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Anyone managed to get Arcsoft Total Media Theatre 3 to work on this. It keeps throwing up an error message about couldn't initialise a video overlay. This is on a Clevo W170HR laptop, with an nVidia 555m, nVidia Optimus and an Intel HD3000. Latest Win8 supporting drivers for both graphics are installed and it makes no difference if I choose to run it on Intel or nVidia graphics.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 01:58 |
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mediaphage posted:The setup file will run. The upgrade advisor won't let you buy it. So run the upgrade advisor on any computer, pay the fee, then you can download the setup file from your pc. The key will be in your inbox. I ran the Upgrade Advisor on Consumer Preview and it let me get the upgrade pricing and went straight through. I had some quirky issues after, but I think that was from a hard drive failing.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 01:59 |
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So I rebooted retail Win8 to install new updates, and suddenly PS3mediaserver & my PS3 can no longer communicate. Anyone have an idea? I've poked through the firewall rules but don't see an obvious difference. edit: frustratingly the servers-per-user-account-that-I-don't-understand-how-to-use show up, but not PS3mediasever. At this point I wouldn't mind just streaming MP3s, but I need videos on again eventually. I'm using Win8 Pro. I've tried explicitly enabling upnp discovery and "wireless portable devices devices-in" through the advanced section of the Windows Firewall (which seem to cover the main upnp ports), but no dice. edit2: found this thread, but following the instructions doesn't seem to have helped. Also took me a while to figure out that the Metro settings are on a pop-up menu from idling the mouse on the right-hand side. teethgrinder fucked around with this message at Nov 1, 2012 around 02:41 |
| # ? Nov 1, 2012 02:24 |
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Is anybody else getting inundated with Windows Defender updates? I'm getting Windows Update notifications 1 or 2 times a day, usually just for a virus definition update. I have my Windows Update settings set to Download automatically, but to let me choose whether to install them. I don't like that these definition updates are now tied to Windows Update. That seems a step back from Windows Security Essentials. Anyway to make it so Windows Defender updates itself automatically?
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 04:02 |
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Mike1o1 posted:Is anybody else getting inundated with Windows Defender updates? I'm getting Windows Update notifications 1 or 2 times a day, usually just for a virus definition update. They were tied to Windows Update in Microsoft Security Essentials too. Related: Does anyone know how to bring back the 'scan with Frog fucked around with this message at Nov 1, 2012 around 04:10 |
| # ? Nov 1, 2012 04:08 |
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Mike1o1 posted:Is anybody else getting inundated with Windows Defender updates? I'm getting Windows Update notifications 1 or 2 times a day, usually just for a virus definition update. This seems like the standard post-XP Windows Defender/Windows Security Essentials experience to me. I have the same setting on Windows Update and it usually nags me once a day. Two clicks later, it's dealt with, but it's so annoying that I switched to NOD32 on all the machines I cared about. I can configure NOD32 Antivirus to update itself automatically and not bother me with popups or trivial notifications, and I still get to choose when I install my usual Windows Updates.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 04:12 |
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Frog posted:They were tied to Windows Update in Microsoft Security Essentials too. Related: Does anyone know how to bring back the 'scan with AFAIK, Microsoft Security Essentials has always done real-time scanning (any executable data is scanned before execution).
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 04:13 |
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stinkyhole AND PASTE posted:This seems like the standard post-XP Windows Defender/Windows Security Essentials experience to me. I have the same setting on Windows Update and it usually nags me once a day. Weird, I don't remember that with WSE on 7. It only seemed to nag me via Windows Update if my computer was on sleep/hybernate for awhile and it couldn't run it's automated scans. Oh well, it's just annoying to see the notification on the lock screen, but I'll deal with it.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 04:44 |
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No, I use this same "Download and then tell me when updates are ready to install" setting on WU on Windows 7, and I get bothered daily.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 05:12 |
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You can open "Windows Update > View update history", you'll see 'Definition Update for <product name> - KB###### (Definition x.xxx.xxx.x). There's a 'Date Installed' column there too, so you can see if you missed the previous daily update.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 05:14 |
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So I will probably be purchasing a full version of Win8 sometime this week for my home desktop computer. I am looking forward to seeing how the Xbox Music stuff works. I used to have a Zune a couple of years ago, and really enjoyed the 10 free songs per month deal they had, but I guess they killed that off, unless you were grandfathered into the deal. I'd probably buy into the Xbox Music streaming subscription service if they offered an OSX client, as that is what I use at work (which is where most of my music listening occurs). I heard rumors that they were planning on making an iOS client, but I haven't heard anything about them developing an OSX client. It seems silly to me that they would put so much effort into a music streaming service and then deny someone willing to pay a subscription just because they use a different OS. I don't know if the published information about how many songs Xbox Music has in their catalog is true or not, but if it is, they have double the music selection of Spotify, which is the service I currently use.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 05:29 |
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Xbox music reduces its volume considerably when I exit out to desktop. If I go back to view the app again, its full volume. How can I fix this?
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 09:32 |
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UncleGuito posted:So is there any benefit to installing this Catalyst pack on a HD4000 series card? mediaphage posted:For what it's worth, if anyone is still running the the RTM code that was leaked, you really should upgrade to the Win8 Pro code that's available.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 11:21 |
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Windows 8 get my thumbs up. After figuring my way around the Metro interface, I think I can manage just as well as with Win7. The Wikipedia Metro app does not featured a search function. 
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 11:40 |
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Win+Q its the same for all apps. Don't even need to open them to use it. Do apps that update come with any form of patch notes? And do you need to keep the store open to finish updating them or does the updater run in the background?
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 11:48 |
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Sri.Theo posted:Win+Q its the same for all apps. Don't even need to open them to use it.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 11:55 |
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Baron Bifford posted:Windows 8 get my thumbs up. After figuring my way around the Metro interface, I think I can manage just as well as with Win7. Use the Charms bar on the right side to Search, as well, if you don't like using shortcuts.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 12:38 |
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Sri.Theo posted:Do apps that update come with any form of patch notes? Baron Bifford posted:That's nice, I guess, though I shouldn't have to ask for a shortcut on the Internet. MikusR fucked around with this message at Nov 1, 2012 around 13:19 |
| # ? Nov 1, 2012 13:17 |
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teraflame posted:Xbox music reduces its volume considerably when I exit out to desktop. If I go back to view the app again, its full volume. How can I fix this? I was having the same issue with the TuneIn Radio app. No clue how to change it yet. There's no real volume mixer for the Metro mode, and the desktop mode's mixer doesn't change apps. It's a shame, really.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 13:54 |
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MikusR posted:Usually yes. When in update screen select only one app and at the bottom you will see details button. Thanks. So can any developers comment on how the reviews and rating systems are working out for them? Are there any tools for responding to bad reviews?
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 14:13 |
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I've been having an issue lately with updating multiple apps from the store not working correctly. Yesterday I had 3 apps that could be updated, but when I click to install it would all go to 'pending' then automatically go to the screen saying the apps have been installed. If I backed out and went back into the screen it would still show the apps as needing updates. Selecting each app individually worked fine after multiple attempts of a mass update. I believe other people have mentioned this issue before, so FYI.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 14:58 |
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So, on my "work" computer, I put my email and whatnot into the store so I could download a few apps, it tells me "something happened and we could not complete your purchase". This is trying to download any free program. I'm dumb and don't know what to do, halp?
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 15:15 |
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I'm looking at upgrading to an SSD here in a few weeks, and just wanted to make sure I have the "clean install" process correct for Windows 8 on a new drive. I bought the actual physical media Windows 8 Professional and I did install it on my current HD. -Install SSD -Install Windows 7 -Upgrade to Windows 8 -Enjoy If there is a better process of doing this, I'm open to suggestions. I'm under the impression that without having the system builder version of Windows 8, you can't actually do a clean install. Or is cloning the actual best option here instead of doing a clean install?
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 15:26 |
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You can do a totally clean Win8 install with the "Reset" option found in system settings (like Refresh but more severe!)
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 15:39 |
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Glen Goobersmooches posted:You can do a totally clean Win8 install with the "Reset" option found in system settings (like Refresh but more severe!) I'm not resetting the system though, I'm switching over to an SSD so it would be a new install on a completely different drive. Or are you saying I should clone and THEN reset?
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 15:47 |
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Regarding the somewhat dodgy "lie to get it for 14.99" thing, Microsoft appear to have closed that loophole now. It now asks for the product key that came with your machine, for validation.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 15:58 |
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I'm considering picking up Windows 8 Pro today on my old PC because it looks like it will work well with my setup, on the couch, with my computer hooked up to my TV as my primary monitor. Can anybody using it in a similar way give me their impressions?
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 16:06 |
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Netflix and Hulu already have metro apps so if you use those a lot given that you have it hooked up to your TV it'd be pretty good for that
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One and the Same posted:I'm considering picking up Windows 8 Pro today on my old PC because it looks like it will work well with my setup, on the couch, with my computer hooked up to my TV as my primary monitor. Can anybody using it in a similar way give me their impressions? It works about as well as 7 when on the desktop. Metro is much easier to see from a distance. The Logitech K400 is a really nice, cheaper keyboard for couchposting. babies havin rabies fucked around with this message at Nov 1, 2012 around 16:24 |
| # ? Nov 1, 2012 16:15 |
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Does anyone know how to get rid of that sent from Windows Live signature mail uses? I can't find it in the settings.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 16:19 |
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Sri.Theo posted:Does anyone know how to get rid of that sent from Windows Live signature mail uses? I can't find it in the settings. It's in the Account options. You have to turn it off for ever account, though I'm glad it has a per-account signature option.
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babies havin rabies posted:It works about as well as 7 when on the desktop. Metro is much easier to see from a distance. The Logitech K400 is a really nice, cheaper keyboard for couchposting. Thanks. I'm using a K350 right now and its been working great. This sounds like just what I need for my setup. Edit : also, I'm excited to use kinect to navigate my desktop.  One and the Same fucked around with this message at Nov 1, 2012 around 16:36 |
| # ? Nov 1, 2012 16:31 |
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Auron posted:I'm looking at upgrading to an SSD here in a few weeks, and just wanted to make sure I have the "clean install" process correct for Windows 8 on a new drive. I bought the actual physical media Windows 8 Professional and I did install it on my current HD. I also bought the media and found that I was able to install just fine onto a blank SSD--the only problem came when I tried to activate. In the last thread, a workaround was posted: randomnull posted:How to install Windows 8 upgrade copy clean w/o previous windows installation Sounds potentially very handy, although I haven't tried it. If you do give it a shot, I would be interested in finding out whether it works!
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 18:03 |
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Is it okay to ask general inquiries that are kinda hard to google? I hear win8 handles memory and whatnot a lot more smartly now, and there's less "a process freezes, it is forever irreversible." type ordeals or they are outright abolished and solved in a way where a frozen program will never just hang around forever. If that's true that would be wonderous, because freezing and sticking programs are starting to drive me nuts in win7 related to a few programs both old and new. Where if they crash they remain in the task manager to taunt me till I reboot  Which is a problem of the programs I believe, not the OS. I just hate dealing with it and if upgrading could solve this for me I'd do it in a heartbeat.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 18:09 |
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badjohny posted:I saw a screenshot someone in these forums did of their win8 setup and they had the finance app having multiple tiles with a separate stock in each. So one had apples price, one had msft, etc. How is that done?
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Cuttlefish Party posted:I also bought the media and found that I was able to install just fine onto a blank SSD--the only problem came when I tried to activate. In the last thread, a workaround was posted: Confirming that this works. I upgraded my wife's laptop and swapped in an SSD for the install, so the install was to a blank disk and it couldn't activate until I did this.
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Economy Clown Car posted:Is it okay to ask general inquiries that are kinda hard to google? App-store apps work under the new improved smarter memory model. Regular desktop apps work largely the same as they did in Win7. There's something in Win8 called the "PLM", Process Lifetime Manager. If it sees that an app is unresponsive, then it terminates it completely. If you switch away from an app, then the PLM tells it: "suspend yourself". The app now has to make sure it saves any and all state. It has about 7 seconds to comply. If it fails to indicate that it's finished within this time, then the PLM terminates it completely. But if the app is well-behaved, and indicates that it's finished within this time, this is where the magic happens. The PLM knows that the app is well-behaved and responsive. So it freezes every single CPU thread of the app, so the app is guaranteed to take 0 CPU resources. It marks all the app's RAM as "up for grabs", meaning that other apps can use it if they have need. Summary: for app-store apps, when you switch away from them, the system (1) guarantees that they take zero battery or resources, (2) makes them instantaneous to switch back to, unless that's made impossible by subsequent demands.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 18:42 |
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I'm having problems with the Messaging app, it's not letting me send or receive any messages. "We can't send a message right now" is the error I get. Has anyone figured a way to fix this? Googling isn't helping so much as throwing a lot of temporary fixes at it which seems to come back randomly so I was wondering if there was a more permanent solution.
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| # ? Nov 1, 2012 18:47 |
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MikusR posted:You get OpenGL support and Catalyst Control Center. If this is the case, then the store checks it (totally possible given the restrictions in the store). Either way, most games wouldn't run on it for me on a few computers I tested it on, neither would things like SmartGlass. The Win8 Pro is working great, though.
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What's the cheapest way to get windows 8 on a completely new computer that's never had an OS before? I don't think he has any prior versions of windows lying around...
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