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Question

Windows 8 shutdown and user interface

Nov 7, 2013 9:51PM PST

Windows 8 shutdown process and user interface is stupid. It looks like it was designed by someone that belongs in a mental facility in a padded room. I have to logoff first then click on the screen and then click turn off computer. Start button is hidden and have a stupid different screen to bring me to. The only good thing I see with Windows 8 is it boots faster than previous Windows releases. Is there a way to make it work like previous Windows releases without spending more money?

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From what I read and more
Nov 7, 2013 9:55PM PST

Sinofsky was given free reign even to the point of ignoring studies and user feedback.

The results are now here for all to see.

HOWEVER if you install Classic Shell which is free, you can get back what you may be missing.
Bob

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Nov 7, 2013 11:05PM PST

How do I get Classic Shell?

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Sorry.
Nov 7, 2013 11:24PM PST

I tossed out the name and on Yahoo, Google and DuckDuckgo.com it seems to pop up where you can get it so I didn't supply a link.

It is free and "what I use."
Bob