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Anyone noticed that if and when a program crashes, Task Manager is useless at killing it?
it just sits there saying 'not responding'
I have to hard reboot and start again usually.

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Just tried my sound for the first time, everything plays at what seems like 3/4 speed and has crackling. Also, my sound and graphics drivers are bundled.

I love Windows 8.

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I'm having a couple of issues with windows 8 at the moment, but I'm not in a rush to sort them out as it's only stopping other people using my pc not me :)

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Windows Blue poised to become Windows 8.1

The Windows Blue operating system update is likely to be named "Windows 8.1" when it arrives this summer, according to sources

by Mary Jo Foley
| April 2, 2013 6:33 AM PDT


Microsoft officials supposedly have decided on the final name for Windows Blue. The final decision, one of my sources told me, is that it will be Windows 8.1.

The client version of Blue, codenamed Windows Blue, is a refresh of Windows 8. It is expected to be released to manufacturing around August of this year. As I've blogged a few times, Microsoft is planning to position Blue as part of the Windows 8 wave, not as Windows 9.

On Twitter this morning Roman L. (a k a @AngelWZR) posted a screen shot of what appears to be a build of Windows Blue that postdates the one that leaked a week ago. The week-ago Blue build was 9364; the new one is 9375. It is labeled in AngelWZR's screen shot as "Windows 8.1 Pro."

"Well maybe that's not an April Fools' joke," AngelWZR tweeted.

My Blue source said that the top-level branding will be "Windows 8" when Microsoft releases the 8.1 update -- similar to the way that Microsoft's Windows Phone officials talked about the "Mango" (Windows Phone 7.5) release as part of the Windows Phone 7 family.

My tipster also says that Microsoft plans to refer to the Blue update for Windows RT as "Windows RT 8.1."

There's no word as to what, if anything, Microsoft plans to charge existing Windows 8 and Windows RT customers for Blue.

Microsoft executives like Windows Chief Financial Officer Tami Reller have said repeatedly that Microsoft envisions Windows 8 as something more than a one-season wonder. Reller has said the company considers Windows 8 a product "of multiple selling seasons." So it makes sense that Blue would be christened Windows 8.X, not Windows 9.

If it pans out that Microsoft has, indeed, opted for Blue to be named 8.1 -- rather than 8.5 or 8.7 -- I wouldn't be surprised to see the expected next couple of annual Windows client refreshes to also have an 8.X name when they roll out over the next few years.

Microsoft officials are not commenting about Blue, beyond acknowledging that the code name refers to the next wave of products from the company.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57...e-windows-8.1/

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Makes sense, I'd expect a full number version every two years.

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they are emulating Mac trying to release refreshes more frequently for less cost. They are hoping this combats piracy as well as totally changing the business model.

Big problem is Mac and Linus specially Ubuntu have stolen all the good names so what the best MS can do? 8.1 pitiful . Atleast when we had code names like Whistler or Vienna if gave it a bit of sparkle lol

Were is WINFS gone whooft gone in a puff of logic lol

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Dunno where WinFS has gone. I think one day they will release the replacement they've been threatening for NTFS, but obviously not yet. Until then, they'll keep on tweaking NTFS.

As for Apple, for a long time, they've had a slightly screwy version numbering system. They've been essentially doing "point" releases of OSX (with is actually OS10) since 2001.


Still, you are right, naming OS releases after wild cats, birds, or desserts (to bring another Linux based OS, Android, into it) is far more interesting than version numbers.

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surely all what matters is if it is a good os not the name

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of course but there is nothing wrong with a bit of imagination is there :)

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Hi, had a new desktop bought for me for my birthday with windows 8 installed. Got one problem that I cant seem to get around. When I reboot I get " configuring windows features" which in itself isnt a problem but it takes ages. And when I mean ages it takes around 30 minutes before I am back in the system. It isnt windows update because I have turned that off.

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One thing to bear considering is that, MS may go for a 'paid upgrade to Windows 8.1'

That'll be interesting. No more Service Packs, just Paid updates.

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Windows Keeps Getting Better


http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/b...medium=twitter

good now we know windows 8.1 to be free

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It should be pushed as a support pack via windows update, as opposed to visiting the Windows Store!

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Well i am running windows 8 only because i have to. But i have start is back to give me the start button back and have hidden the Metro crap away. It now looks and perform the same as windows 7 which tells me all they did was remove the start button and remove some of the nice graphical extras that you get with windows 7. I am willing to bet that they do not bring back the the original start button and instead bring something back they call the start button. What they will do then is say they have so they can sell a few more copies before it is consigned to the same place vista was. I hope that they actually see sense but i am expecting them to not to. Such a shame as Microsoft was going in the right direction with windows 7 and now they have done a massive U turn.

I like this bit that was posted in reply to there blog above.

:LOL:

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lol that is not quite all they did lol

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Lets put it this way, without that mobile phone interface its not different after you put the start button back. I see not improvement at all over windows 7. In fact that maybe what there scared of if they put the start button back people will see through there bull excreta.

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Anyone else having trouble using BBC iPlayer desktop on Windows 8? Have uninstalled it, installed it. Same with Adobe AIR, and tried their FAQ's. No joy. Tried using it in compatibility mode for Windows XP, Vista and 7. No luck. So am now wondering if it is something I am doing wrong or if anyone else was having the same trouble.

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not had any probs with it on mine hope you can get it sorted

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Is is this? http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.u...ntentdisappear

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Looks like it, how I missed that article I don't know. Cheers Ben, will give it a go this afternoon.

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Just installed it on my old laptop. Nightmare, can't find anything,,,

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If you are talking about Windows 8 try installing Classic Start.

http://www.classicstart8.com/

Saved my sanity.

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Windows and Q is your friend, I launch all my applications by searching for them that way

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I use Classicstart8 on my Windows 8 which also saved my sanity.

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Anyone managed to add their gmail account to Windows 8 email? Tried all the application specific password and enabling IMAP stuff. Email address and password not recognised...

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I gave up and installed Windows Mail Live Mail 2012 and I can read all my email accounts

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Has anybody installed Google Chrome for Windows 8 and if so are there any problems with it once installed.

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Google Chrome works perfectly like any other Windows, i use the normal desktop version.

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Thanks SnoopZ.

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Here are the latest rumours for Windows 8.1.

Start button has returned with the icon the same as the charms icon.

MS will allow users to swap the start screen with an application list when the button is accessed. (i really hope this is true)

You can use your desktop wallpaper on the start screen.

You will be able to boot directly to the Desktop.

http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-8...looks-familiar
http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/co...utton-and-more

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prob had too to save sales

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Don't really get the hatred for it anymore, if I want to launch a program I go to start screen, start typing, press enter and I'm back to the desktop.

Looking forward to 50/50 snap for metro though.

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I never use the start screen other than when it first pops up, so i am looking forward to boot to desktop and the ability to have the start screen 'apps list' as default when the start button is pressed as i don't want to install any other crap to make it like windows 7.

I expect sales will increase once 8.1 is released.

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A first look at Windows 8.1

http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/b...ndows-8-1.aspx

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I am hoping i can install the public beta of 8.1 without it needing a reinstall when it officially comes out.

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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windo...t-357662.shtml

full features list

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Having the same background on the start screen as the desktop will help make it seem seamless, also having the apps view too.

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Me too, I have everything set up the way I like it, might have to image the disk otherwise

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I am glad i got the cheap version of Windows 8 when it was on offer as i was sure it would get better, although i never use the start screen i do want it organised a little better.

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Yeah I don't use it on my normal laptop either, would probably use it more if I had one of these new multi gesture touchpads but I don't feel the need to buy a new laptop at the minute

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Halo: Spartan Assault for windows 8 and wp8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxsYQ...ature=youtu.be

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first look at windows 8.1


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=VQb5caeSo00

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Its a good update apart from the fact there is no real start button just a fake one, thank god for companies who write software like startisback

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There is no way I'd have the start button back - it's a lot easier for me now that I can just listen to what the tiles are when the pc is loaded up.

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I don't like to use addons, so i am hoping for a boot to desktop and i am looking forward to a real start button and i will be happy if i can make it go to a default apps start screen with the same background as i currently use on my desktop to make it look seamless.

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same here as find it much faster to get programs without start menu but think Microsoft should give a option for one for people like sirius that want one I believe the start screen will keep improving 8.1 is a good start

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I'm sure Microsoft are going to give a token start type thing, but I'm not sure they should - still as long as it makes people happy then that's cool :)

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there is gonna be in 8.1

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Yes i know, looking forward to never needing to see the start screen again in its current form as i never use it, but i am happy if they make it default to the app view of it more like a start menu which they're rumoured to be doing. :)

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ba I had a look on a virtual machine ages ago lol

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I have it working on windows 8 pro, was a pain to get it working, if I remember what I did I'll post it later. However, given that google no longer supports active sync, only mail works and it's not the best app in the world. Probably best to look for an alternative.

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Or wait till Microsoft update the email app now that this has happened http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/05/g...ll-developers/

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just upgraded. Bit strange to be honest. and fuzzy text is back grr

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Did you somehow turn cleartype off or you're not using the native resolution?

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Clear type is on. It's in Internet explorer.
It did it when I first updated to or 9 and then 10 but randomly goes away after a few months

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Or, you get used to it, so don't notice it ;)

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It's annoying. No It definitely isn't me getting used to it.

Tell you what tho. Windows 8 has made my laptop run much faster.

And now I've figured out that you roll the middle thing on the mouse to scroll sideways it's removed that particular frustration

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Use Chrome or Firefox, IE can't render text properly (at least in my experience).

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Chrome all the way here seeing Firefox is so slow now. I find IE renders text in Facebook terribly but not sure about other sites.

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Mmmmm I tend to be stuck with ie. But the last time did try to get firefox working properly I did find it slow.

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Don't you like Chrome especially now you do Google search by SPEAKING to it, i thought it maybe useful for you? :)

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It's been a while since I used chrome - but I like the idea of answering back to the pc :)

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Try the latest build of Chrome, and in the Google search box click the microphone and then talk to it, it works really good and i think you may find it useful. :)

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i don't like chrome. but text is sharp as anything on there.

So its defo an internet explorer issue.

Installed "start8" app, absolutely brilliant. It means I have the start menu back, AND it starts up in desktop mode, so no faffing around. BUT I get the greater speed.

It now switches on and within a minute you can use the internet. It used to take about 2/3 mins on Windows 7 to start up.

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How to Correctly Install Windows 8.1 Preview


Separate ISOs will also be offered for those who wish to set up a dual-boot configuration and install Windows 8.1 Preview on a different partition. Here’s what Microsoft says about it.

“There are two ways to install Windows 8.1 Preview: through the Windows Store of through the ISO,” the company wrote.

“If you’re running Windows 8 in one of the 13 languages that the preview is available in, we strongly recommend that you download the preview from the Windows Store. When you install from the Store, you can’t create installation media, but most download the preview directly from the Windows Store,” it added.


http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-t...w-363370.shtml for rest of page

it available tomorrow

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Windows 8.1 to let you shut down directly via Start button

Windows 8.1 will try to make your life a bit easier by letting you shut down or restart your PC from the Start screen.

The preview edition of Windows 8.1 isn't due out until Wednesday. But the Windows Server 2012 R2 preview is available now for download. Since both versions share many features in common, the server-based preview provides a good glimpse at what's ahead for PC and tablet users.

Windows 8.1 users will be able to trigger a shut down or reboot much more quickly than in Windows 8. On the PC's Start screen, simply right-click on the new Start button to display the familiar pop-up menu. You'll now find a shut down command at the bottom of the menu, which lets you turn off or restart your device.

Windows 8 offers a few different ways to shut down or restart, none of them ideal, so this new option is clearly Microsoft's attempt to make the feature more accessible.

Users will spot a few other changes in the Windows 8.1 Start screen.

The tile for "Computer" has been renamed "This PC." An arrow at the bottom of the Start screen takes you directly to the Apps screen. You can select multiple tiles and then run a single command on all of them in one shot. And some tiles give you a choice of sizes, including Small, Medium, Wide, and Large.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57...-start-button/

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http://www.techspot.com/news/53036-w...-showcase.html

watch live now

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The 8.1 upgrade assistant doesn't like my computer for some reason.

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try get it for windows store

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windows 8.1 up and running here

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I just get a
The update is not applicable to your computer
error so I guess I'll wait for the final release

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did you try get it from windows store ?

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I can't find it in the window store :confused:

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Not going to do it myself as I am a wimp but would this link help pk 1?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...wnload-preview

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Thanks for that but seem to get message that quite a few people are getting.

"This update is not applicable to your computer"

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Having a go now...

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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview


one error with mine it blocked my google talk otherwise works very good

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... is this relevant?

[dunce] Sorry if it isn't, I haven't the faintest idea what it means. [/dunce mode]

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windo...s-362922.shtml

I also found this ..http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/b...w-is-here.aspx

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I get it too on a standard laptop, This update is not applicable to your computer...

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Just checked download again and it seems to be for Window RT, so maybe that's the problem?

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I have reinstalled my google talk and it now working so everything working now on 8.1

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I will wait for the final as i don't want to do a fresh install when that comes out.

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Apparently this is the fix for the 'not applicable' message:

1. Place and rename the MSU file in an easily accessible place, e.g. C:\8preview\preview.msu
2. open command prompt in administrator mode.
3. Type: Expand –F:* c:\8preview\preview.msu C:\8preview\
4. Type: DISM.exe /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:c:\8preview\Windows8-RT-KB2849636-x64.cab

I've been trying it but CMD comes back after point 3 saying Destination is not a directory: C:\8preview. Any ideas?

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I think the problem is I'm using windows eng(gb) not eng(us) - I'm not going to force and install as I suspect odd (more odd than normal I mean) may ensue.

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Thoughts on 8.1 for people who have it installed?

Can you make it so when you click the start button it will then display the start screen in APP mode as default?

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Do we know when the final is expected? :)

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I have answered my own question for the APP view.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/at...1&d=1372328658

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loving it so far big improvements

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Microsoft yesterday released the new Windows 8.1 Preview and even if the update is available as a free download for all Windows 8 users, not everybody can install it.

For some reason, a number of Windows 8 consumers cannot deploy Windows 8.1 Preview, even though the update shows up in the Store after deploying the original patch.

We’ve contacted Microsoft for more information on this and it appears that it’s all because of different language packs, so the company recommends users to wait until an official fix is released and only then deploy Windows 8.1 Preview.

“The base language of your OS (the language chosen during setup) is outside one of the 13 supported languages for Windows 8.1 Preview. Please note that any other language or non-specified version (such as English (United Kingdom) and Portuguese (Portugal)) are not included among the supported languages,” Microsoft explains.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windo...s-363653.shtml


that why some of you cant install it yet

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Bloody airplane, color & aluminum.

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I am still struggling to work out what you're talking about? :)

Edit , American spellings i guess... roll on RTM.

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If only I'd thought of that :)

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think Microsoft will release the ISO's either today or tomorrow

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If i install this do i still have to do a 100% reinstall when RTM comes along?

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I'll be making an acronis image today in preparation :)

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make a backup oif your windows 8 then when 8.1 RTM is out you can restore to that then install 8.1 RTM when it released

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I'll probably just wait as i don't have issues with it. :)

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or you could try it in a VM

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yep that why back up then you can restore 8 before installing 8.1 RTM

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I've tried changing the language of mine to US English but it's still not working.

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mine was set to en(US) when I first installed windows 8 that why I had no probs upgrading to 8.1 but should be to upgrade from ISO's when Microsoft release them or you could try changing your time setting to a USA one then change it back if it works Russ

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Sorry but could someone answer a question for me. I am in malta using my phone at the. I was told last night in txt that the start bbutton is a fake and all it does is open the metro crap and that they are trying to block 3rd party start button apps with this panic fix ???

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True that all it does is flip between desktop and Metro and the reason you've given could be right...

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Thanks then there is no reason to install it when I get back if its going to stop my start button app working. Tipical microsoft crap