[DISCUSSION] Windows 8 Consumer Preview Build 8250

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

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  1. rav.a

    rav.a MDL Novice

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  2. ebeltoft

    ebeltoft MDL Novice

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    Will there be new apps in the app store on Win8 CP? There havent been any new since wedensday?
     
  3. jeff69dini

    jeff69dini MDL Expert

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    is it ok to install chipset drivers made for win 7? will that hurt performance? my asus motherboard only has win 7 drivers avail for the northbridge chipset?
     
  4. SaFaRi

    SaFaRi MDL Novice

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    Guys I am new to MDL,I am now with Win 8 CP.You can check that "Redialing Options" is no more available in Modem Properties.I am still plying with it to get it back. :confused:
     
  5. asfaltas

    asfaltas MDL Senior Member

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    i have Asus M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 but original drivers not working... need wait :cool:
     
  6. rockinkaj

    rockinkaj MDL Novice

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    #406 rockinkaj, Mar 2, 2012
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    just right click on an internet shortcut and open with choose default and always open with or go to control panel and set default programs
     
  7. BucSox79

    BucSox79 MDL Junior Member

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    Where is the backgrounds stored for the Metro screen? I realize they dont think actual pictures work well and wont allow them but id still like to customize the background image. Youd have to think if we know where these files are stored then we can change them some how.

    Anyone know?
     
  8. jeff69dini

    jeff69dini MDL Expert

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    hmm yeah thats what I was wondering, I have asus m5a88-m usb3, wondering if i'll bother to try, might just use 8 default ones
     
  9. rockinkaj

    rockinkaj MDL Novice

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    google this WCP Start Screen Customizer
     
  10. asfaltas

    asfaltas MDL Senior Member

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    ye me too i using win 8 org drivers :D so far stablle :cool:
     
  11. DarkNovaGamer

    DarkNovaGamer MDL Novice

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    Maybe I was half-awake but I remember Canouna posting a screenshot showing Skydrive as a favorite in Explorer.

    How exactly can you go about having Skydrive act like another hard drive or a folder (like Dropbox) in the consumer preview, if at all? :p
     
  12. jeff69dini

    jeff69dini MDL Expert

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    thanks man, yeah I don't wanna mess up the stability, lol
     
  13. HEALTH_DISCO

    HEALTH_DISCO MDL Novice

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    Hi Everyone,

    I just installed the 64 bit edition on a X200s with 6gb of RAM and a brand new SSD120gb Corsair.
    Installation = Flawless
    How its running right now ? Pretty Pretty Pretty Good !

    GJ Microsoft ! :bananajoj2:

    Anyone knows the expiration date for this consumer preview ?
     
  14. rockinkaj

    rockinkaj MDL Novice

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    January 15th, 2013
     
  15. Windows4live

    Windows4live MDL Addicted

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    How can i pin the PC settings app on the Start Screen?
     
  16. Rock Hunter

    Rock Hunter MDL Senior Member

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    Past new versions of Windows had problems with hardware drivers. I would hold off on installing any chipset drivers until Intel or AMD release updated versions specifically for Windows 8. I would install any hardware drivers that show up in Windows Update. I would not install any hardware drivers downloaded from hardware vendors UNLESS they were designed for Windows 8 OR UNLESS you have no other choice. For example, if your scanner doesn't work, you can try the Windows 7 drivers; they may or may not get it to work.

     
  17. OvaryActing

    OvaryActing MDL Senior Member

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    control panel, program defaults, select your preferred browser
     
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  18. Olliw

    Olliw MDL Member

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    Before i installed WCP i had 3 partitions: W7, WDP and Ubuntu. After install (formatting WDP-partition, installing WCP there) Ubuntu won't boot. WCP-install screwed the Ubuntu boot-up. Any fix? Im not experienced when it comes to linux, but i would prefer not to reinstall Ubuntu.. :p
     
  19. rockinkaj

    rockinkaj MDL Novice

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    right click on start screen and click all apps and if its there right click it and click pin to start
     
  20. rockinkaj

    rockinkaj MDL Novice

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    you may need to use something like easybcd to be able to select which system you want to boot into or you may have to install over again