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Windows 8 / RT |OT|
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Damon Bennet
Member
Normal programs: Install the way you like, pin to startscreen or wherever
"Metro"-Apps: Only through the store
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
Yes, any shortcuts that would have been added to the old Start menu when you installed something are added to the Start screen. It uses the same location for the shortcuts as Windows 7.
LukasTaves
Member
Actually the program will create on the start screen, all the shortcuts it would create on the start menu.
You usually will be removing the unnecessary ones from the screen after installing rather than adding
Has to be supported by the app itself... There are already at least 1 player on the store which supports it, but costs $15 and only works on x86/x64.
LukasTaves
Member
Please delete.
Edit: just saw the previous replies
Last question. Can I use my windows 8 activation key multiple times? Say I want to format my computer or upgrade the hardware will I be able to use the same key?
Metro version of a browser only can be used by the default browser. IE has options to change some of this behaivor though, not sure if chrome has similar options.
excellent review as always from anandtech
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
Actually the program will create on the start screen, all the shortcuts it would create on the start menu.
You usually will be removing the unnecessary ones from the screen after installing rather than adding
Has to be supported by the app itself... There are already at least 1 player on the store which supports it, but costs $15 and only works on x86/x64.
Maybe I'm misunderstanding his question but I can play MKV files just fine with the Metro video player. I just needed to install the Shark007 Win8 codec pack.
Everdred
Member
So does it seem accurate to say that RT and Pro use the same amount of resources? Both of them have the desktop, which implies to me that all the services and stuff still need to run but they simply blocked access to launching.
Basically, I'm figuring out if RT and Pro would run the exact same on the same hardware.
Basically, I'm figuring out if RT and Pro would run the exact same on the same hardware.
Video chat while using the browser is amazing!
http://images.anandtech.com/doci/6392/Skype-Sidebar.png
Has there been any more info on why the Metro interface can only run on one monitor at a time, and how feasible it will be to patch/hack in multiple monitor support? That's what really kills Metro apps for me at the moment. They will happily let you drag a Metro app to another monitor, but the whole interface goes along with it. :/ For their boasts of how much external testing they did, I can't believe this wasn't brought up, so I really hope it's not due to some dumb limitation on how the interface works.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
Multi-tasking. What a brave new world!
yep same for me.
Dead Prince
Banned
porn got so much cooler
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
My guess is it was a question of development time and it's something you'll see in the future. I think they're moving into a more frequent update cycle so I would expect we'll see yearly revisions.
I agree with you it's sorely needed.
#1 complaint, but also my only major complaint so far. If they fix that or someone figures out a workaround that isn't overly hack-y, I will be a happy camper.
yn-neko hates a cat
Banned
Lots of people were unhappy with the Amazon Kindle app. Any feedback on whether the latest update has addressed the issue?
LukasTaves
Member
Really? I installed the klite codec but would still only able to view mkv on the desktop players...
Will try this tonight, thank you!
Jzero
Member
Looks like i slept through the pre-launch, oh well.
Anyways if you guys want you can add me on Xbox live. I don't have an Xbox so i won't be that annoying to have.
Anyways if you guys want you can add me on Xbox live. I don't have an Xbox so i won't be that annoying to have.
Jzero
Member
It pretty good. Most things should install automatically but if they don't you have to go to the manufactures site and download the driver.
yn-neko hates a cat
Banned
I'll add you right now.
alright cool, and this time its truly really ok to do an upgrade? or still do a clean install?
Great read thanks. Those guys seem generally upbeat about RT, and the modern UI as well.
The Elite
BOSS
http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/12/3079985/google-chrome-metro-style-windows-8-hands-on
Is this a way to get Google Chrome working on Windows 8 in the Start Screen?
Does this still work?
Is this a way to get Google Chrome working on Windows 8 in the Start Screen?
Does this still work?
Jzero
Member
If you want to use the metro version of chrome just go to the settings and click "relaunch Chrome in Windows 8 mode"
If the option isn't there you're probably going to have to get the Beta Chrome build.
The Elite
BOSS
Thanks!
Anton Sugar
Member
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joeygreco1985
Member
If I buy the upgrade version, can I do a clean install with it at all?
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
Yes, you'll have the option when you go to install it. I think you'll still need a previous copy of Windows on the drive but it'll allow you to format the drive and do a complete fresh install.
It's 12:01 AM local time.
Dead Prince
Banned
that's correct.
Jzero
Member
Well there's already too many Windows 8 threads. They could just post on the Surface |OT| thread.
fluffydelusions
Member
I added you and I don't have an xbox either lol. I'm going to setup a community thread for gamertags for win8 xbox live. Here is me btw if anyone wants to add:
https://live.xbox.com/en-US/Profile?gamertag=fluffydelusions
Jzero
Member
That's weird it showed up automatically for me. I put my music in the music folder though.
rukland
Member
See I thought it would as well since I have a Windows Phone and have been using Zune to manage my music. But I have all the things set the way it tells me to and nothing.
Broken Hope
Member
That upgrade assistant works for everyone, I just used it to get the £24.99 offer here in the UK.
Here's the link to the upgrade assistant for anyone wanting to purchase the digital upgrade early.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=262205
Dead Prince
Banned
cool. get it guys!
just connecting most of my social sites now. feels good. just need money to buy Office 2010 for free upgrade to 2013 lol. what's a good deal that's lower than $99? mainly Home Version (without outlook)
oooh boi! i'm ready