Windows 8 and lightroom question (Page 2): I just got a new computer with Win8.1, and it makes it that much more difficult to get it set up because I can't zip around it the way I can...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dbeals wrote:

I'll be buying a new computer in the near future. Should I have windows 8 or 7 installed on the computer. I found out that some computer companies will only install window 8 because that is new technology. I've been informed that I can have no windows install and buy directly from adobe for window 7. What is your opening -lightroom users?

I just got a new computer with Win8.1, and it makes it that much more difficult to get it set up because I can't zip around it the way I can with Win7. I got a little program that restores the Start button, so that helps a bit (for $10.00).

Of course, my problem is that I know how to use Win7, so Win8.1 is a challenge because it's substantially different.. In either case, when Win10 comes out, you will be able to get it for free.

ralphc4176 Loc: Conyers, GA

If you shop around, you can still buy Windows 7 Professional machines. I would not buy Windows Home Premium. I HATE Windows 8. Lightroom will run in either. Adobe products run better with at least 8 GB of RAM and a dedicated video card with at least 1.5 GB of its own video RAM. I'd recommend at least an Intel Core i5 processor.

lARRY1 Loc: southern nc

Gene51 wrote:

It really doesn't matter. Windows 8.1 is fine, and you can have it boot into the Classic Desktop, bypassing all the 8.1 tile garbage.

Whats the web site to do this. Thanks

Picdude Loc: Ohio

Go with the Windows 8.1. You're going to have to learn it at sometime anyway, if not this computer, then the next one. And it really, truly, is not that hard to figure out. Lightroom or any of the Adobe products will run just fine on Windows 8.0 or 8.1.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

SonnyE wrote:

Windows 8, or 8.1 in my case. br Then groom it to ... (show quote)

8.1 is just fine. In fact, it's really a good system and you can open it with the traditional desktop, or the "tiles" that MS wanted to convert us to.
You can toggle between the two with the Windows key next the CTRL key. :thumbup:

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

jerryc41 wrote:

I just got a new computer with Win8.1, and it makes it that much more difficult to get it set up because I can't zip around it the way I can with Win7. I got a little program that restores the Start button, so that helps a bit (for $10.00).

Of course, my problem is that I know how to use Win7, so Win8.1 is a challenge because it's substantially different.. In either case, when Win10 comes out, you will be able to get it for free.

I had that program, or one similar with Win 8. You don't need it with 8.1 because you can set it up to get the Start menu or Tiles.

pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY

dbeals wrote:

I'll be buying a new computer in the near future. Should I have windows 8 or 7 installed on the computer. I found out that some computer companies will only install window 8 because that is new technology. I've been informed that I can have no windows install and buy directly from adobe for window 7. What is your opening -lightroom users?

Win 8 got bad press because they screwed with the desktop when they first came out. They had an epiphany from getting the shit kicked out of them and put it back in as 8.1 which is simply an update.

Don't go backwards. I have been on 8 with LR 5 and both have run flawlessly for year and I take all updates. In addition, if you go to 7 you will end up losing service when 9 or whatever comes next. There are also software changes in the OS 8 to take advantage of the newer hardware.

Rather than concern over the OS make sure you gets lots of memory and if speed is primary, maybe a solid sate hard drive.

Please note I loved Win 7 and went through this same quandary. I spoke with some techie guys and friends that service computers(and would not lie to me) and got the straight skinny. I admit, I had to do some homework to learn the differences but it was not that bad.

Good Luck.

bhimmelr Loc: Weirton,West Virginia

Windows 10 coming out soon.

Cdouthitt wrote:

Easy...Mac OS...but that's probably not the answer you were looking for.

alandg46 Loc: Boerne, Texas

Win 7 will, also have the free upgrade.

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

pithydoug wrote:

Win 8 got bad press because they screwed with the ... (show quote)

Good advice, don't go backwards, get as much ram as you can, and shoot for an SSD. Now, I am NOT a Windows user any more, switched to Mac long ago, but the advice is right on.

:thumbup:

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

Dngallagher wrote:

Good advice, don't go backwards, get as much ram as you can, and shoot for an SSD. Now, I am NOT a Windows user any more, switched to Mac long ago, but the advice is right on.

:thumbup:

You are still my Friend, Don.
Even though you crossed over. :twisted:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm running a final back-up before installing the beta of Windows 10. They recommend you do that before the download of the Preview.
Stepping out on the edge are I.
I have my laptop to fall back on.
DOn'''t WoRrY I'lll be bock.... ^2%)7$&<'"}=_-+ bzzitte..... :shock:

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

SonnyE wrote:

You are still my Friend, Don.
Even though you crossed over. :twisted:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks Sonny - I make the same allowances for you, especially because you take care of them Hummers so well!

;)

alandg46 Loc: Boerne, Texas

Dngallagher wrote:

Thats a misnomer - you do not necessarily get more for the buck, but it is your choice ;)

I used to think the same way...

Try building your own Mac.

thelazya Loc: Wendell, MN

I am so scared of new technology, that I never try anything new. I hear so many stories about how poor Win. 8 is, that I'm sticking with win 95. My bag phone still works somewhat and I still enjoy my 62 Chevy.

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

alandg46 wrote:

Try building your own Mac.

Not that big of a deal - ever heard of a hackintosh?