Windows 8 is garbage.. how to speed it up?

[Texasnative]

I seriously cannot even find out how to find computer specs. It was a birthday present. It never really ran like a "new computer". My iphone can load the pages probably in 1/3 of the time. Its not like its a connection issue, I just get a X program is not responding loading icon often.

This windows 8 is complete utter garbage. I still do not even know how to make a new tab or close tabs under this "secondary" IE browser. It does feel like xbox live or a tablet. I honestly have no clue what they were thinking.

On another note.. How would I downgrade? What does it cost?

BEFORE you start any downgrading, list the model of Toshiba laptop you have. Specs and such and i will try to help you. It honestly does not sound like it is the OS, something else is up.

[bddog]

Go to malwarebytes.org. Download the free version and run it.
Go to avast.com and download their free version.
This is some of the best and they are for free. This will clean up your computer.
My thoughts on Windows 8 - it is a touch screen operating system

[mrsleeve]

Well, I was using Mozilla but pop ups seem to be outrageous and not even closeable. Even now as typing this, my text delays and does not register immediately.

IE sucks aswell but hey its been working somewhat better atleast.

I found out that pretty much every site has some stupid website embedded popup or something along hose lines. While they load after the page, My computer freezes up until the pop up fully loads (10-15 seconds). Is there a way to change how these pop ups load, my blocker is all the way maxed out.

been running FF now for ever, with Norton 360 for pop up blockers and fire wall. IE sucks and I am not giving my life to Google with chorme Bad enough I have android run phones.

Sounds like you have a infection of some kind and its taken over your system.

[Monster Cookie]

Well, I was using Mozilla but pop ups seem to be outrageous and not even closeable. Even now as typing this, my text delays and does not register immediately.

IE sucks aswell but hey its been working somewhat better atleast.

I found out that pretty much every site has some stupid website embedded popup or something along hose lines. While they load after the page, My computer freezes up until the pop up fully loads (10-15 seconds). Is there a way to change how these pop ups load, my blocker is all the way maxed out.

Chrome + Adblock Plus works really well for me. I switched from Mozilla and haven't gone back. IE is at the bottom of the heap.

[flyboyx]

i suggest a mac. i run a late 09 macbook purchased off craigslist for 500 bucks with the latest mountain lion and use mozilla firefox to browse. i bumped up the ram to 4k. i have no problems....ever.

in general, i think windows is shit.

[rturbo 930]

What computer did you get? Seems ridiculous that it should perform THAT badly without something wrong with it. Still, I think I'd wipe your drive completely and install a fresh copy of win7. Do you know how to do that? From your posts, it doesn't sound like you have much experience with computers, but it's not hard to do.

[Kozworth]

Well, I was using Mozilla but pop ups seem to be outrageous and not even closeable. Even now as typing this, my text delays and does not register immediately.

IE sucks aswell but hey its been working somewhat better atleast.

I found out that pretty much every site has some stupid website embedded popup or something along hose lines. While they load after the page, My computer freezes up until the pop up fully loads (10-15 seconds). Is there a way to change how these pop ups load, my blocker is all the way maxed out.

[mrsleeve]

who still runs IE ???? There is your issues I think

[Kozworth]

Yes, I could see that being very beneficial with windows 8.

I just installed the classic shell.. SO much better. However I often get "IE has a long running script" or some sort of message pretty much whenever I click a link. The computer still runs slow. Any ideas?

[Silverdogz]

I enjoy windows 8 a lot WITH a touchscreen. Without one Win 8 is hard to use, I bought a Surface pro and love it.

[Kozworth]

I have a laptop with Windows 8, and use classic shell to turn off all the windows 8 dressing, and restore the start menu. Great little program. Basically makes windows 8 look/feel like 7. As for your performance issues, what are the laptop specs?

I seriously cannot even find out how to find computer specs. It was a birthday present. It never really ran like a "new computer". My iphone can load the pages probably in 1/3 of the time. Its not like its a connection issue, I just get a X program is not responding loading icon often.

This windows 8 is complete utter garbage. I still do not even know how to make a new tab or close tabs under this "secondary" IE browser. It does feel like xbox live or a tablet. I honestly have no clue what they were thinking.

On another note.. How would I downgrade? What does it cost?

[mrsleeve]

I needed a new lap top that day right quick and in a hurry 8 was the only thing around

[M-technik-3]

I bought mine to replace an HP that kicked the bucket and that was a vista machine. Had we known it would be a tough transition we would have looked for a Windows 7.

[mrsleeve]

My win 8 machine that I hate I almost never take it out of desk top tile

[M-technik-3]

Hate Windows 8 it wants to be a tablet! It's not! Bought a Toshiba as well and hate the thing. Hate the crazy slide this and slide that crap, It's not a touch screen either. Just want a laptop.