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Windows 8 Chrome OS Like interface for Windows 8.1?
I really like the look of the interface in Chrome OS, but i don't want to hack my computer and install Chrome OS just to down my functionality and up the interface.Is there a way to make windows look like chrome?Mainly the taskbar.Also here, the concept has a Chrome OS like interface.Is there a...- WindowsGeek101
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- chromeos concept design customization interface metro ui modernmix user interface windows 8.1 windows 9
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 8 Use Metro apps with UAC off?
Hello, I've been looking into this for some time but I was never able to find a clear answer. Is there a way to enable Metro apps when UAC is disabled?- Eurotrash
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- access control compatibility configuration metro ui settings troubleshooting uac user account control windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Windows 'Threshhold Updates'
The 'Threshhold updates' are a collection of updates for windows 8.1. Some are saying that this is windows 8.2 but see for yourself: Reference: http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/further-changes-coming-windows-threshold- kemical
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- consolidated os consumer focused enterprise sku floating windows metro ui microsoft plans modernmix pc users product versions release information sku morphing threshold update user experience windows 8.1 windows phone windows rt xbox one
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 8 Windows Users In England WON'T Be Able To Buy Windows 8.1 In High street Stores.
For the past 3 weeks now I have been trying to buy a windows 8.1 installation DVD so that I can install Windows 8.1 on one of my netbook. So i phoned up PC worls which is the main computer store here in England where I am. The customer services adviser told me they only sell Windows 8 but not...- Andrea Borman
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- app store customer service download dvd england high street installation iso metro ui microsoft netbook online shopping pc world retail software availability technology telephonic order windows 8.1 windows update
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Windows Store apps do not launch in Windows 8.1
Dear all, I can not run the Windows Store apps after I updated my new laptop from Win 8 to 8.1. None of the Metro apps can be executed anymore. Each app will begin the run process, but the Metro UI returns after couple of seconds after the execution attempt. I do not get any error messages. I...- Oletus
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- acer admin rights app store graphics driver metro ui resolution troubleshooting virus software windows 8.1 windows live
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 8.1 Updates for existing users
As most users are aware 8.1 has now been released to the general populace. If however you were running 8.1 prior to the release due to a Technet or MSDN account then do check Windows update as some updates have been released to coincide with the general availability of the RTM. One is even a...- kemical
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- availability improvements metro ui microsoft store msdn rtm technet update user experience windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 8 A funny story about development for windows 8
You know how people have been complaining that quality apps are few in numbers in the windows 8 winstore? Well, I've been trying to help MS out by porting some of my quality apps over to windows 8. I've recently ported one of my more useful apps into the metro interface. The app itself is...- goodintentions
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- app porting challenges code coding education desktop version developers development frustration metro ui microsoft printing programming protocol quality apps software development software quality tutorial user experience windows 8 winstore
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Dual Microsoft account--Apps Failure
Since August 4, 2013 my Microsoft Applications will not open (except a few games. Though I cannot visit the “Store”.) Here are the reasons. Task Manager>Details>MetroApp.exe>Properties> Security> Edit> Permissions> Group or User Names. Security Address causing trouble: Account unknown...- John Macleod
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- app configuration defender error failure games help metro ui microsoft reinstall security support task manager transfer troubleshooting user account users windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Security
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How to Run Start Screen Apps in Desktop Windows (ModernMix)
Modern UI can be a challenging transformation for Windows 8 users. Windows customers familiar with the desktop may find the prospect of the Modern UI software useful in this scenario. This demonstration shows how the ModernMix software from Stardock allows you to simply run Modern UI ...- Mike
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- app customization metro ui modernmix stardock start screen start8 window
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- Media category: Windows 8 Customization
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Start8 1.20: Enhancements for Windows 8.1 and Customizable Start Menu Features
Start8 1.20 Changelog -Updated for Windows 8.1 Preview build compatibility -Start8 allows customizing the Start button image AND provides a desktop Start menu -Added new prompt on first run to select a default button image. Upgrade installs will not see this prompt. -When running on Windows 8.1...- kemical
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- boot to desktop changelog compatibility customization desktop download functionality jump lists metro ui search settings software update stardock start8 unified search user interface windows 8 windows 8.1
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- Forum: Software Updates
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Windows 8 Start Menu Reviver, MetroUI-Style Menu
This one is totally awesome, fits right in with Windows 8 scheme. I'm sure you'll love it, give it a try, it's free. Add a Modern UI-style Start menu to Windows 7 or 8 Link Removed Enjoy Don- Adamsappleone
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- customization free software metro ui modern ui reviver user interface windows 7 windows 8 windows community
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- Forum: Desktop Customization
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Windows 8 [IE] any way to keep the app without seting as default?
While working I mostly use Chrome. Even so the fullscreen IE metro appp is quite appealing and its nice to wander sometimes while using it.So there is no other way of keeping it as app too without seting IE as default browser. And on a side note: That Browser choice shoulnt dissapear once Ive...- StefaNafetS
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- browser chrome default browser full screen internet explorer metro ui settings user choice web browsing
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 8 Windows 8 Core Apps Updated
Today Microsoft released updates for the metro Mail, People, Calendar, Messaging and Xbox Music & Video. These updates bring some long awaited fixes and feature improvements to the platform apps. The Mail, Messaging, Calendar and People app combo received the following improvements (pulled from...- Mitchell_A
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- bug fixes calendar cloud collection core apps email enhancements feature improvements feedback messaging metro ui microsoft music collection performance playlist reliability software update usability windows 8 xbox music
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 We can't send a message right now messaging app windows 8
Hello i am new in this on posting but this is my problem i had installed windows 8 pro and i have linked my microsoft account to my pc(hotmail account),everything was working fine,i was receiving emails,my calendars was working and all my people were synced,but the problem is the messaging app...- AbraCrossfire11
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- application issues facebook chat installation messaging metro ui microsoft account sync troubleshooting user support windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 8 Best Buy sales folks a little confused?
I was at a Best Buy today checking out touchscreens and Windows 8 since my daughter was looking at them. At another store the touchscreen did not seem to have the same functionality as a mouse, but I may have not been doing it correctly. A sales person came up and we starting discussing the...- Saltgrass
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- app best buy confusion customer service desktop functionality geek squad gestures hardware metro ui product knowledge sales support software technology touchscreen training user experience windows windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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VIDEO Windows 8: The Animated Evaluation
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- metro ui ui animations video review windows 8
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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Windows 8 Metro Apps are competing with Desktop Apps
Every time I download pictures from my digital camera while in the Desktop mode, the METRO Photo App pops up. I need to manually stop it from Task Manager, but... A few minutes later, I see that METRO Photo App is running again. When I want to save my edited picture, my the computer freezes...- zmechys
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- desktop apps digital camera file management metro ui photos app smartphone competition software bugs system freeze task manager user experience windows 8 windows features
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 (Concept) Windows 8 Console
With the recent news and rumors about Valve's "Steam Box" and Windows 8 new metro design, I've started thinking about a game console/media player based on the Windows 8 platform. Although controller/remote support isn't supported for navigating the Metro UI, (it should be added in a future...- kmstrube81
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- blu-ray console custom pc game library gaming graphics card home built intel media player metro ui performance steam streaming tv tuner user opinions windows 8 wireless adapter xbox live
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 How do YOU use Windows 8?
Hey folks, I'm new here at this forum but I'd like to get the ball rolling. Post a short description of your everyday usage of Windows 8, your system (laptop, desktop, Surface, or custom) and one praise and one gripe. I'll start out with mine I decided this holidays to finally build my own...- kmstrube81
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- 3d movies customization desktop setup discussion email facebook file explorer gaming gripe media metro ui online activities pc build performance power users praise reddit touchscreen user experience windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 How to close Metro Apps in Windows 8
How to close Apps in Windows 8? "There are 3 ways you can close metro apps in the new Windows 8: 1. If you have a touch screen tablet or laptop, touch your finger on the top of the screen and drag it all the way to the bottom. It will minimize and move the app from your way. 2. If you...- zmechys
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- alt f4 app management close apps metro ui microsoft mouse task manager touchscreen user interface windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support