Windows 7 or 8

[Linda Anderson]

(10-18-2013 05:34 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  Yesterday afternoon I spent about 3 hours downloading and installing Windows 8.1. I was upset when done as I could immediately tell many of my programs were lost during the upgrade. I thought Microsoft had stated that people upgrading from Windows 8 would have all their programs retained. So I will need to reinstall programs such as Word, Works, Adobe Reader, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Real Player, Quicktime, etc. Very frustrating! All my documents and mail files were retained, but they were in a different location, and it took a while to find them. Also, very frustrating.

As soon as I am done with this process I will be putting this computer back in the closet and return to my beloved Windows 7 computer.

So far the only difference I see between Window 8 and Windows 8.1 is there is an option to go straight to the desktop when the computer starts (rather than going to the Start screen as in Windows 8).

Here's an update on Windows 8.1.


NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft has pulled a Windows update from its website after it caused problems on some customers' devices.

The company didn't give details about the problems but says it's investigating. It removed the RT 8.1 update from the Windows Store during the weekend.

In place of the update, Microsoft posted an apology for the problem and said it's trying to resolve the situation quickly. The company says it will give updates as soon as possible. It says the problem affected only a limited number of users.

The company says RT 8.1 is an operating system for tablets and light, thin personal computers. It only runs built-in apps or apps downloaded from the Windows Store.

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-10-2...x-problems