Windows 8 General Discussion

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by Spider-Vice, Aug 16, 2011.

  1. ODY123

    ODY123 MDL Expert

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    Most likely, I don't have that option for my none touch screen laptop.
     
  2. ReelFiles

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    It's there, I just checked on my Thinkpad Edge. Right click on Taskbar>Toolbars>Touch Keyboard. Unless maybe the option disappears if you disable "Tablet PC Components" from "Turn Windows features on or off". This is good for my Livingroom HTPC since I hardly use the real wifi keyboard I have for it. I usually just keep the onscreen keyboard minimized on there. I guess it's time to try WDP on that rig too.
     
  3. ODY123

    ODY123 MDL Expert

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    Do you use mouse or keyboard for touch keyboard?
     
  4. ReelFiles

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    Mouse, you just click on the letters. Just like On-screen keyboard in Win 7, they just changed the look and renamed it.
     
  5. ODY123

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    I don't think touch keyboard is a good idea, typing directly on the keyboard would be a lot faster that clicking the letters with the mouse.
     
  6. ReelFiles

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    Depends on the situation. Obviously it's pointless on a laptop. If I am on my couch and I don't feel like getting up to get the keyboard and I just gotta hit up a URL or do a quick search on the HTPC, it tends to be more convenient for me.
     
  7. Shenj

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    It's mainly there so you can type on your Desktop on a touchscreen.
    There also is also the old redesigned "on-screen keyboard" which can be moved arround
    Both are also there for people with a disability, so they can use their mouse to type in letters.
     
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    Is there a way to view the System Files in Windows Explorer?

    On the VIEW tab I have both File name Extensions and Hidden Items checked.
     
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  9. ODY123

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    You seem like a couch potato.... Just joking, don't take it serious. :)
     
  10. ReelFiles

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    :) Movies and TV are my favorite past time and since I got rid of subscription TV my son and I use my HTPC all day long pretty much.
     
  11. ODY123

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    Check show hidden files and folder, uncheck hide protected OS files on Folder Options > view.
     
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    #634 ReelFiles, Sep 29, 2011
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    I see that, weird :eek:
     
  14. ODY123

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    That's what I mean, touch keyboard only good for tablet PC.
     
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    #638 Shenj, Sep 29, 2011
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  17. sofatiger51

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    Format entire drive Partition to NTFS file system. I have no problem with my old Dell Inspiron 600M laptop in installing WDP.
     
  18. ODY123

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    #640 ODY123, Sep 30, 2011
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    How did you install WDP? Using DVD, USB, mounted ISO?