Serious Problem with Windows 8
I've A laptop dell latitude d531 win installed win 8 and a serious problem occurs. When I open multiple programs the processor fan is speeding up and the temperature rises and suddenly power off.. when...
View ArticleSolved Windows 8 deletes my files without confirmation.
So, in previous Windows e.g XP or 7, when I press DELETE on my keyboard it asks for confirmation. Now Windows 8 is too smart and delete it at once. How do I force Windows 8 to ask for my permission...
View ArticlePrevent win 8 app from closing while using second monitor
I like to watch videos on my left monitor while using windows 8 apps on my second. The only problem is that as soon as I interact with the monitor I'm watching the video on the app on my other monitor...
View ArticleSearching for a File That Contains a Specific Word
HELP! In windows XP it was easy to find files(word documents) based on a word in the file. I can't do this in Windows 8. Does anybody have any ideas why?
View ArticleUnable to access any drive from my computer window
When I click on my computer, the various drives I have connected show up in the main panel, but when I click on any of them, I get the error message: "The file does not have a program associated with...
View ArticleCan't access PC settings and change user picture
i have activated win8 but i still cant access the pc settings menu neither can i change my account picture... plz help me! thanks..
View Article.NET framework 3.5 problem ?
I tried to install .NET 3.5 Framework using windows 8 features (turn on or off). But the window is empty like in the attachment (Image1). when I tried to install from the Microsoft site it showed a...
View ArticleDocument shortcuts on Desktop
I just started using Windows 8, so I don't know where everything is. However, I would like to use the Desktop for short cuts to documents I use frequently. I can put them there all right, but when I...
View ArticleLost Software & Serials
Hi Guys, I have bought three copies of Windows 8 upgrades with serials and media centre but lost all of my data in a recent RAID failure. Until I review and see if I can restore the RAID does anyone...
View ArticleDownloading System Recovery Discs problems
I received my Inspiron 17R 5720 on 15th and set about downloading and burning the System Recovery Discs follow some help from the forum. The first disc took some 45 mins (including ejecting the disc...
View ArticleWhat's going on ?
My new 2 month old HP 20 All in One desk top has been operating more or less OK but with the usuaLbumps and grinds typical of lots of activities. Up until yesterday. I logged on but slowly. Then tried...
View ArticleResetting the metro ui to default
Hey guys... I was messing around with the metro UI and was trying to organise it. Turns out i liked it the way it was when you first install windows 8. How do i get JUST the metro UI back to defult?
View ArticleWindows 8 moves to BIOS-based product keys....
_*Windows 8 moves to BIOS-based product keys*_ Product keys for Windows 8 computers aren't printed on a sticker. They're encrypted in the BIOS. How might that affect you? My question: is this...
View ArticleForum nubie misses XP--please offer advice!!
Greetings All! 1) If anyone helps me be more successful with Windows 8, consider yourself due free advice about hanging draperies, blinds, pictures, framed mirrors...ie hanging anything on a wall or...
View ArticleInstalling XP AFTER Win 8?
I need my XP back for some older programs. I've read a lot about getting xp back to the boot menu when u install 8 after xp but not the other way around. My question... If I disconnect all drives then...
View ArticleSolved Tiles
Afternoon all. All the tiles on my start page are in categories with a name at the top to denote each category. I want to start a new category so how do I do I put a name at the top. All help...
View ArticleHelp... dying over here
Hi All, I just purchased a new laptop 2 days ago with Win8, and have had some issues that may or may not be operating system related. While it's a bit of an undertaking to get used to the new start...
View ArticleI'm in over my head. Please help.
Hi all, new guy here and I'd appreciate some help or advice. I recently purchased a new Dell Inspiron 17R that came with Windows 8. While the laptop is fine and is actually more than I need, all is not...
View ArticleWindows 8 background and media player pixilated
hey so I installed windows 8 and I noticed a few things that bother the hell out of me! I will provide links with pictures to show you guys, When I set a background the image loses its colours and...
View ArticleWindows 8 black screen on boot
I have Windows 8 on my desktop. When I start my pc..the windows logo appears on black background and below it is the circular dots animation.. it boots to the welcome screen and starts looging in.. (I...
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