How to Convert Windows 8 back to the "Classic View" of Windows 7

How to Convert Window 8 back to the "Classic View" of Windows 7
With the release of Windows 8 the reaction from consumers regarding the new interface has been far from congenial. In fact the blogs and support forums have been on fire with hostile comments and a very high level of displeased users. Many have been even more upset finding that downgrading back to Windows 7 is not so easy due to the fact the formatted hard drives are not compatible with each other.
Well we have found some answers to help you with your frustrations. Changing Windows 8 back to the "Classic" format of Windows 7 with its start menu and familiar structure isn't very complicated at all; compared to trying to downgrade back to Win 7, of which most manufacturers will not support. Regardless, the process is as follows:

1. Just start to type the word "regedit" on your keyboard. You don't have to open anything because by typing the word "regedit" it will open automatically. Note: Type the word regedit WITHOUT the quotation marks.
2. This will open up a window called the "registry editor" (Warning: ONLY ACCESS THE FILES WE TELL YOU TO; this is not the place to go experimenting. Messing with these files can shut your windows program down completely)
3. You will notice there are folders on the left of the window with arrows to the left of the folders shown.
4. Click on the arrow for the folder titled "HKEY_CURRENT_USER". Folders will be revealed under this directory.
5. Click on the arrow for the folder titled "Software". Again this will expand other folders.
6. Click on the arrow for the folder titled "Microsoft". Again this will expand other folders.
7. Click on the arrow for the folder titled "Windows". Again this will expand other folders.
8. Click on the arrow for the folder titled "Current Version". Again this will expand other folders.
9. Click on the arrow for the folder titled "Explorer". Again this will reveal some files.
10. Click on the file titled "RPEnabled". This will open a popup window.
11. Here you will see a number in a text box with the value of 1.
12. Change the number 1 to Zero.
13. Click "OK" and close the box.
14. Close the entire regedit window
15. Go back to the desktop and you will see the classic looking start menu.
16. If you want to reinstate Windows 8 just do the same thing all over again but just replace the zero with 1.
17. And that's it. Very simple and easy. And you didn't have to take your laptop to someone down the street at a repair center to have it done.
18. Now just go and enjoy your new laptop with the features your used to using.