Superfetch memory was never really counted towards total RAM usage, was it?
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Microsoft Announces Windows 10
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Superfetch memory was never really counted towards total RAM usage, was it?
Anton Sugar
Member
I thought that, but this thing was hogging memory CONSTANTLY--it literally never stopped. I'd have to take a break after 40-50 minutes because my SP3 got HOT. Had to let it cool down.
Hasn't happened once yet with the current build, though!
Unrelated: am I missing a way to see my flagged messages in the new Mail app?
Poodlestrike
Banned
Each build is better than the last, I'm confident things'll be ready by launch.
Nah, the system works well. At least I haven't notice any bigger bugs in recent builds.
The main problem with Win10 lies elsewhere - it's once again a mishmash of various design languages as shown before in the right-click menu comparison. It's both better and worse than Windows 8 (depends on how you look at it): in Win8 there was a clear distinction between modern elements (fullscreen aps, start screen, charms bar) and old elements (everything else). Modern apps looked and acted completely different than everything else so it was like jumping between two different OS. Win10 mixes modern elements (start menu/screen, notification bar, various elements in taskbar, modern apps opening in windows etc.) and old elements so now it feels much more integrated, like a single OS, but the difference in UI elements can be a bit jarring.
And official apps are mostly meh: they look nice but for desktop apps (and sometimes even for mobile apps) their functionality is very limited.
Anton Sugar
Member
Yeah, I really don't understand all the inconsistencies.
Like, the Settings for the Mail and Calendar apps are accessed by a gear icon in the lower right corner, next to a few other icons.
Settings for the People app? Hidden inside of an ellipsis menu in the upper right corner.
And that's just one example. They're both new, modern, universal W10 apps. Why do these inconsistencies exist?
What's the problem. Been uploading music today to OneDrive with no issues.
GloriousBagel
Banned
Latest update killed my amd 6670 graphics drivers. ;__;
Firelord Chargrilled
Banned
Can you can upgrade even if you don't have a legit copy of windows ?
No but you can stay in the Preview program but be forced to keep updating to the newest builds.
Caayn
Member
It can't run a single minute without crashing.
That sucks. I have uploaded several gigs of music so far with no problems.
I did notice the Xbox music app on iOS doesn't have scrubbing. WTF?
yankeehater
Member
So every time a new build comes out I get my hopes up, and each time they are dashed. It tried to install an iso of the new build today and I get the same error: C1900101-0x30017. I run msconfig and I disable all Services and all my drivers are up to date. I can't find anything else online
Ok I need to ask how thin can you make the taskbar when it is vertical? I am using Win7 and have a program called 7+ Taskbar Tweaker to make it as thin as possible
Kinky John
Member
I'm not a fan of the coloured window borders.
Does anyone know how to fix Cortana command? I ask her to "Play my music"
But she keep answering "Can't find music on your device"
Even though the default music app is Grove, and there are music in the app itself, so its not empty. I have to manually launch the app to get it to work. Even then I can't specifically ask it to play a particular song or artist.
I can only ask it to skip song, pause, resume and play music. So yeah unless Grove is launched, Cortana command doesn't work for me.
But she keep answering "Can't find music on your device"
Even though the default music app is Grove, and there are music in the app itself, so its not empty. I have to manually launch the app to get it to work. Even then I can't specifically ask it to play a particular song or artist.
I can only ask it to skip song, pause, resume and play music. So yeah unless Grove is launched, Cortana command doesn't work for me.
Not really. I just replaced my motherboard and processor with different ones last december, and used my 5-year-old W7 key with no issue.
CyberPunked
Member
It really bothers me that there are still many icons that are from Vista.
Really? I thought they had finally replaced them.
Wreav, as a casual reader of this thread, a participant in it and beta testing since the beginning, I should say that you have little to be worried about in how 10 is shaping up in the closing weeks to launch. W10 is getting better and better with each release and this will be the second coming of computing for Microsoft. It literally is that good.
exmachina64
Banned
You won't be able to upgrade to Windows 10 on the 29th, so you'll be safe either way.
Anton Sugar
Member
Aaaaand we're back where we started. Sigh.
Jesus, Edge is a resource hog. This is just with five GAF tabs open.
Jesus, Edge is a resource hog. This is just with five GAF tabs open.
Giolon
Member
Actually what the poster you quoted said is true. However, what is also the case is that a Windows key's activation has a sort of cool down/reset period. I've experienced this myself when moving a key between computers or replacing motherboards. If there's a sufficient gap of time between usages, the key will work without needing to contact MS. I you try to re-use it too close together, it'll fail activation.
Poodlestrike
Banned
I can notice it while an ad is loading. just a minor thing.
Anyway to disable smooth scrolling in edge btw?
WonkyPanda
Member
Still can't install the latest build on my S3. I keep getting an error about the second boot phase. Pretty frustrating
megarockexe
Member
Still, isn't it concerning that the only way Edge is receiving updates is through newer builds? I hope that isn't setting a bad precedent for how it will actually get updated.
Specifically for phone because it sucks that the most common way to use a browser updated this year is through carrier-approved system updates.
Specifically for phone because it sucks that the most common way to use a browser updated this year is through carrier-approved system updates.
HarryDemeanor
Member
I remember reading something somewhere during Build that it'll be updated just like the rest of the available apps - through the Windows Store.
littlegrasshopper
Member
I was stuck on Build 10162 on my SP3 had an issue where a system firmware update wouldnt install. So I installed the 10166 iso and it worked with no issues. Funny thing is after 10166 finished installing, I got the notification for that firmware update again and it actually installed. I was shocked.
Anywho, anyone on Build 10166 still getting an error message with trying to connect their Office 365 account with Cortana? This hasn't been working for me in this build or 10162.
Anywho, anyone on Build 10166 still getting an error message with trying to connect their Office 365 account with Cortana? This hasn't been working for me in this build or 10162.
kruis
Exposing the sinister cartel of retailers who allow companies to pay for advertising space.
I participated in the Win7 beta and I never saw as many bugs as Win7 beta users are seeing. I think the number of problems in an OS that's going to be released in 18 days is pretty worrying.
Insane Metal
Member
Working beautifully for me since 10122.
Green Embers
Member
So this is kind of an annoyance for me. With Silverlight not being supported in Edge, means Amazon Prime video won't play at the best resolution, which sucks. I wish Amazon would move to HTML 5 video or make a Prime Video app. I actually would prefer the app.
Mad Season
Banned
I'm afraid to use Edge due to no adblocker plugins
link1201
Member
I agree. I don't think I'm looking back now.
Cute Dragon Here
Member
It might be best to let them sort out issues and missing features in Edge for a short while and continue to use IE11 or some other browser.
Host process for windows services stopped working and needs to be closed.
Host process for windows services stopped working and needs to be closed.
Host process for windows services stopped working and needs to be closed.
Host process for windows services stopped working and needs to be closed.
Host process for windows services stopped working and needs to be closed.
Every 5-10 minutes, ever since the latest update. I've been pretty disappointed with W10, but now I'm completely unable to play anything on my PC. This message pops up no matter what I'm doing.
Host process for windows services stopped working and needs to be closed.
Host process for windows services stopped working and needs to be closed.
Host process for windows services stopped working and needs to be closed.
Host process for windows services stopped working and needs to be closed.
Every 5-10 minutes, ever since the latest update. I've been pretty disappointed with W10, but now I'm completely unable to play anything on my PC. This message pops up no matter what I'm doing.
I've been using it but mostly on trusted sites. Youtube, Gmail, Neogaf, BBC etc. Not fulltime because the lack of addons.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Dumb question, you've rebooted, right? Considered doing a reset, restore, or rollback yet?
Windows 7 was fixing Windows Shitsa, there isn't much wrong with Windows 8 other than a few design tweaks which is what the team is working on nailing down errant processes for those changes.
I'm not worried at all with what I'm reading on internal builds and what we're getting.
It can't run a single minute without crashing.
Did you try checking the permissions of the folder where OneDrive downloads to? In one of the builds install I had some folders get corrupted permissions, which caused a host of issues. In my case it was the pictures and the documents folders. No amount of messing around with the permissions fixed it, I had to move those folders somewhere else.
