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The responses in these forums mostly seem to promote workarounds, and some people (Not all, or even the majority) blast those that promote a less steep learning curve, or a more user friendly UI. The ability to customize your own UI would be nice.
Reading some of the things in these forums has made me realize, that a lot more has disappeared than I thought. I too liked the thumbnail view, and some of the customization features that seem to have been deleted by Microsoft. I also looked for a way to hide that stupid flag. I'm glad I'm not the only one. Some of the changes feel like Microsoft has put shackles on the OS. The OS has been "Childproofed" to the point adults can't play.
And the nags! You can turn a lot of them off, but you have to be an either dedicated, or very knowledgeable to do it. Microsoft is also quick to point out all the horrible things that can happen if you do turn them off. Are today’s Virus Protections, or Ad/Spyware blockers so inadequate?
Thumbs.DB is designated a system file. Why? Has anyone found out a way to stop windows from asking you if you really want to move or delete it? Why NOT delete it? If there is anything left in the folder the system is just going to make another copy. What if I don't want a thumbs.db in that folder?
Folder.jpg is a system file too? Do I want to copy it? Yes! I just made it! Delete it? I guess so... Isn't that part of the batch of files I just said I wanted to delete? Windows Media player is one of the very few things that makes a folder.jpg file (Or used to be). Not that it matters anymore. Microsoft has taken away the thumbnail view I liked so much. Why?....
I'm not advocating living in the stone age; but when the developers make changes, do the REALY care what the end user thinks, likes, or what the learning curve is going to be like? What ever happened to KISS?
Is the new OS all bad? No, I don't really think so. Not even close. There are a lot of very GOOD changes. I just wish some more thought went into the decision to move (Hide) or delete options.
(There is no longer a reason to have Icons on your desktop you don't want. Even the dreaded trash can may be hidden. System tray icons though..... Does anyone know how to hide that flag?)