SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RetroUI Pro
Version 2.2.0 Now Released:
RetroUI Pro is an inexpensive, easy-to-install, add-on product
which is designed to improve the user experience on desktop and
laptop PCs running Windows 8. RetroUI brings back features which
Microsoft removed in Windows 8, such as the Start Button and Start
Menu, and adds RetroUI exclusive features that allow you to run the
new Windows 8 Start Screen and new Windows 8 Apps on the classic
Windows desktop. These new Windows 8 features are typically
referred to as the 'Metro UI,' so for users that want a change,
they can skip Metro, and go RetroUI™.
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How can you try RetroUI?
A fully functional 7-day free trial is available at:
RetroUI.com
Why you need RetroUI Pro:
Windows 8 is a new operating system from Microsoft with many new
features. One of the key new changes Microsoft made is removing the
traditional start menu and replacing it with a new touch friendly
start screen. This and other changes have left many users
asking questions about Windows 8:
- Why can't the new Windows 8 Apps be run in a normal
Window? Why do they have to be full screen?
- Why can't the new Windows 8 Apps have an [X] in the corner so
you can easily close them?
- Why is there no Start Button or Start Menu on the desktop?
- Why is the task bar hidden when I am in the new Windows 8 Apps
and Start screen?
- Why can't I turn off the hot corners? Why can't I choose
to go to the desktop at login instead of the new Start screen?
"Windows 8 is a great operating system which has a lot of
neat features; unfortunately, it can be difficult and confusing for
some long-time Windows users," said Don Van Oort, CTO of Thinix.
"RetroUI Pro is a one-stop solution that solves these issues and
allows people to get back to work quickly with Windows 8."
RetroUI Pro answers the user experience questions in Windows
8:
RetroUI Pro is an enhancement for Windows 8 that makes Windows 8
easier and more fun by bridging the gap between the new Start
screen features and what people are used to from prior versions of
Windows. RetroUI brings a Start menu to Windows 8 that is fun and
easy to use. RetroUI is the only solution which makes it
possible for you to run Windows 8 Apps in resizable windows and
also lets users access the Taskbar and Start menu from the new
Windows 8 Start Screen.
RetroUI Pro brings a Start menu to Windows 8 and much
more:
- Brings back the Start Button and Start Menu with more
functionality and customizability.
- Makes the new Start screen and Windows 8 Apps run over the
desktop, which gives you access to the taskbar and start menu like
in Windows 7 and XP.
- Allows you to run the new Windows 8 Apps in resizable window
which have a close button[X], on the classic desktop, like normal
Applications.
- Allows you to bypass the Windows 8 Start screen at login and go
straight to the desktop.
- Allows you to turn off the hot corners feature in Windows yet
still fully access the features & functionality of Windows
8.
- Allows users to use hotkeys to minimize, maximize, resize, and
close the new Windows 8 Apps.
"The RetroUI Pro Start menu isn't just a recreation of the
old Windows 7 look, for instance. It's extended, in multiple ways
(you can call up the Alt+Tab task switcher without touching the
keyboard, for example). Better still, RetroUI Pro does
a huge amount to try and merge the Start screen and desktop into
one environment. There are entries for your Apps on the Start menu,
for instance. If you switch to the Start screen then you'll still
see the taskbar underneath. And you're actually able to run at
least some Apps in a resizable window on your desktop." –
Mike Williams,
PCAdvisor.co.uk
Software you can Trust:
RetroUI is designed and built entirely in the United States by Thinix and doesn't
violate the security of your device. RetroUI is fully
supported and contains no spyware, adware, or viruses. RetroUI is
compatible with the current RTM version of Windows 8, and not
Windows RT or the consumer/developer preview versions.
Multilanguage:
RetroUI Pro is currently available in 22 languages:
Afrikaans, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French,
German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian,
Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and
Turkish.
Availability and Pricing
RetroUI Pro is immediately available for purchase starting at
$4.95 /PC or $9.95 for a 3-PC license for personal computers.
Business and Education Licenses with options for long-term support
are available. Visit RetroUI.com for more information.
Recent Software Updates
RetroUI Pro is now in version 2.2.0 (released 11/28/2012) and a
number of features have been added. RetroUI was significantly
improved for use on PCs using a language or keyboard layouts other
than Standard English. Performance was also enhanced on multiple
monitor installations. Please visit RetroUI.com/Downloads for patch
notes and download information.
About Thinix
Thinix is a wholly-owned subsidiary of R & D Industries,
Inc. a 28 year old technology research, development and engineering
firm with market focuses on engineering, software
development, OEM software and hardware solutions, user interface
technology, embedded systems architecture, cryptography, network
and PC security architecture, cloud computing, and virtualization
solutions. Thinix technology is installed worldwide in consumer,
military, hospitality, education, government, healthcare, and
agricultural Applications.
For more information contact
Anthony Clark, Vice President of
Business Development
Thinix® RetroUI™ http://www.RetroUI.com
Phone (712) 338-2999
Fax (712) 338-2990
Email: info@thinix.com
Twitter: @ThinixUSA / @RetroUI
Thinix®, RetroUI™, Thinix RetroUI™, and Thinix Enforce™ are
registered trademarks and/or trademarks of Thinix / R & D
Industries, Inc. in the United
States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names
mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
companies.
SOURCE Thinix