how to make windows 8 look and act like windows 7

Well I really never thought that my thoughts would generate such responses!!!! I have used the classicshell to change my windows 8 to look and act just like windows 7 (there is I believe a button to make it look like XP too) and I have not been anywhere near the stupid charms since when I turn on my computer it opens exactly like windows 7 and I use it exactly like I used windows 7 and it just looks the same as always but with the added advantage that should I ever want or need to I can pull up the charms and use in 8 mode too, not that I envisage anytime soon doing that.  Maybe if enough of us complain Microsoft will change it back to how we like it but just don't hold your breath waiting!!!!!  Has anyone heard of the fact that Microsoft are giving windows 8 free with tablets under 9inch in size to see if they can get that part of the market to accept it.

I agree with AK_666.  The Windows 8 interface is not popular with most of the people I know.  and in response to Entegy, The Windows 8 "Desktop" is not the same as Windows 7.  The location of "Computer" and "Control Panel" and all of your programs in a tree form are not found in the same place or the same format.  In fact, sometimes, I can't even find how to get to "Program Files."  It is very confusing and after being accustomed to the easy interface of Win XP for so many years, even Windows 7 was a big adjustment and Windows 8 followed so quickly after Windows 7, no one even had time to do or say anything except "What the.....?"  I know Win XP is being completely discontinued, but there are a lot of people who preferred the navigation around their computers much better in that format.  I never asked for nor wanted a flashy, constantly moving screen with private pictures being shown at random in one of the tiles.  I for one hate Windows 8. I don't have the time and my eyes are in no condition to spend countless hours trying to read the directions on how to use Win 8.  I just had two corneal transplants and it is hard for me to spend that much time staring at a blurry screen trying to figure out how to get to places I used to know the location of and could get to with ease.  Thanks for listening.

ok who would ask the question right out of the box the problems are we have already gave it a try and windows 8 sucks so what do we do now

I agree with you.  I have very happily smashed to bits every apple product I've ever had looks like I will do same with this windows product.

time to break out the typewriter

at least with paper the text doesn't float change size jump to other areas of the page etc..

LOL I share your frustrations LOL

Thanks.  I'll look into that.