Solved: How do I move/copy games from home screen to desktop?
I like to play games like solitaire at the same time as watching a video on youtube and I prefer to do it from the desktop. How can I put a shortcut of the game on the start screen onto the desktop. I...
View ArticleSolved: Win 8 on desktop computer -- opening an installed program
I hadn't shared any of the dismay about the removal of the start button in Win 8; it seemed to me that the metro screen itself was a big start menu. After I removed some of the preinstalled crapware...
View ArticleSolved: How to remove whitesnake toolbar in google chrome?
i recently downloaded a free mp3 and part of the agreement was i had to install a new toolbar called whitesnake and bing search engine, i have tried uninstalling them both using the control panel, and...
View ArticleInstall Windows updates
Could anyone please tell me how to download and install Windows updates manually? Also how do I find which update will not install and is causing a failure to configure update at 15% error. How do I...
View ArticleWindow 8 "Reset Connection"
I am having problems with Window 8 not connecting to the internet. It hangs, then displays remedies I might try, one of which is "RESET CONNECTION". After I reset the connection, I am able to get on...
View ArticleHelp switching from Win8 32bit to 64bit
Hi, I am currently running a 32bit version of Win8 Pro and am looking to switch to the 64bit version. The reason behind this is that I have acquired an extra 4gb of Ram and am looking to avoid the...
View ArticleBrand New Dell all in one hangs on restart only
This is the 3rd machine I have set up for a client, and the only one giving me problems. Programs aren't running correctly, some won't open at all unless I restart the computer. Here's the problem...if...
View ArticleMouse slowdown + Chrome freezing
I built a computer last year and a month or two ago I upgraded to Windows 8. Since I've upgraded it, at random times, while moving my mouse, it would move extremely slowly for about ~5 seconds. After...
View Articlewifi problems go solved
I am posting this, as it might be helpful to others with wifi problems. I have Dell Inspiron 14z running windows 8. The wifi would get disconnected, and 'solve problem' would reset modem, and...
View ArticleSolved: Which version to purchase for home builder?
I have a computer which I assembled: ASUS M2N-E motherboard AMD Athlon 2; ! 3 GHZ CPU 4 x 1 GB ram; DDR2 667 New WD Blue; 250 GB HDD XFX 8600 GTS graphics card Eventually, this system will die. If I...
View ArticleWindows 8 reset it self (sort of)
I been using windows 8 for about 3 months now and I HATE IT!!!:mad: Just problem after problem. This one is the worst. Yesterday i turn on my computer and log in like normal, but during the "welcome"...
View ArticleWindows 8 frozen cursor
I am running Windows 8 on another computer which is an Asus. The cursor has become frozen. When I turn off the computer it boots up and the cursor works for about 10-20seconds, until the home page...
View ArticleWindows 8 on USB
I've been trying to put windows 8 on my USB-Drive (16 gb) with this tutorial: http://techmell.com/how-to/install-w...usb-pen-drive/ But i got stuck in the last step where I have to type "bcdboot...
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Result of my Win8 problems.
Hi, I have recently got a lot of help here, from extreemly patient folk, in getting to grips with win8. As advised, eventually I deleted w8 from my dualboot with XP & reinstalled the dualboot with...
View Articleinstalling game app from app store
I am trying to install Solitaire HD from the app store on my computer. Keep getting a message saying, "Something went wrong," with the option to "Try again." But it still will not complete installation.
View ArticleSolved: microsoft works
Hello, I bought a new computer with windows 8 installed, when I started cleaning out the cd's from the older computer I had I found a Microsoft Works 8.5 I wonder if it would work on the windows 8?
View ArticleCannot access devices and printers
Dear users, There is no way I can access devices and printers, not from control panel or start menu. I've tried all I could find up to now with no success. Please help. Win 8 pro Arturo
View Articlefactory settings
I wish to reset my Toshiba laptop computer back to it`s original settings (factory settings), and start it over again. However, my computer informs me it was unable to perform the task. I clicked on...
View ArticleSolved: Windows 8 on USB
I've been trying to put windows 8 on my USB-Drive (16 gb) with this tutorial: http://techmell.com/how-to/install-w...usb-pen-drive/ But i got stuck in the last step where I have to type "bcdboot...
View ArticleSolved: factory settings
I wish to reset my Toshiba laptop computer back to it`s original settings (factory settings), and start it over again. However, my computer informs me it was unable to perform the task. I clicked on...
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