How to make Windows 8 more familiar – with a “Start” button and classic desktop view

Windows 8 introduced a dramatically new design that many clients have have expressed frustration with. Fortunately you can get some of the look and feel of previous versions of Windows with a program called Classic Shell.

Classic Shell will put a “Start Button” in the Windows 8 desktop view, while providing links to programs and apps, Computer, Documents, Control Panel and other frequently utilized options that were easily accessible in Windows 7 and prior. Windows 8 can even be configured to start in the classic desktop view with icons, bypassing the new Windows 8 tile view altogether when you start your computer.

If you get a new computer with Windows 8 and are not happy with the new look, Computer Techs can help make Windows more familiar again. Contact us if you need help.