Do you think Microsoft should improve Setup?

Discussion in 'Installation, Setup and Upgrades' started by lucasbytegenius, Oct 6, 2012.

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    lucasbytegenius

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    Do you think Microsoft should improve Setup in Windows 8? It's been the same since Vista if I remember correctly, and personally I'd like to see a more Metro-themed setup style.
     
    lucasbytegenius, Oct 6, 2012
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    Could you expand what you mean by setup?
     
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    The Windows Setup has less steps than OSX or most Linux distros. It is a very streamlined experience. If I reinstalled Windows on a daily basis, I might care what Setup looks like.
     
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    OK. Bit dumb. So he is referring to "Install". I agree. I would not see any purpose in making this into a "Metro" style.
    1. There is little to see, during the majority of the install.
    2. I doubt many users sit and watch it installing, so eye candy would be lost.
     
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    clifford (c_c)

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    Wouldn't that be like wishing setup had been more like a Start Menu style all along? Just exactly how would this question be implemented?
     
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    Well I wish it was more Metro-themed, personally. And since the Aero style used in Setup isn't on Win 8 anymore then that's another reason for it to be changed.
     
    lucasbytegenius, Oct 11, 2012
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    Well, you do have a point there. :)
     
    clifford, Oct 12, 2012
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    I say no. The reason is because the simpler it is, the faster i feel it is, which also makes it easier to use.
     
    TheMightyEddy, Oct 14, 2012
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    Thanks! :D
    If it followed the Metro philosophy it would be even simpler than it is now, and feel faster.
     
    lucasbytegenius, Oct 19, 2012
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