Cannot Write to Programs filesX86 on clean instal of 8.1
Hi, Completed a clean instal of 8.1 on a OCZ Vertex 4 SSD but cannot write any files to program files X86 folder? I am being told access denied. I have tried looking into the permissions etc but it...
View ArticleBlack screen WITHOUT cursor, but the computer is not froze
I upgraded from Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 8.1 Pro about a week ago. Everything seems fine, unless I leave the computer idle for a long time. What happens is I get a black screen, *with no...
View ArticleDell Inspriron Hover-Click and Left-Click Gets Stuck
Not sure how else I can title this post! I have a new Dell Inspiron 15r as of this Christmas, running Windows 8. I ran the upgrade to 8.1 but I still have a problem with my cursor wanting to "hover...
View Articlesystem freeze when playing video
When I click to play a video, the system freezes (no mouse or keyboard input). Lasts maybe 30 seconds (while buffering?) then it's back to normal. This behavior started a few days ago, previously had...
View ArticleFile Explorer is missing from the taskbar
I don't know how long it's been missing, if it ever was there, but I thought it would be handy to have File Explorer on the Task Bar. I found it on the Applications page of the start menu, right...
View ArticleTask scheduler: The system cannot find the file specified
I tried using a batch file to run ccleaner at log on. But it always takes forever when it cleans Firefox. So I made a batch file to just delete the Firefox temp folder. And I unchecked Firefox in...
View ArticleUpgrade from Win7 - Keeping files and programs
Hi, I am thinking about upgrading my PC from windows 7 to the newer 8.1 Pro when i buy a new SSD drive. I am concerned that if I upgrade; I may not lose my files, but will i lose the programs already...
View ArticleLaptop crashes/restarts when waking up from sleep
This is a strange issue that started happening to me a few weeks ago. On my laptop, I put the computer to sleep, then close the lid. To wake it up, I just open the lid. Recently, about 1/4 of the time...
View Article"Search" command prompt in Win8 pls?
What's the "Search" command prompt in Win8 pls? I thank you.
View ArticleWindows 8.1 PC restarted for no reason ???
I was just sitting here watching Netflix on my pc with the windows netflix app, and have done countless of times before when all of a sudden the PC restarts itself no error nothing, looked for logs in...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Slideshows
I recently bought a Dell Inspiron 23 with Windows 8 installed. After a week, I upgraded the OS to Windows 8.1 as I understood it restored a few things users missed (such as a Start button). However,...
View ArticleWindows Media Center key not working!
Hi there folks. I recently purchased a new computer with Windows 8 pre-installed. I purchased a Media Center key and all was well. I had to reinstall the operating system using a system restore disk...
View ArticleA Lower Level "Start" Screen
Hi All, I am new to Windows 8, which I am using with a non-touch screen so I am dependent on the mouse for controlling actions. The Start Screen has enough items on it to require me to scroll across to...
View ArticleHow to change the pictures background in music tool ?
whenever I listen to mp3 in my music tool in windows 8 , there appear these flashing pictures in background which I are very disturbing . How can I take them off ?
View ArticleHaving problems installing win 8.1
I'm running win 8 pro, and I've been trying to upgrade to win 8.1, but it's not working at all. It will get to 95 percent installed, then a popup window will say cannot finish installing windows, then...
View ArticleHow to drag and drop a file within a folder
Hi, I have only been using windows 8 for a few weeks and I am still getting my head round it. I have copied some documents from my old laptop onto my new one and have notice that most of the files are...
View ArticleWindows 8 robs users; privacy on an unprecedented level
Source: Testosterone Pit - Home - LEAKED: German Government Warns Key Entities Not To Use Windows 8 ? Links The NSA...
View ArticleHow to set desktop icons as LIST (Win 8)
Hi, I am trying to display my desktop icons as a list. Note: I am using the "W8" app (the add-on start button). Windows 8 does not offer this setting, but there is an app:...
View ArticleBuying computer with only Win 8 but ....
Hello - going to buy new computer. coming from Win xp , 7yr old processor Intel 519K For a new computer from same manufacturer, one model would have Win 8.1 factory- installed but not as much speed...
View Articledesktop photo
swear it happens, swear i seen someone doing one but i carnt do it, what keys do i press to take a photo shot of whatevers on my desktop? i think the key prtsc is involved but dosnt want to work for...
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