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How do I do backup and restore in Windows 8?
All prior versions of Windows I could set restore points as well as run backup if the system crashed I could restore it. How is this done in Windows 8? System Restore is still available in Windows 8, however, the ability for SR to create automatic Restore Points has been problematic in this version....
2012-10-12, ∼4647🔥, 0💬

How do I do backup and restore in Windows 8?
All prior versions of Windows I could set restore points as well as run backup if the system crashed I could restore it. How is this done in Windows 8? System Restore is still available in Windows 8, however, the ability for SR to create automatic Restore Points has been problematic in this version....
2012-10-12, ∼3698🔥, 0💬

How i can deleet window .old files from my system
I install windows 8 release preview without format my drive so my computer is slow so I want to delete window.old files To delete Windows.old folder follow steps below: 1- Open "Charms Bar" (Start Screen) and type cleanmgr. 2- In left side open cleanmgr.exe and click Ok. 3- now click on Clean up sys...
2012-10-09, ∼4169🔥, 0💬

Now when I try to activate Win8, I get the following error: Error Code: 0x8007007B
installed my Win8 RP using USB as a second OS on my PC. The original OS is Win7, on volume C and the Win8 lies on volume D. Now when I try to activate Win8, I get the following error: Error Code: 0x8007007B The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect. Is that because I installe...
2012-10-08, ∼6183🔥, 0💬

If 64 bit frees up 5 percent of Memory Usage on a low spec notebook, should it then be used over 32 bit?
I have a Dell 11z notebook that runs both Windows 8 Release Preview 32 bit and 64 bit. Originally it was a 2 GB 32 bit Vista, but I upgraded to 4 GB 64 bit Windows 7 without issue for the last 2 1/2 years. The notebook has Intel Celeron 743 @ 1.30 GHz which supports 64 bit architecture. In Windows 8...
2012-10-05, ∼4252🔥, 0💬

Will windows 8 run proper programs or just apps
I use windows 7for both business and personal. As well as word processing, database and business administration software, I also do a lot of photo and video editing. Will windows 8 run proper grown up programs or just ipad/andriod style apps. I just wanted to add information regarding Windows on Arm...
2012-10-02, ∼3777🔥, 0💬

Bing maps shows distance in Km only and not Miles
I used Bing Maps to give me the directions from one location to another and it only shows the distance in Kilometres and not miles . How Do I change the settings to display miles? 1.Search on: "Change the way measurements are displayed". 2.Click on "Additional Settings" 3.Look for "Measurement Syste...
2012-09-27, ≈10🔥, 0💬

People app connecting to facebook issue
Windows 8 issue on the people app. When I try to connect to facebook or twitter so far I get the following error. -There seems to be some trouble connecting this service to Windows Live right now. Please try again later.- I've tried numerous times with no luck please help me with this. 1. Have you l...
2012-09-26, ∼3601🔥, 0💬

Windows 8 release preview has corrupted booting
I have windows 7 64 bit Home premium version installed on my Laptop. I wanted to try out the Windows 8 release preview. I also do not want to lose windows 7. So i have followed the following steps: 1.Created a Partition on the Hard disk by shrinking the volume of existing partition. 2.Downloaded the...
2012-09-21, ∼3804🔥, 0💬

Windows 8 RP Activation Error
I keep getting a error 0x80072F8F whenever I try to activate Win8, I used the exact product key provided. I couldn't activate the system for a couple of days sense I have no internet at home and had to wait until today when I got to my local library. Also using the 32bit version. Method 1: Perform t...
2012-09-12, ∼4287🔥, 0💬

Random blackouts while using the computer
Random blackouts while using the computer As the issue is non recursive, let’s try to reinstall the display drivers. But before proceeding any further make sure that you have the backup of correct display drivers. You can download the display drivers from your manufactures website by entering your p...
2012-09-12, ∼4279🔥, 0💬

Not able to add an account in the "Mail" app by Microsoft
My default Hotmail account is added by default, but to add another email account, when I bring up the charms ---> "Settings", it displays the 3 options related to "Mail" app -- "Accounts", "Permissions" and "Rate and Review". Clicking on "Permissions" keeps the right side bar open, but clicking on "...
2012-09-11, ∼7335🔥, 0💬

How to start a program upon login automatically?
In Windows 7 or Vista or XP, I could have a program start when I logged in by putting it in the startup folder in the start menu. How do I do that in the Windows 8 release preview? Navigate to the following location and paste the program launch icon you want to launch on startup in the startup folde...
2012-09-03, ≈11🔥, 0💬

Shutdown error "install a disk in the H: drive, citing a 'winlogon.exe' error
I'm running Windows 8 Release Preview on an HP Pavillion Desktop PC. When I select the shut down option, I get an error message asking me to install a disk in the H: drive, citing a 'winlogon.exe' error with options to cancel, try again or continue. If I repeat click continue system eventual runs sh...
2012-08-31, ∼3848🔥, 0💬

Windows Media Center Anytime Upgrade not yet available for RTM version
Please can you confirm if/when a new Media Centre Serial will be available to allow proper testing of RTM version for Media Center and Media playback capabilities...or even if this might have to be done via earlier than Oct planned purchased extra route! I would very much like to begin testing and f...
2012-08-30, ∼4374🔥, 0💬

Can't activate after upgrading Windows 8 RC to Windows 8 RTM
I upgraded from Windows 8 RC to Windows 8 RTM. Because I have an SSD, I'm unable to do a clean install (the boot is too fast to hit f8, and I don't have an UEFA device), but there is no way to activate (I cannot change the product key in System -> View Details in Windows Activatation, and the only p...
2012-08-27, ∼4744🔥, 0💬

How to switch to win7 after using dual boot?
I have dual booted my system to ensure that i can go back to win7 when I need but I cant find any option on how to do it. .. When you turn on the computer - you should be getting a choice to boot to Windows 8 or WIndows 7 - *if* you did the setup correctly. If you are not getting that choice - you m...
2012-08-27, ∼3757🔥, 0💬

How to switch to win7 after using dual boot?
I have dual booted my system to ensure that i can go back to win7 when i need but i cant find any option on how to do it. plz help thankyou! When you turn on the computer - you should be getting a choice to boot to Windows 8 or WIndows 7 - *if* you did the setup correctly. If you are not getting tha...
2012-08-24, ∼3242🔥, 0💬

Unable to remove or set my contacts in the People app.
I can't remove any names from my contact list or people list. Also, I cannot set my list to last name first and sort according to last name. You could try running the System File checker that should get your app back. When you uninstall one of these Mail, Messaging, People and Calendar they all will...
2012-08-22, ∼5036🔥, 0💬

Unable to remove or set my contacts in the People app.
Original title: People list settings. I can't remove any names from my contact list or people list. Also, I cannot set my list to last name first and sort according to last name. You could try running the System File checker that should get your app back. When you uninstall one of these Mail, Messag...
2012-08-21, ∼4350🔥, 0💬

DVD driver not recognized after windows 8 installed
DVD drive not recognized after windows 8 installed. Before it was well functioning with Win 7. I studied most of the forum answers and tried some of the following answers: Answer 1: I'd recommend you to open the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter and check if it helps. a. Press Windows key+ W, that...
2012-08-17, ∼6409🔥, 0💬

What Is the Windows 8 Edition on MSDN?
I realize this may be considered off topic here, as I'm asking about the Win 8 RTM available on MSDN subscriptions. What is the edition? I installed the Win 8 x64 available, but all it says when I look at System in Control Panel is "Windows 8". No edition mentioned. When I try to find Gadgets (in Wi...
2012-08-17, ∼9751🔥, 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, ≈16🔥, 0💬

MacBook Pro feezing/hard lock at random intervals - behavior in RP same as CP
I've been pleased with Windows 8 with one serious exception. On my MacBook Pro (mid-2009), the system will freeze up at seemingly random times. Nothing is written to the system logs and there is no STOP error to look at. I am very concerned that there is a hardware fault in the entire line of MacBoo...
2012-08-09, ∼4710🔥, 0💬

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