Many customers who are upgrading or replacing their computers because of the end of life support for XP have seen or bought a Windows 8 computer. The new desktop and applications quite often frighten them. Microsoft went to extremes when they changed to the “Metro App” format from the basic layout of XP, Vista and 7.

Fortunately several people and business have stepped up to help out. They have programs that help with bringing back the old desktop style of interface. Some of these programs are free while other are pay for. One such free program is called Classic Shell and I have been using it for over a year on one of my test machines.

Not only does it bring back the ‘normal’ view but has a lot of flexibility by simply changing the settings. You can download it at http://ClassicShell.net. I have created a PDF from a power point presentation that shows many of the settings, you can download it here.

So if you have a Windows 8 computer but want the look and feel of the ‘desktop’ you are used to, go on over and use Classic Shell.

Until we meet again, have a virus free week.