Steelyuhas
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Windows 8 / RT |OT|
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It's updated everyday.
What it desperately needs is a real "New releases" section, and one trending now, the one "New" we have now is more a "MS recommends these" than anything else
Steelyuhas
Member
Agreed.
If you really want to see it yourself, search the store for "/" (without quotes) and it will pull up all the apps in the store available in your region. You can filter by new releases and some other stuff.
I can't get my BRD to work in Win8 no matter what I do... Google tells me that it should work fine in AHCI mode, but even in IDE mode I can't get it to work. At best I can get Windows to 'see' it (shows up in device manager and explorer) but it constantly acts like it's reading and it won't open the tray.
It worked perfectly until I installed Win 8... maybe it's possible that it just broke at the same time...
MoBo BIOS is up-to-date, tried changing SATA ports, changing to AHCI/IDE mode, tried using a different controller, only thing I have not tried is using a new SATA cord I think.
Anyone having problems with CD or Blu-Ray drives? -__-
It worked perfectly until I installed Win 8... maybe it's possible that it just broke at the same time...
MoBo BIOS is up-to-date, tried changing SATA ports, changing to AHCI/IDE mode, tried using a different controller, only thing I have not tried is using a new SATA cord I think.
Anyone having problems with CD or Blu-Ray drives? -__-
Huh? You asked in a what if your hard drive crashed scenario (some random time in the future) so I just said you don't really have to worry about not being able to find a windows iso to reinstall as long you have the product key. If you need it right now, I'm not sure if you still need to go through Win7 to upgrade. Either way finding the isos shouldn't be an issue. What physical DVD do you have?
What is your opinion on the apps for comic book (CBR) reading?
Sorry, I don't read comics much. Searched the store and didn't really see any standout ones except for this.
comicsJolt! (http://apps.microsoft.com/webpdp/app/6fbe349b-80da-4a8b-949e-262de41e6751)
There's a very good one for Manga though.
Well, there's some truth (go look at the win8 devices thread), some conjecture, and some fitting the situation to fit his own view. Whatever they set their sales projections at, I hope they didn't expect existing hardware users to upgrade en masse.
opticalmace
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So I got a free copy of Win 8 from my gf's school.
I have to say I've been pleasantly surprised. I like it a lot, though I'm still very much a noob with the new interface.
I have to say I've been pleasantly surprised. I like it a lot, though I'm still very much a noob with the new interface.
windows.com how-to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/how-to#2TC=windows8
eightforums tutorials http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/
keyboard shortcuts http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/keyboard-shortcuts
-Pyromaniac-
Member
It's crazy that Windows 8 sales are weak considering the price difference from previous windows.
I wonder what happens it it just never catches on like it should.
I wonder what happens it it just never catches on like it should.
Jzero
Member
Nothing really, Microsoft will still be forced to provide updates for a couple of years.
There's also the issue of Windows 7 being generally perceived as great coming from Windows Vista which was harshly judged as terrible. Even if you don't believe there's anything wrong with Windows 8, there's still less incentive to upgrade from 7 especially with non-touch hardware.
And yeah, there's no way Microsoft would suddenly stop supporting Windows, slow adoption is just relative.
And yeah, there's no way Microsoft would suddenly stop supporting Windows, slow adoption is just relative.
Steelyuhas
Member
Yeah I think for the most part people just don't see a reason to not use Windows 7 at this point.
I don't put too much stock into sales of an OS when it's been out for a couple weeks anyways though.
bigtroyjon
Member
Forget which research firm, Gardner or maybe IDC, but they predicted that Windows 8 wouldn't really take off until 2014 under the basis that it would take hardware makers while to fully figure out how to best leverage hybrid design.
HarryDemeanor
Member
Hopefully somebody in here can help me out with this.
If I put in a Windows 7 key for that Windows 8 $15 deal will it eat up that key even if I use the code and download the copy on another PC?
If I put in a Windows 7 key for that Windows 8 $15 deal will it eat up that key even if I use the code and download the copy on another PC?
After removing the start menu and really trying to embrace the Metro stuff on the test computer. It's... Half cool, half clunky.
The Metro apps for Netflix and Hulu are both really good, and both work well for the living room. Having the ability to go into an environment where borders, window buttons, or the start menu won't obfuscate your view and everything in that environment adheres to a certain design aesthetic is pretty neat.
On the other hand, metro doesn't integrate with the desktop as much as it should. Side snapping works well with about 5% of the apps and NOT WELL AT ALL with any sort of video. There should've been an option for corner snapping, or being able to snap multiple metro apps in the sidebar.
Not having a start menu is still dumb, right clicking in metro is double dumb.
The Metro apps for Netflix and Hulu are both really good, and both work well for the living room. Having the ability to go into an environment where borders, window buttons, or the start menu won't obfuscate your view and everything in that environment adheres to a certain design aesthetic is pretty neat.
On the other hand, metro doesn't integrate with the desktop as much as it should. Side snapping works well with about 5% of the apps and NOT WELL AT ALL with any sort of video. There should've been an option for corner snapping, or being able to snap multiple metro apps in the sidebar.
Not having a start menu is still dumb, right clicking in metro is double dumb.
If Thurrott's rumor was even true in the first place, you have to remember that upgrades from previous versions of Windows are always an extremely tiny minority of purchases. The vast, vast majority of Windows licences sold are for brand new PCs. So really, you're seeing a discount on what amounts to a tiny portion of overall revenue in the first place.
But most importantly, I don't know who Thurrott's "sources" are, but very few people within Microsoft would have access to real, actual projections, and even fewer have access to actual sales data. I highly doubt that any of his sources are actually one of those people who knows both pieces of data.
To me it looks like everyone still wants to clear their Windows 7 stock. I went to a couple of stores recently and they still had mostly Windows 7 systems. The stores weren't set up to show off Windows 8, either. They had single Windows 8 systems somewhere between Windows 7 systems. They didn't have any of the more unconventional Windows 8 designs. They did have a couple of notebooks with touch screens such as the Asus S200 or the Sony Vaio T, but they didn't effectively point out that those were touch screens.
Search for mouse settings on the start menu and hit settings. Then hit Change Mouse Settings. Adjust the Double-click speed to your preference. The problem is that you're double clicking too slowly, so Windows thinks your just clicking twice. Move the slider to the left a bit and test it on the folder icon on the right of the mouse settings screen.
I wish Microsoft would make it easier to copy between PCs on my private network. The Easy Transfer is a good idea, if only it were easy. Apparently, you can't use it to copy between 64 and 32 bit Windows 8 installs. Aargh.
I don't understand the whole Homegroup thing, and I'm not sure I want to use it.
I don't understand the whole Homegroup thing, and I'm not sure I want to use it.
well, hg is the answer to your problem.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/homegroup
I used it in the developer beta and disliked it then. I knew what I was getting into.
Thanks. I've been thinking about trying that.I'd just install Start8 or any other ancillary program and start treating the OS like W7 if you want to
That worked perfectly, thanks.
Developer alpha was not even close to the final or even the beta.
CrazedProfessional
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Why the fuck does the skype app not run in the background when I'm on the desktop. I want to talk to people without pinning you, you stupid app.
Steelyuhas
Member
It should work in the background fine.
Check your settings. Use the charms bar for settings. Allow in background is in the "Permissions" setting.
Steelyuhas
Member
There is probably a better thread for this, but this one is actually active so I'll just post here: I just installed the final version of Office 2013, what the hell is 'SkyDrive Pro'?
Edit: Oh, I guess I should have searched before posting lol
Edit: Oh, I guess I should have searched before posting lol
Ever since switching to Windows 8, my second monitor that is hooked up to my integrated graphics isn't working/showing in Windows. I have my main hooked up to my dedicated video card.
In Windows 7 I could use both just fine. Any ideas? I'm assuming my integrated is disabled somehow, I'm not seeing it in device manager.
In Windows 7 I could use both just fine. Any ideas? I'm assuming my integrated is disabled somehow, I'm not seeing it in device manager.
Jzero
Member
Did you press Win key + P and choose which way to use the second monitor?
Hrm... this is rather annoying. I cannot seem to open a command window via the right-click menu and run the mlink command. It states, "You do not have sufficient privilege to perform this operation."
Is there any way to have everything launch with admin privileges without having to manually run CMD in admin mode? Didn't have to do this in Windows 7... I had full admin control, without having to use "run as admin".
Is there any way to have everything launch with admin privileges without having to manually run CMD in admin mode? Didn't have to do this in Windows 7... I had full admin control, without having to use "run as admin".
Jzero
Member
There's a normal command prompt and an admin command prompt when you right click the bottom left corner.
There's a normal command prompt and an admin command prompt when you right click the bottom left corner.
Can't seem to cd to a different drive when using that one for some reason. Being able to use the shift+right-click CMD prompt on files would be much easier. Is there not a way to make it work like it did on 7? :/
Edit:
Right, found out you can do that from the "File" menu in the Explorer. Excellent. Now, another problem...
Where'd the "Restore Previous Versions" option go? I got a lot of use out of that in 7...
I messed with the settings in display settings. It will act like I've extended to a second monitor (my mouse pointer can get lost in the void 'over there'), but my second monitor remains asleep.
Yeah, so did I. Hated then up until the official release when I decided to give it another spin. Turns out I was just neglecting it because of shit I heard on the internet swaying my opinion, but different strokes for different folks I guess.
If you're dead set on getting the start menu back, Start8 like someone recommended is the best solution.
Jzero
Member
You should be ashamed for hating something you hadn't even tried yet
You should be ashamed for hating something you hadn't even tried yet
Lol I am, especially since I was so so wrong in my assumptions!
Anton Sugar
Member
I can't find any details on selecting files/folders to use FileHistory on. I have multiple drives and multiple partitions, and want to ensure everything is properly backed up.
Here's an app that looks intriguing. A recipe aggregator/food planner/shopping list app that makes use of the share charm.
Chef (http://apps.microsoft.com/webpdp/app/2a0a008c-43c5-41c2-bb75-cddc911e5278)
Chef (http://apps.microsoft.com/webpdp/app/2a0a008c-43c5-41c2-bb75-cddc911e5278)
Stuggernaut
Grandma's Chippy
So I have a strange question...
I use Chrome, and I swear that it used to open up sort of "Metro" style. Now it only opens up desktop style.
Did I imagine this? Did I change something?
Yes it is my default browser.
I use Chrome, and I swear that it used to open up sort of "Metro" style. Now it only opens up desktop style.
Did I imagine this? Did I change something?
Yes it is my default browser.
Man, what i really need would be a 20-22 Zoll/inch Touchscreen LCD where i can easily take the screen from the stand to have an Wireless big Touchpad with win8.
The screen would need his own Battery and should get the Video/Sound Wireless from the Stand, which is at the same moment the battery charger.
For example: It´s late, i sit at the PC and want to sleep but still want to read a little on neogaf, hear some music or watch a video. So i just take my LCD Screen from the stand, it goes from normal Video Connection to wireless Video connection and i take it to my bed and can use it and shutdown my pc before i fall to sleep. (Like a WiiU Pad but without buttons and the PC is now the WiiU)
LCD like this would cost many many /$ But would be nice for Windows 8
The screen would need his own Battery and should get the Video/Sound Wireless from the Stand, which is at the same moment the battery charger.
For example: It´s late, i sit at the PC and want to sleep but still want to read a little on neogaf, hear some music or watch a video. So i just take my LCD Screen from the stand, it goes from normal Video Connection to wireless Video connection and i take it to my bed and can use it and shutdown my pc before i fall to sleep. (Like a WiiU Pad but without buttons and the PC is now the WiiU)
LCD like this would cost many many /$ But would be nice for Windows 8
Stuggernaut
Grandma's Chippy
Also, with the app store being such a pain to navigate. Anyone found any good web sites for app reviews/ratings/recommendations?
Like a "best app for X" type stuff.
I used to love the one on XDA for android but I have not seen anything for Win8 yet.
Like a "best app for X" type stuff.
I used to love the one on XDA for android but I have not seen anything for Win8 yet.