Windows 9 will reportedly ship in 2015, codenamed 'Threshold'

[LegendKillerRG]

Most people have no problem with gaming on Windows 8.x. Doesn't mean that 1 game on your side is having problem, that automatically Windows 8 is horrible for gaming.

Sounds to me that you have another software that you install that causes this problem, or you set the game in window mode and not full screen mode.

It happens to four of my games which I only played. CS:S for example, when I move the mouse left and left click it hit the menu button...

[martinrox1568]

When it first came out, it was only $15 bucks.

No it wasn't. . .

[GoodBytes]

It happens to four of my games which I only played. CS:S for example, when I move the mouse left and left click it hit the menu button...

I am looking on the internet, and people are saying that the game runs perfectly well on Windows 8.

My guess is that you are running the game in window mode, so the mouse is not being locked to the game. Don't run the game in window mode.

[Andrew48]

Guys am I the only one that actually likes windows 8? 

[Cwazywazy]

No it wasn't. . .

Well, all I know is that I bought Windows 8 Pro from the Microsoft website for 15 bucks after it came out.

[GoodBytes]

Guys am I the only one that actually likes windows 8? 

No you are not. A lot of people like Windows 8 very much.

The problem that Windows 8 faces is similar to Vista's. "I have heard this and that", but not actually, seriously, try it, with an open mind, for a about a month.

Yes yes, you'll always have a few people that don't like it. But the majority that do actually gives it a chance, like it a lot, and don't want to go back, even.

[martinrox1568]

Well, all I know is that I bought Windows 8 Pro from the Microsoft website for 15 bucks after it came out.

I think that was if you were upgrading from a newly purchased windows 7 machine

[dalekphalm]

I think that was if you were upgrading from a newly purchased windows 7 machine

There were tons of available promotions/discount either directly from the Microsoft Store, or from various retailers.

 

You certainly could get the Windows 8 upgrade for dirt cheap within the first month or so, without needing to have recently purchased a pre-built OEM machine.

[martinrox1568]

There were tons of available promotions/discount either directly from the Microsoft Store, or from various retailers.

 

You certainly could get the Windows 8 upgrade for dirt cheap within the first month or so, without needing to have recently purchased a pre-built OEM machine.

Yeah, i head ms wasn't even checking if you even had the windows 7 key

[Walter87]

No you are not. A lot of people like Windows 8 very much.

The problem that Windows 8 faces is similar to Vista's. "I have heard this and that", but not actually, seriously, try it, with an open mind, for a about a month.

Yes yes, you'll always have a few people that don't like it. But the majority that do actually gives it a chance, like it a lot, and don't want to go back, even.

 

Windows 8 has about a 50/50 split of people who strongly like it and strongly hate it. For those on the fence considering it, a $130 price tag to upgrade will likely steer them away from it (when most are probably satisfied with Windows 7).

 

I have tried it and don't like the new interface at all, so while using it for an extended period of time may improve this, to me its not worth the the price and time to upgrade (I like to do clean installs every-time I re-install my OS, so don't want to have to reinstall everything I currently have on my system).

[Nineshadow]

I already have Windows 7 and don't want to pay more on 8,but I think I'd like it,now that I boot up straight to desktop.

[R4STABAN]

Guys am I the only one that actually likes windows 8? 

 

There's a few of you here

 

Not very many of you out in the wild.

[geogga]

i might actually wait for this then switch OS. I've been thinking of switching to 8 but my Win7 PC isn't even a year old soo....

Agree...I mean I was gonna switch to windows 8 and download apps to make it like w7 for a more modern look plus some better frames on BF4(which is my main game) but I'll probably stay on 7

[LordTumnas]

The Windows 8 branding needs to be completely removed and anything related to its original marketing should be avoided. No one over 35ish wants to deal with the changes they made and rightly so because most of them are terrible. The brand is toxic.

Whats this over 35 garbage? Im 17 and wouldnt touch 8/8.1 with a ten foot pole

[GoodBytes]

 Im 17 and wouldnt touch 8/8.1 with a ten foot pole

That's because you convinced yourself of it from comments from others.

reminds me of people saying how the "New" Start Menu sucked in Vista, and how Microsoft blocked the ability to play MP3's, and what other none sense about Vista.

 

The best advice, is to come in with an open mind, and try something for yourself for about a month.

 

When you pick up a new game, you don't say "Oh the control are different from this other game I like.. therefor it sucks.. impossible to play...". No. You learn it, you discover or read the manual, and then you enjoy the game.

 

There is no denying that Windows 8 has a steep learning curve. But for about 90% of people that said how Windows 8 sucks.. no one explained why it was annoying. In fact, very few, exactly state why they don't like about Windows 8, and provide full run down why it is the case on the particular points that they don't like. Those are post I like. But most complaints are "I have heard about...", "I have seen pictures off...", or simply follow the train, "It's cool to say WIn8 sucks, so I am going say it too: it sucks", or similar.

And you can see this by the lack of argument by the complainer. IN some forums, you can see when asked, they never reply, and simply disappears from the conversation.

 

You have to make an opinion of it yourself. This also allows to provide constructive criticism for Microsoft, to know what to correct, or what to improve. Saying "It sucks, bring back the Start Button/Menu" doesn't help anything.

[Eroda]

No you are not. A lot of people like Windows 8 very much.

The problem that Windows 8 faces is similar to Vista's. "I have heard this and that", but not actually, seriously, try it, with an open mind, for a about a month.

Yes yes, you'll always have a few people that don't like it. But the majority that do actually gives it a chance, like it a lot, and don't want to go back, even.

 

i have family with windows 8 PC's i cant use windows 8 using it makes me want to punch the screen. its just rage inducing. and it wouldnt work on my own PC due to the way i have everything setup. and i dislike metro and how it takes up my entire screen

[geogga]

i have family with windows 8 PC's i cant use windows 8 using it makes me want to punch the screen. its just rage inducing. and it wouldnt work on my own PC due to the way i have everything setup. and i dislike metro and how it takes up my entire screen

why dont you download apps to make it look like windows 7 or something?

[Eroda]

i dont install stuff like that on my PC's if MS dont want to make something i want to buy i just wont buy it

[geogga]

wut?

[Ishu]

I don't really get all those complaints about metro. If you don't want to use it just stay in desktop mode. If you've installed 8.1 you won't have to look at the metro screen ever again.

[GoodBytes]

i have family with windows 8 PC's i cant use windows 8 using it makes me want to punch the screen. its just rage inducing. and it wouldnt work on my own PC due to the way i have everything setup. and i dislike metro and how it takes up my entire screen

 

The start screen is customizable. You can pin all your games, programs, folders and move things around.

You want to pin the most used items at the bottom left corner of the screen, and the left used ones where you want to scroll.

The really most used programs, you want it pinned on the task bar.

 

In the hope that the following might help:

 

This is my start screen back with Windows 8:

 

This is my Start Screen with Windows 8.1:

 

If your layout doesn't look like the above, give it a spin.

 

Tips:

- You can search for anything by just typing on the Start Screen. You can also do Ctrl+Q on the desktop, to have the search bar show.

- To quickly shutdown or restart or sleep your computer, you can do Win+I keyboard combination, and you have direct access to the power button. Alternatively, and perhaps better, you can right-click at the bottom left corner of the screen, where the Start Button is. You will see "Shutdown or sign out", go there and you'll have your options there.

- To quickly access mostly used control panel elements, access the power user menu, by simply right-clicking on the Start Button. You can also do Win+X keyboard combination. The menu is also customizable, but its a bit tricky as each folder is a group and it's tricky if you want to make shortcuts for specifc locations. For a easier time. you have a few free tools that some people have done that allows you to quickly and easily edit that menu for you. For example, you have this one: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/5607-power-user-tasks-menu-win-x-edit-windows-8-a.html

 

I hope this helps, at least a bit.

[HDZx]

All the Windows 8 hate is simply childish. It's a good OS, fast, looks nice and runs great. Don't like Metro? Just get a Start replacement. It's very simple.

 

People are just afraid to learn something new.

[LordTumnas]

That's because you convinced yourself of it from comments from others.

reminds me of people saying how the "New" Start Menu sucked in Vista, and how Microsoft blocked the ability to play MP3's, and what other none sense about Vista.

The best advice, is to come in with an open mind, and try something for yourself for about a month.

When you pick up a new game, you don't say "Oh the control are different from this other game I like.. therefor it sucks.. impossible to play...". No. You learn it, you discover or read the manual, and then you enjoy the game.

There is no denying that Windows 8 has a a steep learning curve. But for about 90% of people that said how Windows 8 sucks.. no one explained why it was annoying. In fact, very few, exactly state why they don't like about Windows 8, and provide full run down why it is the case on the particular points that they don't like. Those are post I like. But most complaints are "I have heard about...", "I have seen pictures off...", or simply follow the train, "It's cool to say WIn8 sucks, so I am going say it too: it sucks".

And you can see this by the lack of argument by the complainer. IN some forums, you can see when asked, they never reply, and simply disappears from the conversation.

You have to make an opinion of it yourself. This also allows to provide constructive criticism for Microsoft, to know what to correct, or what to improve. Saying "It sucks, bring back the Start Button/Menu" doesn't help anything.

I have used windows 8 on friends computers before, and i dont like how modern ui looks/feels, its all personal taste, i didnt like it, so i didnt get it. Simple as that. Although your other post showing your modern ui in windows 8.1 (im on a phone so im not going to try and multi quote) did look nice. However im happy with 7, ill probably get windows 9 if it turns out well, or a future update of 8 if it improves things moreso, however my usage/wallet doesnt require me to get windows 8

[geogga]

On a bit of a side note, why is windows so expensive?

[Giddyguy]

Most importantly, is it going to be free?

I don't think many people are going to like to pay $100 for a new OS just a fews years after they got 8.

And I think that if they don't make a product that will make people switch by then, they could be looking at a competitor overtaking the OS business.