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[SeaWolf U-57]

Windows 8 is now out there

I have just installed Windows 8 Pro running in 64bit configuration and I must say it is pretty damn good the time taken to install the software is fast but the best it yet to come.
The boot up time is next to instantaneous as I hardly see the windows 8 logo (which is good because its crap)
then it takes on the look of my mobile phone which is running the android operating system.
At first I didn't like this look but I must admit it grows on you as did the next screen that again look like the apps screen on my mobile phone.
But as you use this operating system you find more exciting things you can play around with and change to suit the way you want the operating system to look or run.
You can choose to use the desktop and place items on the taskbar as with the older versions and I am still using the same programs that I use on my Windows 7 Machine so compatibility seems not to be a problem.
Ok you say but what about drivers do they all work with Windows 8 well no is the simple answer there are updated drivers for Window 8 out there for sure and as I used the upgrade assistant to download Window 8 it told me what needed to be done and also where to find the drivers needed.

Ok I am running a i5 processor with 8Gb of ram and with Windows 8 running the system is super fast.
Also the graphics are truly improved and crystal clear and I can say its well worth the effort of buying and installing it I also used the beta copy of Windows 8 but the full version is totally different I will be using the operating system from now on ok before the will it questions start I have not installed any version of Silent Hunter to Try. So I cant yet say if all will work with it or not but I cant see why not.

[SeaWolf U-57]

Silent Hunter III without Starforce works fine with Windows 8 
Silent Hunter V also no problem 

[SeaWolf U-57]

Ok after all said and done the truth is if you ignore all the flashy looking items and just select the desk top option as soon as the system boots up the it looks, acts and runs like a fast version of Window 7


Ok I'm sorry but I cant understand what all the fuss about the start menu is. After all what function is shown on the start menu that is not in use on ether the start screen or moving the curser to ether the top or bottom or the right hand side of the screen. Its all right there for instance the programs you install are shown on the START SCREEN and any program you want access to on the DESK TOP screen you just right click it and "pin" it to the task bar. although saying that most programs you install place a icon on the DESK TOP anyway. So its only things like media player or Firefox that I move there and the items like control panel, power on/off and also change pc settings handles the things like Windows update, system performance and devices are all found in the right side panel.
So really Widows 8 has all the same features as the old systems just placed differently and to be honest the more I use Windows 8 the more I like it. And not forgetting how fast this operating System works it has to be twice as fast as Windows 7 and that's saying a lot and the programs run super smooth.
Oh and yes it Runs Silent Hunter III (star force free copy I have) and also Silent Hunter V with no problems.

[Carotio]

Silent Hunter III without Starforce works fine with Windows 8 
Silent Hunter V also no problem 

Well, that's almost all we wanna know. Do you have SH4 too? Well, I presume it will work too, when both SH3 and SH5 work...

[SeaWolf U-57]

Silent Hunter III without Starforce works fine with Windows 8 
Silent Hunter V also no problem 

Well, that's almost all we wanna know. Do you have SH4 too? Well, I presume it will work too, when both SH3 and SH5 work...

For you I will try it soon

[Carotio]

Silent Hunter III without Starforce works fine with Windows 8 
Silent Hunter V also no problem 

Well, that's almost all we wanna know. Do you have SH4 too? Well, I presume it will work too, when both SH3 and SH5 work...

For you I will try it soon

No need to rush it for my sake. I won't be updating any of my pc's anytime soon. But maybe some other members might be interested.
But take your time doing what you have to do first. It's not urgent.

[SeaWolf U-57]

too late already installed and running just fine updated to Version 1.5 the uboat missions pack and it looks good 

[SeaWolf U-57]

Internet Explorer is fast and its seems MSN has redone there home page for it ....



And yes I am using it on the desktop view you have more control over it there

[SeaWolf U-57]

Some screen shots of Windows 8 ok then turn on your computer click the fancy lock screen which takes you to the password screen then up comes this screen.
 
 

 
Simply click the active desktop button will take you to this ..
 


 
And that is the screen I use you can toggle if you want to but I don't 
 
Reading a report posted by someone on subsim they say it is hard starting a program from the desktop ?? how hard is it to click a icon


Ah yes that start menu that's written in stone well no Windows 8 is how you want it ..
 

 
so do I need the icons on the desk top well no but I like them there
 I left the power option in large version by mistake
 Also you can access the start menu at any time by moving the Cursor down to the bottom left hand side of the Screen to toggle between them
 Wow yes before anyone says it you can also place the view folders icon here as well
Just thinking I wonder if old Tom or Don who did the bench mark testing remembered to disable the default active apps on the start screen before running the test or else I see a unfair advantage looming its head.

[SeaWolf U-57]

Internet Explorer 10 has now been released for windows 7
so will it work the same as in window 8 and have the fancy
msn home page ..... well no it has not but it seems to work
faster than 9 ??