New Group Policy updating problems
hi guys, I have windows 8. I've created 2 group policy files - respectively called *locked.msc* and the other called *unlocked.msc.* As you can imagine, the _unlocked.msc_ had default settings and the...
View Articlewindows 8 download help
hi all, sorry if this i a noob question but i have not long built a new computer and installed windows 8 release preview, from what i have read i need system builder license, where can i buy and...
View ArticleSolved Windows 8 Full??
Ok guys I have a quick question here, I bought the windows 8 pro that costs $69.99 will I still need to have a previous OS for activating this? The reason I ask is because I upgraded to an SSD and my...
View ArticleGetting rid of the Date and Side Bar
The way the date and sidebar pop up whenever I use my mouse in certain places is very annoying. How do I disable both of them? Also, how do I disable password protected log-on?
View ArticleLibraries stopped working
I'm not sure if it's related to the fact that I just installed Windows Media Center but whenever I try to open a Library folder like Video or Music I get this error. Image:...
View ArticleTrouble finding registry variable
Hi. I'm trying to find where on the registry that check box variable is allocated but I can't manage to find it using regedit. If someone knows I would be glad to have this information. Attachment...
View Articlewindows to go workspaces
I am running windows 8 pro and I cannot visit the store as it say cannot visit because of "windows to go workplaces". I have searched everywhere for how to correct with no luck. Any ideas or solutions...
View ArticleSolved How to pin file or web site to start screen
Playing around with Win 8 and found that it's not easy to pin a file or a web site (if you're not using IE) to the new start screen. Some have suggested downloading a nice little utility that will do...
View ArticleAny way to move iTunes playlists to the new music app?
I tried using the import feature, but it didn't find my custom playlists. Is there any way to move these playlists over without recreating them? I've hated iTunes for years, but I started way back when...
View ArticleSolved Windows 8 Dual Screen
Hey I have the latest nvidia drivers for my GTX 560ti SLi'd, when i go to multiple desktops, and extend desktop, i got all the quick launch icons, why is this? When i was on windows 7, i have my start...
View ArticleSolved Should I install 32GB of ram?
I just rebuilt my computer (i7-3770k). When I built my last computer (i7-920), I thought 12GB (3x4GB) of triple channel was "crazy talk." 4GB was the norm and 64 bit was just starting to become normal....
View ArticleSolved How to save Taskbar Quick Launch changes in Windows 8 ?
Image: http://f.666kb.com/i/c8myopiuyjfxnf7a1.jpg hi this is my Desktop at the moment and I have optimized Quick Launch on the task bar as I like How can I backup my Quick launch Task bar? If I format...
View ArticleWhich partition does Windows boot off of?
Hey guys, just wondering: what partition does Windows have boot files? I messed my system up and I am in Linux and have the option to make either my: 1-System reserve or 2-Windows installed partition...
View ArticleW8 messes up another connected drive
I installed W8 on a separate drive from my W7. W7 works fine. W8 appears to work fine. HOWEVER, when both drives r connected to the system at the same time and I try to boot W8 the W7 drive gets...
View ArticleRepositioning Start Screen Tile Groups
I'm using an eyefinity setup that makes three monitors appear as one 5292 x1050 resolution monitor. I would like the tile group positions to default to the center of the screens. Right now the tile...
View ArticleSolved this problem caused your PC to restard
:( I have problems rebooting, help me please
View ArticleSolved Completely disable permissions...???
I hate this friggin nonsense. I cannot even save a generic file to my "C" drive. Even after a clean install. There must be a way to rid myself of this nonsense.:mad: Thanks.
View ArticleHow to use the Start Page the Dummy way
The free e-book "Windows 8 for Dummies" explains how to use the Start Page, and, uhm, it works pretty well. First, I am using the word "press" for click, touch, or use your keyboard. 1) Whenever you...
View ArticleSolved feel back home now
One of the things that irked me about windows 8 was the available mail programs including outlook.com. They were terrible & frankly I was considering wasting the $39 & go back to windows 7....
View ArticleHow to add control panel shortcut to all apps menu?
Anyone know how to add control panel shortcut to all apps menu? I have a shortcut placed in the start menu folder. its C:\Windows\System32\control.exe but wont show up like al my other items do. I got...
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