Windows 8 Partition Display
I am coming off Linux op system and am a bit lost. My latest endeavor is understanding the Windows 8 partitions. I have a Dell Inspiron 5721, 8 GB memory, 1 TB hard disk, with Windows 8 O.S. Looking at...
View ArticleExpandable folder shortcuts in i.e. "Computer" toolbar
Hi, Anyone out there who knows if its possible to create an expandable folder shortcut in i.e. "Computer" toolbar? This is a shortcut in my "Computer" toolbar, it's not expandable: Attachment 20387...
View ArticleSolved Name of shortcuts on Desktop on right side :S
Hello all! Newbie here :P My kid pressed something on keyboard and names of all shortcuts on my desktop now appearing on right side as on attached file. I didn't understand how can I revert it back :(...
View ArticleWill Windows 8 Run Dos Programs that run under XP?
I have not been able to upgrade from Win XP to WIN 7 because the invironment I would have needed to set up in Dos Box was far too complex. I have heard that WIN 8 will use all system Network settings...
View ArticleCannot search in Computer or in Libraries in File Explorer
I have a very strange issue which makes using Windows Search more difficult. File Explorer opened to Computer or Libraries > No search. I can type whatever I want to search field, search simply does...
View Articleusb ports reset
I have a strange issue that started appearing when I installed win 8, all my USB ports seem to reset with no apparent reason on different time periods, from a few minutes to hours, its like I unplugged...
View Articleflickering screens
My screen frequently flickers regardless if using laptop monitor or external monitor. This occurs regardless of which window I have open or which program I am using. When it flickers I am unable to...
View Articlewin 8 goes to sleep (i think) and won't wake up
I try hitting the power button, nothing. I have to restart, it takes a long time to read the hd's in bios, then when it restarts there is no network connection, so I need to restart again. no real...
View ArticleWindows 8 opens up drives on boot-up
I just bought this Dell XPS 8500 with Win 8 on it and although I'm not that happy with this OS I guess there is a learning curve so I'll try for awhile. For some reason, after I had uninstalled Mcafee...
View ArticleDelete System Image Restore Point
I am showing a "System Image Restore Point" under "Restore"; how do I delete? Deleting restore points does not remove it.
View ArticleHard drive activity, long delay when going to sleep
Hi, I noticed an issue with my PC earlier this morning. I always put my desktop into S3 sleep when not in use, normally this happens almost instantly, but now it takes 10+ seconds after the monitor...
View ArticleSolved Flatten Folder Hierarchy?
Not sure if everyone uses the same meaning of that term, but I can't find anything relevant to my interpretation of it. Back in the good old days of DOS there was a nice little app called PCTools which...
View ArticleHelp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello I was wondering if some one could help me because my Windows 8 computer keeps telling me that there was an unexpected error when ever I hibernate my computer and restart it, but if i shut it down...
View Articletrying to make a .conf file
hi im attempting to follow a simple guide from a youtube video ( How to setup a namecoin wallet - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezo1t90QLFQ) ) were one part is to create a .conf file but each...
View ArticleKaspersky Anti Spam won't load in Outlook 2013
Hi, I have tried numerous times to get Kaspersky Anti Spam to load as an add-in to Microsoft Outlook 2013. I am using the following version of Kaspersky: Image:...
View ArticleCheck cable connection.. ! PXE-M0F: Exiting Intel PXE ROM
Hi there. I am running an Asus X55U NOTEBOOK with Windows 8 64 preinstalled. It is one month old. I had it connected to my t.v. last evening via the VGA connector. When I disconnected the connector a...
View ArticleDesktop boots, but I get logged out a few moments later
Hello, So yesterday my computer was working fine, then when I went to sleep, I let Deluge run to download a couple TV shows and set up a timer to shut down my computer (with Shutter). This morning, I...
View ArticlePermission Problems!
Hello! I am new to the eightforums, and will just start with making this thread. On my windows 8, i only have 1 user which is admon. my UAC is off. firewall is off. I still cannot drag files to folders...
View ArticleAccidentally moved my Pictures folder
Okay, I somehow did something really stupid and now I can't fix it. In the process of setting up my new computer with an SSD and HDD, I managed to delete the pictures folder. I got it back, but now...
View Articlerecimg error 0x8007007b
I tried to create a custom refresh image using recimg and got an error code 8007007b. I cannot find any information on this error. Perhaps someone knows what it might mean. The administrator command...
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