[DISCUSSION] Windows 8 Consumer Preview Build 8250

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by Windows4live, Feb 18, 2012.

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    When you are on the Start screen, it should be there between Xbox live and calendar app.
     
  2. BucSox79

    BucSox79 MDL Junior Member

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    Thanks but the only one I have opens up the Desktop version. Weird
     
  3. nivong

    nivong MDL Novice

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    Just did a win 8 3Dmark vantage test and the results are in!

    PC SPecs:
    Video: AMD Radeon HD 6790 NOTE > PCI1
    CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600
    Preset: Performance

    Win 7:
    3dMark vantage
    Version: 1.1.0.0
    SystemInfo Version: 4.0
    27-2-12 10:14:59
    Id: 3924664
    Score:P9140 3DMarks


    Win 8:
    3dMark vantage
    Version: 1.1.0.0
    SystemInfo Version: 4.6
    2-3-12 13:00:01
    Id: 3933127

    Score:
    P10144 3DMarks
     
  4. Bluescreen

    Bluescreen MDL Senior Member

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    Is there a Firewall working with Consumer Version ?
    In last Preview, Comodo Firewall worked, but now you even can't install it . ?
    Any thought ?
     
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  5. PGHammer

    PGHammer MDL Senior Member

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    Easy to explain - Windows Firewall is active by default - two software firewalls (any version of Windows) is usually a no-no.
     
  6. luakhan

    luakhan MDL Junior Member

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    huh another sku founed in cp registry:win8 pro plus

    cdn.windows8beta.com/wp-content/images/2012/03/Windows8sku.jpg

    source:windows8beta.com
     
  7. Bluescreen

    Bluescreen MDL Senior Member

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    I understand your point of view, however I am looking for a true firewall two way. Windows firewall is a pain if you want to control outbound connections for applications. There are no alerts allowing you to customize your need.
     
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  8. Mrx47

    Mrx47 MDL Addicted

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    Is there a way to log off from the Messages-App?
     
  9. chevell

    chevell MDL Novice

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    #389 chevell, Mar 2, 2012
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    From Metro page move mouse pointer to upper left corner which should highlight the messages App where you can right click and hit close.

    It's windows live account so logging is different than closing I think.
     
  10. cipacipacipa

    cipacipacipa MDL Novice

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    Ever tried Windows Firewall Control by Sphinx Software? It is an "addon" for the built-in firewall and allows to control outbound connections. They also have a free version with a functionality that is totally sufficient for what you need. I've been using it already for a couple of years without any problems in w7 (don't know if it works in w8, though, but worth giving a try - if not, they'll certainly update it after the official release).
     
  11. Mrx47

    Mrx47 MDL Addicted

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    Yeah. That's the problem. I can't logoff from the Message-, Calendar-App, so i can't logon with another Live-account.
     
  12. matej

    matej MDL Member

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    Is there any way to load more messages in the Mail app? Kinda annoying that I can only see ~20 mails
     
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  13. BucSox79

    BucSox79 MDL Junior Member

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    Good question. The Mail App is extremely lacking. You cant manage your mail there nor see your address book, or like you said, see more than the last 20 emails.

    I added my work email account and it didnt pick up the address book for work IE when typing in an email address it only showed emails from personal email account
     
  14. spion

    spion MDL Member

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    #394 spion, Mar 2, 2012
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    Hmm Windows 8 Professional Plus?
    BTW are the below versions new?
    Code:
    ProfessionalPlus
    ServerStorageStandard
    ServerStorageWorkgroup
    ServerSolution
    EmbeddedIndustry
    EmbeddedAutomotive
    ServerEmbeddedSolutionCore
    ServerEmbeddedSolution
    ServerWinFoundation
    ServerForSBSolutions
    ServerHomeStandard
    ServerHomePremium
    ServerSolutionsPremium
    ServerWinSB
     
  15. matej

    matej MDL Member

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    I see... Hope that there will be a better app in the Store soon
     
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    JUD MDL Member

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    #396 JUD, Mar 2, 2012
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    I am just wondering what did MS think about enterprise people using metro UI and such a complicated OS. I am very sure they will not upgrade after windows 7 o_O

    I personally feel who has so much of time in enterprise world to explore this OS coz its very confusing :help2:
     
  17. GHeimnis

    GHeimnis MDL Member

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    You should never do that ! ;)
     
  18. vsfmauro_

    vsfmauro_ MDL Novice

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    why not?
    I did it :eek:
     
  19. fardeen

    fardeen MDL Member

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    i'm trying to make chrome default browser chrome too but cannot, its not even appearing in default list of programs for internet, what do i do??
     
  20. Cowboy

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    I have run into a few irretating things. I used to be able to double click on a reg file and add the data. Now I have to run regedit as administrator and import the file. Clunky. Another thing, I mapped a network drive to my computer but when I went to copy from it I got a message that the drive may not be available. It then appears to copy the file and I could see the progress bar, but when it finished the file had not been copied. also, In some windows that open when I need to browse to a file the mapped network drive is missing although it is there in explorer. I am slowly wrapping my head around this, but it is sloooow.