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  1. Hiram

    Windows 8 Start Menu Apps stopped working

    Today I realized that I couldn't open Settings/Change PC Settings (in Charm Bar). I also couldn't open the Store from the Start Menu app. Finally, when I tried to open an app on the Metro Start, it just went to my desktop. After much googling, I worked through the steps at this link...
  2. whatthewindows

    Windows 8 Search in Charms bar doesn't work 8.1

    Hey guys, I was wondering if any of you could help me with this. The search section of my charms bar won't open. When I open the charms bar and click on the search icon, it highlights the icon for a second and then closes the charms bar and does nothing. I am running windows 8.1 core OEM single...
  3. News

    Say good-bye to the Charms Bar on the Windows 10 desktop

    Greg Shultz takes a look at where the controls that used to appear on the Charms Bar have gone in Windows 10. Continue reading...
  4. kemical

    Windows 8.1 Windows 9 Tech Preview available in September

    According to Mary Jo Foley Microsoft intends to release the developer preview of windows Threshold either late September or early October: Read the full blog here: http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-to-deliver-windows-threshold-tech-preview-around-late-september-7000032668/ Edit: If your...
  5. davidhk129

    Windows 8.1 Rumours about Win 9

    Link Removed Topics............. Microsoft Could Remove The Clock From Windows 9 Taskbar Microsoft Might Remove The Charms Bar From Windows 9 Desktop Windows 9 Preview Version Launching This Year, Report Windows 9 To Include Support For Virtual Desktops P.S. I feel stupid that I have to...
  6. M

    Windows 8 Charms Bar Stuck on Left Screen in Windows 8.1 using Dual Monitors / Extended Desktop

    Using dual monitors set to extended in Windows 8.0 the charms bar would extend to right side of the rightmost screen (right most part of the extended desktop) this was great because it kept it well out of my way. In Windows 8.1 it seems that no matter what I do it is stuck on the screen that...
  7. A

    Windows 8 Windows 8 Search

    Did you know, you can search in Windows 8 without using the Charms Bar and clicking on "Search"? When on the Start Screen, just type what you want to search for. Doesn't work when on the Desktop. Nice little feature and improvement. Don
  8. Drew

    Windows 8 Eliminate Accidentally Hitting Charms Bar

    For those (of us) that want to stay on the old familiar Desktop when using Win-8, having the charms bar pop up when we touch the right corners of the screen, is just not acceptable. Here's a fix that removes that activity. 1. Open Registry Editor (press Win+R, type regedit.exe in Run dialog...
  9. Medico

    Windows 8 Method to Disable Charms Bar

    I found this in another Forum. Many have asked how to do this: Very Cool!. The Charms Bar is still available, but does not pop up until you actually put your cursor in the Top, Right or Bottom Right corner and slide it along the right edge, then Charms pops up. Gives a way to not have Charms...
  10. Medico

    Windows 8 Tutorial on getting started with Win8: Take the scary out of this new OS, DO NOT PANIC!

    Tutorial on customizing (Navigating) your Win 8 installation: When you open Win 8 for the first time you will be very startled. You will be presented with what is called the Metro Start Menu. This replaces the well know Windows Start Menu. Do not panic! Note: This tutorial is generally for...
  11. kemical

    Windows 8 Google Launches Chrome Metro Browser for Windows 8

    Windows 8 core carries news that Google have released a beta of their Chrome browser.. Gonna be trying this for myself! Download: Chrome Release Channels - The Chromium Projects Reference: Google Launches Chrome Metro Browser for Windows 8
  12. Drew

    Windows 8 Nav Tips & Keyboard Shortcuts for Win8

    I was going to go find these when another Forum Member beat me to it, LOL. Thanks for that!! Anyway, being the big, handy help that they are, I feel they should be a Sticky, though, not just sure in what section of our W8 Forum. Nor can I find or recall where his entry was or in what thread...
  13. Captain Jack

    Windows 8 Windows 8 build 8158 images leak, show off improved Charms Bar

    Microsoft’s Charms Bar a replacement of start menu on Windows 8. The images leaked last week on the Internet. According the Winrumors the features are search, share, start, device and settings. Link Removed Link Removed
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