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Microsoft Announces Windows 10
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S0cc3rpunk
Unconfirmed Member
is anyone getting a message on the bottom right corner of the browser saying "Activate windows go to pc settings to activate windows" i tried and it says windows can't activate. try again later.
LukasTaves
Member
Is anyone getting broken apps too? Some apps just refuse to open, even after reinstalling them...
Some already didn't on previews builds, but now with 10041 the list increased, so I'm wondering if that's something on my end making them corrupted or something.
Some already didn't on previews builds, but now with 10041 the list increased, so I'm wondering if that's something on my end making them corrupted or something.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Yes. Same here.
HarryDemeanor
Member
It takes quite a while to install the current build. Had the same thing happen to me.
link1201
Member
My tweetinum app is busted. I also see some weird text on Mail and calendar apps. Also I see a NVidia update that won't complete for some reason
One of the games I bought on my tablet (Hill Climb Racing) doesn't even start.
How do you (if you can) place Windows Store app shortcuts on the desktop?
LukasTaves
Member
I just noticed that VLC (which is now an universal app), can launch either maximized (when you open the app directly) or in full screen mode, and switches between then as well when you start or stop watching a video...
I kinda like this approach, some apps obviously need to be able to run in full screen, but having the taskbar showing adds more functionality (specially if they put a back button in it, like it appeared in some videos)... If the app has a chance of handling it gracefully like VLC is suggesting, so you don't have to go in/out of full screen manually all the time it should be great to use with touch.
I kinda like this approach, some apps obviously need to be able to run in full screen, but having the taskbar showing adds more functionality (specially if they put a back button in it, like it appeared in some videos)... If the app has a chance of handling it gracefully like VLC is suggesting, so you don't have to go in/out of full screen manually all the time it should be great to use with touch.
Syphon Filter
Member
I like that when clicking the network icon it brings up an interface similar to w7 instead of a window. I noticed the windows start icon got smaller,i prefer the previous size, all the icons on the taskbar remain smaller and i thought they looked better before. Also i find it weird they still don't give you the option to have the taskbar opaque or transparent. I really hope they don't leave it out like they did for w8.
Got updated to the latest preview build. Lost audio. The fix was to increase the driver install timeout, but since Win10TechPreview seems to lack Group Policy Edit I had to go find a registry file to change the timeout. Have audio now.
I like how the search box actually works now in 10041. Last build I could click on the search box but it wouldn't let me type or anything. always had to press win key to make it actually work
I like how the search box actually works now in 10041. Last build I could click on the search box but it wouldn't let me type or anything. always had to press win key to make it actually work
jediyoshi
Member
Same here, I just leave that puppy on overnight.
Build 10049 with Project Spartan is out on fast ring.
http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...-technical-preview-build-10049-now-available/
http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...-technical-preview-build-10049-now-available/
Where do I set ring how do I get Spartan gogogogogogo
EDIT:
- Windows Update
- Advanced Options
- Change from Slow to Fast
DL'ing now for me.
HarryDemeanor
Member
Installing now. Excited.
HarryDemeanor
Member
Just to let you guys know, just like the last build this one will take a while to install.
Spartan is inextricably tied to the new Universal Application model and APIs which are not and will never be back-ported to any other operating system. It requires Windows 10 on every platform it will release on.
HarryDemeanor
Member
Currently running Spartan through a series of webpages to see what works and what doesn't. Only problem I've had so far is Twitch. Runs well for something that is still a bit rough.
lastflowers
Banned
ahhh, shiiiiit, it's a uap? interesting.
I don't know if it does anything that other UAPs can't do. I'm just saying that it depends on Windows 10 APIs which don't exist and will never exist on older OS's.
lastflowers
Banned
That'd be really neat if it only used uap apis (though it might do the same thing as windowsrt browser with the browser only capabilities). I've got no clue what's going on in project Spartan land
Syphon Filter
Member
Whoever gets the new build can you see if the new icons are in it please.
Syphon Filter
Member
Enjoy guys
Still pretty rough for now, but it's at the stage where quality is quickly improving every build, and new features are being introduced all the time.
You work at Microsoft?
Are there supposed to be new icons? The icons in so far are probably final unfortunately.
Goldenmoney
Member
I'm on spartan and twitch has been fine for me, though I've been just watching one stream for a while now. What parts of twitch aren't working?
Searching/browsing streams causes it to load forever. EDIT: It only does this some of the time
Impressed by the speed and the address bar in Spartan, this can become something really cool in the future.
Yup, I thought everyone in this thread knew that
What does your GAF user name stand for?
Yup, I thought everyone in this thread knew that
Man, I wonder how many Microsoft people are on this board. I bet a lot just don't choose to reveal (mostly for good reason).
Anyways, I've been using it, already submitted feedback. For some reason, it feels a little plain in looks to me, but that's obviously not what matters.
1) Would love the ability to set multiple web pages to open with. Right now it looks like there's only one openable site at boot.
2) I'd like to still be able to click links (and therefore close settings) while Settings is open. It feels unnatural to have to close the settings menu before I can interact with a webpage again.
I also didn't submit feedback for this, but GMail's tab text doesn't update appropriately for me when I check a message. Have to refresh. Twitter and Facebook seem to be doing fine.
On YouTube, I tested a video I uploaded recently:
Yes - Roundabout (BandFuse)
480p 30 FPS playback seems to work fine, but I'm having major graphical issues on 720P/60 and 1080P/60 playback- it will freeze while audio plays, then catch up, and inevitably freeze again. It appears to only be a 60 FPS issue, as 720p/30 seems to play just fine for me.
EDIT: Hot *damn* Spartan is smooth with the .gifs. Reddit browsing ain't never been so good.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Finally! Time to upgrade.
HarryDemeanor
Member
Login page wasn't working and the streams caused it to lag a bit. Looks like everything is fine on Twitch after I restarted Spartan.
Delta Assault
Member
Yup, I thought everyone in this thread knew that
So like... why did you screw us with Windows 8?
joeygreco1985
Member
Any suggestions for touch enabled web browsers with windows 10?
I am sure there are quite a few of us here but what's the point of advertising it when the expressed opinion has nothing to do with who we work for?
Back then when I used to post a lot more, I typically used to mention something like "BTW, I work for Microsoft but not xbox division" when it was necessary for people to know my bias.
Microsoft policy requires that if we go online and say something that can be interpreted as commenting on a Microsoft product, we do not hide our affiliation. But saying it in every post is not necessary.
The guy who screwed you with Windows 8 has left the company.
Goldenmoney
Member
Spartan has crashed randomly a couple times, once when trying to make it go full screen, and once when opening a new tab and trying to go to a frequently visited site. Otherwise smooth sailing so far.
Delta Assault
Member
Yeah, I know. Just joking around.
D
Deleted member 325805
Unconfirmed Member
Without addon support it'll be dead in the water, so let's hope so.
Joe specifically pulled up a page in a recent public demonstration circling some things.
Seems like a confirmation.
Interesting policy, I was never aware of that.