non-metro

About this tag
The tag non-metro refers to traditional desktop applications in Windows 8, as opposed to the new Metro-style (Modern UI) apps. Discussions cover how Windows 8's refresh and reset functions remove non-Metro apps, including whether installation folders are deleted or just registry entries. Users also report issues with non-Metro icons appearing blank or covered by white graphics, often requiring icon cache troubleshooting. These topics are specific to Windows 8's dual-interface environment and the management of legacy desktop software.
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    Windows 8 What happens when I use W8 refresh/reset?

    I know the basic idea of what they do, but specifically, when they say that all non-Metro apps will be removed, does that also mean that the installation folders will be deleted, or does it just remove the installation registry keys? I'm planning to reset Windows, and then use the installation...
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    Windows 8 Non-Metro icons blank

    My icons that are regular windows icons are showing up like they are blank. They really are not but they are covered up by and blank white graphic. I tried deleting the icons cache and that didn't work. Otherwise everything else works fine. Any ideas on how to repair it? Thanks
    • gaitch32
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    • blank cache desktop graphics icons non-metro repair troubleshooting user interface windows
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    • Forum: Windows Software