Computer freezes in a weird way.
Lately, while browsing, the computer start to freeze in this way: First the browser (any browser) gets stuck loading pages but it is responsive (I can change tabs, scroll, select text etc) The taskbar...
View ArticleWin 8.1 doesn't go far enough
I have been using the Win 8.1 Preview and overall I like it because it allows me to set things up so that I can boot direct to the desktop which makes sense on my desktop and laptop computers since...
View ArticleHow to sort the contents of Libraries > Documents?
I've added some folders to Libraries > Documents, using: Right-click > Include in library > Documents Everything works exactly as I expected. However, it's obvious that the sequence in Windows...
View Articleautomatic repair loop. Can't boot. Can't do anything.
Just reinstalled windows 8, loaded everything up and had it perfect. Then I installed a windows update (could it have been 8.1?) and then my computer would not boot. It got stuck on the windows 8 logo...
View ArticleSolved A real problem with Delta search!
Hi i have a problem with Delta Search. I found it on my system so I decided to recover my system from an earlier point in time. Done that and it was still there! So, I recovered to factory settings,and...
View ArticleBy jove, I think I've got it.....
Two start buttons...!! That's right... one brings you to the classic start menu, for the study hunks... and one brings you to metro... for the frilly panty crowd..(I kid I kid...):D:dinesh: Best of...
View ArticleWindows 8 laptop keyboard fully locked
Hi there, I'm new to this forum, so good day to you all out there. My son's laptop suddenly had all keyboard functions totally locked last night. He was wondering whether he entered some sort of...
View ArticleProblems after installing Windows 8 updates.
I've been having some problems after installing some updates. For example, after installing these updates, every time I run uTorrent, I get a Blue Screen of Death, almost instantly. The problem is not...
View ArticleRight Side Toolbar
I just purchased a laptop with Windows 8 installed on it. I have one problem. I know if you hit one of the corners of the screen the right toolbar becomes activated and is displayed. My problem is that...
View ArticleWindows 8 problem with first screen
iTunes crashed this evening and I had to force shutdown by holding the button down. When I turned the computer back on when it got to the windows 8 page the page just keeps blinking and won't let me do...
View Articlefresh paint save as opens but closes instantly
in fresh paint when you select save as the bar pops up but then closes instantly. in mail when trying to attach a file the bar pops up but then closes instantly. it happens in other places too! :cool:
View Articlecopy and paste
Hi again I am having trouble copying and pasting from gmail into word 2007 I can copy into a note pad doc but not into word I can copy and paste from word to word doc I can copy and paste text or...
View Articlepictures and photograph programmes.
Hi all, Could anyone help, I am trying to add photographs to my pc and make files for different sets of pictures but the photos app that is bundled with windows 8 is not very helpful. It wont let me...
View ArticleDesktop Adverts
Today I left my pc on the desktop whilst I got ready to go to work, and when I returned there was a 'Microsoft sponsored' advert on my screen for some software or something. Nothing online was 'live'....
View ArticleMetro keyboard size??
Is there a way to increase the size of the metro keyboard? Mine is only 3 1/4 inches wide on a 21 inch screen - read that as "Fat fingers don't work very well." Thanks for any suggestions.
View ArticleMust I still pay MSN?
When setting up my laptop with Time Warner as my provider, I was surprised that my MSN e-mail address and my e-mails transferred over to my new computer, since MSN is not my service provider on my...
View ArticlePortable Applications Large Folder Backup
hello. i love portable .paf apps and pretty much download all i can find that i "might" use one day. every time i try to enter the folder i keep them in, explorer goes into the not responding state...
View ArticleBuggy install of Windows 8 even after reformat
Hey all, First off, I apologize for the long post. Writing isn't really my thing lol, but I will try to explain the problem the best I can. Please let me know if you need clarification on anything. I...
View ArticleFile transfer
I have a vista (sp2) 32bit PC & need to transfer the contents to a new Win 8 64 bit laptop. No cd/dvd drive on the pc (or 1 that works). What is the easiest & dummy proof way to do this?...
View ArticleBring back Date taken, Camera Model, ect, from folder
I would like to start off and apologize because I don't know what topic to post this under (Any admin can feel free to move it to the correct topic) and I apologize if someone has already asked this...
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