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Hazcat

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Re: Anyone Running Windows 8.1 (64 Bit) ?
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2014, 11:15:46 AM »
Quote from: billt on July 05, 2014, 06:28:26 AM
Well, it's taken several days, but I finally have everything up and running. I finally found a driver for my other HP printer that works. So now both work like they did before. I got my mail running without having to go to my Internet provider to get it. All I have to do now is get the links in my E-Mails to become "hot", so I don't have to cut and paste them. I have no idea why that is happening? I've heard of others complaining about that with Windows 8 versions. My Internet provider said it's a Windows problem, not the Internet provider. I agree because it didn't happen with my other computer.

The whole thing is running faster now. I went into the control system and changed a bunch of settings. It's like anything else, it's different, and you have to get used to it. So much for "plug & play"  :-\  That term has all but become a total joke in the computer industry.

Obviously you have misunderstood that term.  Let me 'splain it to you.

You plug your new computer in then you have to play with it to get it to run.  If you plug anything into your computer after you have it running you have to play with it AND the new item to get them to play together.   ;)
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Re: Anyone Running Windows 8.1 (64 Bit) ?
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2014, 07:36:19 PM »
Quote from: Hazcat on July 05, 2014, 11:15:46 AM
Obviously you have misunderstood that term.  Let me 'splain it to you.

You plug your new computer in then you have to play with it to get it to run.  If you plug anything into your computer after you have it running you have to play with it AND the new item to get them to play together.   ;)

You ain't wrong there.   ;D  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Anyone Running Windows 8.1 (64 Bit) ?
« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2014, 10:27:55 AM »
Windows 8 is a rotten bag of squid.
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Re: Anyone Running Windows 8.1 (64 Bit) ?
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2014, 09:21:55 AM »
Quote from: brushmore on July 01, 2014, 11:58:40 AM
I make a living developing an operating system that competes with Windows in some ways so take whatever I say with a grain of salt. 

I have used Windows 8.1 and don't like the user interface at all.  It's is very different from previous versions of Windows so plan on a learning curve as you get used to it.  There are trying to make look and feel more like cell phone rather than the traditional Windows desktop.  But there's still a way to get to "old fashion" desktop look when you need it.  It does seem reliable enough which has not always been the case with Windows.

There is a reason for the new Windows look.... I wish I could say more but there is an NDA. 

BTW did you see MS picked up Perceptive Pixel?  ;)
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Re: Anyone Running Windows 8.1 (64 Bit) ?
« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2014, 02:44:47 PM »
Quote from: Magoo541 on July 07, 2014, 09:21:55 AM
There is a reason for the new Windows look.... I wish I could say more but there is an NDA. 

Yeah, the new look is so that you can't tell by looking at it that it's a rotten bag of squid.
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Re: Anyone Running Windows 8.1 (64 Bit) ?
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Re: Anyone Running Windows 8.1 (64 Bit) ?
« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2014, 03:08:09 PM »
Rotten squid, piece of $h!t, or otherwise, I took the damn thing back! The last straw was when it locked up about an hour ago. I couldn't even get on the damn thing.

They told me they didn't have a new Windows 7 desktop in the store, and the only way I could buy one is to order it on line. so now I'm back where I started a week ago on my old computer. At least the keyboard doesn't miss strokes like the new one did. What a POS. Live and learn.
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Re: Anyone Running Windows 8.1 (64 Bit) ?
« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2014, 05:07:38 PM »
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8668546&CatId=4937

Screw Win 8...

Acer makes a decent laptop...  Win 7 - 64 bit

edit..

I just read the HP link you originally posted....

I've paid more than 250 bucks for a CALCULATOR, Bill!

Just saying...   ;D
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Re: Anyone Running Windows 8.1 (64 Bit) ?
« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2014, 05:21:20 PM »
Quote from: Timothy on July 08, 2014, 05:07:38 PM
Screw Win 8...

You won't be able to much longer, because it's all that's going to be out there. I'm going to order a Windows 7 Professional from Wal-Mart. They've got nice ones for around $450 to $550. All I need it for is to surf the web.
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Re: Anyone Running Windows 8.1 (64 Bit) ?
« Reply #18 on: July 08, 2014, 05:26:38 PM »
I know!

As I said earlier, I've bought my last Windows based PC.  Picked it out before Win 8 was the only thing available and damn glad for it.  There are a few out there but beware of anything from Wally World.  They're specifically built for WM and not the real deal.  Plenty of "bloatware" to clog things up.

I've bought clean systems from Dell the last ten years.  Only what I want at a price I can live with...

Good luck...
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Re: Anyone Running Windows 8.1 (64 Bit) ?
« Reply #19 on: July 09, 2014, 06:22:57 AM »
If you can handle the price, I do recommend a Mac.  I switched a little over a year ago and haven't had a single problem with my Mac Mini.
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