How send files from folder to DVD writer in windows 8
In Win 7 it was easy to send a file(s) to E:\ or F:\ drives, both DVD writers (F: is Blu-ray). I am having a problem doing the same action in Windows 8. That is all I require at this stage no ISO etc....
View ArticleAccessing Win7 use data and files from Win8 install on HD
I am dualbooting Win8 and Win7, using one 500gb hard drive. Win7 has been my main OS, so all of my music, photos, etc. are stored there. *How can I access the user data from my Win7 install , from my...
View ArticleOne of my programs will not totally work using windows 8
We bought a new computer with pre-loaded windows 8. One of my programs will not allow me to enter numerals and its an accounting type program. I called the software company and they said its probably a...
View ArticleI need help
Hi! I have just got windows 8 and I have some problems. When I'm surfing the internet, and if I swipe my finger over the mousepad, ex to the right, the screen suddenly shifts to the start screen. Its...
View ArticleWindows 8 dvd playback
OK so I'm up an running on win 8 but know DVD play back even with media player 12 ?????
View ArticleNew SSD Smaller Capacity
I have a relatively new installation of windows 8 with just a few programs installed. Problem is my new SSD is smaller than the existing drive. Using the tutorials on this site, can I just shrink the...
View Articledcom error?
curious as to what a 10010 dcom error means... got a screenshot with admittedly little information here.. doesnt seem to be anything else going on in the system log.
View ArticleEULA on the Windows 8 Pro installation disk.
Where do I find the EULA on the Windows 8 Pro installation disc and how do I read it? I am very specific on this. I want to read it from the installation disc on any opttical drive ( not during...
View ArticleWindows 8 issue
Hey guys, I am in a spot of trouble. When I log in, after a few seconds the screen goes black. Things are still running (when it first happened I was in firefox and I could hear the video I was...
View ArticleSolved Windows 8 shut down issue
Just got a Lenovo laptop with Windows 8 to replace my 10 year old Lenovo. I cannot turn the thing off. No matter what I do, when I open the lid, it comes back on like it was in the sleep mode. Help!
View ArticleSolved Windows Measures Internet Speed How To Change It Manually?
It's nothing new, but because of the new Task Manager I started to care about it after installing Windows 8. Normally my internet speed is only about 1 mbps (~8 mbit). Because of that, the task...
View Articlevirtual disk service?
what is the windows virtual disk service? never heard of it before... friend of mine on windows 8 saw it in his event log and he wants to know what it is, so..it falls to me to ask as he's not got...
View ArticleDVD playback/recognition problems
Hello all. I hope I'm posting this in the correct place. I have recently upgraded from Vista to Windows 8 online with some mixed emotions. Apart from the backup disc not working at all I have other...
View ArticleWindows 8 will no longer sleep.
Hello all, I noticed recently that my windows 8 laptop will no longer sleep on its own (set to 30 minutes). The power plan is the default - balanced plan. I have narrowed the problem down to the wifi...
View ArticleSolved Winload.exe error & Windows 8 boot loader
Something with horribly wrong. After a Windows 7 update I am now getting a Winload.exe error in both Windows 7 and 8. I tried to repair using the Windows 8 install CD but with no success. I reinstalled...
View ArticleKey options at the bottom of welcome screen not shown in 8
Hi Friends, One month ago, I installed Windows 8 with media center pack in HP Pavilion DV 2519tu Laptop. At the beginning it was running fine. But from last 10 days, the Key options at the bottom of...
View Articlewindows 8 start screen does not load
Windows 8 start screen is not loading? I am using task manager to open my computer and everything else. any advise?
View ArticleAlt key codes in Windows 8
I'm on a new Dell that came with Windows 8 preinstalled, so this isn't an upgrade. I can't use the alt key to get the old symbol/codes. I always have typed 'alt-0176 on the keypad to get the degree...
View ArticleWindows Store will not allow Sign In from Local Account
Hi, Hope somebody can advise me on this issue :) I have Windows 8 installed on a local account and wish to sign in from my Microsoft Account but only as & when required not all of the time. Shawn's...
View ArticleWindows 8 on 256mb of RAM
Hey guys, yes you read the title correctly. This isn't anything to go crazy about, I know it's not ideal but I want to see how well Windows 8 runs with 256mb of RAM first hand. I know it's possible due...
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