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shilen



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New to Window 8.1 HELLLPPPP!!!!!

My ancient PC has died and I have invested in a Lenovo PC with windows 8.1. Quite surprised how easy it was to setup and within 30 minutes i was up and running. Was really pleased to see the start menu on the desktop (option of desktop or app screen) however on the second time of switching on the PC i had to run a windows update which seemed to take forever, when that was done i know get an error saying my PC cannot find Pokkii and i no longer have my start menu button. So i can no longer open office excel or word because i cannot get onto the start menu - to switch off i have to go to the apps screen its an absolute nightmare. I have tried reinstalling pokkii but my PC tells me its already installed and running and i have right clicked the task bar and there is no mention of it there. Can anyone help!

Post #239106 26th Oct 2014 7:21 pm
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wizking



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Can you not just restore back to before the update?

Post #239107 26th Oct 2014 7:23 pm
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Iain G



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I thought the latest update was to give back the start button. This was after much protest by users demanding it was returned because, as you state, it's a pain without it. I installed a third party start menu that mimicked the old XP version when I first got windows 8, after all the updates I don't know if my start bar is the genuine one or not!

Iain

Post #239108 26th Oct 2014 7:25 pm
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Iain G



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Just checked, I'm using 'Classic start menu' which it says is a clone of older versions. So I don't know if windows have brought back the start menu yet.

Post #239110 26th Oct 2014 7:29 pm
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AW14



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I used the Classic start but removed it when upgrading to 8.1. I have all my key apps on the task bar so no issue.

Post #239112 26th Oct 2014 7:44 pm
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shilen



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having googled start menu for windows 8.1 there appear to be loads of different ones around but i dont want to end up messing up the computer as i not exactly a wizard on these things. I have located excel and word on the apps desktop and pinned them onto the taskbar but would certainly love to get the start menu back - progress what progress!

Post #239114 26th Oct 2014 7:48 pm
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Iain G



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I can recommend the 'Classic Shell' one. Like I say, once installed it's identical in use and appearance to the old windows versions.

Iain

Post #239116 26th Oct 2014 8:02 pm
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I have got used to Windows 8 now, persevered and its paid off, my 11 year old daughter took to it instantly, it's intuitive for a different generation, we just have to get used to the fact that the future is for them not us.
Personally I wouldn't use a shell, persevere with it and it becomes second nature Thumbs Up

Post #239119 26th Oct 2014 8:14 pm
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AW14



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@taztastic

I quite agree, get used to the new look. Times change, do not get stuck in the past. The new Windows 10 is out next year and I guess even more changes.

Have to use Office 13 which is way different to Office 07 etc but you get used to it very quickly.

I have also changed my phone to a Nokia 930 which IMHO is way better than a Galaxy in many ways and it easily syncs everything I need. My work phone is the latest Galaxy and I now consider Android clunky to use and slow.

Post #239120 26th Oct 2014 8:36 pm
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Without getting into a new topic, it is nice to hear someone say they have a Windows Phone and like it. I bloody love mine!!

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1. Windows Phone. I Censored love it. It knock seven shades of sh*te out of Android. (930 again. Luuuuvly!)

2. Re loss of functionality after W8.1 upgrade... I experienced no probs. My only suggestion would be to back out then reinstall the update. ...

Be true to yourself. That way happiness lies...

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shilen



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getting used to it now knowing that i can get a sub-menu by going to the bottom left hand corner. Loving the speed, I switch it on and within 10 seconds its ready to use - my old pc took about 5 minutes!!

Post #239250 28th Oct 2014 9:25 am
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