1. Captain Jack

    Windows 8 Boot to the 'Classic' desktop in Windows 8 Consumer Preview

    If you want Windows 8 to open up to Classic Desktop instead on the Metro UI then you could follow this article Boot to the 'Classic' desktop in Windows 8 Consumer Preview | ZDNet
    • Captain Jack
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    • boot options classic desktop consumer preview customization desktop environment metro ui user interface windows 8
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. News

    Windows 8 Is there a Plan B if Windows 8's Metro fails?

    There’s a certain Wile E. Coyote aspect to the Metro UI in Windows 8. Source: Yahoo! News
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    • design failure metro ui microsoft plan b software technology user interface wile e coyote windows 8
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    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  3. OldTimer

    Windows 8 Navigating the Windows 8 Control Panel: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Many of us, who like to futz around with our PC's, not just appliance operators, like to get into our Control Panels every once in a while. But Win-8 doesn't make that as easy as it was in XP. However there is a way to get to the control panel in Win-8. Here's one way: From the Metro screen, ...
    • OldTimer
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    • advanced options cmd control panel desktop navigation metro ui msconfig navigation pc maintenance registry restore point run command security system protection system restore troubleshooting user guide user tips windows 8 windows features
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. Saltgrass

    Windows 8 Metro UI apps and their exact status..?

    I have been playing with some of the apps, while they are still working, and noticed some things that may or may not been discussed. OK, you can open an app and it will go full screen. So it is obviously open. You can go to the desktop, or another app and the previous app will remain open...
    • Saltgrass
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    • app app status desktop full screen functionality live tiles metro ui multitasking navigation observation operating system system behavior task management tile management user experience user interface weather app windows 10 windows key
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  5. Mike

    Windows 8 Windows 8: A platform for selling Windows Live and branded content?

    I have reserved a great deal of time not passing judgement on Windows 8, but so far I am not as enthused as, perhaps, I should be. This is not to say that I have given up on Windows 8, but for me, the Consumer Preview just isn't doing it. The main problem, of course, for me, and I suspect many...
    • Mike
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    • consumer preview control desktop feedback integration metro ui online services operating system performance privacy product placement productivity social media software development touchscreen update user experience windows 8 windows live
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. Saltgrass

    Windows 8 Windows Engineering team talks about Metro UI in blog

    This blog was posted in Oct of 2011. Thought it might be useful to folks struggling with the new interface. Some of the points seem to be valid, but others, for me at least, are made using inaccurate observations. Anyway, just some light reading.... Link Removed
    • Saltgrass
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    • 2011 blog design engineering interface metro ui observation reading user experience windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. News

    Windows 8 CyberLink Brings New YouCam Metro Beta to Microsoft Windows 8 Beta Store

    TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CyberLink is pleased to announce that its Windows 8 Metro-style camera app, YouCam Metro Beta, is available in the new Microsoft Windows 8 Beta Store. Source: Yahoo! News
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    • beta store camera app cyberlink metro ui software taiwan tech news update windows 8 youcam
    • Replies: 1
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  8. Saltgrass

    Windows 8 Be careful with Space Bar in Metro

    In case you haven't noticed, if you are on the Metro UI screen and happen to hit the space bar twice, one of the tiles is unpinned from Start.. Not really sure why it would work that way.
    • Saltgrass
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    • issues metro ui shortcuts space bar start menu tiles unpinning user interface windows windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
  9. News

    Windows 8 Restore the Start Menu and disable Metro UI in Windows 8

    Once you do this, Windows 8 starts to look and feel a lot like Windows 7. Source: Yahoo! News
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    • customization desktop metro ui navigation restore start menu tweaks user interface windows 7 windows 8
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  10. Medico

    Windows 8 Always open Metro IE 10 using Desktop version of IE 10

    Do you hate the Metro version of IE 10. There is an easy way to always use the IE 10 Desktop version. Open Internet Options, Programs tabs and select Always in Internet Explorer on the desktop. You can also check Open Internet Explorer tiles on the desktop. These 2 things will allow you to...
    • Medico
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    • browser customization desktop version ie10 internet explorer internet options metro ui programs settings user preferences
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
  11. Mike

    Windows 8 Windows 8 Consumer Preview: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    Frequently Asked Questions for Windows 8 Consumer Preview Where do I download and get a license key for the Windows 8 Consumer Preview? Official US English Page @ Microsoft: Download Windows 8 Consumer Preview What is the Windows 8 Consumer Preview? The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is a beta...
    • Mike
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    • arm beta consumer preview development download faq file check installation installation guide internet explorer metro ui microsoft store requirements sha1 software feedback start menu test release touch support upgrade windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. Drew

    Windows 8 Shared from our other Forum

    Well, y'all knew I'd toss my 2 cents in here Yes, I, too, knew the numbers, the specs, even the motivators & goals, in advance AND what it all suggested... hell, I even sat through a whole morning of listening the Steve rant about its greatness & appeal... I muddled about w/ the DP. We are...
    • Drew
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    • beta community curiosity discussion features feedback impressions innovation learning curve metro ui operating system performance specifications start menu technology testing user experience windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. M

    The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is now live!

    Hello everyone, Today, here at Windows7Forums.com we are excited to announce the next public testing version of Windows 8! You may remember the Windows 8 Developer Preview went live in September 2011. Since then, Microsoft has remained hard at work on the next version of their Windows operating...
    • Mitchell_A
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    • beta testing consumer preview data synchronization disk space download link graphics metro ui microsoft microsoft store operating system public testing ram skydrive start button support system requirements user experience wddm windows 8 windows phone
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Forum Announcements
  14. J

    Windows 7 windows 7 ultimaye still rocks

    :o Thank you Bill Gates for being a great human being as my Windows 7 build 7100 ultimate is still fully functional and is the work horse of my computing life. Yes that is correct..Build 7100 that I made to function without the two hour shutdown and Aero is still fully active. not giving away my...
    • jhaskins75
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    • aero bill gates build 7100 community compatibility explorer firefox forum metro ui performance resource usage thank you third party touchscreen ultimate upgrade windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. BigFeet

    Windows 8 Windows 8 bundled Metro apps revealed

    Windows 8 bundled Metro apps revealed | Microsoft - CNET News
  16. News

    Windows 8 Windows 8 To Include Built-in Reset, Refresh

    MrSeb writes "Microsoft, in its infinite wisdom, will provide push-button Reset and Refresh in Windows 8. Reset will restore a Windows 8 PC to its stock, fresh-from-the-factory state; Refresh will reinstall Windows 8, but keep your documents and installed Metro apps in tact. For the power users...
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    • factory reset hard drive metro ui power users recimg refresh reinstall reset system restore windows 8
    • Replies: 1
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  17. P

    Windows 8 Internet Explorer and Metro Display Issues

    I have a triple monitor set up with my primary monitor on a Radeon HD 4850 and the two secondary monitors on a Radeon 2600XT. Both Internet Explorer and the metro interface turn black when I move them over to either of the secondary monitors. However those are the only two things with issues...
    • Petesonic
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    • black screen display issues file explorer graphics internet explorer metro ui multi-monitor radeon troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  18. Captain Jack

    Windows 8 Music Beta from Windows Store

    WinUnleash has posted screenshot of Windows 8 Music Player that come with a full metro look. Link Removed More @ Link Removed
  19. Captain Jack

    Windows 8 Windows 8 build 8158 images leak, show off new Metro Screen

    The new Windows 8 build 8158 images leaked all over the Internet, WinUnleaked released a leaked images of Windows 8 Metro screen. Seems like Microsoft had done a good job customize the Metro screen. I think they are listening to users feedback after all ;) Check the image at Link Removed
  20. Captain Jack

    Windows 8 Windows 8 now includes touch gesture to close Metro style apps

    One of the major concern people had about Windows 8 is the inability to close Metro Applications but Microsoft’s latest Windows 8 pre-beta builds include a touch gesture to close Metro applications. Winrumors has released a video that explains how it works. Link Removed