• Windows 8
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so i installed win 8, installed some updates and restarted. now its stuck in a BSOD loop at startup that says [QUOTE]system thread exception not handled[/QUOTE]
Xbox.music completely butchered my music. It automatically decides the artist. so now I have a ton of random artists for my music. Is there a better music app?
First post from Windows 8 on my desktop. Can't really say much about it right now, but I don't understand why y'all hate the theme so much. I think it's nice.
Would love to do this to my Windows 8: [url]http://www.guidingtech.com/14276/add-scan-with-windows-defender-8-context-menu/[/url] But it doesn't see be working for some odd reason as I get the following error: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." Anyone tried it or know a way round it?
My only gripe with IE10 is that the font rendering is horrendous for some reason.
Probably because it's IE, Chrome is still way faster and supports many more HTML5 standards
So is there an actual way to search on apps? I haven't seen a search function in either the store or the Netflix app (which so far, sucks since you can't stream in HD)
[QUOTE=redBadger;38226755]So is there an actual way to search on apps? I haven't seen a search function in either the store or the Netflix app (which so far, sucks since you can't stream in HD)[/QUOTE] Just start typing
[QUOTE=redBadger;38226755]So is there an actual way to search on apps? I haven't seen a search function in either the store or the Netflix app (which so far, sucks since you can't stream in HD)[/QUOTE] The netflix app does stream in HD, but it doesn't say so or give you the option. I think it determines it based on your account preferences and bandwidth.
pressing win key+x and then a is seriously my favorite windows shortcut ever [editline]28th October 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=PyroCF;38226759]Just start typing[/QUOTE] sometimes this doesn't work and you have to use the search option in the charms bar(and i think a shortcut exists)
[QUOTE=Lazor;38226796]pressing win key+x and then a is seriously my favorite windows shortcut ever [editline]28th October 2012[/editline] sometimes this doesn't work and you have to use the search option in the charms bar(and i think a shortcut exists)[/QUOTE] It only really works when you're at the homescreen of the app which is rather annoying!
[QUOTE=Warship;38221252]Has anyone of you noticed how Windows 8 adjusts the screen brightness according to how bright the image on the screen is? It's like a semi-dynamic contrast thing. Except it's pretty slow.[/QUOTE] Do this to fix it: [t]http://i.imgur.com/tLl1J.png?1[/t]
My only issue with Windows 8 so far is if you mess up your password to unlock it can take forever to say wrong password or even your PC is offline which is pretty frustrating when you want to get on quickly.
On OblyTile, how can I make a custom tile for "Computer" and "Control Panel" Neither really have a program path... EDIT: Also now when I use OblyTile I get this: [img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/sOLcR.png[/img_thumb] So I can't use OblyTile anymore... awesome. IMMA CRIE!
[QUOTE=redBadger;38225918]Xbox.music completely butchered my music. It automatically decides the artist. so now I have a ton of random artists for my music. Is there a better music app?[/QUOTE] Go to settings and disable 'automatically recover artist information'
To add tiles like to Computer or Control Panel, make a shortcut somewhere and use that as the run path. Like C:\Tiles\Computer or C:\Tiles\Control Panel, you get the idea.
[QUOTE=TDocter;38227343]To add tiles like to Computer or Control Panel, make a shortcut somewhere and use that as the run path. Like C:\Tiles\Computer or C:\Tiles\Control Panel, you get the idea.[/QUOTE] You can only place Computer and Control Panel shortcuts on the desktop...
[QUOTE=SynisterSilen;38227113]On OblyTile, how can I make a custom tile for "Computer" and "Control Panel" Neither really have a program path...[/QUOTE] The command for Computer is "explorer.exe shell:MyComputerFolder" The command for Control Panel is "rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL"
[QUOTE=ShaunOfTheLive;38227414]The command for Computer is "explorer.exe shell:MyComputerFolder" The command for Control Panel is "rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL"[/QUOTE] Thanks. Now how do I fix the problem in my [URL="http://i.imgur.com/sOLcR.png"]screenshot[/URL]? I get that for every tile I make.
[QUOTE=ShaunOfTheLive;38227414]The command for Computer is "explorer.exe shell:MyComputerFolder" The command for Control Panel is "rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL"[/QUOTE] Or just control.exe in sys32
does anyone know of any tiles i can find for games? specifically looking for: Guild Wars 2 Diablo 3 Borderlands 2
[QUOTE=ShaunOfTheLive;38227414]The command for Computer is "explorer.exe shell:MyComputerFolder" The command for Control Panel is "rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL"[/QUOTE] If you use the shell command, just to be consistent you could shell:ControlPanelFolder
[QUOTE=Lazor;38227631]does anyone know of any tiles i can find for games? specifically looking for: Guild Wars 2 Diablo 3 Borderlands 2[/QUOTE] I was gonna suggest [url]www.tile8.com[/url] but it looks like it's dead in the water. :(
I took advantage of the promo key exploit and upgraded from 7, but I have two questions: 1. Are my Windows 7 and Windows 8 keys separate (like can I use the 7 key to activate a different computer)? 2. If so, is it possible to retrieve the key from Windows.old?
[QUOTE=Brandy92;38227711]I was gonna suggest [url]www.tile8.com[/url] but it looks like it's dead in the water. :([/QUOTE] the developer said earlier in the thread that it's got like a month before it's fully functional
Hopefully i can upgrade to Windows 8 tomorrow (my SSD should be arriving tomorrow).
[QUOTE=Brandy92;38227711]I was gonna suggest [url]www.tile8.com[/url] but it looks like it's dead in the water. :([/QUOTE] Miljaker is working on that in the [url=http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1152034&page=126]web development thread[/url]. edit: Massively late. As you were, gentlemen.
[QUOTE=Lazor;38227778]the developer said earlier in the thread that it's got like a month before it's fully functional[/QUOTE] Whoa that's a while... he'll be lucky if someone else doesn't start an alternate service in that timeframe.
Ugh, OblyTile won't create any tiles! Why?
Oh dear... [img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9669849/office2013.PNG[/img]
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