Windows System and Applications Information Center: Windows 8

Windows 10 Tutorials
Where to find tutorials on using Windows 10? I want to learn how to use Windows 10 more efficiently. Here is a collection of tutorials on Windows 10 compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Topics include understanding the operating system; available commands and tools; how to perform basic tasks. Introducti... 2019-07-16, 60745👍, 0💬

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"Delayed launcher - IAStorIconLaunch.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "Delayed launcher - IAStorIconLaunch.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "Delayed launcher - IAStorIconLaunch.exe" is installed as part of the Intel Rapid Recovery Technology, which is used to provide the user a ... 2017-12-31, 81532👍, 8💬

💬 2017-01-05 FYIcenter.com: Hi Luis, Links are fixed now. Thanks.

💬 2017-01-01 Luis: Links in your Other Comments are not working

💬 2016-08-26 Akheron: Arthur what they are saying is that it's an important piece in your "system recovery operation". Sure you 'can' Delete, I person...

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Windows 8 Services Tutorials
Where to find information about what services are running on Windows 8 and how to manage them? I want to know everything about Windows 8 services. Here is a collection of tutorials about Windows 8 services compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Topics include understanding services; start, stop, and disabl... 2018-09-28, 60682👍, 0💬

Windows 8 Scheduled Tasks
Where to find tutorials on managing Windows 8 scheduled tasks? Here is a collection of tutorials on Windows 8 scheduled tasks compiled by FYIcenter.com team. View and Disable Scheduled Tasks on Windows 8 What Is Scheduled Task on Windows 8 View Scheduled Tasks with Task Scheduler on Windows 8 Trigge... 2016-12-29, 59138👍, 0💬

Windows 8 Startup Programs
Where to find tutorials on managing Windows 8 startup programs? Here is a collection of tutorials on managing Windows 8 startup programs compiled by FYIcenter.com team. View Startup Programs on Windows 8 What Is Startup Program on Windows 8 View Startup Programs with Task Manager on Windows 8 List o... 2015-10-01, 58010👍, 0💬

Windows 8 Processes Tutorials
Where to find information about what processes are running on Windows 8 and how to manage them? I want to know everything about Windows 8 processes. Here is a collection of tutorials about Windows 8 processes compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Topics include understanding processes; CPU and memory usag... 2016-12-28, 57624👍, 0💬

Windows 8 Security Tutorials
Where to find tutorials on using Windows 8 Security? Here is a collection of tutorials on Windows 8 security compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Topics include login, firewall, adware, spyware, etc. Uninstall Old or Bad Software on Windows 8 What Is an Installed Software on Windows 8 View Installed Soft... 2017-12-10, 56808👍, 0💬

Windows 8 Installed Programs
Where to find tutorials on using Windows 8 Installed Programs and software? Here is a collection of tutorials on Windows 8 installed programs and software compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Uninstall Old or Bad Programs and Software on Windows 8 What Is an Installed Program or Software on Windows 8 Vie... 2017-12-31, 56685👍, 0💬

"hkcmd Module - hkcmd.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "hkcmd Module - hkcmd.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "hkcmd Module - hkcmd.exe" is added to your computer as part of system installation on computers. You will see "hkcmd.exe" listed on the Startup tab of Ta... 2018-12-20, 54298👍, 2💬

💬 2018-12-20 FYIcenter.com: @Brian, It is needed to support the pointing device - the figure touch pad.

💬 2018-12-18 brian sg: Why are you advised to keep this program?

"Persistence Module - igfxpers.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "Persistence Module - igfxpers.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "Persistence Module - igfxpers.exe" is installed as part of the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver that provides additional configuration op... 2014-09-17, 48078👍, 2💬

💬 2014-09-17 Riderron: easy to understand

💬 2014-06-25 Ben L: The persistence module maintains custom display settings, such as color, contrast, gamma, etc. Otherwise the displays will rever...

"Intel Graphics Accelerator Helper - igfxtray.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "Intel Graphics Accelerator Helper - igfxtray.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "Intel Graphics Accelerator Helper - igfxtray.exe" is the Intel Graphics Accelerator Helper. igfxtray.exe is a system tray bar app... 2013-07-17, 45834👍, 0💬

Making Text Larger Or Smaller on Windows 8
How to make text and icon size larger or smaller on my Windows 8 system? The text is too small and hard for me to read. You can make the text (and other things like icons) larger without changing the screen resolution of your monitor or laptop screen. That way, you can make text easier to see and st... 2017-03-17, 37042👍, 4💬

💬 2017-03-17 myron woller: thanks for change

💬 2014-11-17 James Gaffney: This is absolutely useless.Have owned Lenova for almost a year and it keeps doing larger images and text at will.

💬 2014-07-30 Donna: I did all that but I don't see the same box of questions you show. It wont respond when I try to click on anything. All it shows...

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"Alps Pointing Device Driver - Apoint.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "Alps Pointing Device Driver - Apoint.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "Alps Pointing Device Driver - Apoint.exe" is added to your computer as part of system installation on computers. You will see "Apoint.exe... 2014-09-08, 36108👍, 1💬

💬 2014-09-08 Sara in Denver: This Q and A is very helpful and exactly what I needed to know for my own situation. Thanks!

"QuickSet MFC Application - quickset.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "QuickSet MFC Application - quickset.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "QuickSet MFC Application - quickset.exe" is a taskbar application allowing you to quickly change power management settings. You will see "... 2014-01-27, 33758👍, 1💬

💬 2014-01-27 driss: merci

"CyberLink Virtual Drive - VirtualDrive.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "CyberLink Virtual Drive - VirtualDrive.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "CyberLink Virtual Drive - VirtualDrive.exe" is installed as part of the IDT PC Audio to support the sound system on your computer. Prog... 2013-08-01, 27465👍, 0💬

product key for adding features to windows 8
product key for adding features to windows 8 The product key you require is MBFBV-W3DP2-2MVKN-PJCQD-KKTF7 While the instruction Andre gave you are correct, I found that, when typing add features into the search box, nothing happened. The only way I got to install Media center was via Control panel.S... 2019-09-19, 23572👍, 4💬

💬 2019-09-19 miriam brooks: I already have a product key

💬 2018-01-07 Akshay: Good

💬 2013-11-26 Graham Le Cornu: I started on windows 8 then went back to windows 7 and lost my windows 8 media center product key. I got my key from memory. It ...

reader_sl.exe - Startup Application - Adobe Acrobat Reader Speed Launch
Can I remove startup application "reader_sl.exe - Adobe Acrobat Reader Speed Launch" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application reader_sl.exe is installed as part of Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing PDF docuements. You should remove reader_sl.exe from your startup applicati... 2013-07-17, 22140👍, 0💬

Getting message windows could not connect to windows all user install agent service.
Failed to connect to a windows service. Windows could not connect to windows all user install agent service. This prevents standard users from logging in. As an administrative user, you can review the system event log for details about why the service didn't respond. I don't know how to review log a... 2014-10-03, 21255👍, 1💬

💬 2014-10-03 aaron: I have tried all three methods and have not been able to fix. Method 3 will not let me because I am not an admin apparently....

How do I improve the touch sensitivity on my PC
How do I improve the touch sensitivity on my PC 1. Adjust the pen and touch settings in the Control Panel: � Swipe in from the right edge and tap Search. Type Control Panel and tap on the search result. � Tap Hardware and Sound. � Tap Pen and Touch. Depending on your device, you may see a variety o... 2012-10-29, 20550👍, 0💬

Unknown Device after upgrading to windows 8
I don't know if this is a Windows Problem or an HP problem. HP says windows. But anyhow I have a brand new HP Pavillion M7 1015dx notebook pc and I just upgraded from windows 7 to Windows 8 doing a clean install. After installing all of the appropriate updated drivers from my PC manufacturers websit... 2012-11-26, 17228👍, 0💬

"fsquirt - fsquirt.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "fsquirt - fsquirt.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "fsquirt - fsquirt.exe" is installed as part of the Windows 8 system to support Bluetooth file transfer. Program file information about "fsquirt.exe": Launch... 2016-07-18, 15864👍, 1💬

💬 2016-07-18 Dhanraj: Thank you

Secure Boot Violation after installing Windows 8 Release Preview on Samsung 'Developer' slate
I just installed the Windows 8 Release Preview on the Samsung slate that we attendees got at the MIX last year. After installing I get a 'MS-DOS'-type error message +---- Secure Boot Violation ----+ Invalid signature detected. If this error persists, seek technicall assistance. I've tried hitting F5... 2012-08-08, 15064👍, 0💬

Trying to import pictures from my camera
I'm trying to upload pictures from my Samsung camera and Windows 8 keep saying "Something went wrong and the folder couldn't be created. Try again." after I press import, why won't it import?? I've been trying over and over, different days hoping it will just randomly import my pictures. I do have a... 2014-06-09, 14361👍, 5💬

💬 2014-06-09 Cree: Worked like a charm!!!! Thanks SOOOO much.

💬 2014-02-27 Dakoda: I searched for a solution to this problem off and on for 3 full months! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

💬 2014-02-24 Yasmin: Many thanks indeed - I had the same issue and the deleting and restoring worked. I was worried that photos which I had already u...

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Sound volume lowers after connecting an USB device
Everytime when connect a USB device the volume lowers by 80% It happen with Soundblaster Audigy SE and VIA HD Audio. I'm using the Windows Update drivers for Windows 8 PRO for the Audigy and for VIA i'm using the ones provider on the support page. While with audigy the volume lowers, with VIA the mu... 2012-09-14, 14159👍, 0💬

Driver Card NVIDIA Gforce Go 6150
I have a problem wiht the Drivers Video Card, I have a laptop HP dv6448se and the video card are a NVIDIA Gforce Go 6150, but I can�t found the drivers. Windows 8 is unfinished and unsupported. If you are bothering to test it, you should know how to troubleshoot and work on these issues yourself, in... 2012-08-16, 14134👍, 0💬

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