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How do I disable the touchpad on Acer Aspire V3-771/V3-731
I prefer to use a mouse with my laptop, and the touchpad makes my cursor jump all over the place when I'm typing. I can't find where to disable it on my laptop. If the model of your laptop is Acer Aspire V3-771/V3-731, a shortcut is available on your keyboard: Fn + F7. Use it to toggle between enabl...
2013-06-27, 3237🔥, 0💬

Changing the login address to a Windows 8 pc whilse keeping all files and data intact
Ok When setting up my new machine, I used my gmail.com email address as my Microsoft Account. I have now realised I actually have a hotmail.com account that I completely forgot about and I would like to use that. Ok read the help - aliases... try that. No good - cannot use a hotmail.com address as a...
2013-06-27, 2573🔥, 0💬

f I upgrade to Windows 8.1 Preview/RTM, will I keep Media Center?
You may know about Windows 8.1 update, and I am willing to try it out when it's available. I just want to know before I do anything if I will still keep my Media Center program that I got for free during the free offer when upgrading to 8.1. I don't want to upgrade and then lose this functionality t...
2013-06-26, 3270🔥, 0💬

Update to Windows 8.1 Preview failed, error code "0x80072f78"
I have the latest Windows Updates, tried the "Microsoft Fix it" and it still didn't work. I have this error code "0x80072f78" in Windows Store App and I can't get to install the preview version. Someone please help me, what should I do? That error code has something to do with the connection to the ...
2013-06-26, 7294🔥, 0💬

Just got a new desktop with OS Windows 8, IE 10, mail icon says default mail not installed properly
Just got a new desktop with OS Windows 8, IE 10. When I click on mail icon on IE toolbar it says it can't perform request because default mail client isn't installed properly. Everything was installed by Dell & I assume done properly. How can I fix this? If I click on mail on start page or when ...
2013-06-25, 3028🔥, 0💬

Is there some way to have a metro app short cut on the desktop or task bar?
I'm just wondering if it is possible to be able to get a metro app short cut on the desktop or task bar for ease of access and would save me a lot of time. e.g. I have the metro app Word Book and I want a short cut on the task bar or desktop for ease of access when working on say a word document. so...
2013-06-25, 2592🔥, 0💬

Installed windows 8 lost all files from windows xp, can they be recovered if so how
I use to have windows XP but I installed windows 8 (Twice) and now have lost all my files from windows XP. From the issue description, it appears that you have lost all of your files from Windows XP. Please answer the following questions so that I could assist you further: 1. Which version of Window...
2013-06-24, 2571🔥, 0💬

User Folder Structure
I setup a new local user using Windows 8, but no folders were created for that user. Under Windows XP when I setup a user, their own folder structure was created. What do I need to do to get those folders created in Windows 8? you need to log in to the new user to do that.
2013-06-24, 3477🔥, 0💬

saving a photo from outlook
I received a photo attached to an email (from outlook). When I try to save it to Windows 8 documents or library it does not show up when I look for it. However, when I try to save it again it suddenly shows up on the screen as being there. When I again go to documents or library it is again absent. ...
2013-06-21, 4028🔥, 0💬

How do I open a multi page .Tif file in Windows 8
I can only view one page of a multi-page document. Try the aforementioned photo viewers and you can also try running the app trouble-shooter for Photos app or reinstall it.
2013-06-21, 3394🔥, 0💬

moving o/s to another drive
i have just used an upgrade disk to upgrade from vista to win 8, my o/s is now on an old ata hard drive i want to move it to an SSD which i have just brought but dont know how, can somebody help??? You will need to first reinstall the qualifying operating system on the SSD, then upgrade to Windows 8...
2013-06-20, 2840🔥, 0💬

How do hide the calendar to the right in my windows live mail
I want to hide the calendar in my windows live mail to make more room? How can that be achieved? View Tab | Calendar Pane button.
2013-06-19, 2519🔥, 0💬

Moving my windows 8 upgrade license to a new PC
I am going to build a new PC and would like to move my Windows 8 upgrade license to the PC. I want to buy an SSD as the boot drive but use my current HDD for files. I have Windows 8 on my HDD and I have my upgrade license key. Will I be able to transfer Windows 8 to the SSD and use the same key? If ...
2013-06-19, 2592🔥, 0💬

Windows 8 slow performance
Why is windows 8 working slower than windows 7? Programs are opening and closing longer that frustrates users. It normally takes about 6 Restarts to learn your ways, then it speeds up some things. You just bought it Saturday, its probably doing lots and lots downloads and installs of windows automat...
2013-06-18, 2524🔥, 0💬

Having no success in watching any video on my Windows 8
I have had problems since i got my WIndows 8 Sony Vaio earlier this year. The latest thing now is I am unable to watch any videos either ones through the DVD player or off the internet. I can see about a milli second of each video playing but then no sound and the screen goes green. I would apprecia...
2013-06-18, 2331🔥, 0💬

Editing Music Files in Windows 8
I have been updating my music library since getting my new laptop featuring Windows 8. For the most part, I've been successful in editing titles, release dates, artist names and other file information. However, there are a few music files that will not save edits after entering new information and c...
2013-06-17, 2500🔥, 0💬

I have two partitions on the hard drive. Windows 7 on one, and W8 on the other. Can my second user log in to Windows 7
I have multiple partitions on the hard drive, one W7 and another W8. I have my wife set up as a second user on W8. Is there a way she can switch users and boot up from the W7 partition? The computer is a HP Pavilion p6210f, Athlon II 620 Quad-core processor. You will need to create a user account on...
2013-06-17, 2391🔥, 0💬

Can Windows 8 Pro be re-sold if deactivated?
I bought the boxed version of Windows 8 Pro DVD from Amazon last year and upgraded my Windows 7 OEM laptop. I am getting ready to replace my laptop and if re-formatted my hard drive and re-installed Windows 7 OEM could I then legally sell Windows 8 Pro on eBay, and would the buyer legally be able to...
2013-06-15, 2239🔥, 0💬

Editing Music Files in Windows 8
I have been updating my music library since getting my new laptop featuring Windows 8. For the most part, I've been successful in editing titles, release dates, artist names and other file information. However, there are a few music files that will not save edits after entering new information and c...
2013-06-15, 3073🔥, 0💬

Windows 8 printing with Samsung SCX4824
I can scan, but I can't print to my Samsung SCX 4284 FN. I have to transfer files to an old pc and print from there. Is there an easier way with Windows 8? I am OK with most Windows 8 stuff, but I need to print direct to the printer. I've tried the Samsung Website but there isn't an update for my pr...
2013-06-14, 2838🔥, 0💬

Windows Experience Index does not see new graphics card
I installed new graphics card and the Windows Experience Index did not say it detected the card. When I run a new scan no change is seen in the graphics performance rating. Maybe try the advanced tools link on the Performance Information & tools control panel window . Item there to clear the wei...
2013-06-14, 2877🔥, 0💬

Incorrect user email blocks computer use
New user of Windows 8 with a new PC. I mistyped my Windows Account user email when setting. I didn't realize it in time and shut the PC down. Now I can't access my Mircrosoft account to open the computer. I suspect the person with the email is getting all kinds of strange messages. I have a $1,000 d...
2013-06-13, 2763🔥, 0💬

Is it possible to reinstall Windows 8 after a HDD wipe?
I am experiencing a difficult problem at the moment.The problem is I was having problems of booting into Windows 8 after my friend used the reset option in Windows 8 (I was purchasing his pc). During the process of the reset,a power surge and screwed up the os entirely.It won't even boot after the i...
2013-06-13, 2443🔥, 0💬

yahoo toolbar
my yahoo toolbar has disappeared and need to get it back
2013-06-13, 2909🔥, 0💬

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