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  • abibee
    abibee Posts: 441 Forumite
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    Update via Windows Updates to 8.1, then if still not happy, install Classic Shell.

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  • After a lot of faffing about (its not easy when left or right clicks don't work) I have found that:


    "My PC is running an enterprise or volume licensed version of Windows 8 and cannot be updated using Windows Store. Contact your system administrator for more information on how to update your PC to Windows 8.1"


    So I can't have Windows 8.1, can I still use the Classic Shell? I had a look at the link in post 2 but not sure about it.
  • RumRat
    RumRat Posts: 5,024 Forumite
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    Yes you can still have Classic Shell. I don't personally use it, but, it's quite respectable. I won't give you alternatives as it will just muddy the waters for you.
    Where did you get your laptop from?
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  • PC world... :(
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    PC world... :(

    What's the brand name and full model number of the machine?
  • Can anyone help, looking for cheapest way to download microsoft office, really need powerpoint in a hurry! Thanks:j
  • John_Gray
    John_Gray Posts: 5,845 Forumite
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    You should really start your own thread...
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