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Shift+2

Hello again. My keyboard language is not in english and there is one very uncomfortable thing - to get an @ sign i have to press Ctrl + Alt + 2. Is there a way to change just one combination, the @...

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Trouble opening System apps

I've noticed a problem over last few days.. I'm not able to open applications like task manager, registry editor etc.. I get the error message stating that "_*The service cannot accept control messages...

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Strange Problem with Sleep

I'm having a problem, when I put my laptop into sleep mode then wake it up, the mouse and system freezes every few seconds. I have to restart the computer to fix it, I already updated win8 with all...

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Share the apps among all users

Hi How can I share the apps in Windows 8 among all users of a computer? Thanks Bye

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New User - questions, coments, gripes

My old desktop with XP died several months ago and I've finally replaced it. I think the reason it took me so long was a fear of Windows 8. I have some exposure to Win7 but am essentially jumping from...

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15.4 Gig Mem available ? of 32 Gig Installed

Win 8 Pro on ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 Mobo Bios 1709, 32GIG Patriot (4x 8gig), FX6300 6 core 3.5Ghz Proc, Samsung 128g 840 Pro SSD, WD 2tb 7200 Hdd, Gigabyte GT 610 Video (Nvidia 314.22 Driver) Question Is...

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Why 2 partitions?

Recently, I bought an ASUS N series notebook with Windows 8. It came with 2 partitions on the hard drive - C:// and Data D://. I assume that C drive is meant for the operating system, programs and...

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Can't access Mail or Store

Hi there, I'm a new user to Windows 8 and am having some problems. First, everytime I try to open the store it tells me I'm not connected to the internet, but I am. I've tried running the...

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Black screen problem - new motherboard - Dell Vostro 3550

Hey I just replaced my not working motherboard and power supply card with new ones. Now the windows seems to boot but just when the start screen is about to show up, the screen go black. I know it's up...

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Help: Windows 8 not booting

I tried running a script when i was having problems connecting to the internet and now, my pc will not boot. Here is the script i tried to run: Lets try flushing DNS cache and renewing your IP. Flush...

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Windows 8 not booting from either of two hard drives.

Computer: Dell Inspiron 530 Operating System: Windows Vista home prem. upgraded to Windows 8 home Pro. 32 bit. BIOS Rev. 1.0.15 Hard drives: (# 1) Samsung 500 Gig with 2 partitions. (# 2) WD 500 Gig...

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Taskbar pin Groups not Grouping even though set to always

hi all: i have a problem[s] windows 8 64bit Taskbar pin Groups not Grouping even though its set to always group. it happens with excel 2003 [is that compatible] is that the problem some of the windows...

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visual basic 6.0 object library not registered

I Im getting an error when trying to add a components it says visual basic 6.0 object library not registered and underneath that it shows c\window\syswow64\mscomctil.ocx, how can i fixes this I have...

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How can I get rid of folders windows old and windows000

These folders are on my computer after a re load of win 8 How can I get rid of them.iknownuffin

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Windows 8 not booting

Hi all, My Windows 8 desktop PC was working fine up until yesterday when it wouldn't recognize my external dvd drive for some reason. I tried some troubleshooting steps such as deleting the upper and...

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Solved Cant see certain programs

Hi im been at this for a couple of days now and nothing has worked. When i open up my file explorer and for some reason steam friends it shows on the task bar that it is there and it is running but...

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Execution of a DOS command each time a user logs off

Hi In all editions of Windows 8, how do I make sure that it executes a DOS command each time a user logs off? Thanks Bye

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Solved Denied permission

I have upgraded from an Hp Envy 14 Beats edition to envy dv7 beats. the 14 had windows 7 and the new dv7 windows 8. My Problem is i coppied my pictures folder to a portable hard drive and when I try to...

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Is Windows R.T. the superior NETBOOK?

I've been using Windows 8 mostly on the desktop, and it works as good (if not better) than any older version of Windows, but lately I've been using the ''metro/ modern'' apps for a change to see how...

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Windows 8 laptop turning itself off.

I am currently running with a HP 15.6" Envy Laptop PC, Midnight Black, dv6-7229wm - Walmart.com...

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