Task Manager very slow to open the first time
Hello fellow users. I've been loving the new Task Manager, it's better in every aspect except the time it takes to use. 1 minute is not acceptable for anything that isn't Skyrim, it takes so long that...
View ArticleSolved Question about adding Windows 8 Media Center Pack to my PC
I've had my laptop for about a month now and when I first got it I did something (and I don't remember what at the moment) that said I needed to add the media center pack. Anyway, whatever I did said I...
View ArticleHow Can I Burn Windows 8 Media Center
Hello, I haven't installed Windows Media Center yet but yes I got the free key ect. I'm in the process of getting a new PC and then I will install but in the meantime I would like to burn to a DVD. How...
View ArticleHow to get IE8 back when IE9 was Preloaded and not showing
Normally I could go to control panel>View Installed updates and it would be there. Problem is, it appears as though it was preloaded on the machine so the Internet Explorer 9 update isn't even...
View ArticleNew to Eight Forum's
Hi evryone. I'new to the forum and just wanted to introduce myself. I`ve been using W8 off/on sinc the Build Preview and have been using W8 Pro since November.My p.c. is currently down for about the...
View ArticleCould not shutdown or restart properly windows
Hi everyone In these days somethings strange has append to my new laptop (asus). I cannot restart or shout down my computer anymore. When i press call the shoutdown or restart i just log off, and...
View ArticleSolved Added free Windows Media Center but nothing shows anywhere
I used Add Features to add free Windows Media Center. After reboot there is no indication of it anywhere. Nothing in Start menu or control panel. I use Ex7ForW8 to get a Win 7 style desktop and start...
View Articlepermissions, UAC and administrator nightmares
Hi, I am setting up a windows 8 installation for my son. He wants to be able to use the new start menu, as well as desktop. I am having a nightmare trying to get things installed and running. I get...
View ArticleI've come to a realization . . . .
Actually, it's been developing over a long time and that realization is that most people are too stupid to really know how to use their computers or what goes on with their computers and really don't...
View ArticleLots of errors in event viewer
Hi, Since installing Windows 8 Professional 64bit I have been experiencing lots of differnt erros / warnings in event viewer. I have been working with usasma...
View ArticleSolved Can't delete windows.old
Trying to free up some space and the deletion seems to be working for about 15 seconds, then I get a permissions error message. Attachment 15507...
View ArticleWindows 8 Recovery Problem
Hello everyone; I just bought Asus UX31A-R4005H (with Windows 8). Unfortunately Asus doesn't provide any application to restore Windows 8 back to factory conditions. So i need some advices about...
View ArticleHow does "Fast startup" work?
I know that it's like a cross between hibernate and shutdown, but it seems to be leaving my computer "on" for eternity unless I unplug the power. I know this by checking "Uptime" in task manager, and...
View ArticleErro windows 8......urgente
Estou com um problema erro ERRO no meu ultrabook ux640 Qbex COM WINDOWS 8. fui desligar normalmente seguindo os procedimentos corretos, quando estava executando o processo p/ desligar minha filhinha...
View ArticleStrange issue with files in user profile directory
Hi Guys, I have strange issue with files getting deleted automatically in User profile directory and setting being deleted. When this happens, all the account information files & emails gets...
View ArticleGeneral Issues with W8
After testing Windows 8 Pro OEM for several months on backup machine, finally decided to transfer it to my main machine, which has an Intel DX58SO2 extreme mobo. To my surprise Intel site said the...
View ArticleWindows 8 Pro 8GB Ram but only 2.16 usuable
Anyone have a clue why? I am using a MacBook Pro i7 processor with 8GB of ram. The 8GB is all useable using OSX Mountain Lion. However using Bootcamp and booting to Windows 8 It's only using 2.16GB. It...
View ArticleNot enjoying the format of windows 8
My mouse moves to the left as I am browsing the web or typing a word document and completely switches me to see the apps. This design is frustrating and annoying. How do I lock the screen so that I...
View ArticleWindows Media Center - select the next title on disk
I've got some dvd's that have multiple titles on one disk. On Windows Media Player on win 7 I used to be able to get to a list that showed the Titles on the disk, and let me select the one I wanted....
View ArticleMs why NO commercials about Surface PRO or even RT
Hi there I think Ms marketing must be totally hosed up. It's only on THIS (and W7) Forum(s) that I have heard that Surface Pro is (finally) due to ship on Feb 9th. Considering this is intended to be an...
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