Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 with Start 8?

Neeliyo · Nov 24, 2013

Hey, I am building a new computer and I set my mind on windows 7. However recently I was looking into window 8.1 with start 8 and modifications for it to look like windows 7. I am having a hard time deciding and I will be mostly using the computer for gaming.

Here's the article: http://blog.laptopmag.com/make-windows-8-like-windows-7

Heironious · Nov 24, 2013

I used to be a Windows 8 hater...until I finally tried Windows 8.1. Using classic shell and having it boot up to desktop, it looks and acts like Windows 7, but way faster. Games are going to be made with DX11.1 / 11.2 more and more, and only Windows 8.1 has both. You won't regret it. I will never go back to Windows 7 again.

Edit: Metro what? http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u548/Steven_Arcand/IMAG0122_zpsffa4e997.jpg~original

USAFRet · Nov 24, 2013

8.1 can be set to boot directly into the desktop by default.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2043243/how-to-boot-to-desktop-mode-in-windows-8-1.html

Neeliyo · Nov 24, 2013

Heironious :

Are there still tiles in classic shell or can you disable them because the only features I didn't like were the tiles and start button.

jwk3 · Dec 16, 2013

go for 8 and use the normal start screen(tile screen) for a month. you'll probably find that you prefer it after all. if not, you can always install a fake start menu program.

Aviation FAN · Dec 8, 2014

Best way to make windows 7 look COMPLETELY like windows 7 (with start menu, window trasparency, and the theme) this is a FULL and COMPLETE guide:
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/BWKpl_nb4Lg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
http://youtu.be/BWKpl_nb4Lg

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