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Windows 8 / RT |OT|
- Thread starter Jzero
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That old ass rumor pointed at MS converting our points to $$ + PSN like gift cards but NOPE, all we got were rumors.
And for my screens issue, here is what I did to make the corners useable:
Made my 4:3 monitor down a bit so the main monitor right corner won't connect to it.
brandonh83
Banned
Oh man Start8 truly is glorious. Think I'll go ahead and buy it.
Dreams-Visions
Member
what problem is this creating? can't boot into Win8?
infinityBCRT
Member
That old ass rumor pointed at MS converting our points to $$ + PSN like gift cards but NOPE, all we got were rumors.
And for my screens issue, here is what I did to make the corners useable:
Made my 4:3 monitor down a bit so the main monitor right corner won't connect to it.
Last time I checked the new Xbox didn't come out yet. And its not like MS announced it yet. I'm sure they are shifting to money for the next Xbox because they realized that normal folks (the people that they are appealing to with stuff like Kinect and Surface) don't want anything to do with buying points.
LestradeTGQ
Neo Member
Still hoping another Canadian can give me an answer about the download.
I just tried to call Microsoft to see what was up and got caught in an amazingly frustrating 30-minute loop of the same two support centres, where no one knew anything and just passed me back and forth. Gah.
I just tried to call Microsoft to see what was up and got caught in an amazingly frustrating 30-minute loop of the same two support centres, where no one knew anything and just passed me back and forth. Gah.
How does that seem JUST like a touchpad?
Worked fine here. Something wrong with your internet provider, perhaps?
bloodydrake
Cool Smoke Luke
I had same issue so i went and bought the box.
not sure if its going to be changed but didn't want to wait
I was able to, I had issues with the store afer I installed windows 8 and apparently my region was set to US, which I put back to Canada
So goto Control Panel-->regional options and set it for the US and try again?
I know it is supposed to be working in Canada as there are a ton of posts on RedFlagDeals of people who have installed
As time goes on I'm liking this dual system mentality less, I had an instance of Desktop Chrome and Metro Chrome (or whatever the terminology is). When I closed the Metro version the system completely lost the desktop version..but didn't close it. I could only get back to it from the task manager
I'm really trying to make this work Microsoft
the touch pad does all of that but without having to hold your hand up. Well except for the stylus.
endresults
Member
Windows 8 just fucked up my internet somehow. I can still ping, so DNS is working, but I can't use web browsers or the metro apps. Shit sucks.
LestradeTGQ
Neo Member
I don't know what that could be. We're with TekSavvy; no special settings, tunnels or anything. The Microsoft Store tries to reroute me to the UK store (which is amazingly stupid) to download. I triple-checked my system settings and I'm not set to live in bloody Ireland or anything.
Gah!
No issues with the install, but I am having problems.
The trackpad on my Macbook Pro does not work, but a USB mouse will.
Also, the keyboard seems to only work 1 out of every 5 times that I boot into Windows 8.
like I said, check the regional settingon either your PC or check your windows LIVE account home region , I seem to remember it defaulting me to UK when I would login to the xbox site
edit: also type : where am i in google and it should tell you the city you are at. If it says somewhere in the UK then there is an issue with your PC, if not it is with MS
Also you do not use a VPN or service like Unblockus?
Is there a way to put a tile on the start screen that will switch user accounts?
I'm going to be setting up a windows 8 computer for my parents next week and I think a his/hers setup with 2 accounts so they can each have their own Facebook and email integration would be ideal.
I'm afraid that navigating through the charms bar to switch users will be too much for them as well as the ctrl-alt-del method.
Would be even better if u could switch users without a password but they will need Microsoft accounts to use the app store but I think the picture password option should be fine for them if only a tad inconvenient.
I'm going to be setting up a windows 8 computer for my parents next week and I think a his/hers setup with 2 accounts so they can each have their own Facebook and email integration would be ideal.
I'm afraid that navigating through the charms bar to switch users will be too much for them as well as the ctrl-alt-del method.
Would be even better if u could switch users without a password but they will need Microsoft accounts to use the app store but I think the picture password option should be fine for them if only a tad inconvenient.
upgrade is limited to one pc, not sure about the oem copy.
Gotcha, thanks. Well, ~30 aint too bad.
Clicking the account picture on the start screen to change accounts shouldn't be too bad. Much easier than ctrl+alt+del anyway.
Whogie
Member
Someone posted a workaround here for my MBP Boot Camp Control Panel problem:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4034572?start=15&tstart=0
If the Boot Camp Control Panel doesn't open as admin you can change the mouse and keyboard settings. Still can't reboot to OSX and no UI when changing the volume and stuff but I can live with that.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4034572?start=15&tstart=0
If the Boot Camp Control Panel doesn't open as admin you can change the mouse and keyboard settings. Still can't reboot to OSX and no UI when changing the volume and stuff but I can live with that.
$15 is better. windowsupgradeoffer.com. For new pcs after june, but they don't verify. Just lie.
oh lol.Meant 15 x 2 computers
Windu, It's not just like a touchpad.
xbhaskarx, Microsoft has similar stuff in the works:
Microsoft Research gives Kinect-style controls the fingers | Ars Technica
As a Canadian, I installed this fine on through upgrade assistant on Thursday, fresh install with a Thumb Drive. (Directed at LestradeTGQ)
Not directly for MCD, but multi monitor findings for myself.
I find the Multi monitor to be quite elegant. I have my main workstation monitors, 2 24"s on my stand up desk, with a 46" a few feet away on my TV stand. When switching from work to play, in windows 7 I had to change what the main monitor to whatever all the time.
Now, I can easily do all the mouse gestures without any switching, whatever monitor the gesture is done on, the relevant menu is shown on that monitor. Start button now defaults to what monitor the last gesture was used to call the start screen on.
Corners can be tricky at first, however I've trained (when I dont use Win Key shortcuts) to do curved motions with the mouse, Aiming toward the top or bottom, then swinging to the side (all fluid, all fast). The corner zone stoppers work really well.
Metro apps on multiple monitors would be great, I agree, but so far, really enjoying Windows 8.
Edit: Desktop application launching location is still the same (not the greatest). Remembering where the application was launched last and launching on that monitor. Would be nice if where ever metro screen is stuck, the application is launched from the same monitor.
Not directly for MCD, but multi monitor findings for myself.
I find the Multi monitor to be quite elegant. I have my main workstation monitors, 2 24"s on my stand up desk, with a 46" a few feet away on my TV stand. When switching from work to play, in windows 7 I had to change what the main monitor to whatever all the time.
Now, I can easily do all the mouse gestures without any switching, whatever monitor the gesture is done on, the relevant menu is shown on that monitor. Start button now defaults to what monitor the last gesture was used to call the start screen on.
Corners can be tricky at first, however I've trained (when I dont use Win Key shortcuts) to do curved motions with the mouse, Aiming toward the top or bottom, then swinging to the side (all fluid, all fast). The corner zone stoppers work really well.
Metro apps on multiple monitors would be great, I agree, but so far, really enjoying Windows 8.
Edit: Desktop application launching location is still the same (not the greatest). Remembering where the application was launched last and launching on that monitor. Would be nice if where ever metro screen is stuck, the application is launched from the same monitor.
Good to know.
OK, surely someone has found a way to create a custom Windows 8 tile for the start screen.
I want to be able to use a tile (such as an image for the Steam grid view) and attach it to a tile which launches the program in question. Would definitely make for a more interesting start screen.
Any options?
I tried OblyTile, but it does not work.
I want to be able to use a tile (such as an image for the Steam grid view) and attach it to a tile which launches the program in question. Would definitely make for a more interesting start screen.
Any options?
I tried OblyTile, but it does not work.
Dead Prince
Banned
oh man. i shouldn't have used the same windows media center key on this computer. it became a preview build and asked for windows activate key. i tried the other one i bought saying this version of windows can't be used with it. hopefully it doesn't affect my laptop.
LestradeTGQ
Neo Member
Thanks for the suggestions. I already tried all those steps, unfortunately. I'm set to Canada and Google knows where I am (*insert creepy music*). I'm trying to upgrade a Windows 7 installation, and no Live account is associated with it.
I don't use Unblockus or any VPN services, so I know it's not that.
I tried a method someone suggested elsewhere: run the Upgrade Assistant as WinXP SP3. It technically worksit brings me to the download page, except it won't let me do a proper installation, because it thinks I'm using Windows XP.
Amazing, Microsoft. Such a smooth and wonderful experience.
in desktop ie, internet options - programs - choose how you open links
Thank you!
Stuggernaut
Grandma's Chippy
Maybe I am blind, but is there a "web browser" tile?
I have one for mail, weather, messaging etc.
The nice large default ones.
I have an "added" tile for Chrome & IE, but they are ugly ;P
I have one for mail, weather, messaging etc.
The nice large default ones.
I have an "added" tile for Chrome & IE, but they are ugly ;P
There's an IE one that is installed by default.
Authors of metro apps have to create three versions of the interface - full, 2/3 and 1/3. Having infinitely adjustable sizes would break the design and make creating apps more difficult. I guess they could (and probably should) have specified a 1/2 size as well.
Anyone get their IEEE DreamSpark premium account email yet? And has anyone also received their Windows Media Center code from
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/feature-packs
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/feature-packs