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Hi All, I was showing a friend some features of Windows 8.1 and went into the Settings and changed the Lock screen picture. Underneath the chosen pic there are four others that I can select or I can select browse below those and find other pics to use. I was wondering if there was a way...

I was one of the those who tried the W8.1 preview and it worked well on top of W8. When the actual release came I came on board quickly but the installation did not work, not sure why as it was w8.1 release on top of 8.1 preview. Firstly with 8.1 preview I could not log into store to get the...

I am looking for first hand opinions from users running IE11 Preview in Windows 7 ( not windows 8.1 ). Thank you.

At the moment I have the win 8.1 preview installed in my old Dell laptop which used to run Vista. It was a clean install and I never had the Windows 8 RT ( I could have it for $39.99, but I declined to do so.) Question : When the final release of Win 8.1 is available for public, do I have to...

For last 4 days I had been fighting with my Win 8 pro preview which was installed in VMware 5.0.2 I had had issues like you couldn't believe. Finally I fish out my 7 years old Dell laptop which runs Vista 32-bit with only 2 GB Ram. I did a clean install of win 8 pro preview. The difference is...

Not sure if I have posted in the correct forum. Host OS : Win 7 SP1 Guest OS : Win 8.1 pro preview in VMware Player. Question : Does Win 8.1 pro preview support POP email accounts? I downloaded WLM ( windows live mail ) 2012, then I configured my Bell.net in it.. It will receive but can't...

Whenever I hover over an open application to open one of it's windows that minimized, the preview flickers and I can't reopen it. I can get to those windows by choosing Cascade Windows or one of those other options but I can't open them when I click on the application. Any ideas?

My advice? Stay far, far away. Source: Yahoo! News

I am new to the Windows 8 forums. I have always loved the forums, I think it's because it takes me back to the BBS days in the late 80's and early 90's. Say what you will about social networking, but forum postings have always been a great way to communicate real ideas. I actually already...

I would like to upgrade from Win 8 to the new Windows 8.1 preview and try it out. Once I install Win 8.1 preview will I be able to install the Win 8.1 final over it when it comes out this Fall?

i was trying to install windows 8.1 preview and it downloads fine but when it says "gathering info" it hangs at 71% reply ASAP

Hot off the press.. 8.1 Preview is now available via Technet and MSDN. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/securedownloads/hh442904 https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-US/subscriptions/securedownloads/hh442898 To enable the Store download visit the site below...

Microsoft is giving people a peek into Windows 8.1, a free update that promises to address some of the gripes people have with the latest version of the company's flagship operating system. Source: Yahoo! News

Microsoft rolls out a preview of Windows Server 2012 R2 ahead of Build 2013 that hints of new Windows 8.1 features: new Start button options, ability to disable hot corners, and confirms boot-to-Desktop. The post Windows 8.1 Source: Yahoo! News

Guru3D have posted that the new 8.1 update, which previews tomorrow, will have a Start menu almost reminiscent of the windows 7 Start menu. Hot corners can be disabled as well as booting straight to desktop. How do they know this? Well Windows Server 2012 R2 already has the same options: Link...

A brief look at the new stuff in the release destined for June 26, Windows 8.1 or Windows Blue. Initially a preview at first, the full version is expected later in the year.

A recent blog has revealed a possible release date for Windows Blue or Windows 8.1: Ref: Link Removed

I have Restore Windows: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition Included: Microsoft Office 2013 Preview 15.0.4128.1014 (x86x64) Window tab says: 1.Setup controller has encountered a problem during Installed 2.Please Review the log for further information on the error 3.A repair...

so, i have my most frequently-used programs pinned to the taskbar. if i open one, the icon gets pushed a little to the front and offers an Aero preview. this stopped working for the Thunderbird icon. now, when i open it, it opens a brand new additional icon to the far right. not the end of...

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