Windows 7 explorer for Windows 8

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by Tihiy, Jul 20, 2012.

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  1. Violative

    Violative MDL Novice

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    Silly for real..

    WOW, may I say you're silly, We (actually downloaded and INSTALLED AND USING IT) know that when you extract (decompress) the file you'll have noticed the .txt file were the donation information is. Please.... 2 dollars! I guess when this is out of beta, I'll donate more....

    Question: I like to actually disable "Metro" not just hide it, is this not possible?
    Maybe next version the activate works so that we can "buy" and or donate to receive the activation code.
    Thanks...
     
  2. calguyhunk

    calguyhunk MDL Junior Member

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    Hi Tihiy, firstly, congrats on an awesome job :)

    Using Explorer7 (not SiB) and there's a problem with accessing 'PC Settings', the result of which, I can't create a secondary account on my W8 installation :(

    Control Panel > User Accounts > make changes to my PC settings returns an error as does User Accounts > Manage Accounts > Add a new user ;)

    Just wondering if you're still developing it or at least looking at fixing the bugs ;)
     
  3. tazd

    tazd MDL Novice

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    What can i say but Thank You StartIsBack for me is the best start menu replacement out there.
     
  4. s1ave77

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    It´s that good due to it´s not a replacement, but the build in original, that is brought back to light :D.
     
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  6. Tihiy

    Tihiy MDL Junior Member

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  8. Frankincense

    Frankincense MDL Novice

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    Pleasently surprised to get to this topic and discover the fabulous utility but it was only through curiosity did I get here because I thought that "Windows 7 explorer for Windows 8" meant something like replace Windows 8 "file explorer"

    I know it's dumb of me for not realising but I think the topic title does not do the software justice? If the topic had been called something like Windows 7 Start Menu instead of Windows 8 Metro I would have got here much sooner :eek:

    I guess a lot of people might just think it's to replace the file explorer or something minor and not a brilliant bit of code :smokecowboy:
     
  9. takui

    takui MDL Novice

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    hmm guys I'm trying startisback, cool mod but... the store works ok for you? Because I can click and enter it but if I right click and go to "my apps" from the bar above I receive a login error...:/
     
  10. anarchist9027

    anarchist9027 MDL Expert

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    Startisback works the best out of any others. Definitely one of the best things I have ever bought for $3.
     
  11. takui

    takui MDL Novice

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    never said the oppositive, just talking about a bug I've got, anyway I've solved it so it's ok.
     
  12. ecevit

    ecevit MDL Novice

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    Is it legal to use Ex7forW8 ? I mean using windows 7 files in windows 8. If it is legal I can give it a try.

    Also,I bought startisback and now using it. The best start menu in windows 8. Thanks Tihiy .

     
  13. anarchist9027

    anarchist9027 MDL Expert

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    Of course its legal, if it wasn't Microsoft would have sent them a cease and desist notice or a DMCA already.
     
  14. ecevit

    ecevit MDL Novice

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    Thanks for the information. Your point makes sense.
     
  15. KNARZ

    KNARZ MDL Addicted

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    he doesn't provide the files, his installer let you select the source. so he doesn't violate license terms.
     
  16. anarchist9027

    anarchist9027 MDL Expert

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    Not anymore since Startisback version 1. Yes, that was the solution in ex7forW8 but as of start is back, the necessary files / patches are already provided in the installer.
     
  17. KNARZ

    KNARZ MDL Addicted

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    Those files are just his files... not ms files.
     
  18. Shenj

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