Windows 8 FAQ

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by HumansCan'tBeTrusted, Aug 10, 2012.

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Do you want games compatible/uncompatible with Windows 8 list?

Poll closed Aug 17, 2012.
  1. Yes

    76.5%
  2. No

    23.5%
  1. antony_blu3

    antony_blu3 MDL Member

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  2. oreo27

    oreo27 MDL Member

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    Awesome. Currently downloading now at extremely slow speeds. You wouldn't happen to also know a good torrent for this would you? Current one is downloading at 1.0 Kbps :(
     
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  3. antony_blu3

    antony_blu3 MDL Member

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    When the windows 8 got leaked, so many peers that helps your torrent, but now, maybe decreased
    Lucky me to get the ISO from my college, so I can copy it directly :p
     
  4. oreo27

    oreo27 MDL Member

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    Lol. Oh well, it will download in time. Besides, I'm planning to use it on my VMware first, then when a Windows Loader-ish activator comes along, sysprep and image it into my main machine. No rush from my end here.

    Thanks for all the info, really appreciate it mate. :popcorn:
     
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  5. EFA11

    EFA11 Avatar Guru

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    #165 EFA11, Sep 18, 2012
    Last edited: Sep 18, 2012
    Might want to add this to the FAQ if you think useful to others.
    Right click bottom left corner of any screen in windows 8, brings up
    View attachment 17605

    Also Hack has posted a link to a tool that will allow you to add/remove/edit more or less shortcuts to this feature.
    forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/36799-right-click-context-shutdown-restart-system-panel-sounds?p=637442&viewfull=1#post637442

    View attachment 17606
     
  6. HumansCan'tBeTrusted

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    I will do that, just need to finish homework. :D
     
  7. c-dan

    c-dan MDL Member

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    Any theme patches out there yet? (Apart from uxstyle)
     
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  8. HumansCan'tBeTrusted

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    Searching for it myself. I really want just patched dll's.
     
  9. HumansCan'tBeTrusted

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    Installed X64 Windows Pro today and metro app's doesn't run, checked system files, they'r fine. It's because i'm not activated I think. Does someone have simillar problems?
     
  10. fefdbi

    fefdbi MDL Novice

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    How can i surely tell if a certain crack/patch is working?
    i mean if all

    slmgr /xpr
    slmgr /dli
    slmgr /dlv

    commands indicate that my windows 8/Server 2012 is activated do i need to look somewhere else to be sure?
    thanx in advance
     
  11. HumansCan'tBeTrusted

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    If commands show that your Windows is activated it means that Windows is activated. :D
     
  12. Tito

    Tito Admin / Adviser
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    Do a sfc /scannow & see if the 'activation' persists ;)
     
  13. fefdbi

    fefdbi MDL Novice

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    I wanted to show a friend that when MDL says there is no working activation atm then there is no ... :D
    sfc /scannow did the the job,
    but now i have another question, in theory isn't it possible that someone come up with a working solution that involves patching lots of system files?

    Thanx for quick replies :hug2:
     
  14. nutpn

    nutpn MDL Novice

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    what If I am eligible for the 14.99 upgrade and I have already loaded the windows 9200 pro,on oct 26 or when available can I just load windows 7 back on then upgrade to the windows 8 that I just bought,,,,,....
    Really what Im saying is- theres no problem with me running windows 8 till I get the upgrade on october 26,right,then I just reload windows 7 and go from there with my legitimate laptop Key number...
     
  15. HumansCan'tBeTrusted

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  16. beBoss

    beBoss MDL Member

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    Can I upgrade Windows 7 Pro downloaded from dreamspark with student license to Windows 8 Pro not a student license?
    Yes I can't download Windows 8 Pro from dreamspark with student license again, but would be awesome if I can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro and pay $14 or how cost it for upgrade.

    Thnaks.
     
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  17. pisthai

    pisthai Imperfect Human

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    As I understand the Upgrade Policy of MS: YES, you can!
     
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  18. Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba MDL Expert

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    but why, it's exactly the same version:confused:
     
  19. beBoss

    beBoss MDL Member

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    I thought there was a difference between the normal and student license.
     
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  20. Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba MDL Expert

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    nope, no differences at all:D
    DreamSpark give you a retail key :)