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Review by Inspired Dribble
Microsoft did not learn much from its earlier abortive Vista release. Windows 8 is a completely new approach to using Windows and it hampers function for desktop users to assist tablet users. Windows 7 and XP users will be frustrated and often lost.
Microsoft was negligent and typically arrogant in not providing an alternative choice to select a more intuitive Windows 7 like interface option under Windows 8 for desktop users. If you are so frustrated with Windows 8 that you are ready to reinstall Windows 7 over Windows 8 or return your new computer for a Windows 7 version, a good application that makes Windows 8 a little more usable and makes it operate more like windows 7 is called Classic Shell and is a free download (another ap is Pokki). Ironically, Windows 7 computers are not any cheaper, although they are being clearance out, because of the high learning curve with Windows 8 and associated preference of desktop users (as apposed to tablet users) for Windows 7.
On the positive side, Windows 8 is more compact and a little faster and a little less buggy than Windows 7 (why it got one more star than one only).
Those that are willing to retrain and start all over learning Windows with Windows 7 and take the time to customize their start menu, may eventually like Windows 8.