Windows 10: What would you like to see in Window 9?

I'd like to see it so that a tile opens up multiple executives. e.g. If I'm going to estimate a building project, it would open up an Excel template, a calculator, a browser, Notepad, PDF blueprint, hourly estimating reference, or anything else I need. One could create a tile for each project one works on to reopen each time.

 

I believe Kubuntu has something like this. One can group widgets together for specific tasks.

Its an interesting point, one I would also like to see more of.

 

That would be nice, yes. I know you don't have to use Metro but why can't I delete Finance app from Program Files/WindowsApps for example? I've zero use for it and don't want it cluttering up my drive.

Also deleting items from "My Apps" so things you test and don't like don't hang around to embarrass you for perpetuity.

 

I'm doing exactly this with native Windows 8.1 tools. Takes a minute or two to create, here's how:

Create a batch file that launches all apps and programs needed using start /d command:
Code: start /d "%programfiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office15\" Excel.exe start /d %windir%\System32\ calc.exe Exit[/quote] Syntax: start /d "path" executable file, a space between the path and executable file. Path in quotes if it contains spaces, the last command Exit closes the Command Prompt window when all commands in this batch are executed i.e. all programs launched. Batch works without the Exit command, too, but leaves the Command Prompt window open which then needs to be manually closed.

Save your batch file anywhere you want to, I saved this small batch which opens Excel and Calculator as Project_Tools.bat in my Documents folder. Create a shortcut for your batch in C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs.

Now open the Charms Search, search for your shortcut:




Right click it, select Pin to Start:




That's it. You now have a Start Screen Tile which opens all your tools, apps and programs with a single click.

 

Windows to go in consumer versions would be great also. And Hyper V server that could deal with sound, usb passthrough etc without rdp

 

Hyper-V and its own Virtual Machine Connection on Windows 8.1 is updated since Windows 8, introducing a so called enhanced session mode which allows USB passthrough, sound and better use of host GFX card.

Here an extract of one of my Windows 8.1 vms on Virtual Machine Connection with fully working sound through host:





Read more: http://blogs.technet.com/b/askperf/a...ver-vmbus.aspx

Also the new Hyper-V offers a possibility to install so called 2nd generation vms, bringing UEFI and secure boot to Hyper-V:

 

Well that is very interesting. I wonder if it will work with Hyper V server (the free one I mean)... The link is unclear if only full server will allow this.

I'm downloading it now and will convert my 8.1 installation to VHD and try it. It would be great if it did - I could replace my laptop and not have to change anything at all if the whole lot is virtualised.

Edit: The free Hyper-V server is command line only. Although I suppose it could be done I could not figure out how to install required drivers for bluetooth and WWAN.

 

Syntax: start / d "path" executable file, a space between the path and executable file. Path in quotes if it contains spaces, the last command Exit closes the Command Prompt window when all commands in this batch are executed i.e. all programs launched. Batch works without the Exit command, too, but leaves the Command Prompt window open which then needs to be closed manually.

Save your batch file anywhere you want to, I saved this small batch which opens Excel and Calculator as Project_Tools.bat in my Documents folder. Create a shortcut for your batch in C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs.

Now open the Charms Search, search for your shortcut:




Right click it, select Pin to Start:




That's it. You now have a Start Screen Tile which opens all your tools, apps and programs with a single click.

Kari[/quote] That's pretty cool *Smile

 

It's indeed quite cool, and easy, just keep in your mind to put the shortcut to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs.

 

What ever Microsoft decides to release,
Of course Brink's tutorials to deactivate as much as possible *Smile

 

Lol...

 

I've been having PC problems, so I couldn't get to this straight way.

Great stuff, Kari! Thank you! *Smile

 

- System restore and system imaging that work
- Compatibility so that all my programs work
- The good old Start menu
- New applications that are useful - not just stuff that fills the screen

 

I read through this topic and I didn't notice....anyone wanting to be able to, during the install process, tell windows that "I'm the owner, operator and BOSS of this thing so give me ALL privileges and permissions".

Nothing creates more pure hatred for MS, than an OS telling me "you don't have permission", etc.
I built this dang PC, I installed the OS and all the programs and I'm the ONLY operator, so if I don't have permission, just who in heck does??? Bill Gates? or God? Then who?

So that's what I want.

( I sort of have that with XP, because I run it on a FAT-32 formatted HD, where I can boot up the PC with my DOS Utilities CD and go in and delete or rename any file on the HD as I wish)

[I also run "Grant Admin Full Control". It's like "Take Ownership" on Steroids, which gets me past a lot of the permission limitations]

((I sort of do that also on any NTFS disk, by running "NTFS4DOS" from my Util's disk, that unlocks any NTFS HD, so I can access any file from a DOS Prompt.))
Where there's a will, there's always a way. Eh?

Cheers Mates!
*Cool

 

I actually really like the way Windows 7 works. But I wouldn't mind seeing the 'wobbly windows' ala Linux...