My experience with Win8 nobody encountered so fare........i guess
hi guys, since yesterday all of a sudden my Win8 Consumer Preview does not work anymore. Before the problem I tried to save an Excell docu, but this took for ages, so I got into the task manager and...
View ArticleWindows 8 - Couple of things....
Hi guys, I've been running Windows 8 now for the last few months, got rid of the preview version and installed the RTM version a few days ago. Everything has been running smoothly without any problems,...
View ArticleWindows 8 - Couple of Questions
Hi, Just got Windows 8 Pro from Dreamspark a couple of days ago. I have done a clean install and everything is working fast and smooth. Just a quick question about the Windows 8 Start Screen. - By...
View ArticleGetting used to a new OS
Granted many people think 'the thing formerly known as Metro' is a very dumb idea, as did I not too long ago, I am beginning to see some potential. I figure if I can learn many of the keyboard...
View ArticleSeems like HSN Network is super excited for Windows 8...
Gateway 15.6 LCD Windows 8 Core i5, 4GB RAM 500GB HDD La... - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=KFXKp3TrGQs) So today, I read an article pertaining to this, and I watched it and...
View ArticleWindows 8 Problems
Just downloaded and installed windows 8 Pro from dreamspark premium. It's running great so far, but I have a few problems: 1. the power notification icon is missing from the bottom right corner, and...
View ArticleWindows 8 RP Upgrade?
I thought I read somewhere that users of Win 8 RP would be given a discount when upgrading to Windows 8 Pro. I can't seem to find any reference to such a thing. Help anybody? Thanks, Jim
View ArticleHow can I log on without going to desktop?
When I start my computer the Metro screen appears then I have to go to the desktop to log on. There must be some way to log on at the Metro screen? Is there? Tully
View ArticleSolved a disk read error occurred press ctrl alt del to restart
HELP I have a toshiba laptop running windows 8. I went to delete photos off a usb when my laptop froze. I turned off the laptop by the power button waited, then when I turned the laptop back on it came...
View ArticleSolved Access Denied
I am getting access denied when attempting to get into a folder. Just recently installed Windows8. I had the same issue with win7, but I managed to resolve it. What do I need to do to get around this?...
View ArticleUpgrade to Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation
Hi all, It's posible to upgrade from windows 7 Professional to Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation keeping all programs, files? I have tried the registry trick but doesn't work for me. It always detect the...
View ArticleMail and People not Syncing after October Update
Ok, running RTM/9200... Working fine, however as everyone has heard, MSFT was running some final updates to their core native metro apps. Today "People| updated and Mail was yesterday for me. After...
View ArticleSolved DOS Cmd run with admin rights if run from admin account?
I have two Windows VMs, one Windows 7 and the other Windows 8. On both machines there is an account with administrative rights. On the Windows 7 VM if I run a DOS cmd window it is run with with...
View Articledisplay windows side by side
I have a question. But after I ask it I hope that someone does not respond by saying something like, "Well you dumb a**, that's what we've been trying to tell you." In Windows 7, I was taking a...
View Articledwm.exe - Entry Point Not Found
After the Windows 8 Update, I get the following message when I log in; dwm.exe - Entry Point Not Found [red circle with white x in it] The procedure entry point CheckDesktopByThreadId could not be...
View ArticleWin 7 2 Win 8
I have been using Win 7 for about 2 years now, and I am thinking about upgrading to Win 8. Does anyone have any real experience with this upgrade? I read some reviews which some say it's great and...
View ArticleUpgrade paths and future limitations
Hi all, I was hoping someone knowledgeable could clear up some confusion I have on the upgrade process. I've googled my questions and it seems there is no definitive answer and that Microsoft...
View ArticleWindows 8 Not Shutting Down
Hey guys, I got Windows 8 a couple weeks ago and I have loved it up to this point. A few days ago i tried shutting my computer down and whenever I did so the sidebar (where i shut it down from) would...
View ArticleWin8 Ultrabook Lookout
I hope to buy a Win8 Ultrabook with the following specs: Dockable tablet, 1920x1080, Core i5 or i7, <256gb ssd, ati/nvidia dedicated gpu, Intel _widi_ Something like this can easily replace a...
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