Windows 10: Best Way to Make Windows 9 a Hit: Relaunch Windows XP with Modern Features

Discus and support Best Way to Make Windows 9 a Hit: Relaunch Windows XP with Modern Features in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; Microsoft is expected to announce plans for a new operating system, most likely called Windows 9, at the BUILD developer conference in April, while the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by labeeman, Jan 14, 2014.

  1. labeeman Win User

    Best Way to Make Windows 9 a Hit: Relaunch Windows XP with Modern Features


    More of the dream here.

    :)
     
    labeeman, Jan 14, 2014
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  2. What's a best way to make your computer faster?

    Does upgrading remove all your personal files? Thanks.
     
    GabrielAlfonso Licup, Jan 14, 2014
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  3. What's a best way to make your computer faster?

    Hi Gabriel. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

    Update your drivers from the PC's Support Downloads web page. Compare the latest drivers with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start Menu. Make sure you have the latest BIOS, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3,
    Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.

    Go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...


    Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 11 to check for damaged System Files.

    If these don't help then go back through the entire checklist.

    Type Memory in Start Search, Test your RAM with Windows Memory Diagnostic.

    Check your hard drive with Crystal Disk Info:
    http://crystalmark.info/software/CrystalDiskInf...
    .

    Then run a full Disk Check:
    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/check-hard-dri...


    If nothing else helps then run a Repair Install by installing the Media Creation Tool and choosing from it to Upgrade Now. This solves many problems and will also bring it up to the latest version which you need anyway and by the most stable method.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m...


    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.
     
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP, Jan 14, 2014
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  4. Britton30 Win User

    Best Way to Make Windows 9 a Hit: Relaunch Windows XP with Modern Features

    Hi labeeman, I don't know you, I don't think, but you seem to have your finger on MS's pulse.
     
    Britton30, Jan 15, 2014
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  5. labeeman Win User
    Hi Britton 30 no I do not think we know each other. I do not have my finger on M$ pulse.
    I came over from Eight forums to post some stuff on Windows 9
     
    labeeman, Jan 15, 2014
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  6. I don't know....... xp even "modernized" is still not on a par with 7 imho. I truly wish they would bring back Aero more than anything. I know I know, that seems petty but I spent a lot of money on my machine for the power. I have more than enough to run the Aero theme(s) and frankly I like it. I think a better solution would be two OS's,essentially the same but one for desktops/more powerful laptops and one for the mobile devices.
     
    indianacarnie, Jan 15, 2014
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  7. bigseb Win User
    This. I too am a huge fan of 7. I would like to see more customisation options (as with, say, Android) without longer-winded processes to do so. Imagine Windows 7 with a huge library of widgets. Or a built-in Rainmeter. Or multiple docks/taskbars. Just scratching the surface here but you get where I am going...
     
    bigseb, Jan 15, 2014
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  8. LittleJay Win User

    Best Way to Make Windows 9 a Hit: Relaunch Windows XP with Modern Features

    Personally, I would be very happy with an updated version of XP, which still remains my favorite Windows OS of all time.
     
    LittleJay, Jan 15, 2014
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    Lee Win User
    Please XP is gone leave it that way. See no reason whatsoever to go backwards. . .*Doh
     
  10. LittleJay Win User
    You may not wish to see XP updated, but I would. What would be nice is if we both could have the OS of our choice, rather than having to make do with "one size fits all".
     
    LittleJay, Jan 17, 2014
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  11. Or simple to program glass where you set the glass opacity "frost" and other characteristics as easily as setting the background color. Buttons, Listboxes, or widgets if you want to call them that, just work when dropped on. C# got as far as having buttons that would work on glass with no Owner Draw crap. The entire IDE should be full of controls that work just like the buttons.

    So I guess I'm just agreeing but with my own emphasis. *Smile
     
    MilesAhead, Jan 20, 2014
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  12. davehc Win User
    I have no idea who the author is, or of his MS "source", but to bring back XP, with more modern items, is an idea which both should realise is absurd.
    Update it - yes, if established users are happy to run the same old compatible programs.
    To achieve anything beyond this, would mean a fairly extensive rewrite of the kernel. This has already been done - it's called Windows 7 (previously the disliked Vista). It was a pity, whilst MS were rewriting, that they chose to move quite a bit of the navigation around, otherwise it was, and is, a perfect replacement for XP.
    With anything, be it a new TV or new software, it is often necessary to move on, which can require a little relearning - ask my wife, who refuse to drive our latest car on the grounds everything is "different".
    Unfortunately, we who habit forums such as this one, do have varying degrees of knowledge, which eases the transition. We are a very small minority! The majority of users are not always ready to just jump into something which, for them, may be an alarming new experience.
     
    davehc, Jan 20, 2014
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  13. Best Way to Make Windows 9 a Hit: Relaunch Windows XP with Modern Features

    Hmmm, it would be interesting to see how this "OS churning" would shake out if it wasn't for the giant pre-installed base. Like if the OS came out and was only purchased by people who wanted it, shrink wrapped... what would happen then?

    The way it is now it's like, you buy a new Laptop it's on there like the tax deductions on your pay stub. *Smile
     
    MilesAhead, Jan 21, 2014
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  14. labeeman Win User
    I would like to see that too all users would have to install there OS that way there would be NO crapware.
     
    labeeman, Apr 4, 2018
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