Problems with Folder view settings and file association in
My Windows 8.1 64 bit started forgetting the view settings from a folder.So if I go in a folder and I set it to List-View for example,whenever I close that folder and I reopen it the view is set...
View Articlebattery indicator disappeared Windows 8.1
Hello, my friend got a new Asus Transformer T100 with Windows 8.1. The device was fine. We set up the Microsoft account and updated all the drivers, the firmware, Windows updates, as well as Windows...
View ArticleAnti virus and anti spam software necessary
Hi folks I just installed win 8.1 and I'm wondering if I really really need antivirus and anti spam software. With win 7 I had eset smart security 5 and it worked well but I'm wondering if win 8.1's...
View ArticleSites That Sell Windows Keys/Licenses
Hi, Forgive me if this is not an appropriate place to ask such question, but I'm looking to purchase Windows 8 for my new system (in the process of building it), and a friend of mind pointed to several...
View Articlesystem tries todelete the app on the dvd i try to install
i am rawly new with windows 8.1 and i have tried to install apps on the system from dvds and the system tries to delete the disk. it has attempted to do it to my cad programs. i can install an app from...
View Article4 Drives/Partitions, possible malware?
In CMD I did I found 4 Diskdrives, and I'm only aware I have 'C' and 'D' on my computer, is this possible malware? Screenshot: Screenshot by Lightshot (http://prntscr.com/2dvago)
View ArticleWindows 8.0 and Hotkeys?
There seems to be something different with how W8 handles hotkeys. I've written hotkey utilities that work the same across XP,Vista,W7. But I notice some hotkeys that work no matter which window has...
View ArticleCannot Boot! Created duplicate EFI partitions by mistake,
I can not boot my Toshiba laptop Windows 8.1 computer after I was attempting to resize partitions. I got in over my head. Now I'm stuck and cannot boot. I believe the problem is I somehow created a...
View Articleqtcore4.dll error
im getting this error alot, the program carn't start because qtcore4.dll is missing from your computor, try reinstalling the program to fix the problem.... i dont even no what program there talking...
View ArticleHow to CREATE new STORAGE PARTITION on new TOSHIBA laptop?
My new Toshiba laptop runs Windows 8, boots in UEFI mode and GPT formatted, can I create a logical partition solely for storage so that when I format/recover windows partition like windows system image...
View Article"BOOTMGR is missing" error
I was trying to install Vista on my Dell Inspiron 1420 in attempt to do a factory reset from Windows 8.1 but it was a hard process so I gave up. Now when I try to switch on my laptop, "BOOTMGR is...
View ArticleWhite page on desktop short-cuts
I restarted my computer today, and was faced with this? Attachment 34004 (http://www.eightforums.com/attachments/general-support/34004-white-page-desktop-short-cuts-screenshot-2013-12-26-11.56.02.png)...
View Articledownload speed different from speed test
so i ran a speed test with several different website and they all said my download speed is between 5 Mbps and 8 Mbps : Attachment 34005...
View ArticleWin 8.1 - Cannot add features
I recently upgraded to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8 x64. Now I cant seem to add any features to it. I want to add Media Centre but the "Add features" utility tells me that I cannot add features to...
View ArticleHow to FULLY change language settings.
First of all, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!\ i'm wondering how to change my language preference. i've followed the guides on...
View Articlebasic question
Is there a tutorial here or somewhere on the net that will walk a person through using Windows 8 and the differences between 8 and 7? For instance, although I haven't played with it much, I'm not sure...
View ArticleSolved How can I pin Netflix to Start in Windows 8 pls.
How can I pin Netflix to Start (metro) in Windows 8 please. I thank you for your help.
View ArticlePermission to change the names of my pictures
Hello, I have Windows 8 and am having troubles with the pictures in my Pictures folder. It sometimes will not allow me to change the titles of my own pictures. It says that I do not have permission....
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Search Service File Not Found
Hello - It seems Windows 8.1 hates me, and my search indexing service is not running. I have checked services and it shows stopped. When I try to run the service, it says "Windows could not start the...
View Article8.1 - Cannot Hide Custom Made Libraries in Navigation Pane
Since I upgraded to 8.1 (x64), I am unable to hide custom made libraries in the navigation pane. The default libraries can be hidden/shown. Does a custom library have a registry entry? I'm sure its...
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