Solved Random .exe files trying to execute when logging in
Attachment 35406 (http://www.eightforums.com/attachments/general-support/35406-random-exe-files-trying-execute-when-logging-photo-jan-18-8-54-38-am.jpg) Getting this message every time I start up my...
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View ArticleFabric restore problems
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View ArticleSolved I lost my email and I'm trying to download Windows 8 again
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View ArticleSolved Hard to Read Text.
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View ArticleCopying files to CD with Windows 8
Okay, here are the simple instructions from "Windows 8 for Dummies" (p. 109): ---Quote--- 1. Insert the blank CD into your disc burner. Then click or tap the Notification Box that appears in the...
View ArticleWin 8.1 running fine - but trying to prepare for recovery
Just got a new ASUS pc for my mom, with Win 8.1 ( it came with 8.0 and I did the free upgrade to 8.1) I want to do the normal preparation so I can more easily recover from a hard disk failure or system...
View ArticleWindows 8 Shuts down and restarts automatically
Each AM when I start my new HP it runs about 10 or so minutes then shuts down and restarts. After that it runs perfectly. HP thinks it is a hardware problem and says I should take it to a repair shop....
View ArticleHow to delete Windows.old from C prompt??
:cry: O.K. I'm on my 6th new hard drive! Here is what happened, I installed 2 Brand new 1tb hard drives to my computer! So my goal was to start windows 8 from scratch (not hacked like my other drives),...
View ArticleCtrl+shift+F3 issue
Hi all, Glad to be part of this forum. Did I messed it up? So I got a brand new HP laptop and at OOTB screen I pressed ctrl shift F3 and now I get an error and W is not loading and still looping? How...
View ArticleSolved Remove boot options from Advanced Startup - Use a device
I have three options in the Advanced Startup - Use a device menu that I believe are from the previous owner of this Surface Pro. I have ubuntu, linuxmint, and BestCrypt Volume Encryption. How can I...
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Last night I was watching a video on youtube in full size mode when I recieved a message on Viber. I clicked the Viber anotation in the corner, without leaving the full size mode on yt. Then google...
View ArticleWindows File Recovery Gone
I upgraded to 8.1 a while back. I just tried to open File Recovery. The icon is blank and nothing opens when I click it. WTH? What happened to it and, more importantly, how do I get this program back?...
View Article[Q] Installing Win7 on Win8.1 Laptop as Dual Boot
Good day to all, I'm just wondering if it's possible to install Windows 7 x64 on my laptop as a dual boot option? It's running Windows 8.1 upgraded from Windows 8. If it's possible(considering I'll be...
View ArticleNew laptop w/ a 256GB SSD, showing only 170GB "free"?!
Hey guys, I've just been playing around with my Sony Vaio Flip with a 256GB SSD and noticed a lot of space was missing. It is my understanding that Windows 8 & 8.1 uses space for recovery files and...
View ArticleConfusing context menu in Windows 8.1 File Explorer
Hello, Has anyone else found right-clicking in the file-list in Windows 8 File Explorer confusing? Despite the file under the cursor clearly highlighted, the right-click context menu is for the...
View ArticleDesktop icons keep disappearing
Hi everyone, I recently upgraded from XP to Windows 8 and subsequently to 8.1 I'm having persistent problem with desktop icons disappearing. This happens when our PC has been on for around 10 minutes,...
View ArticleRecent Places showing folders instead of files
Hello Guys, when I used to go to "recent places" from the favourites menu from file explorer it used to give me a list of the most recently opened files, now it gives me the folder of the file opened...
View ArticleI really enjoy Windows 8
I've enjoyed Windows 8 since the very first day Microsoft released the first development build to the public. I really do hope they continue this path. I'm not one of the sheep that read Windows 8 hate...
View ArticleWin 8.1 Start Screen Pins/Uninstall issue.
1. New apps from the Windows Store, and also new x86 software programs are not being pinned once they have installed. I have to manually pin them from the All Apps screen. 2. When I right click a...
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