The PC pictured doesn't actually exist in reality. Note the absence of a Power Button or reset Switch; of additional consideration is where exactly a hard drive would be mounted. Even if we allow that a Hard Drive is installable in that system, it PREDATES Windows 95. That is made clear because the keyboard does not have the Windows or Application Keys. Windows 95 Logo'd Systems- that is, Systems that came with Windows 95- required that the system come with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard or a keyboard with a similar layout, which included the new keys.
It's possible the power button and reset switch are not clear because of the line-art. However based on the system configuration and the height of the desktop I'd say it is very likely a 286 system. The mouse makes me suspect perhaps a 386, though; but 386 Desktops were actually quite thin (depending on the manufacturer, I suppose).
My original point Still stands, however- Very few people when they think of a computer will see a Windows 95 "Grey box computer" with a CRT monitor. I mean my first PC looks something like the image you provided (down to the keyboard even), a 286 System, but I hardly think of it or any of my other earlier systems when I think of "computer". Because Tower cases have been pretty much par for the course since the mid 90's.
Now, that said, even if we were to say that is true- I still don't see how that really answers "Why".
And following from that- actually getting a win95 like appearance in Windows 8 is pretty much impossible. You can force it by deleting certain files, suspending winlogon, killing dwm.exe, etc. Thus you will have to settle for a gross approximation. Here is one such example. Either that or fiddle-fart about with dwm.exe and deleting specific folders and then have fun with logonUI constantly crashing.
Huh, I only just realized that Windows 8 doesn't actually include the Windows Classic theme like previous versions of Windows did. That makes what you want to do, as BC_Programming said, pretty much impossible as MS pulled the engine required for the original Classic Theme..
The PC pictured doesn't actually exist in reality. Note the absence of a Power Button or reset Switch; of additional consideration is where exactly a hard drive would be mounted. Even if we allow that a Hard Drive is installable in that system, it PREDATES Windows 95. That is made clear because the keyboard does not have the Windows or Application Keys. Windows 95 Logo'd Systems- that is, Systems that came with Windows 95- required that the system come with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard or a keyboard with a similar layout, which included the new keys.
It's possible the power button and reset switch are not clear because of the line-art. However based on the system configuration and the height of the desktop I'd say it is very likely a 286 system. The mouse makes me suspect perhaps a 386, though; but 386 Desktops were actually quite thin (depending on the manufacturer, I suppose).
My original point Still stands, however- Very few people when they think of a computer will see a Windows 95 "Grey box computer" with a CRT monitor. I mean my first PC looks something like the image you provided (down to the keyboard even), a 286 System, but I hardly think of it or any of my other earlier systems when I think of "computer". Because Tower cases have been pretty much par for the course since the mid 90's.
Now, that said, even if we were to say that is true- I still don't see how that really answers "Why".
And following from that- actually getting a win95 like appearance in Windows 8 is pretty much impossible. You can force it by deleting certain files, suspending winlogon, killing dwm.exe, etc. Thus you will have to settle for a gross approximation. Here is one such example. Either that or fiddle-fart about with dwm.exe and deleting specific folders and then have fun with logonUI constantly crashing.
Something similar like that.
Doesn't have to be accurate.
Here's a more modern day alternative:
Doesn't have to be accurate.
Here's a more modern day alternative:
Ahh so when you said people think of a grey computer with a CRT monitor, you really meant anything. Does not, however, change the fact that Tower cases have been the standard since at least the mid 90's.
So I still don't understand what the point of making Windows 8 look like Windows 95 is. Are you just looking for ways to make the computer less useful?
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So I still don't understand what the point of making Windows 8 look like Windows 95 is. Are you just looking for ways to make the computer less useful?
Changing the UI to fit one's preferences doesn't always mean you're making it less useful as you still have the core functionality of the OS.
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"It's not enough you have the will to care. What are you going to do to show it?"
I think hes saying that his friends call his computer old, so he thinks that he should make it look old; because it would look weird having a really old computer with windows 8 on it.
Imagine a really old computer with a CRT monitor and it was made in the early 90s. Now picture it with windows 8. It's going to look very weird.
And following from that- actually getting a win95 like appearance in Windows 8 is pretty much impossible. You can force it by deleting certain files, suspending winlogon, killing dwm.exe, etc. Thus you will have to settle for a gross approximation. Here is one such example. Either that or fiddle-fart about with dwm.exe and deleting specific folders and then have fun with logonUI constantly crashing.
Since you are the one who wants this particular thing, you have to do most of the legwork. We can point you in the direction of the water but there is no reason to expect us to lead you to it.
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May I ask why though...?
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Windows 95 With a Grey computer with a CRT monitor and a Pizza-box Desktop is the most closest thing that most people think when they see a computer.
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No it isn't. That doesn't make much sense.
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This. This is still relevant.
I haven't a clue what on earth you're on about. How is that relevant to a Windows 8 desktop themed to look like Windows 95...? I don't follow.
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The PC pictured doesn't actually exist in reality. Note the absence of a Power Button or reset Switch; of additional consideration is where exactly a hard drive would be mounted. Even if we allow that a Hard Drive is installable in that system, it PREDATES Windows 95. That is made clear because the keyboard does not have the Windows or Application Keys. Windows 95 Logo'd Systems- that is, Systems that came with Windows 95- required that the system come with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard or a keyboard with a similar layout, which included the new keys.
It's possible the power button and reset switch are not clear because of the line-art. However based on the system configuration and the height of the desktop I'd say it is very likely a 286 system. The mouse makes me suspect perhaps a 386, though; but 386 Desktops were actually quite thin (depending on the manufacturer, I suppose).
My original point Still stands, however- Very few people when they think of a computer will see a Windows 95 "Grey box computer" with a CRT monitor. I mean my first PC looks something like the image you provided (down to the keyboard even), a 286 System, but I hardly think of it or any of my other earlier systems when I think of "computer". Because Tower cases have been pretty much par for the course since the mid 90's.
Now, that said, even if we were to say that is true- I still don't see how that really answers "Why".
And following from that- actually getting a win95 like appearance in Windows 8 is pretty much impossible. You can force it by deleting certain files, suspending winlogon, killing dwm.exe, etc. Thus you will have to settle for a gross approximation. Here is one such example. Either that or fiddle-fart about with dwm.exe and deleting specific folders and then have fun with logonUI constantly crashing.
You could always downgrade to Windows 7?
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Something similar like that.
Doesn't have to be accurate.
Here's a more modern day alternative:
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Ahh so when you said people think of a grey computer with a CRT monitor, you really meant anything. Does not, however, change the fact that Tower cases have been the standard since at least the mid 90's.
Changing the UI to fit one's preferences doesn't always mean you're making it less useful as you still have the core functionality of the OS.
"It's not enough you have the will to care. What are you going to do to show it?"
Imagine a really old computer with a CRT monitor and it was made in the early 90s. Now picture it with windows 8. It's going to look very weird.
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Whatever.
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I covered that.
Since you are the one who wants this particular thing, you have to do most of the legwork. We can point you in the direction of the water but there is no reason to expect us to lead you to it.