Windows 7 here. Want to update to 8.1 but have a few concerns; like the ugly UI and the Metro shits; how do I fix these? I want to have total control over customization. Is there a fix to remove completely all the new useless stuff?
I heard 8.1 is faster on older machines, is this true?
And in general, 8.1 > 7 ?
Keep in mind I'm a real nostalgic and love the way Win7 looks
>>54426754
Don't bother, there's no point.
>>54426754
>using Windows
Kill yourself
Imho win 8.1 is better than 7. Has some nice performance upgrades especially on ssds.
You can also just skip it and update to Windows 10 while it's free.
>>54426754
>Windows 7 here. Want to update to 8.1
why
>>54426754
Why would you pay for 8 when 10 is free?
>>54426848
Imho you're a gigantic faggot
>>54426969
And you too
>>54426754
Just don't senpai, Windows 8.1+ it's endless suffering that patches can't fix.
Seems like keeping 7 is the best choice. I'll go with that. Thanks.
Install classic shell to get the windows 7 start menu back, then you can completely ignore the metro part
>>54427059
Cool story m8.
>>54427009
>>54427059
...Unless OP presses the windows key.
Make sure to get an Enterprise edition.
>>54427145
Classic shell opens with the windows key.
>>54426754
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>>54426844
>shitposting
Move out of your mom's basement and get a life, you fucking loser.
>And in general, 8.1 > 7 ?
No, 8[.1] is just plain shit compared to any other version of windows.
If you really want to upgrade from 7 then skip to Windows 10.
Be sure to ignore the butthurt shitposting retards that sperg out over the above recommendation.
>>54426754
>like the ugly UI and the Metro shits; how do I fix these?
you can't
>I want to have total control over customization.
lmao
>Is there a fix to remove completely all the new useless stuff?
no
>I heard 8.1 is faster on older machines, is this true?
No that's wrong
>And in general, 8.1 > 7 ?
7 > 8.1
>>54430623
I bet you were one of the XP fags back in the day, weren't you?
>>54431232
I still use XP, shitlord, deal with it.