Windows 8 Clubhouse

[eidairaman1]

I checked the Windows 8 website and it listed it as not-compatible. I tried another Netgear adapter (WNA-3100 xxxx) that I had and it's running perfectly in Win7 compatibility mode on the Netgear driver

Gotta Love MS, breaking compatibility.

 

[MxPhenom 216]

Dioes anyone have a RTM build image of Win 8? Id like to install it to my laptop when I get an SSD.

 

[remixedcat]

Sorry I only have Windows Server 2012

 

[remixedcat]

is the WNA3100 better then the WNA1100 so far as range?

 

[Frick]

No

Nooooo.

Gotta Love MS, breaking compatibility.

I'd say it's up to the developers to make working drivers. But that might just be me.

 

[Drone]

Nooooo.

You can't even rename them. But there's a workaround, you'll need to jump through some hoops though.

This article explains how to do that. You'll need to create a needed shortcut manually in C:\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder. Or you can create a shortcut on the desktop and use Pin To Start option.

Another interesting articles I found:

This article explains how to change the number of app tile rows in start screen.

Here you can find how to disable mouse over corner interfaces.

This one shows how to change desktop icon spacing.


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And this one is my favourite: Guide to Chkdsk in Windows 8.

- /scan - runs an online scan meaning it will fix whatever can be fixed without restarting.

- /forceofflinefix - has to be used with /scan and is basically the same thing as running /spotfix

- /perf - You can make the online scan even faster by using this parameter. It will eat up more resources and slow down other tasks.

- /spotfix - The new magical spot fixing feature of chkdsk that fixes errors in seconds rather than hours

- /offlinescanandfix – Will run an offline scan and fix

When you run /spotfix or /offlinescanandfix on the current used volume, you'll be asked to schedule the scan the next time the system restarts.

 

[Drone]

I doublepost but I'd rather put it separately:

I found Start Screen in Windows 8. Lol, it's located in

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder

All installed apps that go there appear in the Metro screen. Microsoft removed Start Menu from Windows 8 but they didn't rename/remove its structure so it's the same start menu folder, what an eyeroller.

This article explains how to create your own ... some kind of Start Menu without third party software.


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Another useful(less) crapola:

How to add shutdown/reboot/sleep to Start Screen


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And another useless/ful tip:
If you want to boot to explorer/libraries and skip start screen try this:

win + r -> regedit ->
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\Winlogon ->
rightclick on Shell key and type explorer.exe /select,explorer.exe (by default it was just explorer.exe).

 

[eidairaman1]

Close but not exactly the same. I remember having to do that to quick launch when I accidently deselected or deleted it.

Windows 7 Will be ran till MS gets their heads out of their butts on machines here

I doublepost but I'd rather put it separately:

I found Start Screen in Windows 8. Lol, it's located in

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder

All installed apps that go there appear in the Metro screen. Microsoft removed Start Menu from Windows 8 but they didn't rename/remove its structure so it's the same start menu folder, what an eyeroller.

This article explains how to create your own ... some kind of Start Menu without third party software.


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Another useful(less) crapola:

How to add shutdown/reboot/sleep to Start Screen


_________________________________


And another useless/ful tip:
If you want to boot to explorer/libraries and skip start screen try this:

win + r -> regedit ->
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\Winlogon ->
rightclick on Shell key and type explorer.exe /select,explorer.exe (by default it was just explorer.exe).

 

[Norton]

is the WNA3100 better then the WNA1100 so far as range?

A little bit better but for what I use it for it doesn't really matter. I would have preferred to use the WNA1100 for the rig.

Going to have to spend some time going through the tips that have been posted- they look very helpful

 

[Phusius]

edit: nm

 

[OneMoar]

Windows 8 + http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/35189-Windows-7-explorer-for-Windows-8 = rape

 

[H82LUZ73]

Windows 8 + http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/35189-Windows-7-explorer-for-Windows-8 = rape

LOL I have to wonder if all they want is Win7 then keep using it for the Start menu....would make sense right.

Microsoft Ok Windows 8 is more secure and we have explorer.exe at.92000 version.With metro UI.Touchscreen Bugs in Win7 are gone.

Customers
We want START MENU NOW.

Coders
Lets put windows7 explorer.exe in Windows8......

Guys who adopted to Metro.....
Well have fun with that . unsecured Win7 exe that has two Hot fixes out next Tuesday......Yet my Windows8 does not.......

 

[OneMoar]

LOL I have to wonder if all they want is Win7 then keep using it for the Start menu....would make sense right.

Microsoft Ok Windows 8 is more secure and we have explorer.exe at.92000 version.With metro UI.Touchscreen Bugs in Win7 are gone.

Customers
We want START MENU NOW.

Coders
Lets put windows7 explorer.exe in Windows8......

Guys who adopted to Metro.....
Well have fun with that . unsecured Win7 exe that has two Hot fixes out next Tuesday......Yet my Windows8 does not.......

You sir know not of what you speak .... explorer hasn't had a(security) hotfix since sp1 ...
also file version != security id wager metro has more security holes then a XP system(because Obviously explosing parts of the OS-core to things like javascript and html is a good idea) : please refrain from commenting when you don't know what you are talking about

 

[H82LUZ73]

You sir know not of what you speak .... explorer hasn't had a(security) hotfix since sp1 ...
also file version != security id wager metro has more security holes then a XP system(because Obviously explosing parts of the OS-core to things like javascript and html is a good idea) : please refrain from commenting when you don't know what you are talking about

Wow get up on the wrong side of the H8 WIN8 bed this morning.I was poking fun of how those guys are using files from WIn7 t o get their beloved START Menu back.Why use Win8 then.

Also what java-script security holes in Metro? I have not had a MS hotfix on WIn8 since August And that was for Office,Yet in the other post about MS Hotfix Tuesday All the patches are WinXP-7 GO figure it out Win8 is better then 7 and stop coming here to a clubhouse of users that Actually use it.Not get us to go back to using 7

Here is proof........I guess I do know something EH!! H8ter.

 

[Drone]

More news.

Built-in applications like Mail, Maps, Photos and Bing will be given a final polish, with new features added, before the OS is released.

So final version will have all these apps updated OOB. But RTM users who already installed W8 will be able to update directly from the store as the new versions land.

http://www.techradar.com/news/compu...ans-to-update-built-in-windows-8-apps-1102094

Nice to see that the final build will be updated.
I'm gonna reformat and install the final version because I'm on eval trial version of RTM anyway.

 

[tacosRcool]

I can't wait for this to release!

 

[erixx]

MS says Media Center will be an optin for W 8 PRO!!!

So if Î want it I need Pro? Well,.....

 

[Drone]

Patch Tuesday here with 3 updates:

Microsoft Camera Codec Pack

Hm that's strange not everyone needs this but MS marked this update as recommended.

IE Flash Player

Finally they updated flash player. 16MB in size.

And finally this ....

KB2756872

Holy shit what is this? It's 163MB!!!! Is it some kind of micro service pack? Its description says:

These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows 8 experience.

/ramble

It took ages to download and install it. But I'm really glad that this update improves performance and reliability.

p.s. It's also strange that update files for W8 are called Windows8-RT-KB2xxxxxx-x64.msu

Why they have RT in the filename? And what does RT stand for anyway?

 

[remixedcat]

Running Start8 to get start menu back.... not free though :-(
I also tried the old version of stardock fences and it works.... stardock is now charging 10 bucks for it so please back up those old exe files!!! I backed em up in 4 places even dropbox LOL.

 

[eidairaman1]

they should call this windows 3.5

 

[H82LUZ73]

Patch Tuesday here with 3 updates:

Microsoft Camera Codec Pack

Hm that's strange not everyone needs this but MS marked this update as recommended.

IE Flash Player

Finally they updated flash player. 16MB in size.

And finally this ....

KB2756872

Holy shit what is this? It's 163MB!!!! Is it some kind of micro service pack? Its description says:




/ramble

It took ages to download and install it. But I'm really glad that this update improves performance and reliability.

p.s. It's also strange that update files for W8 are called Windows8-RT-KB2xxxxxx-x64.msu

Why they have RT in the filename? And what does RT stand for anyway?

That big update does this.
Update information
Improvements
This cumulative update includes the following performance and reliability improvements:

Increased power efficiency to extend battery life
Performance improvements in Windows 8 applications and Start screen
Improved audio and video playback in many scenarios
Improved application and driver compatibility with Windows 8

Known issues
The following known issues may occur after you apply this update:

When you turn a Windows feature on or off, the computer may require a restart. For example, this action may be necessary when you turn Remote Access on or off.

How to obtain this update
Install this update from Windows Update.

Open the Charms bar by swiping in from the right edge of a touch screen. Or, if you use a mouse, move the mouse to the upper- or lower-right corner of the display.
Tap or click Search.
In the search box, type Windows Update.
Tap or click Settings.
Tap or click Install optional updates.
Click the nn important updates are available link, where n is the number of important updates available.
Click to select theupdate_name check box, where update_name is the name of the update that you want to install.
Click Install.


Strange thing is last week it was never said about what updates you get.Only Windows7 and office ones.have you guys noticed the Start Screen loads quicker o load up with log in/ password?Also seems more faster loading up apps in general.

Originally Posted by Drone View Post
More news.



So final version will have all these apps updated OOB. But RTM users who already installed W8 will be able to update directly from the store as the new versions land.

http://www.techradar.com/news/comput...8-apps-1102094

Nice to see that the final build will be updated.
I'm gonna reformat and install the final version because I'm on eval trial version of RTM anyway.



You get the updates for Bing,Photo and stuff.I had 11 of them to install,Now my machine just flies.When is media centre coming ? Any word on release date?

Would have had 2 posts just merged them together.

 

[Drone]

When is media centre coming ? Any word on release date?

MS didn't comment on it yet. Maybe we'll see it on release day. To unlock the Media Center features, you need a separate product key. Price is unknown yet, maybe around 10 bucks.

 

[Phusius]

i was mildly excited for win 8, until saw how many tacked on fees there are, $10 for stardock start menu if u dont like the reg layout, xbox integration /puke, media center extra fee... heh piss on it, I am happy with win 7

 

[H82LUZ73]

MS didn't comment on it yet. Maybe we'll see it on release day. To unlock the Media Center features, you need a separate product key. Price is unknown yet, maybe around 10 bucks.

Was afraid of that.Oh well I have PowerDVD installed anyways.No biggie.

 

[Drone]

http://www.winbeta.org/news/microsoft-windows-8-training-videos-appear-web

W8 training videos.

Nothing new to us, but for people who see W8 for the first time these videos are quite informative

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There was also "leaked" W8 ad but MS got it removed from yt lol.