP-Pro-SP3, today, on a FAT-32 formatted hard drive. That gives me more control over what's on my hard drive.
But if someone doesn't like the look of the Metro screen, then by Gawd don't use it! The Classic Shell now jumps right to the Desktop on boot and can be made to look like whatever former OS you liked. I've set mine up to look just like my XP Desktop. Home sweet home!
Cheers Mates!
TechnoMage