• Windows 8
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[QUOTE=GeneralSpecific;38210298]Okay, I don't know if it will help you, but I can confirm that using a VPN, while a pain in the ass, [I]did[/I] allow me to purchase windows 8 in my own region.[/QUOTE] PM me how you did it, I have no clue how to setup/use a VPN. I keep doing setting them up wrong :v:
[QUOTE=Niven;38210255]That's sad. The metro Skype had so much potential.[/QUOTE] It forces you to merge your Windows Live account with your Skype account too, that's annoying as hell if you're using a Windows Live account from a long time ago (like me).
[QUOTE=Alex_grist;38210458]It forces you to merge your Windows Live account with your Skype account too, that's annoying as hell if you're using a Windows Live account from a long time ago (like me).[/QUOTE] They'll probably force that on everyone eventually since Microsoft owns Skype now.
You can still login with your skypename even after you merge it, so I don't really see a problem with that.
[QUOTE=TDocter;38210533]You can still login with your skypename even after you merge it, so I don't really see a problem with that.[/QUOTE] I don't want a ton of old contacts merged into my Skype account, it just doesn't need to be forced.
I know Windows 8 hasn't been out for long... but are there any [B]must have[/B] apps or software just for Windows 8? --- Personally I can't wait for [URL="http://www.reddit.com/r/tf2trade/comments/123ceu/psa_working_on_a_tf2_item_application_for_windows/"]this[/URL] Team Fortress 2 app made by redditor y2bd. Screenshots for the lazy ;)... [IMG_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/7E3FQh.png[/IMG_thumb] [IMG_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/04fBFh.png[/IMG_thumb] [IMG_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/8SamDh.png[/IMG_thumb] and after taking my suggestion he has since changed the theme.... [IMG_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/WCmrj.png[/IMG_thumb]
So i've been using windows 8 for like a hour now. Is there any way to disable the thing what comes up when you hover your mouse to left ? In desktop it's annoying while browsing the forums, often instead of clicking the back button I hit that button and it brings me to an app.
[QUOTE=pawelte1;38206442]Holy shit, being able to upgrade from an ingenuine copy really surprised me.[/QUOTE] so someone with a cracked windows 7 can upgrade to a legit Windows 8? That's pretty cool considering how many people pirate over 3 digit Windows prices
Considering there was a load of compaints about the start menu, I can officially say that I've hardly used it. Probably one of the best things I've bought on a whim for £15
[QUOTE=assassin_Raptor;38208838]Does anyone know why the mail, weather, store, messages, people, news, skydrive, photos, videos, reader, and travel apps do not work. They just open to full screen then promptly close, no error message, just closes. [editline]27th October 2012[/editline] I cant even install the google app, there is no install button on the website. Look at that shit.[/QUOTE] I have read it happens to some people with Avast antivirus running. So make sure there is no antivirus enabled (except Windows Defender) and also make sure you have UAC enabled.
[QUOTE=FpShepard;38211482]So i've been using windows 8 for like a hour now. Is there any way to disable the thing what comes up when you hover your mouse to left ? In desktop it's annoying while browsing the forums, often instead of clicking the back button I hit that button and it brings me to an app.[/QUOTE] What left hover? When i hover on the left nothing happens when i hover right then yeah
I think he means the 'previous window' thumbnail that comes up which is something in Metr-Modern.
i just saw what the win 8 install CD looks like, the holograms are getting smaller and smaller :( i miss the win xp era cd's that had a full hologram over the entire disk [t]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/m.whybrow/Images/CD_Sleeve_Genuine.JPG[/t] [t]http://iman24scene.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/rem3mg1uqt6re8dchapw.jpg[/t]
UGH. The music app has some annoying fade in effect at the beginning of every song. It can get really ugly if you're a Pink Floyd or Radiohead fan.
[QUOTE=Alex_grist;38212429]I think he means the 'previous window' thumbnail that comes up which is something in Metr-Modern.[/QUOTE] Yeah, that's it. I figured out how to close the windows/apps :v:
hmm my dad has an odd problem with windows 8, he can't set the default programs for some reason, it won't change it and if you try open it, it just stays on "choose default program". It works if you're opening it via the open with context menu.
Finally got it. Installing now. Next time I post, I'll be using Windows 8.
[QUOTE=waxrock;38205737]Other than the graphical bug that I'll have to figure out later, I think W8 looks p awesome. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/RuJ5X.png[/IMG][/QUOTE]This is beautiful. How.
[img]http://i.cubeupload.com/pjupQr.jpg[/img] Windows 8 is pretty
[QUOTE=FpShepard;38213034][img]http://i.cubeupload.com/pjupQr.jpg[/img] Windows 8 is pretty[/QUOTE] Zoom out, name group - do your self a favour. It might be redundant (not so much if you have loads of shit), but it looks nice.
My media center code just came through.
Now that the custom tiles has been figured out it's time to move onto custom backgrounds! [editline]27th October 2012[/editline] I do have quite a few ideas that would look great...
For anybody in the US looking for a somewhat cheap and powerful Windows 8 tablet, I'm [url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/271091441994]selling my convertible HP EliteBook on eBay[/url]. I don't use the keyboard (or keep it in laptop mode at all, really), so I'm looking to downsize.
I somehow lost my IE metro app. Like, its not installed at ALL. How do I get it back?
[QUOTE=Elements;38213545]I somehow lost my IE metro app. Like, its not installed at ALL. How do I get it back?[/QUOTE] You need to have it as your default browser
Wow Metro IE is really good now that it has tabs.
[QUOTE=Elements;38213712]Wow Metro IE is really good now that it has tabs.[/QUOTE] It's had tabs since the DevPrev.
Can someone make these icons metro? [IMG_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/AAtwQ.png[/IMG_thumb]
Wow: [url]http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/25/3556626/surface-queue-in-times-square-6-pm-so-still-early[/url] Not bad. Not bad at all.
Holy shit thats a lot of people. Windows 8 is going to be good for the mainstream people too i guess.
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