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Re: Windows 8: The Thread by nazzyon(m): 8:40am On Dec 30, 2012 |
henryskywalker2003: I support what you said here.... I have attempted to run a couple of IOS's on a netbook but it wasn't fun at all .... Even at 2 IOS's you'll be bitting your fingers. |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by semid4lyfe(m): 1:41pm On Dec 30, 2012 |
Hehehehe. . .I talk am sey I must to enter new year with Windows 8 so make una helep me say "hi" to my new baby I installed Windows 8 Pro last nite, played around with it until I got the hang of it, then I removed it this morning and did a clean install of Windows 8 Enterprise. (I always like using the OS with the most features.) Activated it to a full version using a KMS activator although it'd expire in 6 months time (June-23-2013) but I can always re-activate it and hopefully by that time, there'll be a permanent Windows 8 activator. Also installed MS Office 2013 and I'm loving it. So far, so good. . .I dey feel this Windows 8 die. Still installing most of my softwares as I type.. . . . . SimonAndal, howfar?
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Re: Windows 8: The Thread by Nobody: 2:11pm On Dec 30, 2012 |
Awesome! Finally installed Alps Touchpad driver with windows 8 support and got it to work. I now have access to a host of Windows 8-specific touch gestures. Eg, I swipe from the outside right of my touchpad inwards with a finger to pull up the Charms bar, swipe inwards from the outside left to switch apps, swipe inwards a bit diagonally from the outside top left to dock apps or close apps, swipe downwards from the top of the touchpad to bring up contextual menus, pinch to zoom, double finger tap to minimise all apps and switch to desktop, and lots more! As for Office 2013, will download it when I get back to school in January, as I've exhausted my data bundle and don't want to spend money buying another. Better I do it with the school network. Downloaded Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows parts 1 & 2 last night, plus all of Coldplay's and One Republic's studio albums. Downloaded PES 2013 and some apps from Windows Store. Boosted my speaker volume. Watched porn. What else? |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by moonraker(m): 2:42am On Jan 01, 2013 |
SimonAndal: Awesome! Finally installed Alps Touchpad driver with windows 8 support and got it to work. I now have access to a host of Windows 8-specific touch gestures. Eg, I swipe from the outside right of my touchpad inwards with a finger to pull up the Charms bar, swipe inwards from the outside left to switch apps, swipe inwards a bit diagonally from the outside top left to dock apps or close apps, swipe downwards from the top of the touchpad to bring up contextual menus, pinch to zoom, double finger tap to minimise all apps and switch to desktop, and lots more! Go about your daily chores?? |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by DAvIt0(m): 8:25am On Jan 01, 2013 |
HAPPY NEW YEAR |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by semid4lyfe(m): 3:13pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
Anyone experiencing choppy characters, lagging and slow opening of tabs and general browsing with Mozilla Firefox on Windows 8? Also, doesn't windows 8 offer the aero theme? |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by moonraker(m): 3:30pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
semid4lyfe: Anyone experiencing choppy characters, lagging and slow opening of tabs and general browsing with Mozilla Firefox on Windows 8? No aero in windows 8. Update your graphics drivers plus move to google chrome... What I cant understand though is why you would install enterprise instead of professional |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by DAvIt0(m): 4:49pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
moonraker: abi y nt Pro |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by Nobody: 6:20pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
@ semid4lyfe Do not forget to upgrade you BIOS(Basic Input/Output System) to the latest one, by downloading it from your computer maker official website. Before doing the upgrade remove every external devices, close all works(webpages,folders, applications,etc), make sure your system is removed from hibernation state and connect it to the main power source. It will really help in alleviating some disturbing issues in your Windows 8 Operating System. |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by Nobody: 6:47pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
all4naija: @ semid4lyfe_ It's not a must, though. I didn't upgrade mine and my system's running splendidly. |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by Nobody: 6:53pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
semid4lyfe: Anyone experiencing choppy characters, lagging and slow opening of tabs and general browsing with Mozilla Firefox on Windows 8?_ Firstly, IE10 (Metro version) is brilliant! Far better than Chrome and Firefox. That's what I've been using since I upgraded. (Although for some season it doesn't want to open GTB's ibanking platform. ) And no, Windows 8 doesn't offer Aero. What it does is make your taskbar (only the taskbar) a bit transparent. (Notice I said transparent and not translucent. 7 had translucency with Aero). It also changes the colour of the taskbar to match the background image currently in use on the desktop. Pretty cool, eh? |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by semid4lyfe(m): 8:30pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
moonraker: SimonAndal: Firstly, IE10 (Metro version) is brilliant! Far better than Chrome and Firefox. That's what I've been using since I upgraded It wasn't about the graphics driver as I had updated to the latest version. Also, the other browsers are working flawlessly. Anyway, I fixed the choppy & slow browsing with Mozilla Firefox by installing the latest Mozilla Firefox and deactivating the use hardware acceleration option in the browser and it's been smooth sailing since then. BTW, Windows 8 offers an aero theme called aero lite. It's just hidden and has to be enabled. I've done mine already but I'm not feeling it like the Aero theme on Windows 7. I haven't used IE since the days of vista but with what SimonAndal posted up there, I'll give it a try. I'll be tweaking, re-tweaking & un-tweaking this system for the next few days to get maximum performance. moonraker: What I cant understand though is why you would install enterprise instead of professional DAvIt0: abi y nt Pro Isn't Enterprise the most advanced of the Windows 8 OS or did Wikipedia get it wrong in their Comparison chart? Why I go chop chicken when turkey dey? Funnily enough, it was Pro I first installed but I removed it and installed Enterprise after just a day. Anyway, I downloaded ISOs of both of 'em so I can always revert back to Pro if I want. Me no get time for time, I fit just wake up tomorrow and revert back to XP sef lol all4naija: @ semid4lyfe This is about the only thing I haven't done. I'll update it right away. Thanks
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Re: Windows 8: The Thread by semid4lyfe(m): 10:22pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
Just got back from HP website and there's no BIOS update for my system Anyways, not that I need it sha. I miss the start menu button of older window OSes so I downloaded an app to bring it back. Still don't know why Microsoft did not include the innate ability to lock folders and files. Still have to use a third party app for that abi e dey and na me never discover am?. . .na wa o |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by moonraker(m): 3:05am On Jan 02, 2013 |
The reason I suggested you use Pro instead of enterprise is becos of the very thing you crave, Permanent activation for free!!! The enterprise edition cannot be permanent activated for the sole reason that the license has to be renewed every 180 days. Where else, if by some miracle (and they usually happen) able to find a MAK key or some activator that can activate Windows 8, The pro will be your best bet!!! And No Pro semi, there is no way in hell that HP would release a bios update. HP is at a confused state right now becos most of their laptops especially the ENVY Line (which I own) don't have native windows 8 drivers yet... |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by semid4lyfe(m): 5:56am On Jan 02, 2013 |
moonraker: The reason I suggested you use Pro instead of enterprise is becos of the very thing you crave, Permanent activation for free!!! Hmmm, be like sey I don enter one chance Assuming I wanna use Windows 8 Pro, can I do an upgrade installation over my Windows 8 Enterprise and keep all my installed apps, settings and files cos frankly I don't cherish the thought of a clean installation as it'd be too much work. |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by semid4lyfe(m): 8:12am On Jan 02, 2013 |
Eureka! Yes! The Boy is GOOOOOOOD. See me dey dance gangnam style for here. . .hehehehehehehe I'm ecstatic and grinning from ear to ear right now cos I've just successfully activated my Windows 8 Enterprise PERMANENTLY with a MAK key via the SKYPE Phone Call method to Microsoft. Dem talk sey seeing is believing so make I SMS and give una screenshots to feed on Holla at me, if u wanna activate your Windows 8 Pro or Enterprise permanently. It's FOC of course 1 Like
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Re: Windows 8: The Thread by Ifebazz(m): 1:48am On Jan 03, 2013 |
please i'm having issues with my windows 8; the dotNet framework 3.5 ish. i've tried the offline installation/enable to no avail, ie "dism.exe/online/enable/feature/feature-name:FX3/All/Sources:E:/source/sxs/LimitAccess" all I keep getting is "Error 87 the online/enable-feature/featurename option is unknown" please what next step should I take? I running the Consumer Preview Evaluation copy. |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by Nobody: 2:13am On Jan 03, 2013 |
Ifebazz: please i'm having issues with my windows 8; the dotNet framework 3.5 ish. i've tried the offline installation/enable to no avail, ie "dism.exe/online/enable/feature/feature-name:FX3/All/Sources:E:/source/sxs/LimitAccess" all I keep getting is "Error 87 the online/enable-feature/featurename option is unknown" please what next step should I take? I running the Consumer Preview Evaluation copy .The bold line is enough reason. And, this usually happens mostly of 64bit.Check your system time and date if it is correct. It will expire by January 15 of 2013. Why just not upgrade and get this over with?! |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by moonraker(m): 2:38am On Jan 03, 2013 |
semid4lyfe: Eureka! Yes! The Boy is GOOOOOOOD. See me dey dance gangnam style for here. . .hehehehehehehe Hehehehehe Right!!! If I didn't tell you abt the MAK key thingy, you wouldn't had gone to google to look for something like that Come pay your offering quick before I deactivate your windows!!! |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by Ifebazz(m): 8:21am On Jan 04, 2013 |
@all4naija I thought as much. Thanks anyway. I'm having the problem of not being able to install modem to download the iso. The place I am right now in Delta state I can't come by win8 easily. All I still see are the this same copy I have. Any helps in that regard? Thanks |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by 4llerbuntu(m): 8:42am On Jan 04, 2013 |
[size=4pt]Been a while since i find people trouble for here ooooo.[/size] [size=18pt] PIRACY IS BAD. STOP PIRACY. OY YE PIRATES. ALLOW THE DEVS TO EAT STOP PIRACY[/size] |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by DAvIt0(m): 8:58am On Jan 04, 2013 |
4llerbuntu: [size=4pt]Been a while since i find people trouble for here ooooo.[/size] lool |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by semid4lyfe(m): 6:58pm On Jan 04, 2013 |
4ller don carry hin virus enter here |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by Ifebazz(m): 8:47pm On Jan 07, 2013 |
I'm still having same problem even now that I have installed Win8 Pro. I've observed that there are no files in the sxs folder, instead just folders also(many x86_..folders). |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by Nobody: 9:00pm On Jan 07, 2013 |
Ifebazz: I'm still having same problem even now that I have installed Win8 Pro. I've observed that there are no files in the sxs folder, instead just folders also(many x86_..folders).System folder is usually empty apart from System32. What are you expecting to be in your Sys folders anyway? |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by Ifebazz(m): 12:19pm On Jan 08, 2013 |
@semid4life please o, I want to Activate my Windows 8 Pro. I have tired. Thank you don't mention. |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by moonraker(m): 12:55pm On Jan 08, 2013 |
Apparently, there is a chance that the earlier loophole in activating windows 8 may have been let loose again... I just activated a PC now using kms and a WMC key!!! Hmmm more test!! |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by Ifebazz(m): 9:13am On Jan 09, 2013 |
@moonraker how do I go about it please. I need it ASAP. Thanks. |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by OPEYEMIAD(m): 4:45pm On Jan 10, 2013 |
Whith all what I saw here about window 8, you guys are doing well kudos to you all. I have sucessfully install window 8 and its very interesting, interm of booting fast and shorting down withn 5secs, inshort I love it. Now here are my few questions: 1. Can someone provide the link to KMS activator for me 2. Which antirous is compatible for window 8 pro 32bit 3. I miss d start button, I don't like where it wasm any application to restore it into d normal position? If yes kindly provide the link. That's for now Thanks |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by Ifebazz(m): 5:35pm On Jan 10, 2013 |
moonraker:I got an error msg Error: 0xc004F074 |
Re: Windows 8: The Thread by semid4lyfe(m): 8:26pm On Jan 10, 2013 |
OPEYEMI AD: 1. Can someone provide the link to KMS activator for me The offline KMS activator I used initially activates Windows 8 for 6 months but you can run it again and again to re-activate your windows whenever it expires. . .but maybe before it expires, DAZ or some other genius would have come up with a permanent activator Still want it? OPEYEMI AD: 2. Which antirous is compatible for window 8 pro 32bit Most 2013 antivures are compatibe with Windows 8. . .so it's your choice which you want to use. OPEYEMI AD: 3. I miss d start button, I don't like where it wasm any application to restore it into d normal position? If yes kindly provide the link. The start menu button of the older Operating Systems is gone forever but there are lots of 3rd party applications/softwares that one can download and install that would give a start menu button with the functionality of the innate windows start menu button. Most of these start-menu softwares are fully customizable and even give you the option of skipping the metro screen UI & booting to your desktop directly, deactivating metro 8 hot corners, deactivating sidebar etc Some are freeware while others have to be purchased but if you sabi road u go find your way. . . .u know na Some of these start menu softwares are: Start8, Windows 8 Start Button, Pokki Start menu, Free Windows 8 Start Menu, Power8, Revel BringBack, StartMenu8, Start Menu X, ViStart, Win8 Start Button etc. I use StartMenu8 (a freeware) and this is what my start menu looks like. . .
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