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Title: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 03, 2012, 10:38:51 PM
 :o

So fast.

Is there any way to link my gmail with my Microsoft Hotmail? I already have, but I don't want to receive Hotmail email, because I don't use it, I want to use my gmail, but MS won't let me. Help?

Any general tips with W8?
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 03, 2012, 10:39:39 PM
Jesus fucking Christ it is loading these pages in half a second.  :o

Mind you, I upgraded from Vista to W8. So my mind is being blown now.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Madrun Badrun on December 03, 2012, 10:43:56 PM
A burnt CD with Windows 7 is in the mail.  Help is on the way.  Stay strong. 
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Positive Touch on December 03, 2012, 10:47:41 PM
gtfo - win 8 kills win 7

its the same damn thing except now it has a start screen instead of a start menu, some useless apps, a useless charm bar, and oh yeah it moves SO FUCKING FAST
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 03, 2012, 10:49:00 PM
Ignore Arvie.

HELP
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Positive Touch on December 03, 2012, 10:50:06 PM
try pushing the start button to access the start screen
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Madrun Badrun on December 03, 2012, 10:50:28 PM

:lol
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 03, 2012, 10:53:28 PM
Can you access shut down;etc from desktop mode?
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: D3RANG3D on December 03, 2012, 10:55:18 PM
Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on December 03, 2012, 10:53:28 PM
Can you access shut down;etc from desktop mode?

Waggle your mouse cursor on the right edge of the screen, and or alt+f4.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 03, 2012, 10:56:31 PM
Yes you can have live ecosystem treat your Gmail as you live account. Iirc ots an option when creating a live account at live.com
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 03, 2012, 11:04:54 PM
Why isn't there a clock in metro mode and why is there no search in windows store?
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: D3RANG3D on December 03, 2012, 11:16:47 PM
Winkey+X is also useful.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Pringo on December 03, 2012, 11:17:11 PM
Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on December 03, 2012, 11:04:54 PM
Why isn't there a clock in metro mode and why is there no search in windows store?

I think you can use the regular search for the store (go to the bottom right corner then choose Search).

No idea about the lack of a clock.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 03, 2012, 11:18:59 PM
I see. So does each metro app have its own bottom right menu? I assumed before that that search was for Windows but you're right, it is for the store.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 03, 2012, 11:21:02 PM
I just don't get why they didn't include a clock on the Calendar tile. ??? Were they just high when they did that?

Other than the occasional aforementioned interface issue, Windows 8 is pretty swank. Installing Steam.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 03, 2012, 11:22:46 PM
pin steam is a neat app for getting your steam stuff on your start screen
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: D3RANG3D on December 03, 2012, 11:25:48 PM
Quote from: MrAngryFace on December 03, 2012, 11:22:46 PM
pin steam is a neat app for getting your steam stuff on your start screen

Why does it cost money :lol
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 03, 2012, 11:26:12 PM
Here comes the true test. I have Hydro Thunder: Hurricane on 360 xbla. It's on the Windows Store. Will it let me dl for free? Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 03, 2012, 11:28:32 PM
Nope. Ahahaha fuck off Microsoft. Yet you're willing to tie my 360 account to my windows account? LOL.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: D3RANG3D on December 03, 2012, 11:30:10 PM
Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on December 03, 2012, 11:28:32 PM
Nope. Ahahaha fuck off Microsoft. Yet you're willing to tie my 360 account to my windows account? LOL.

It was free on one of the preview versions of win8.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 03, 2012, 11:32:26 PM
Quote from: D3RANG3D on December 03, 2012, 11:25:48 PM
Quote from: MrAngryFace on December 03, 2012, 11:22:46 PM
pin steam is a neat app for getting your steam stuff on your start screen

Why does it cost money :lol

cause someone made it and wanted to sell it
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 03, 2012, 11:32:35 PM
It's called XBOX Windows. I have it on 360, this is the SAME EXACT ACCOUNT as I use on my 360, yet i have to rebuy it? LOL. It's like me having to rebuy Angry Birds from Google Play Store so I can play it via computer even though I bought it and play it on my phone. LOL.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: D3RANG3D on December 03, 2012, 11:37:39 PM
Quote from: MrAngryFace on December 03, 2012, 11:32:26 PM
Quote from: D3RANG3D on December 03, 2012, 11:25:48 PM
Quote from: MrAngryFace on December 03, 2012, 11:22:46 PM
pin steam is a neat app for getting your steam stuff on your start screen

Why does it cost money :lol

cause someone made it and wanted to sell it

I get that but still...on second thought MS probably charged him to be able to put that up.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 03, 2012, 11:38:20 PM
Gotta hand it to MS, IE10 owns.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 03, 2012, 11:39:51 PM
Quote from: D3RANG3D on December 03, 2012, 11:37:39 PM
Quote from: MrAngryFace on December 03, 2012, 11:32:26 PM
Quote from: D3RANG3D on December 03, 2012, 11:25:48 PM
Quote from: MrAngryFace on December 03, 2012, 11:22:46 PM
pin steam is a neat app for getting your steam stuff on your start screen

Why does it cost money :lol

cause someone made it and wanted to sell it

I get that but still...

You could always roll your own app that does that thing, or wait for Steam to provide the support (which I doubt w/pushing big picture).
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: pilonv1 on December 03, 2012, 11:41:18 PM
himuro thread
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 03, 2012, 11:57:53 PM
random post that doesn't contribute anything; pilonv post
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: pilonv1 on December 04, 2012, 12:00:59 AM
:-*
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 04, 2012, 12:05:18 AM
Pilon:  :-*

Courtesy of Treesong:

http://www.winbeta.org/guides/comprehensive-list-windows-8-keyboard-shortcuts
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 04, 2012, 12:18:28 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/XM8BW.jpg)

???

I did a clean install, how is this possible?

edit:

(http://i.imgur.com/96PJ4.jpg)

???

Ah, there was a C://windows.old folder.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Momo on December 04, 2012, 12:53:58 AM
Did you format your drive during install? Doesnt seem so , also

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on December 03, 2012, 10:43:56 PM
A burnt CD with Windows 7 is in the mail.  Help is on the way.  Stay strong. 
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on December 04, 2012, 12:58:01 AM
'Mumu install Start8, simply getting that installed turned my Windows 8 experience from "slightly soured" to "holy shit this is awesome :bow"
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 04, 2012, 01:10:03 AM
I dunno how it's sour. Right now I think, in terms of usability, this the best windows yet. Windows command shortcuts and making me hot in my pants.

Seriously dude, a start menu is pointless. Windows + C -> go to search and type it in. Takes 3 seconds. Or even better, Windows + Q. Shit hot. Haters owned. Enjoy your shitty start screen.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Momo on December 04, 2012, 01:26:33 AM
If you're already asking people to learn multiple shortcuts that were available with one mouse click you might as well just pack it in.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 04, 2012, 01:32:24 AM
Nope. You can do it via mouse and it will take the same amount of time it took to reach start menu. There IS a start menu. You have two of them!. One is a mini start menu (metro), the other is a new overhead that puts files, apps, and setting in one thing. They literally have the same function as the start menu and not only that, it's FASTER than the start menu.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on December 04, 2012, 03:55:01 AM
I'm not actually sure what you're asking with the first question but

* You can use any email as your "Microsoft ID", it doesn't have to be Hotmail/Outlook.com. Be warned that if you somehow end up with two different IDs there is AFAIK no way to merge them and this situation is fairly common and is arrrrggghhhh

* If you want to use the Mail app with Gmail you can set this up under the settings charm.

* You can also pipe your Gmail into Hotmail/Outlook.com if you want (this is different and not required for the thing above, which just uses Gmail directly)

also

* Yes for better or worse the search charm is the standard way to search even within apps - this takes a little while to get used to. It defaults to the app you're currently in (or "Apps" if you're on the desktop or in Start) or you can switch to a different app (which lets you quickly search multiple apps with the same search terms - you can right click & pin apps you want to search frequently so they're easier to get to). Also, Start and many apps (including the store) let you search by just typing from the front page.

* Yes the Windows, Windows Phone and Xbox "marketplaces" are all totally separate and buying stuff on one gets you jack on the other ones. Why? Cause Not Invented Here, that's why.

also a tip that makes mouse usage better for me, to use the charms I find it feels a lot better when I treat it is "swing around the corner" in one motion, rather than "move to the corner and hover and move down". So Search is the upper right corner, settings is lower right
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MCD on December 04, 2012, 04:48:09 AM
http://www.greatwindowsapps.com/

Current app store is horrible so stick with this. They also have an app.

And get MangaZ or MangaGate, Himu.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 04, 2012, 04:51:14 AM
I have no problem with the lock screen, but why the fuck does it require a password? Also, I got Win 8 Pro and my account is password protected. I don't want a password for booting up windows, and I see no way to turn this off?
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MCD on December 04, 2012, 04:53:19 AM
Switch to Pin or Picture Password.

Or do it the hard way: http://www.techf5.com/2805/enable-direct-windows-8-login-no-password/
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 04, 2012, 04:54:57 AM
Why the fuck does this require password on start up?
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MCD on December 04, 2012, 04:55:16 AM
It's personal now.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Momo on December 04, 2012, 10:11:45 AM
Why do you keep defending this OS Himu?
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Van Cruncheon on December 04, 2012, 10:48:30 AM
because it's really good
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Momo on December 04, 2012, 11:06:03 AM
If that was the case the defense team wouldnt be playing as hard as they are.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: D3RANG3D on December 04, 2012, 11:10:15 AM
Quote from: Momo on December 04, 2012, 11:06:03 AM
If that was the case the defense team wouldnt be playing as hard as they are.

I don't know the hate team works overtime :smug
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: ToxicAdam on December 04, 2012, 11:13:40 AM
When you are in the store, you can just begin to start typing and the search bar will come up. I had to look on-line to figure that one out.

I already sold my laptop that had Win 8 on it. I hated it and found myself reaching for my old HP w/ win 7 or my Ipad when I wanted to doodle around. I'm sure in a year when I buy another Black Friday laptop, Win 8 will be a much better experience.

Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Momo on December 04, 2012, 11:19:22 AM
Quote from: D3RANG3D on December 04, 2012, 11:10:15 AM
Quote from: Momo on December 04, 2012, 11:06:03 AM
If that was the case the defense team wouldnt be playing as hard as they are.

I don't know the hate team works overtime :smug
I demand a walk off to settle this
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: D3RANG3D on December 04, 2012, 11:20:37 AM
Quote from: Momo on December 04, 2012, 11:19:22 AM
Quote from: D3RANG3D on December 04, 2012, 11:10:15 AM
Quote from: Momo on December 04, 2012, 11:06:03 AM
If that was the case the defense team wouldnt be playing as hard as they are.

I don't know the hate team works overtime :smug
I demand a walk off to settle this

spoiler (click to show/hide)
That worked so well for Hostess :shh
[close]
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on December 04, 2012, 12:32:16 PM
Yeah you can change the password settings in settings charm -> PC settings -> Users (or search -> settings -> type "password" or win-W -> "password"), you can disable "password on wake" (which also disables the lock screen on wake) or set a PIN to just have a few digits to type.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on December 04, 2012, 12:34:59 PM
btw the reason there's no clock visible everywhere is they want the apps to get ALL OF THE SCREEN EVERYTHING EVERYTHING EVERYTHING. which makes more sense on smaller screens than larger ones. the reason there's no clock specifically in the start screen is it would be pointless as going to the start screen is no easier or less disruptive than just bringing up the charms to see the clock.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on December 04, 2012, 01:48:55 PM
Is there any way to get 7 back after an upgrade? Contact customer support?
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MCD on December 04, 2012, 02:36:29 PM
I don't think downgrade is supported.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 04, 2012, 03:05:54 PM
Quote from: Momo on December 04, 2012, 10:11:45 AM
Why do you keep defending this OS Himu?

I just upgraded from Vista to this. ??? It is basically W7 with a hefty amount of upgrades.

Quote from: ToxicAdam on December 04, 2012, 11:13:40 AM
When you are in the store, you can just begin to start typing and the search bar will come up. I had to look on-line to figure that one out.

I already sold my laptop that had Win 8 on it. I hated it and found myself reaching for my old HP w/ win 7 or my Ipad when I wanted to doodle around. I'm sure in a year when I buy another Black Friday laptop, Win 8 will be a much better experience.

I agree that the MS failed at delivering information and tutorials on how to use their new fancy OS. but once you get used to it, I don't see how anyone could have a complaint.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 04, 2012, 03:35:52 PM
BUBUBUBUBU WHERE'S MY START MENU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oONbHGkOCv4
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MCD on December 04, 2012, 03:57:31 PM
I am more annoyed by the obvious stuff that are missing/not implemented that they will add by next year.

Stuff like more app sizes when sideloading (fifty fifty is a MUST), multiple apps running on dual or more monitor support, better connect the desktop to the start menu (charms bar is useless while on desktop) and god knows what I am forgetting right now.

And BTW himu, I dunno if you know this but Windows Defender (formerly known as Security Essentials) is now built in the OS.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 04, 2012, 04:05:31 PM
Awesome, I was going to dl windows security essentials later today.

What I REALLY  like about W8 is how it finally brings the whole OS together. Windows in past versions was very scattered. In order to find cpu and ram usage info you had to ctrl+alt+del and then go to performance. If you want to look at programs installed you had to go to fucking control panel, programs. If you wanted to view power options and all that shit, you had to find that in a specific way too.

Now it's all under one menu. Just hit windows key + x or go to the start menu hover and right click and you get a quick access menu that has all that shit in one menu.

(http://i.imgur.com/bYvqx.png)

:bow Windows being an actual OS instead of this random smish smash of shit.

The fact it does this for applications, settings, and more via charm bar is even better.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MCD on December 04, 2012, 04:15:40 PM
There is also a built in PDF app and ISO mount feature just for your information.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 04, 2012, 04:19:46 PM
Quote from: MCD on December 04, 2012, 04:15:40 PM
There is also a built in PDF app and ISO mount feature just for your information.

:bow

How good are they?
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: huckleberry on December 04, 2012, 05:09:50 PM
Quote
How good are they?

the ISO mounting is mint.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Momo on December 04, 2012, 11:07:48 PM
This thread gives me all sorts of headaches :-\
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 06, 2012, 11:14:55 AM
Haven't used metro in two days. Momo, all haters owned. Windows + Q type Photoshop press enter, viola.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Momo on December 06, 2012, 12:19:38 PM
Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on December 06, 2012, 11:14:55 AM
Haven't used metro in two days. Momo, all haters owned. Windows + Q type Photoshop press enter, viola.
Again, headaches.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MCD on December 06, 2012, 01:54:06 PM
Himu

Download Anime Buddy app.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 06, 2012, 02:07:22 PM
Quote from: Momo on December 06, 2012, 12:19:38 PM
Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on December 06, 2012, 11:14:55 AM
Haven't used metro in two days. Momo, all haters owned. Windows + Q type Photoshop press enter, viola.
Again, headaches.

Why don't you stop being all passive aggressive and spell out what the issue with win8 is? i don't see how anyone can find issue with any of the things mentioned in this thread.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Momo on December 06, 2012, 02:52:41 PM
You seem to be going out of your way to de-windows8-ifying windows 8. Why did you even bother? What actual improvements are you happy about except native iso loading? (I've used both Win8 and Win 7 and the speed difference is negligible.) Right from the very start of this thread you've been battling the Os, yet continually you defend it. It boggles my mind
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 06, 2012, 02:58:11 PM
Defend it? De-Windows8-ify Windows 8? What are you talking about? I'm using actual Windows 8 features. ???
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Momo on December 06, 2012, 03:03:48 PM
You keep finding these workarounds to problems that should not exists, then proceed to tell the haters to suck it :lol

Happy with Ubuntu + Gnome / Win 7 db here. I just realized I care a little too much about this thread for some arb reason (Himu effect :heart)
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 06, 2012, 03:06:24 PM
These are not workarounds to problems. ??? I legitimately think it's better than past Windows OS and far more functional and faster to access crap. In order to uninstall programs in the past, i had to go to control panel -> programs. Now all I have to do is hit windows key + x and click on programs. I see that as a legitimate improvement.

Seems you're catching feelings for no reason because you have something against W8.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 06, 2012, 05:56:32 PM
I'm starting to like metro more now that I'm using it in a more organized way.

(http://i.imgur.com/Bbp5i.jpg)
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Positive Touch on December 06, 2012, 06:44:27 PM
i dont mind metro at all. i used to hide my icons from the desktop because it looked cluttered and ugly; now i can just hit start and ive got an organized screen that pops up and has shortcuts to everything i normally use.

i think its funny that so many nerds laugh at people that are clumsy with computers, yet they lose their minds when confronted with win8's minor interface changes.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 06, 2012, 06:54:13 PM
Quote from: Positive Touch on December 06, 2012, 06:44:27 PM
i dont mind metro at all. i used to hide my icons from the desktop because it looked cluttered and ugly

tell it sister.

bunch of icons cluttering my screen.  :-X
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on December 06, 2012, 07:12:17 PM
Quote from: Positive Touch on December 06, 2012, 06:44:27 PM
i dont mind metro at all. i used to hide my icons from the desktop because it looked cluttered and ugly; now i can just hit start and ive got an organized screen that pops up and has shortcuts to everything i normally use.

i think its funny that so many nerds laugh at people that are clumsy with computers, yet they lose their minds when confronted with win8's minor interface changes.

because using their computer was the ONE TIME IN THEIR LIFE THEY FELT IN CONTROL
and YOU TOOK THAT AWAY from them, the blizzard of the world has crossed the threshold and it's overturned the order of the soul  :gloomy
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 06, 2012, 07:46:38 PM
Who actually had icons visible on their desktop anyway? I hid all and moved anything important to the task bar.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: archnemesis on December 07, 2012, 03:20:23 AM
I have a handful of shortcuts on the desktop that I use maybe once a month. Everything else is pinned to the task bar or in the recently launched applications list.
Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on December 06, 2012, 02:07:22 PM
Quote from: Momo on December 06, 2012, 12:19:38 PM
Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on December 06, 2012, 11:14:55 AM
Haven't used metro in two days. Momo, all haters owned. Windows + Q type Photoshop press enter, viola.
Again, headaches.

Why don't you stop being all passive aggressive and spell out what the issue with win8 is? i don't see how anyone can find issue with any of the things mentioned in this thread.
In Windows 7 you would only need to press Windows key + "Photoshop" + enter. The extra "Q" is a step in the wrong direction.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 07, 2012, 03:26:19 AM
That's assuming Photoshop is on your start menu. Oh wait, you pinned it to your start menu. Look at my start screen above. I can press window key and press Photoshop. IT IS LITERALLY THE SAME THING.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: archnemesis on December 07, 2012, 03:28:00 AM
Nope, you can use that for most applications even if they're not on your Start menu. You just have to know the name of the executable.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Positive Touch on December 07, 2012, 07:53:43 AM
you CAN just hit start and then type in photoshop. typing in metro automatically opens the search function.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on December 07, 2012, 02:51:05 PM
yeah, app search works just as before. the thing that's different that a lot of people dislike is that settings results are now on a separate page from apps results, so it takes an extra click (or knowing the win-W shortcut that takes you directly there) to search settings. it's arguably a regression from 7, but not from Vista which didn't include settings in start menu search anyway.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Akala on December 07, 2012, 07:53:37 PM
Trying to install it tonight. Was giving errors last night so I gave up due to work. :hyper
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 07, 2012, 07:55:06 PM
Steam Launcher app was released- free- essentially the same thing as Steam Pin or whatever- so check that out. Having steam tiles on the start screen is so badass
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on December 08, 2012, 12:22:48 AM
YOUR FACE is the worst OS since Windows ME
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on December 08, 2012, 12:23:38 AM
What is so hard about admitting that YOUR FACE is the worst OS since Windows ME
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 08, 2012, 12:28:46 AM
Quote from: AWESOM-O on December 07, 2012, 10:18:04 PM
Jesus Christ. Here and on GAF, we have Windows 8 defenders. What is so hard about admitting that it's the worst OS since Windows ME?

rofl

PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT OPINIONS?
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 08, 2012, 12:34:05 AM
Why do all w8 haters seem like they have a bug up their ass about the os?
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on December 08, 2012, 12:41:16 AM
I just told you why

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on December 06, 2012, 07:12:17 PM
Quote from: Positive Touch on December 06, 2012, 06:44:27 PM
i dont mind metro at all. i used to hide my icons from the desktop because it looked cluttered and ugly; now i can just hit start and ive got an organized screen that pops up and has shortcuts to everything i normally use.

i think its funny that so many nerds laugh at people that are clumsy with computers, yet they lose their minds when confronted with win8's minor interface changes.

because using their computer was the ONE TIME IN THEIR LIFE THEY FELT IN CONTROL
and YOU TOOK THAT AWAY from them, the blizzard of the world has crossed the threshold and it's overturned the order of the soul  :gloomy

The TV's in Esperanto - you know that's a bitch
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 08, 2012, 12:55:21 AM
I've never said W8 is the best os I've used. I still prefer OSX if only by a tiny amount. I think it's the most effective and functional windows os. No start button ultimately does not mean shit.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 08, 2012, 12:58:23 AM
I kinda ignore any extreme opinion these days. If I don't see a fair consideration of pros n cons at play fuck it
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: TakingBackSunday on December 08, 2012, 12:58:37 AM
I have it installed on my retina MacBook and people bitching about no start button are pathetic.  I muuuuuch prefer having keyboard shortcuts to do shit, and having start be mapped to the command key on my MacBook is awesome.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Akala on December 08, 2012, 05:15:50 AM
Finally got it installed and I don't know wtf is goin on. :drunk :(
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 08, 2012, 02:02:30 PM
what is giving you trouble
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Akala on December 08, 2012, 05:00:13 PM
Eh drunk and it was new lol. I seem to be missing like 40 gigs from my ssd for some reason but was in no state to optimize. I kinda like it so far after gutting the start screen, but it does seem like they fixed a few things that weren't broken.

Is there a way to set it Where it doesn't display your name?
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 08, 2012, 06:05:00 PM
i don't know, ask drinky about that one. as for missing 40 gigs, check c drive and see if there's a windows.old folder.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on December 08, 2012, 06:16:25 PM
I don't think there's any setting to specifically disable or change the username displayed in Start. You'd have to either change the name associated with your Microsoft account to some pseudonym, create a new separate Microsoft account for your PCs (warning: if you ever decide you want to merge them back together, well you can't), or switch to a local account (which would mean you'd have to register with each app separately. You can switch back and forth from local <-> connected account though it is a bit of a PITA). You could do any of this from Settings charm -> Change PC Settings -> Users.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Himu on December 08, 2012, 06:21:34 PM
maybe it doesn't use a name if you do a local account
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on December 08, 2012, 06:22:21 PM
It just uses whatever you named the account. Of course you could also name a connected account anything you want too (but I'm not sure what the ramifications would be).

I can definitely see why someone would want there to be a setting specifically for this, unfortunately there isn't AFAIK so you're stuck with picking one of the less than perfect options I outlined in my post.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on December 08, 2012, 06:25:37 PM
Quote from: MrAngryFace on December 07, 2012, 07:55:06 PM
Steam Launcher app was released- free- essentially the same thing as Steam Pin or whatever- so check that out. Having steam tiles on the start screen is so badass

Sweet, can you see sales on it?
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Akala on December 08, 2012, 06:28:17 PM
Yeah deleted the win.old. I can hopefully mess around tomorrow and find the other 40 haha. Dangerously close to just saying fuck it. Have a 3tb main drive so not too worried. I think I've done more research after buying all components and it's kind of biting me!

Will look into just adjusting settings, thanks.
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 11, 2012, 04:11:41 PM
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2012/Dec12/12-11SurfaceRetailDistroPR.aspx
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: chronovore on December 11, 2012, 06:16:57 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un-JqLIva8U
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on December 11, 2012, 09:38:58 PM
using a win8 tablet in portrait   :wtf
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: Smooth Groove on December 11, 2012, 09:48:09 PM
loved W8 much more after installing POKKI and getting a HTC 8X 

W8 OS is almost essential if u own a W8 phone

One thing I would change about W8 is defaulting to classic mode if you don't have a touchscreen monitor, tiles kinda suck without a touchscreen
Title: Re: I acquired Windows 8 - PLEASE HELP
Post by: MCD on December 13, 2012, 12:40:19 PM
http://wrtapps.com/2012/12/snes-games-on-windows-rt-now-playable-courtesy-of-snes8x/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jljvQ66JYqQ

First SNES emulator.

Gonna be nice for RT/Surface once they add USB support.