Resolved Classic View in Windows Explorer

I am about to jump into the deep end and have a go at Windows 7. I have been a strong supporter of Windows XP and I am reluctant to move to Windows 7 based on the rumour that "Classic View" is no longer an option in Windows 7. My question is;

Will I be able to get an applet that will allow me to add "Classic View" to Windows 7 or is there some way that I might achieve my goal?

JimB666

 

Where did you hear that windows 7 doesnot use or support "classic view "?

See:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-Windows-to-Classic-view

further see:
google list for windows 7 "classic view "

Pictures:
http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&...lassic+view&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

 

Thank you very, very much, you are my PC hero now [lol]. I'm in my seniors years [70] and I don't need the new learning curve all the time each time a new Windows version is released. I will leave all that new bells & whistles to you young ones to thrive on, the PC world needs you.

With many thanks,

JimB666

 

Hi again jimb666,

I've got good news and bad news. While you can adjust the graphics and views to a more classic look and functionality, there will still be a learning curve. I don't want to discourage you. I am loving windows 7 myself, but there were many times, during my transition, when I wondered if I really wanted win7. I had to be patient and read a lot to become familiar with name, tools, application and function, changes. There is lots of goodies in Windows 7 but you have to know about them to use and then customize them to suit your needs. Just wanted to make sure your expectations of "XP like system" will not be kept and met, 2 different operating systems and like any previous upgrade there is and will be "learning curve ". There was between 95 and 98, there was between 98 and xp and there was between xp and vista and there definitely is between Xp and win7. Hang in there though and I am sure you won't be disappointed.

 

There is one very good reason to change to Windows 7, Windows XP will no longer be supported by Microsoft in about 4 years time. So, for security reasons, the change has to come

 

Steve,

Basically, I am about to update my old PC [Pentium III w/ Igb RAM] that has been my reliable servant for the past 13 years. I does everything I need it to do but is considerably slower than all of the new Hi Tech PCs about today. I am lashing out and buying an i7 Intel processor, Gigabyte motherboard w/ USB 3, 8 GBs of memory, a 500 GB HDD [for all software] and another 1.5 TB HDD for storage of music, movies, and files. If I can achieve half the life I got from my old PC, I will be a happy camper.

Cheers,

JimB666

 

Ann,

Once again, many thanks for your reply. I hear what you are saying and agree that a certain amount of "learning curve" is always needed when you start with a new upgrade. I will have to deal with this situation when my new PC arrives. I have asked the guy who will build it to install XP & Win7 as a dual boot arrangement so I can gradually ween myself off XP over the next few months. I am particularly keen on the "classic view" because that is the view I was initially taught with when I first started using PCs back in the 80s and I have been comfortable with it ever since. I fail to see the wisdom in changing things for the sake of change instead of changes for the better. In my limited experience with PCs I've found that updates in Windows software usually contain especially wonderful new "bells & whistles" that are more than warranted. My biggest gripe with Windows is that they change a lot of the menu applications and place them somewhere else or change the name of the function and hide it away in another location seemingly for the sake of change. It makes it hard for older critters such as myself to keep pace with the changes, whereas you younger generations seem to be able to take it in your stride and move along seamlessly. Unfortunately I'm not gifted with a PC logic component in my brain like some people have. Anyhow, enough of me boring you to tears with my woes. Thank you so much for taking the time to help me with my post.

Hope you had a great Christmas and you also have a Happy New Year.

Cheers,

Jim.

 

I am with Jim. I have been trying to get the new computer with Windows 7 up and running since Christmas. I am not new to this I have been running PC's since my first 8088 that ran on DOS. The change from XP to W7 has been difficult. Everything is changed. I did the easy transfer thing between the old computer and the new one. W7 placed a lot of the information in to various files and then locked them. Finally had to format and reload C:. I am now transfering files with a thumb drive so I can place the files where I want them. Good luck Jim. I am thinking about looking at a Mac.

 

Like Jim, I am also a codger who prefers to avoid learning curves, generally. I went from XP to Windows 7 and now regret it. In Win 7, things disappear as if by magic. Namely, my start search function and my CDRom drive. There are other major and minor annoyances, such as Window 7 "hiding" some functions and not letting on where they are! It also doesn't help to have an English degree. One is much better off having a degree in computer science.

 

Hi Dennis,

Thanks for your supporting comments. We may be onto something here, but I don't think Microsoft are going to heed any of our complaints about the changes to their new system. I'm sure the guys who develop this stuff are convinced that the changes are warranted but most of us are creatures of habit and the extra effort it takes to come up to speed with PCs is daunting if you are not an experienced user. I am only just above the beginner stage and I've been using PCs for 20 yrs and they still present a challenge to me every so often. I guess I'm getting too old for this stuff now. When all else fails it's nice to know you have people out there willing to pass on some advice and help via this board.

Cheers,

JimB666

 

Jim: Couldn't agree more! I bought an Epson QX 10 in 1983 after the "E" letter on my 1934 Royal typewriter kept falling off. I used it primarily as a word processor and had it w/o a crash for over 10 years. I never did learn the intracacies of the computer and am now paying for it. My 8 year old granddaughters know far more than I do. And yes, thank the Lord for the people like Peter et al who assist on this board. The patience they display when dealing with computer illliterates such as myself is something to behold! Happy Nw Year! Denis

 

Come come, now. That business about not being able to teach an old dog new tricks is a bunch of baloney. I'm older than you are by a few years, and I'm not crazy about dealing with changes, either, but we're both above the grassy side of the ground still, so let's be more adventuresome while we can, OK?

Your new system sounds like it will be a thriller for you, and Windows 7 will enable you to take more advantage of it and enjoy it even more. When I got my new desktop a year ago I also had to learn the differences between 7 and XP, but now I wouldn't think of going back.

Visiting this BBS site frequently will be an easy way to learn how to deal with any wrinkles you may encounter, and it's a wonderful source of much useful information. I hope you'll take advantage of it.

Best of luck!

 

Hi Bob,

Thanks for your reply and the comments. I suppose when it's all boiled down I'm becoming a little lazy and settled in my "old" age. I also take my hat off to you for your determination and spirit in not letting a few changes hold you back. Seniors Rule!!

I will be setting myself up with a dual boot procedure on my new PC and gradually wean myself onto Windows 7. I know I will get there because I had the same feeling when forced to go with XP after being very comfortable with Win 2000. I'll get there eventually, it's just that It'll take me a little longer than most!

Cheers,

JimB666

 

BOBBO With all respect, how can one "learn the differences" when Microsoft 7 hides files and leaves it to the user to find them? I don't get it.

 

The only time I've had trouble finding files is when I perform a Search, and even then there's a way to get it to display the "hidden" ones. But maybe I'm misunderstanding your question.

Most of the differences between the two OS versions that I'm aware of don't have anything to do with hidden files. I remember noticing that the icon for Show Desktop is in a different location, but most of my becoming acquainted with Win 7 just came about while I was using it. Enough time has passed since I first got it that I no longer remember what most of the surprises were. I was mostly impressed with how much faster so many things worked -- booting up, opening programs, etc. -- but that could be due to the faster new box as well as Win 7 being faster.

By the way, a question for anybody duly qualified, what's the difference between a codger, an old coot, and an old phud (ffudd?)? I've been wondering that for several years now.

 

Hi Denish,

That is not normal, you sould start a thread here and get help to fix it.

 

Bobbo: As I understand it, a codger is a grouchy old guy with money. A coot is a grouchy old guy without money. And "phfudd" is a bastardization of fuddy-duddy, a grouchy old guy with a heart of gold. Hope this helps.

 

Note that Bobbo is a.k.a. "super geek" which indicates he knew how to program a VCR long before we other geezers did.