Metro vanished / disabled (Can't get it back)
I've been using Win 8 Pro for a couple of months now, but a few days ago the metro interface stopped appearing, and I've been unable to get it back. I know a lot of people want it disabled, but I've...
View ArticleSolved Computer turns on from hibernation?
Well, I don't know if this is the best section to post this problem in, but I couldn't find any better one... Here's the problem, I turn my computer on hibernate mode at about 10pm, and then at around...
View ArticleSolved how put game (e.g. spidersolitarire) on right hand monitor
When I start a game, e.g. spider solitaire, it comes up on my left monitor. How can I have the old desktop on the left monitor and something from metro on the right monitor?
View ArticleComputer will not lock
No matter what setting I change or what I do, my computer will never lock when it goes to sleep. I have gone through every setting that I can find and it still won't lock. I cannot even lock my...
View Articlecomp booted as new/nothing in start menu
Hi, i have a brand new store bought hp g6 laptop running windows 8, it has been running quite well for the last few days. However, today I have come to boot up the comp and it has shown a 'setting up...
View ArticleWindows 8 already accounts for 10% of W7 Steam
Steam Hardware & Software Survey (http://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey) If you click on OS, you can see that Windows 8 now accounts for 7% of all steam usage, while Windows 7 accounts for 70%,...
View ArticleSolved Turn off warning "administrator permission to copy to "
Arrrgh! :mad: When I copy into certain folders I keep getting nagged that I have to get "Administrator permission to copy to this folder". I am the administrator and I know what I am doing. Please...
View ArticleStart screen won't scroll or minimize
I just installed Windows 8 last night. The start screen will only scroll if I left-click and drag the bar at the bottom. clicking the arrows won't work and neither will using my arrow keys to go from...
View ArticleLIP MUI Issues
You know I love Windows 8 I really do but this has really got my head rolling you know how all the forums say it is so easy to Install and change Display Languages on all versions of Windows, well I...
View ArticleUnable to create the task scheduler
Windows 8 x64 OS, now unable to create a basic task from Task Scheduler. Typed all args, click the Finish button in the last step, an error: "Transaction support within the specified file system...
View ArticleLaptop gets black screen and the fan always running in w8
Hello I have a asus k53s that i recently upgrade to win8 (from w7) but now the laptop is acting a bit strange. Sometimes when i leave the laptop on but don't use it(idle), the fan will be constantly on...
View Article32 bit Vs 64 Bit -- Good example for using 64 bit if poss
Hi everybody Some people are still undecided whether to use 32 or 64 bit OS or even the 32 / 64 bit version of applications If you can ALWAYS go for the 64 bit version these days Here's an example --...
View ArticleServer and Wokstation Services
I have a non-networked PC that is connected to the internet. Can I disable the services Workstation and Server without any negative effects? Thanks
View ArticleSapnning Disks in W7 / W8 - good for Music libraries etc
Hi everyone Rather than have a load of disks such as Vol C, D, E, F etc why not use SPANNED Disks and the Library feature in conjunction with each other. This allows you to span volumes so that you can...
View ArticleChange clock position on lock screen?
Is there any way that anyone knows of to change the position of the lock screen clock. By default it is in the bottom left of the screen. The reason I ask is because I'm using a custom image, a family...
View ArticleProblem when booting into Windows 7 in dual boot
Hi all, I set up a dual boot installation with Windows 7 and Windows 8. But I have a problem when booting into Windows 7. Pls, help me. Attachment 14315...
View ArticleSolved All files show Read Only in Properties- I cannot change
Virtually every file shows read only when I right click on it and choose properties. In uncheck read only, then click apply and choose applies to all subfolders and files. Windows appears to change the...
View ArticleWindows 8 freezing.
I'm a beginner with installing OS's and I've just upgraded from windows 7 ultimate to windows 8 pro. It booted up fine and then after about 5 minutes of browsing for drivers to install; it freezes and...
View ArticleChange file icon
Hi, Im new here, and I bleed easily so be nice. I quite often place files on my win8 desktop while im working on various stuff and have a problem with icons I cant fix, for example: I have a number of...
View Articlewill a windows 8 laptop run on windows 7
Hi all , i have had my new laptop since christmas and windows 8 has already got me to the point where i am fantasising about smashing it up and stabbing the entire windows 8 development team with the...
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