Solved Desktop Windows Acting like Metro Snap
I need some help with my Windows 8 Desktop. Somehow I have changed something and now my desktop windows will not re-size or move. When I initially open a program or browser it opens fine in a small...
View ArticleNew touchpad - Makes a huge difference in Win 8 usability
I just purchased the Logitech T650 touchpad. Makes navigating Windows 8 much easier. I am finding the experience now very similar to Apple's Mountain Lion UI. Once the touch movements are mastered it...
View ArticleFirst impressions
I upgrade on of my older lap tops to Windows 8. It's a pretty beefy computer. The upgrade went well. But I do not like this new version and will not upgrade any of my other computers until Microsoft...
View ArticleSolved windows 8 annoying issue i have
hi i have an annoying issue when restarting or turning the laptop on how can i stop the stupid windows constantly ask me for the password what i want is for it to not ask for it ever its starting to...
View ArticleIs Windows 8 sucking up my Gigabytes of Internet?
Hello all, I'm new here and hope you can help with this one: I recently upgraded my PC - I had to pay a bit more than for the download to get the disc because my internet is via 3 using the portable...
View ArticleHP's Substitute Start Menu
I have just purchased an HP h81414 with Win 8 installed and in looking around the HP site I find something call HP Quick Start which is supposed to replace some part of the Win 8 startup. Has anyone...
View ArticleSolved Win 8 Video app and Flash video in IE10
Hi all, first time post; I'm having severe playback problems with the Video app. Whenever I try to play any video from my PC (avi or mp4), it just freezes on the first frame while the audio continues....
View ArticleFile Copy Freeze
Hello everyone, I am hoping you can help me solve a problem I have started getting. Whenever I try to copy a file the dialog's speed drops down to 0 bytes/s and the file copy stalls. Trying to cancel...
View ArticleUEFI boot order?
I have no BIOS, only 8 boots up but instead of the Windows logo, with the ASUS. How will I boot from CD? I have configured an EasyBCD program to allow me to choose, but what if 8 cannot boot?
View ArticleDisc read error
Upgraded to windows 8 pro, worked fine for sometime, but now it does not boot- says either error loading operating system or disc read error. Re installed win8 after booting with another hard drive...
View ArticleWindows To Go
I installed windows 8 pro a couple of weeks ago and everything seemed fine. I now find that when I boot up and try to go the store it says I am in "windows to go". I tried to refresh from the control...
View Article'Real Work'
Could someone please define this mis-used and abused term? I keep hearing that Windows 8 (or tablets or whatever) can't be used for 'real work,' bit no one's properly defined the phrase. Sent from my...
View ArticleSolved I have a doubt about Windows To Go
I have a doubt about Windows To Go. I updated to W8 Pro from Release Preview and paid only 30€. So, I read that this update is only valid for this specific laptop and I can't install it anywhere else....
View ArticleWindows 8 upgrade
Hi I have just upgraded to windows 8 via the upgrade assistant I selected to keep my applications and settings all when well with the update and windows 8 is running fine. My question is if I look at...
View ArticleOpening Laptop Lid Starts Windows 8
Hi, I (my wife) has a "Fujitsu Lifebook A Series" laptop. In Windows 7, previous OS you opened the lid then pressed the on button to start. Since the upgrade, opening the lid causes Windows 8 to start....
View ArticleUnable to visualise PC Settings.
Hello all, I am glad to see such a helpful community dedicated to Windows 8! I just bought a new Samsung Series 7 Gamer with Windows 8 installed and everything has been smooth. However, when I accessed...
View ArticleWhat are all the ticks for?
Just a day into using windows 8 and a question: on my desktop items (and files such as photos) a little box with a tick in - or sometimes no tick appears..... what is that all about? Nic
View ArticleSolved in COMPUTER MANAGEMENT Local Users and Groups missing
In our setup we have one local account only (not a Microsoft account also). We tried to Run gpedit.msc but it "cannot be found." And Local Users and Groups is not listed in the Computer Management...
View ArticleI have netflix. Is Hulu the same thing?
Sup guys. Was just wondering what you guys use to stream movies and shows? I have netflix, was wondering if getting Hulu too is worth it, or just the same lineup and availability of shows? Would be...
View ArticleCan't change the brightness of screen.
I have gone into the control panel and tried changing the screen brightness but nothing seems to work. I am the system administer so I should be able to set all changes. Hope you can give me some...
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