How to Turn Your Windows 7 to Windows 8 Lookalike

1. Can I go from Windows 7 to Windows 8?
2. How do I make Windows 8 look like Windows 7 classic shell?
3. How do I make Windows 7 look like Windows?
4. How do I get the Classic Start menu in Windows 8?
5. How do I change my desktop on Windows 8?

Can I go from Windows 7 to Windows 8?

Users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro from Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Ultimate while maintaining their existing Windows settings, personal files and applications. Press Start → All Programs. ... Upgrade option only works by Microsoft Windows 8 upgrade plan.

How do I make Windows 8 look like Windows 7 classic shell?

How to Make Windows 8 or 8.1 Look and Feel Like Windows 7

1. Download and install Start8. ...
2. Select Windows 7 Style and Shadow Theme under the Style tab.
3. Select the Desktop tab.
4. Check "Disable all Windows 8 hot corners." This setting will prevent the Charms and Windows 8 Start shortcut from appearing when you hover the mouse in a corner.

How do I make Windows 7 look like Windows?

Launch the program, click the 'Start menu style' tab and select 'Windows 7 Style'. Click 'OK', then open the Start menu to see the change. You can also right-click on the taskbar and uncheck 'Show task view' and 'Show Cortana button' to hide two tools that weren't present in Windows 7.

How do I get the Classic Start menu in Windows 8?

Open the Start menu by pressing Win or clicking the Start button. (In Classic Shell, the Start button may actually look like a seashell.) Click Programs, choose Classic Shell, and then select Start Menu Settings. Click the Start Menu Style tab and make your desired changes.

How do I change my desktop on Windows 8?

Here's how: Step 1: Right-click on the Windows 8.1 taskbar, then choose Properties. Step 2: Click on the Navigation tab, then under the Start screen section, check the box next to "When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start."