What is the difference between Windows 8....?
Dear Brink, What is the difference between Windows 8 pro upgrade (64 bit) (2.68 GB) installation media and Windows 8 (64 bit) installation media en_windows_8_x64_dvd_915440 (3.42 GB)?
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A friend of mine has just downloaded Windows 8 and he's having problems with the installation, he says. What is Windows 8 Secure Boot? The Install Assistant is saying it won't be compatible with my...
View ArticleWindows 8, Day 2
I installed Windows 8 Pro (dual boot) yesterday and about 20 programs needed to get some work done. As usual a small percentage (5%) of my desktop has all the shortcuts I need to make things happen....
View ArticleDid any of you guys wait in line to pick it up?
The Windows store looks pretty cool: Windows 8 Launch (Video) | Maximum PC (http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/windows_8_launch_video) ^Surface launch seemed to go pretty well to.
View ArticleIs there a way to open Metro And Desktop apps at the same time? ...
... without closing/minimize the metro app? When I'm working with Photoshop I always have my email open because of the meeting notes. The problem I'm having now is that everytime I focus back on...
View Articlemusic
I installed win 8 last night. I see x box app is installed. It's a little confusing for me. Is this mainly a streaming music service or can I buy single tracks? On most songs I previewed or listened to...
View ArticleNeed a small GPS (USB version) for Windows 8 tablet
It seems most Windows 8 tablets do not come with a built-in GPS. Can anyone recommend a very small GPS (USB version)? Thanks for info.,
View ArticleWindows 8 and Micro Trend Titanium Maximum Security
I bought Windows 8 yesterday on a disc and when I try and install it I am told I have to uninstall Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security antivirus which I do. Then I try and install Windows 8 again and...
View ArticleI'm having some problems in Windows .
My windows is activated, but i can't use this feature. Please help me!! :cry: Attachment 10064 (http://www.eightforums.com/attachments/f1/f2/10064-im-having-some-problems-windows-m1134.jpg)
View ArticleMigrate Win7HP -> Win8Pro -> Win7Pro ?
Hello guys, I'm running Windows 7 HP OEM and plan to upgrade to Win7Pro, mainly due to domain connect possibility. Is it formally and technically possible to do a trick: First, upgrade from Win7HP OEM...
View ArticleW8 Microsoft Download Version - Recovery Question
Hi W8 forums I am considering going for the Microsoft download version of W8 (here in the UK it is £25 + VAT). When the download is done and the OS installed, do you have to back it up onto a disk or...
View ArticleSolved Lost Administrator Password
Installed Windows 8 on my desktop. Bought another licence (download) for my wife's laptop. Everything went fine until I used netplwiz to change her to the administrator and only user. I thought that...
View ArticleOpen Windows Explorer in root folder?
I cannot find how to open root folder instead of the libraries folder. It seems the way I did it in Win7 will not work. Any ideas. Thanks.:)
View ArticleHow does Win8 handle WINSXS
My biggest complaint about Win7 is how the WINSXS folder is handled. Basically it simply gets bigger and bigger, and there is no way to reduce it's size. Is there any information about how Win8 handles...
View ArticleMy Mini Win 8 Review as a desktop user
After a few hours with it, though I am still setting it up... I don't see what ALL the hate is about. Some hate, sure... but it is certainly not as bad as Vista was since its actually a bit faster than...
View ArticleSolved Delete without Confirm?
My Windows 8 Pro installation deletes folders and files without asking for confirmation. Where can I change this behavior? Thanks, Jim
View ArticleCant Access My Installed Apps
everytime i click on apps it exits back to home screen, was working fine until i had a few updates this morning, any help will be appreciated
View ArticleAdjusting screen size
I installed 8 on my wife's laptop, she plays several games through FB, She has to lower the screen size to 75% to play Words w Friends. There is no place to do this when FB has been pinned to the...
View ArticleMicrosoft Word has disappeared!
Hi there, I need some help. Today, I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 8. The installation went fine, and I've been spending the last hour or so customising the start screen and generally getting...
View ArticleWindows 8 password problems
As far as I can see, no-one else is having this issue so wonder if this might be an interesting challenge... I ran the Windows 8 upgrade assistant to upgrade from Windows 7 - installation seems to have...
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