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Windows 8 / RT |OT|
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yn-neko hates a cat
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Use the filters... they works pretty nicely.
fluffydelusions
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OK, I already purchased the upgrade and am trying to install on another PC. I tried the upgrade assistant but there is no option to use it again only to purchase?
EDIT: NM found it
EDIT: NM found it
Jzero
Member
At least this one let's you try it before buying.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Has anyone gotten iCloud photostream to work on Win 8?
Emperor Bohe
Member
yeah, I got an iCloud update yesterday that fixed it and put photostream as a dedicated thing in "my computer"
Gorki247
Member
With Win RT, yes. Plugged it in and it just worked. Don't see why it would be different on Win 8.
Yep and no. I just plugged in the receiver and it worked, the same as with Windows 7.
Robobandit
Member
Okay this is driving me pretty crazy.
Ever since W8 launched I've switched from chrome to IE(internet explorer). My components are hooked up the following way: computer --> receiver --> HDTV, 5.1 speaker setup
When I play a youtube video on IE, even though the original source is or only should be 2 channel audio, it outputs the sound all of my 5 speakers. I have NO IDEA why the hell this is happening.
When I play the same video in chrome, the sound will output correctly out of 2 channel speakers. I know this is kind of a limited issue, but if anyone has any idea on how to fix this I would really appreciate. I can't for the life of me figure out why the sound output on one browser would be different from another and yes I have tried looking through the settings >.<
Also tried searching for answers online and was to no avail lol
Ever since W8 launched I've switched from chrome to IE(internet explorer). My components are hooked up the following way: computer --> receiver --> HDTV, 5.1 speaker setup
When I play a youtube video on IE, even though the original source is or only should be 2 channel audio, it outputs the sound all of my 5 speakers. I have NO IDEA why the hell this is happening.
When I play the same video in chrome, the sound will output correctly out of 2 channel speakers. I know this is kind of a limited issue, but if anyone has any idea on how to fix this I would really appreciate. I can't for the life of me figure out why the sound output on one browser would be different from another and yes I have tried looking through the settings >.<
Also tried searching for answers online and was to no avail lol
Is it a legit MS wireless adapter or a knockoff? I have a knockoff adapter and I had to do the same thing I did in W7 to get it to work. Go to Device Manager and select the proper drivers for it.
derExperte
Member
Connected it and everything worked immediately.
Steelyuhas
Member
Type in "/" (without quotes) in the store to pull up all the apps in the store. You can then filter by new releases and see the app store fully ranked by release date.
Settings charm in the messaging app -> Accounts -> removed FB from the messaging app if you don't want to use it.
http://www.auzentech.com/site/company/pressrelease_11062012_windows_8_.php
No driver for the Prelude. Fuckin auzentech. I'll never find another soundcard as good as the prelude that has optical audio-in... for my uses i'm screwed :/
No driver for the Prelude. Fuckin auzentech. I'll never find another soundcard as good as the prelude that has optical audio-in... for my uses i'm screwed :/
brotkasten
Member
And Vista drivers won't work on Windows 8?
I'm glad I picked the Club 3D over the Auzen back then. While Club 3D obviously dropped the support, C-Media uploaded fresh Windows 8 drivers for the 8788 a week ago.
If you don't need the Auzen software, you could try downloading the Windows 7 drivers for your chip. Not sure if it works, but might be worth a try.
http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3760&dl=1#dl
I'm linking you to the Gigabyte G1 motherboard, because it uses the same chip as the Auzen, I think.
you can install the auzentech drivers in in windows 7 compatibility mode but they are still broken. for example I can not get my mic-in port to work at all, and anytime i reboot my computer it resets things (like changing back to 16bit audio)
I think I'm just going to buy this
http://usa.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_Essence_One/
expensive but, i have also never used a headphone amp, so it has all my needs covered. brand new so it has win 8 support
thank you for your suggestions though
Thanks for the * search tip guys.
Is there a web store? I wanna share this app called: Manga Z but I dunno how (Share function is useless if you don't have twitter and facebook YES I DON'T HAVE BOTH).
Best online Manga Reader currently on the app store. So glad devs are starting to kick in with dem apps.
Screenshot:
Is there a web store? I wanna share this app called: Manga Z but I dunno how (Share function is useless if you don't have twitter and facebook YES I DON'T HAVE BOTH).
Best online Manga Reader currently on the app store. So glad devs are starting to kick in with dem apps.
Screenshot:
fluffydelusions
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So I've updated my Asus g55 to Windows 8 and all is well pretty much but noticed when I installed the latest nvidia drivers the metro interface seems much larger like it's a different resolution than before. My desktop looks normal but metro w/ live tiles looks larger. Anyone else see this? Also scrolling left to right in metro gives tearing.
Charms Bar --> Change PC Settings --> Ease of Access
Make sure "make everything in my screen bigger" is off.
fluffydelusions
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SUPARSTARX
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Where does the app data go if you download stuff from the store?
There's a feature in Windows 8 where if you press the Windows key and the Print Screen key, it will take a screenshot and save a PNG in a Screenshots folder inside your user profile folder. Does anyone know if it's possible to change the directory where these images are automatically placed? It's probably in the registry somewhere, but I can't find it.
When I look under Networks, this is there: -
It's my Galaxy S3, but I have no idea why it appears there as "m0xx". In fact, I have no idea why it appears there at all. It didn't in Windows 7.
I have this exact same 'm0xx' listed under Phones as well. Does anyone know what this is? I don't even have a Samsung phone. A bit concerning.
Is it a genuine one or one of those (Better made.) chinese ebay specials?
If its chinese you need to force the driver install through Device Manager usually.
I must have a chinese ebay special as I had to install the driver. Thankfully it was easier to find the category in Windows 8 than it was in Windows 7.
Do you have a Virgin Media SuperHub by any chance?
I've just found another guy with the same thing and he doesn't even have a Samsung phone, but he does have a SuperHub, which is the only thing we have in common aside from both using Windows 8. Both our networks are protected by WPA2 and in my case, I use a strong password that nobody else knows or could guess.
This string is in Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean builds for the S3, but if you don't have one (and neither does that other guy) then I can't explain this at all: -
EDIT - Well, I had forgotten all about this until you just posted, so I checked the MAC address of my S3 and it matches with the MAC address listed for "m0xx" so I guess in my case, that's the mystery solved.
There is a pay version? Can't seem to find it if so.
And try to contact the dev here: https://www.facebook.com/mangareaderz
Nope, I don't have a Virgin Superhub.
I have an Xperia S phone and a BT Homehub. Checked the MAC address on all these devices and they don't match up with this 'm0xx' one.
Very odd!
Strange thing is, it doesn't appear in the list until I refresh it and it goes away after a couple of minutes until I refresh it again.
There is a web store http://apps.microsoft.com
But right now, visiting that URL will give you a 403 Forbidden error. But oddly, if you visit using a URL for a specific app, such as Angry Birds Star Wars it'll work. You can sometimes find links to specific apps using Google, but not always. Hopefully MS will fix this soon.
In the mean time, and I know it's far from ideal, you should be able to share using the Mail app, which should give you the specific URL. You'd have to send the message to yourself and then copy the link to the store that's in the message.
jossueinacoma
Member
i have two questions, hope you guys can help:
1. The Music app is pretty cool while playing music in full screen but after a little bit it shuts the screen off. Is there a way to let the music app stay on full screen without it being affected by the screen time out?
2. I have a laptop on W8 and a surface. How do i get access to my pics from laptop on my surface. Currently it says that i cant get access to the pics because its not on... but it is. Any ideas? i was able to before but now i cant.
I have them both in the trusted devices on my MS account online...
1. The Music app is pretty cool while playing music in full screen but after a little bit it shuts the screen off. Is there a way to let the music app stay on full screen without it being affected by the screen time out?
2. I have a laptop on W8 and a surface. How do i get access to my pics from laptop on my surface. Currently it says that i cant get access to the pics because its not on... but it is. Any ideas? i was able to before but now i cant.
I have them both in the trusted devices on my MS account online...
2. Install SkyDrive and select "makes files accessible on other computers"
jossueinacoma
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on the desktop side? because i already have the app on my startscreen (metro side)...?
yn-neko hates a cat
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Metro app allows you to access SkyDrive.
Desktop app allows SkyDrive to access you.
Note: Desktop app was not made in Soviet Russia (as far as I know).
jossueinacoma
Member
awesome, thank you.
Mine worked just fine.
I just plugged it in, synced my controller and started playing. I've been playing NBA 2K13 all week with it.
Upgraded from a fresh Windows 7 install.
BrokenEchelon
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Does anyone know where the Kindle app stores books/files locally? I've looked in several places with no success.
If you go with SkyDrive, the laptop will upload all the photos to the internet and the Surface accesses them on the internet.
Personally, I like having all the photos on SkyDrive. That way they are accessible from everywhere (e.g. sharing photos via browser) and it's an added backup.
But I don't think that's the only way. The photo app should be able to access the photos in a homegroup (according to this: http://winsupersite.com/article/windows8/windows-8-app-update-photos-144459. So if you set up a homegroup the Surface should be able to access the photos directly from your laptop (both being on your home network and turned on). That should be a lot faster than accessing them via the internet.
Okay, just had a holy shit moment.
I wanted to load up FRAPS to see how my game's running. I hit the Windows key, typed in FRAPS and nothing comes up under Apps. I then realized I hadn't installed it after Refreshing. But wait, there was 1 file found, called setup.exe. Clicked on it and it was... the FRAPS install
Not only is it awesome that it's scanning file metadata, it found the setup file instantly.
I wanted to load up FRAPS to see how my game's running. I hit the Windows key, typed in FRAPS and nothing comes up under Apps. I then realized I hadn't installed it after Refreshing. But wait, there was 1 file found, called setup.exe. Clicked on it and it was... the FRAPS install
Not only is it awesome that it's scanning file metadata, it found the setup file instantly.
yn-neko hates a cat
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What version of 8 do you use?
http://www.neowin.net/news/no-directx-111-for-windows-7-planned
Someone light the alexandros signal!
Someone light the alexandros signal!
n64coder
Member
Windows 8 Pro (version 6.2 (Build 9200))
Can't seem to buy it. Will try later.
I find it weird that I can't add History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi to my favourites (rated 18+ apparently so the app supposedly can't read it), yet I can add something like Highschool of the Dead
Hopefully they lift up the 18+ bullshit restrictions next month.
I might do that next time if I really wanted to share something to a close friend.
Iced_Eagle
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I would check %localappdata%packages. From there you would have to find the package ID (probably will have Kindle in the name) and check the folders in there. This is where many Win8 apps store data.
