Windows Developer Preview: General OS questions (Locked) announcement
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With the release of Windows 8 Consumer Preview, the Windows General OS Forum is no longer the supported destination for general questions related to Windows 8. For Developer related questions please continue to select from the list of forums under the MSDN Windows Metro app style category. IT Pros can now select from a list of dedicated TechNet forums under the Windows 8 IT Pro category. General consumers can get support from our Microsoft Answers community. This forum will remain as a read-only resource but we encourage you to leverage our other community support resources for new questions.
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With the release of Windows 8 Consumer Preview, the Windows General OS Forum is no longer the supported destination for general questions related to Windows 8. For Developer related questions please ...Discussion | 0 Replies | 20352 Views | Created by Brent Serbus - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 2:55 PM
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Why Does Clicking One App on the Desktop Start Another App?
Hello, I am experiencing a strange behavior of OS with starting the apps from Desktop. Clicking on one of the tiles actually starts another. For example, Windows starts Windows ...Unanswered | 7 Replies | 7153 Views | Created by Exotic Hadron - Monday, February 27, 2012 9:25 AM | Last reply by Irfanfare - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:09 PM -
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Revolving Door
Well, since I finally tossed my x86 Win7 yesterday... I decided to throw Windows 8 DP where the W7 x86 had been. Only for a few hrs til it gets replaced w/ the Beta but, I was anxious ... -
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When I tried to open the Windows simulator.
I was needed to input the password which I had never set, and I felt confused. Could anyone explain why and what is the default password?Unanswered | 2 Replies | 7078 Views | Created by _bug_ - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:19 AM | Last reply by _bug_ - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:41 PM -
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I’m reinstalling Windows Developer Preview and need to enter a product key.
I’m reinstalling Windows Developer Preview and need to enter a product key. What key do I use?Answered | 45 Replies | 95709 Views | Created by BillFill - Wednesday, September 7, 2011 5:18 PM | Last reply by _bug_ - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:34 AM -
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Windows 8 Developer Preview General Feedback
I couldn't find anywhere to post my feedback. So I'm asking if this is the right forum and if not, please tell me where should I post this. I've installed ...Discussion | 38 Replies | 10482 Views | Created by Alireza Noori - Friday, September 16, 2011 3:59 PM | Last reply by _bug_ - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:13 AM -
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wzcdlg.dll module could not found
I am using Windows Developer Preview (x86). I try to To setup WiFi Zero Configuration, But I see this message "RunDll : wzcdlg.dll module could not ...Discussion | 4 Replies | 8513 Views | Created by Ramsha Deep - Monday, February 27, 2012 11:05 PM | Last reply by Ramsha Deep - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM -
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There's a Weight on Windows 8
http://tech.ca.msn.com/microsofts-future-riding-on-windows-8Drew MS Partner / MS Beta Tester / Pres. Computer Issues Pres. Computer Issues www.drewsci.com -
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{Suggest} Its really disappointing that there is no X button to close metro apps or even ...
All people are used to close or get rid of an application by using the X button so its very substantial for users even if that button does not close but suspend the application but ...Discussion | 1 Replies | 7232 Views | Created by Tomas0x33 - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:30 AM | Last reply by Sheng Jiang 蒋晟 - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6:40 AM -
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.Net framwork 3.5.1 Windows 8 not working
I did all the dism and xcopy steps they said to do for windows developer preview of windows 8 and it did not install it stops at around 65.9 percent and i receive the following error message. ...Unanswered | 4 Replies | 16541 Views | Created by Booni - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:10 AM | Last reply by Irfanfare - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6:38 AM -
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview
Windows 8 is on the verge of being the next sibling of the Microsoft Operating Systems family. On recent posts, I have read where some state that it is not meant for the Desktop or non-touch operating ...Discussion | 17 Replies | 14575 Views | Created by SIRKEEN75 - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:26 AM | Last reply by SIRKEEN75 - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 5:52 AM -
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview
Here's my thing; I'm an avid Windows user, however, I have experience with many other platforms. I'm not as inept as some of our 30-50 year IT veterans but I can swing in there with the ...Discussion | 8 Replies | 12249 Views | Created by SIRKEEN75 - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 5:29 AM | Last reply by SIRKEEN75 - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 5:40 AM -
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About Regasm.exe
Hi, Will Windows 8 always have regasm.exe (v4.0.30319) for each released version? Thanks.Unanswered | 1 Replies | 8703 Views | Created by PatrickTang - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 2:22 AM | Last reply by - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 5:28 AM -
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Should Developers Clean Install to Consumer Preview?
I'm developing a Metro App for Windows 8. Should I as a developer upgrade to the Consumer Preview? Are there any benefits to upgrading to the consumer ...Answered | 3 Replies | 7254 Views | Created by Kimau - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 5:27 PM | Last reply by Jctamayo - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 5:18 AM -
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download ISO image of Windows 8 Developer Preview with developer tools English, 64-bit (x64), file size 0kb?
Tried to download the ISO image of Windows 8 Developer Preview with developer tools English, 64-bit (x64) thru this ...Unanswered | 3 Replies | 39101 Views | Created by forsakenedsj - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:08 AM | Last reply by forsakenedsj - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 4:19 AM -
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Windows 8 Installation Error
I've installed windows 8 fine on my laptop, but when trying to install it on my computer I get to "Getting devices ready" and then I get the lovely new blue screen. It says PAGE ...Unanswered | 13 Replies | 19472 Views | Created by AdamBahr - Monday, February 27, 2012 3:18 AM | Last reply by Irfanfare - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:49 AM -
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Desktop UI - New Metro Theme
I was wondering if there were any plans to make a new Metro Theme. You could keep Aero as an option as well. I saw a concept on theverge.com that really blew me away and wanted to share it on ...Discussion | 4 Replies | 12400 Views | Created by LLP707 - Saturday, February 25, 2012 1:32 PM | Last reply by WindowsVista567 - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:20 AM -
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Dual Boot Windows 8 (RAID)
I have Windows 7 installed on a 2x1TB RAID 0 config (ASUS motherboard) and I tried last night to install Windows 8 on my older hard drive 2TB that is not part of the RAID ...Unanswered | 18 Replies | 18174 Views | Created by o0MattE0o - Monday, February 13, 2012 5:13 PM | Last reply by o0MattE0o - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:16 PM -
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Will you get Windows Consumer Preview thru Windows Update or ISO?
Hello. Will be win dev preview updated to win consumer preview through windows update or people will have to download ISO image?Proposed | 6 Replies | 8353 Views | Created by corvard - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 12:11 PM | Last reply by Marilyn-Support Engineer - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 8:46 PM -
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How to install windows 7 in raid volume?
I have a msi GT683r The laptop came with default installed windows and following ...Unanswered | 4 Replies | 8819 Views | Created by Dr.General - Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:29 PM | Last reply by Marilyn-Support Engineer - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 8:34 PM - Items 1 to 20 of 3102 Next ›
Windows Developer Preview: General OS questions (Locked) announcement
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With the release of Windows 8 Consumer Preview, the Windows General OS Forum is no longer the supported destination for general questions related to Windows 8. For Developer related questions please continue to select from the list of forums under the MSDN Windows Metro app style category. IT Pros can now select from a list of dedicated TechNet forums under the Windows 8 IT Pro category. General consumers can get support from our Microsoft Answers community. This forum will remain as a read-only resource but we encourage you to leverage our other community support resources for new questions.
