Can I change Windows 8, to look like XP/Vista/7 etc. ?

[Deleted User]

By that I mean, can I have a proper start menu?

If yes, how do I go about it?

AshleyPomeroy

Classic Shell is your friend:
http://www.classicshell.net/

It even fits the Windows 8 "look". If I worked at Microsoft I would buy it wholesale and offer it as the default interface. NB there are other alternatives, but I have personal experience with Classic Shell.

Here's what it looks like, by the way - I installed Windows 8 the day it was released on an old ThinkPad, and installed Classic Shell later the same day, and never looked back:

[Deleted User]

Thanks for that AP.

I've just bought a Medion Notebook (a touch-screen one), with Windows 8 installed, and it has been driving me to distraction all afternoon.

It took me 30 minutes just to find the damn C Drive. :mad:

[Deleted User]

OK, so I've installed Classic Shell, and my Win 8 Desktop looks a little more familiar.

However, I'm still missing an icon/short-cut for my 3 Dongle, meaning I can't disconnect without either unplugging it or shutting the computer down.

Also, I won't be able to text from the Dongle.

I note the screenshot shows a 3 icon on the desktop, so how would I go about putting one on my desktop?

bsms1147

Search for '3connect' in the search box on the start menu, then right click on the result and click 'send to desktop (create shortcut)'

[Deleted User]

Just searched and it's not there :huh:

grumpycrab

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

Just searched and it's not there :huh:

Guessing...
1. find "3 Mobile Broadband" in the Start menu
2. left-mouse-click it
3. right-mouse-click "3Connect" and select "Send to Desktop"

[Deleted User]

grumpycrab wrote: »

1. find "3 Mobile Broadband" in the Start menu

Not there.

securityguy

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

It took me 30 minutes just to find the damn C Drive. :mad:

Christ, it's 2014 and people still live with the legacy of 360kBytes floppy drives A: and B:.

Stiggy

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

However, I'm still missing an icon/short-cut for my 3 Dongle, meaning I can't disconnect without either unplugging it or shutting the computer down.

Also, I won't be able to text from the Dongle.

I note the screenshot shows a 3 icon on the desktop, so how would I go about putting one on my desktop?

Have you ever installed the 3 software on your new laptop?


It might be worth looking on the 3 website to see if there is some updated software more suited to Windows 8.

[Deleted User]

Stiggy wrote: »

Have you ever installed the 3 software on your new laptop?

It's supposed to install automatically, from the Dongle.

It might be worth looking on the 3 website to see if there is some updated software more suited to Windows 8.

Thanks. I'll check that.

ETA: I've figured out a way to top up, without having to wait till I get the "You've run out of data" message.

I've put a link to the My3 account page, on the Bookmarks Bar.