Where has the Media folder selection gone?
In Windows 7 I could setup where Windows looked for my media, has this been removed? I could also do it under the Zune software and with Windows Media Center.
View ArticleWindows 8 Pro Retail impressions.
As a bunch of us just got the retail Win8 Pro version off of TechNet, good time to start a discussion of what actually is there vs. what was rumored. 1. Aero IS gone. 2. Gadgets ARE gone. 3. Windows...
View ArticleForgive my ignorance.... For I don't know what I do
Being a newbie here and a novice with pc's I know very little... Having read many threads and posts, I have come to the conclusion that the metro app page has some very mixed feelings, leaning towards...
View ArticleWindows 8 Editions
Hello Can any one link me to MS page which compares different Windows 8 editions ? Quick question , I was using Windows 7 Ultimate (will all features), which Windows 8 edition is like windows 7 ultimate ?
View Article55 problems but there might actually be one
Out of nowhere, my action center decided to spend about 2 minutes processing, and suddenly it tells me that Microsoft needs to get more information from my computer to solve 55 problems. I declined,...
View ArticleHay Folks Recieved an e-mail last night
Hi all i have received 2 e-mails i wanted to share with you folks Received the Wed 8/15/2012 16:37 Code: --------- Received the Wed 8/15/2012 16:37 [TR] [TD]Image:...
View ArticleWindows 8 Pro Upgrade question
I have an OEM version of Vista 32-bit Home Premium and Vista 32-bit Home Premium from my old laptop. Are these eligible for the $39.99 Windows 8 Pro upgrade? And is the "upgrade" just an upgrade (i.e....
View ArticleI don't know what to say ...
Wow. Just loaded Windows 8 for the first time. I'm speechless. This is quite a change in the user interface. This is going to frustrate a lot of people. I'll work with over the next few weeks but my...
View ArticleTechnet+ Download and Keys
It appears like the Win8Pro download requires a MVL keycode. Which does not show up on our MVL site yet. Yet when I get keys with Win8 it lists the keys as Win8Pro retail??? Only keys for Win8...
View ArticleSolved can't log in
I installed windows 8 (consumer) on a separate partition.Then I expanded that partition, using EaseUS Todo Backup.Problem: when booting, I got an error message: user profile service failed.the error...
View ArticleAction Pack
Hi There! When will MS Action Pack users, get W8/Server 2012? Thanks in advance
View ArticleHow much will Windows 8 Pro System Builder cost?
I'm wondering because from my understanding, System builder version is usually 25% cheaper than the upgrade version; so according to my math the Win 8 system builder should be $30. I have a pretty hard...
View ArticleSolved buying Win8 pro at upgrade price
hi guys, have 2 computers with Win7 on in the house. So my question here: Can I buy an upgrade and install this on another pc, or is this not allowed? thanks Jeff
View ArticleError codes 2503 and 2502 prevent software to be installed
Hey all. Today I did a fresh install of Windows 8 build 9200 and I'm really liking it. However, there's one small problem: a lot of software can't be installed due to the repeating occurrence of error...
View ArticleOne question..
One question.. Is is possible to get more Login options in Windows 8 Versions? The current ones are Picture Password, Code and a usual Password.. Is is possible to get more? Thank you Shon John Xander
View ArticleBlackscreen Comes for every mouse movement..?
Hi all, successfully installed windows 8 (32-bit),but after booting i am not able to access anything as black screen comes on, on each and every mouse movement...when i play any video content the...
View Articleannoying context sensitive ribbons in file explorer
Attachment 7963 (http://www.eightforums.com/attachments/f1/f2/7963-annoying-context-sensitive-ribbons-file-explorer-windows8.82911.png) I'm really annoyed by the context sensitive ribbons in the file...
View ArticleWin8 - Wow I hit "Refresh"!
I was having some trouble with my installation, so I was looking around for some help. I found a possible solution in the "REFRESH" option! I clicked on it & every thing was "REFRESHED" all right!...
View ArticleShould these files be in here?
Should these files be in here? There are a ton of them in folder C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download. I would of thought like in DP, CP & RP they would be deleted out by Windows? :think:
View ArticleWindows 8 won't restart
Hey guys, Dunno if this is the right place to post this, but basically my windows 8, I stupidly turned it off without normal shut down, now it won't start, keeps coming up the sad face blue screen...
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