Will the Real re-named Metro name please stand up
I find this funny. I have come across no less than 3 different names people claim the Metro thing was renamed to. They are: 1) Windows 8 Application - Metro renamed to "Windows 8 Application" -...
View Articlecaps lock and wireless icons disappear
Hi, I hope someone can help. I have an Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop that was originally Vista but now is running 8 pro. The problem I have is that every time I turn on my laptop I have no icon on either...
View ArticleExplorer showing Icons instead of thumbnails....
I have checked in the only two places I was aware of that would cause this: Folder Options - View ....however, there is no option there to check show Thumbnails. I believe this option should be there...
View ArticleSolved Youtube/Flash 1080p Windowed Runs Slow
Issue: Youtube/Flash 1080p Windowed has slow video playback in Firefox/Waterfox & Opera, but in fullscreen it runs absolutely smooth. However on IE and Chrome a 1080p video runs just fine windowed....
View ArticleIs Windows 8: A Christmas gift for someone you hate...??
People are saying that upgrading to Windows 8 might not be that good. What do you say? Original Topic Link: Is Windows 8: A (http://www.wrangle.in/viewtopic.aspx?id=ahopfyb4vmcj)
View ArticleProblem adding new Windows 8 to existing Workgroup
I have a home network set up by geeksquad. They have set up a filesharing where the public drive is on my only PC with a Vista Operating sys. They have a WORKGROUP called WORKGROUP. I connect...
View ArticleWindows 8 lock up
hey, I have just installed windows 8 on a new 2nd HDD. It was a clean install but it did lock up once when creating a Microsoft account before logging in for the 1st time. After this, i did a manual...
View ArticleWindows RT vs Android
I do not have a Windows RT device so that's the reason for my question Windows RT vs Android. I have had a Android tablet (Motorola Xoom) for about a year now and it's been great. What can Windows RT...
View ArticleExternal Hard Disk Help
So, i tried to pen my external hard disk, and this is what happened: Image: http://i45.tinypic.com/16ia984.png The USB Protection i use is USB Disk Security and i dont know if this options (in image)...
View ArticleWIndows 8 Start up blank screen (no post)
hi guys, i recently run into a problem of windows 8 on my laptop its the latest stable release ... the on sold with your laptops when i start up the system... nothing happens ... its just blank screen...
View ArticleRefresh Windows 8
I have read the tutorial (Refresh Windows 8 - Create and Use Custom Recovery Image) . Would I not get the same result if I created a Disk and Partition Backup using a program like Acronis or Easeus?...
View Articlenot able to open store and pc settings
Dear all, Yesterday my HP sleekbook arrived (cheaper amd version) with windows 8. Everything works fine except that I can't open the store or pc settings. When I click on the store tile, or click on...
View ArticleEdit file details - Requires my own permission.
What I am trying to do is sort my favorites for the IE10 app. So far there seems to be no way to manually arrange the favorites so what I tried to do was change the sort in the favorites folder under...
View ArticleDisable msg - you need to format drive
This msg pops up anytine i plugin a drive that is truecrypted. Any way to disable this message for good?
View Article'SendTo' menu empty, despite 'shell:sendto' having items
I have been using Win 8 for a month now, and just noticed this. I don't know if it has always been like this, happened suddenly, or after a specific install/uninstall etc. Essentially, I have no info...
View ArticleThis was supposed to be an upgrade?
I am thoroughly disappointed with Windows 8, I thought this was supposed to be an upgrade from previous Windows products. * My computer start up time is SLOWER than when I used Windows 7. I used to...
View ArticleNewbie requires advice or help on new pc with windows 8
Hi All. I am a newbie and I am from York, in the United Kingdom. Please excuse me if I am posting in the wrong section, but I could not find the section that I required. I bought a new laptop 4 weeks...
View ArticleStrange Problem on Re login to windows 8
I have had a strange problem. Occasionally after switching to the lock screen(Win + L), I am not able to type the letter "O" or "L". If my password contains either one of these letters, I am not able...
View ArticleCan i get some help about whats going on with my windows 8
I have a Toshiba laptop with windows 8 and I have 2 users on the main user i log in and everythings black i go to the top corner the windows start and stuff pop up but when i click on start it just...
View ArticleWindows 8 black screen after startup. Movable cursor.
Ok, let's make this clear I am so pissed off right know. When I booted my PC today what was waiting for me? I managed to enter in mozilla buy pressing shift several times, etc. So my question is how...
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