Some manufacturers didn't make Win 7 drivers for their new Win 8 machines. If you can, deploy Windows 10. You must supply your own installation media, and you have to activate manually. What does this mean for me? While the Macbook Pro is more expensive. So it's fairly easy for me to standardize on Win 7 pro.
The new Windows is fine for phones and tablets, but it's not a proper desktop operating system. Answer: Microsoft's new operating system brings more changes for existing users than any release since Windows 95 — its minimalist, touch-input-optimized Start screen; the absence of the Start menu; a new app store; a redone interface in the desktop's File Explorer windows. However, much as I prefer Windows 7, I think I'm ready to stop clinging to it. Note that there are several different versions of Windows 7. You can easily skip over to the Desktop which works just like it does in Windows 7 by clicking one tile. Worse case scenario is you google one that isn't working by hardware id and someone links a windows 7 version that does work on their forums.
After all, copies of can still be found online, even though Microsoft stopped selling it in 2010. Ed Bott shares some Windows 10 migration advice. If Windows 8 were a new product we could all decide to learn it or buy something else. Still getting laptops and desktops from Dell. Do you have a tech question of your own for Rick? That so many established Windows users are discussing the merits and demerits of Windows 8 a year after it was released tells me there is a major problem with it.
Why not return the computer and purchase one pre-loaded with Windows 7 instead? Right now, Windows 7 for many was the only solution since Windows 8 was such a widely-regarded failure. Today, the total number of models is down slightly but the percentage is equally skewed. You could also try installing a separate copy Windows 7 on a new computer, but a legitimately-purchased edition will bulk up the price of a new computer that came Windows 8. Torrentula81 you are fortunate to have a lappy with the option to disable secure boot, many don't. In short, I had Vista and was stuck with Vista until I bought a new computer with 7. Not having the old Start screen makes Windows 8 unusable: The Modern tiles essentially do what the old Start screen did. The laptop broke when I dropped it hardware failure and I'm wondering if I can use the same windows 7 license on my other laptop? Lenovo also still offer Windows 7 via downgrade rights to a lot of their current range.
It all depends on you. The only way for the original poster to know for sure what he really should do is to explore the options. The programmers designed the games properly. Norton worked with me for three days on the problem but we were unable to fix the computer. I have an hp laptop came with windows 8. The firmware setup must provide an option to return from Custom to Standard Mode which restores the factory defaults. Because it is so cheap? As I've explained in the past, the support and sales lifecycles are completely different.
Can't I just order up one with Windows 7 instead? Net upgrades that are now built in break the functionality. At Dell, it's 15 with the 2009-era Windows 7 and 57 with this year's release. Being in the Tech business, the past two years has advanced greatly and almost all of my previous inventory is obsolete. In the meantime, though, the company is planning that will focus on showcasing the new and exciting consumer-driven features of Windows 10. Unfortunately, they won't listen to their customers, so we can expect more of the same.
Windows 7 is far from dead, and updates are still being made available regularly. To submit a tech question, e-mail Rob at. If so, did you know that you can get my latest tips in my weekly RicksDailyTips Email Newsletter? I have tons of stuff to go thru from over the years, but a couple still do: Star Wars Monopoly, and Army Men. If you do, avoid using web browsers. I simply click on my desktop app, tile, icon--whatever anyone wishes to call it, and there is everything.
I'm not able to purchase new equipment, only refurbished. The real question is if you can find Windows 7 drivers for all your new hardware. It is always best to have the latest from a quality and security standpoint. We may not be able to buy it with a new computer, but we can always buy it separately and install it. Do any of you guys still buy new computers with Windows 7 for your company? You'll even find high-end Windows 7 machines under the Alienware brand, traditionally aimed at gamers but certainly fit for business use. The start button will be back on that.
It is also ugly as sin, what with all of those icons thrown together on the Metro screen wiggling and jiggling and jumping about, but that is another story. Your selection may dwindle further over time, but Microsoft has not yet to stop shipping Windows 7. Going back to 7 sounds easier than it may turn out to be. Instead, Microsoft encourages users to migrate to a modern operating system such as Windows 10. Many computer users have upgraded from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 as part of Microsoft's free upgrade offer, which ends on Friday. Microsoft has ended the mainstream support for Windows 7 today, which means future support for those who run the aging operating system will need to pay to receive help.