[MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
24-02-2013, 22:21
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
once win 8 starts freaking out it crashes with a vengeance imo. I somehow managed to run out of system resources( something like an IRQ conflict ive not seen one of them since xp) and it would not boot my nic started messing ended up with half the system failing, Its own recovery didn't work either, My hard usage long term experience of it is starting to turn a little
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24-02-2013, 22:26
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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Well due to windows 7 key problems AGAIN, i have been forced into running windows 8  . So i have spent the last couple of hours installing any extra software i can find to make my windows 8 desktop as near to my windows 7 desktop as i can. I seem to be 50% there now. Time will tell if it lasts or i move to linux Mint for daily use and only use windows 8 for gaming when needed.
This is my present desktop with animated earth and gadgets |
What programs have you got installed there? Wouldn't mind testing some out.
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24-02-2013, 22:49
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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Seems to be all working just like my windows 7 build. If it stays like this i will be happy. Will let you know m8 
I have my start menu, video desktop, gadgets and my cod 4 works  |
well im very glad your cod 4 working I know that was your biggest complaint about windows 8 and know you don't like the modern ui hope you get used to it and start liking windows 8 I would not go back to 7 now even though I loved it but love windows 8 lot more not had 1 problem with it good luck with your windows 8 too mate
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24-02-2013, 23:15
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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What programs have you got installed there? Wouldn't mind testing some out.
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On my mobile at the moment,will post links tomorrow.
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25-02-2013, 07:56
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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On my mobile at the moment,will post links tomorrow.
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Video desktop is in beta at the moment, it does seem to work fine.
http://www.stardock.com/products/des...beta/index.asp
This allows you to place gadgets on the windows 8 desktop.
http://addgadgets.com/faq/#g18
List of some nice gadgets
http://addgadgets.com/
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25-02-2013, 12:02
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
Thanks, I shall try them out now.
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25-02-2013, 18:08
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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Thanks, I shall try them out now.
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Glad to have helped
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26-02-2013, 16:16
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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Glad to have helped
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hows your windows 8 going mate are you starting to like it ?
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26-02-2013, 18:07
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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hows your windows 8 going mate are you starting to like it ?
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Its still on and its still working, and its not give me any issues YET
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26-02-2013, 18:14
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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Its still on and its still working, and its not give me any issues YET |
good to hear and should not give you any issues ive never had one problem with it
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26-02-2013, 18:16
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good to hear and should not give you any issues ive never had one problem with it
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Dont say that 
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26-02-2013, 20:52
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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Dont say that |
well I haven't lol and hope you don't either mate
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26-02-2013, 20:55
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
I'm still having issues with cod4 and my widget for my power key thing from Scottish power.but everything else.is ok.
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05-03-2013, 01:19
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
Windows 8 Pro price slashed
today By Nicole Kobie
Posted on 4 Mar 2013 at 11:35
The Windows 8 Pro upgrade price has inexplicably been slashed on Microsoft's online store.
An upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows 8 Pro had previously cost £190 inc VAT, but is now being advertised for £45.
Oddly, that means it's cheaper than the standard Windows 8, which is £99, and also cheaper than an upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8 Pro, which remains at £99.
Windows 8 Pro had previously been available for an introductory discount price, but that ended 31 January.
Read more: Windows 8 Pro price slashed to £45 | News | PC Pro http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/380347/w...#ixzz2McV8MLUR
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05-03-2013, 13:00
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
I hope this lasts to the end of the month - dithered over getting it previously, but Pro for £45 may be worth it
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