Windows 8 Forums - Windows 8 Support http://windows8forums.com/ Share solutions and problems with other Windows 8 users in these forums. en Wed, 26 Jun 2013 07:56:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://windows8forums.com/images/misc/rss.png Windows 8 Forums - Windows 8 Support http://windows8forums.com/ How do I stop pop-up ads tiny windows from opening http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22894-how-do-i-stop-pop-up-ads-tiny-windows-opening.html Tue, 25 Jun 2013 07:15:38 GMT Attachment 1559 (http://windows8forums.com/attachments/windows-8-support/1559-how-do-i-stop-pop-up-ads-tiny-windows-opening-hashtag1.jpg) How do I stop such kind of pop-up ads tiny windows from opening in... Click image for larger version.  Name: hashtag1.jpg  Views: 21  Size: 43.8 KB  ID: 1559

How do I stop such kind of pop-up ads tiny windows from opening in FF21 and chrome in w8?

It is such a sickening, irritating feature. It has become a terror to move mouse in the browser lest that would come over such double-lined tags and this window will open.

Even this site windows8forum has started this. So inconsiderate and sickening.

Thanks.
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]]> Windows 8 Support vsrawat http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22894-how-do-i-stop-pop-up-ads-tiny-windows-opening.html <![CDATA["Wireless" mouse tab]]> http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22890-wireless-mouse-tab.html Tue, 25 Jun 2013 01:29:54 GMT In Windows 7 the mouse properties sheet had a "wireless" status tab. The PC also warned when the signal was low.

Neither of these items is available in Windows 8, using the Keyboard Center latest software. Is something missing? ]]> Windows 8 Support borate http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22890-wireless-mouse-tab.html Where do my restore points go? http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22865-where-do-my-restore-points-go.html Sun, 23 Jun 2013 03:26:07 GMT Hi

I'm pretty reliable as far as creating restore points before I do anything major.
The problem is that when I look for them later they aren't there.

Even though I use an app called Restore Point Creator and make my own they don't hang around very long.

Is there a way to make Windows retain these and not send them to oblivion.

I would like to have one from before the latest patch, I'm sure it said it was making one when it applied the patch but there is no sign of it now.

I do have one from a couple of months ago, and I'll use that if I need to, but I should have a lot of them during that period.

What happens to them?

Mike ]]> Windows 8 Support MikeHawthorne http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22865-where-do-my-restore-points-go.html Anyone run a System File Check on their systems lately? http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22864-anyone-run-system-file-check-their-systems-lately.html Sat, 22 Jun 2013 15:11:01 GMT I have two Windows 8 systems, which only run basically to get updates. But neither one has exhibited any problems. On the 18th, I did a system... I have two Windows 8 systems, which only run basically to get updates. But neither one has exhibited any problems.

On the 18th, I did a system file check on one system to test something. The result I got was rather unexpected. It took the SFC around 15 minutes to get to the "Verification 100% complete" message and another 12 minutes for it to tell me there were unrepairable files. There were many perceived problems, as you can see from the SFC extracted log entry below.

Quote:
[SR] Committing transaction
[SR] Cannot commit interactively, there are boot critical components being repaired
[SR] Repairing 11474 (0x0000000000002cd2) components
[SR] Beginning Verify and Repair transaction
Since one system had done this I checked the other one and it was fine, with no errors. But two days later, after doing an update, it showed the same problem with 11666 components involved.

I checked for a virus with MSE and Malwarebytes and nothing found.

Since it is highly improbably this many files could have been corrupted, I suspect it is something regarding the SFC utility, or the database it uses to check the system. Any thoughts or experiences with this?

SFC could not repair the install, even after rebooting several times..but DISM (/RestoreHealth switch) repaired it in one run with a reboot required. The first system that I repaired with DISM is still showing clear, but I am waiting for any responses before I repair the second one, in case something needs to be tested.

Thanks for reading... ]]> Windows 8 Support Saltgrass http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22864-anyone-run-system-file-check-their-systems-lately.html Hi, everyone I just have a question http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22805-hi-everyone-i-just-have-question.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:29:13 GMT I dont know if this is the right place to put this question. But here is my question. Hi, everyone I just have a question about the toolbar and the... I dont know if this is the right place to put this question. But here is my question.
Hi, everyone I just have a question about the toolbar and the metro menu, Is there away to get rid of both and just have a desktop with out the toolbar, I hop you can understand what I'm saying.Why Im doing this is because Im a computer programmer and some of my projects has to be full screen and when i test it the toolbar is still there thats why I want to hide or not show the toolbar, Im new to windows 8 but 7 and vista and xp-98,95 I know how that works 8 is kind of the same but, with a lot of new stuff, anyways sorry If im boring you. thanks ]]> Windows 8 Support Andrea Dixon http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22805-hi-everyone-i-just-have-question.html Trying to write a script to play a sound, need help! http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22799-trying-write-script-play-sound-need-help.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:25:04 GMT Sub title "How to spend a lot of time trying to do something that Microsoft doesn't want you to, for some obscure reason".

Hi Guys

I'm trying to write a script to play a sound at Windows 8 startup.
I want to do this by placing the .vbs script file in the Startup Folder.

I read that this can be done, and I've researched it a bit.

I'll link to the research and the end of this post.

Here's my script.


strSoundFile = "C:\My Windows Sounds\Hello Michael Brit.wav"
Set objShell = CreateObject("Wscript.Shell")
strCommand = "C:\Small Player\splayer.exe" /play /close "C:\Windows\My Windows Sounds\Hello Michael Brit.wav"
objShell.Run strCommand, 0, True


Writing scripts is not something I do, I quit after .bat files. LOL
I just can't stand to let Microsoft win!!!

I have the 64 bit version of Small Player installed at the location shown, C:\Small Player\splayer.exe.

My sound is in C:\Window\My Windows Sounds.

The file is named Hello Michael Brit.wav.

I've verified that the sound does play in Small Player, etc.

If anyone who understands this stuff can identify what I'm doing wrong I'd appreciate it.

I'm getting the error message...

Line 3, Char: 57 Error Expected end of statement.
Code 800A0401

I have no idea what that means.

Thanks

Mike

Here's the research.

How Can I Play a Sound From Within a Script? - Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

And this post...

As R Sully said, you can make the sounds in question re-appear, but they do not re-sound. For those like me who were stumped by this issue (I'm running Windows 8 Build 9200), I propose a simple solution that works fine for me: Create a script and put it in your (not All users/public) Startup folder.

It's in a hidden folder under your User root called AppData. This script is located at the following website: please paste this link into your address bar-my ability to link is compromised right now.

How Can I Play a Sound From Within a Script? - Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

There's something you should know-sndrec32.exe is no longer in windows 8 and the new SoundRecorder.exe, located in the system32 folder, is unable to run from there because it's 64-bit and cannot launch from a 32-bit container.

I suggest smallplayer portable, available from Softpedia via this link: you need to paste it-I cannot link for some reason...
Small Player Free Download - OGG Players

When you compose the script (using notepad), make sure you replace the sndrec32.exe path with the file location of smallpayer0.74.

To copy a path, simply use the command on File explorer when the file is highlighted. Then highlight the path for sndrec32, and paste the link over it.

Delete any quotation marks that are not outside the total path, arguments included (e.g. /play /close) otherwise the script will fail, showing you a dialog that says where the error is in the script, e.g. Line 3, Char 31.

For the sound you want to play, simply highlight the preset path from quote-to-quote, switch windows to look for a file, then when you find it, copy the file path using the same method you used to copy smallplayer0.74's path.

Then switch back to notepad, and use Ctrl+V to paste, and the path that was there previously will be replaced by what you pasted.

If the file looks similar to what The Scripting Guy displays (besides the edits I've mentioned), save as All files, and name the document with a .vbs extension (the name is up to you).

From there, copy and paste the .vbs file into your startup folder, located in %OS%\Users\%YOURUSER%\AppData\Microsoft\Windows\St art Menu\Programs\Startup\. You may need to "show Hidden Files and Folders."

I hope this works for anyone who's suffered the same frustration I had. ]]> Windows 8 Support MikeHawthorne http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22799-trying-write-script-play-sound-need-help.html Random CPU spikes + Proccess disappears once I open the task manager. http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22790-random-cpu-spikes-proccess-disappears-once-i-open-task-manager.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:10:18 GMT I'm having random CPU spikes that I notice because the fans of my laptop start up.
This has happened while browing the web, chatting through skype, using photoshop and sometimes while idling even.

This laptop is new (a month and a half old), 8GB RAM, drivers up to date. Those programs should not stress it that much.

I open the task manager to see CPU usage of 50%+.
But the thing is, right as I open the task manager the program(s) that are taking up so much close and my CPU usage goes back to normal, 2%-5%.

I'm pretty sure it's a virus, though Avast is not detecting it.

I am not sure what to do DX ]]> Windows 8 Support Inkmancer http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22790-random-cpu-spikes-proccess-disappears-once-i-open-task-manager.html Sharing a Windows 8 laptop http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22789-sharing-windows-8-laptop.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:33:50 GMT Hello, I will be sharing my Windows 8 laptop with my brother. I would like to log into my laptop with my microsoft account while my bro will use a... Hello, I will be sharing my Windows 8 laptop with my brother. I would like to log into my laptop with my microsoft account while my bro will use a local account with his own user ID and password. I understand that signing in with a microsoft account will sync all my online details such as skype, skydrive, hotmail to my PCs. In this case, will my bro be able to access my emails and all personal stuff if he logs into my laptop using his own local account?

Thanks. ]]> Windows 8 Support botfly http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22789-sharing-windows-8-laptop.html How do I view something on webistes that use flashplayer with a system that doies not have a touch screen? I know I had the updated version for win 8, but nothing shows http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22766-how-do-i-view-something-webistes-use-flashplayer-system-doies-not-have-touch-screen-i-know-i-had-updated-version-win-8-but-nothing-shows.html Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:22:38 GMT I had flashplayer update version for win 8 and adobe told me to uninstall it and reinstall it. I uninstalled it and now I can't get to the reinstall screen. What is it about windows 8 that makes it SO difficult. I'm thinking of going back to win 7. I also do NOT have a touchscreen. All of this used to be so easy with win 7. I don't care for the embedding of flashplayer because I can't view many websites now. VERY frustrated with this system.

Bobster2013 ]]> Windows 8 Support bobster2013 http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22766-how-do-i-view-something-webistes-use-flashplayer-system-doies-not-have-touch-screen-i-know-i-had-updated-version-win-8-but-nothing-shows.html Internet Explorer Hijacked http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22755-internet-explorer-hijacked.html Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:17:32 GMT I have Dell inspirion 15R and my problem is that whenever I open internet explorer form start screen and type my search directly into address bar it... I have Dell inspirion 15R and my problem is that whenever I open internet explorer form start screen and type my search directly into address bar it redirects to en.ezanel.com/search.../... and I want that Google should search my input not ezanel.I have tried the following steps for removing ezanel. Especially step 3 worked for Google chrome but it can ]]> Windows 8 Support Ashesh Kumar http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22755-internet-explorer-hijacked.html Regaining access to previously installed apps http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22628-regaining-access-previously-installed-apps.html Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:02:39 GMT When changing file ownership to allow me access to a hidden log file, something happened that removed installed apps from the app store. They are... When changing file ownership to allow me access to a hidden log file, something happened that removed installed apps from the app store. They are not on the start menu, nor are they shown among "All Apps". I did some digging around and managed to find the folders these apps are stored in, but have no idea which file launches each app. I went to the App Store to reinstall them, but in each case the App Store told me I already have it installed. Any information as to what I need to do to gain access to these apps would be much appreciated.

Thanks! ]]> Windows 8 Support pegweaver http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22628-regaining-access-previously-installed-apps.html How to select Driver Updater tool? http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22596-how-select-driver-updater-tool.html Sat, 08 Jun 2013 09:52:46 GMT I find there are lots of driver updater tools available now, but how to select the best one? Yesterday, IObit Driver Booster was released, it said... I find there are lots of driver updater tools available now, but how to select the best one?
Yesterday, IObit Driver Booster was released, it said the easiest, one click "update" all outdated drivers.
It's free version, but I don't know whether this free software are better. thanks for your advice. ]]> Windows 8 Support alicehh http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22596-how-select-driver-updater-tool.html <![CDATA[Can't Modify Networked HDD Need Help Please]]> http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22561-cant-modify-networked-hdd-need-help-please.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:52:05 GMT Just got a new pc that has W8, came from XP. I have a popcorn hour NMT with an internal HDD that I have networked and was working fine with my old... Just got a new pc that has W8, came from XP. I have a popcorn hour NMT with an internal HDD that I have networked and was working fine with my old pc. The drive is mapped and is visible in windows explorer and I can even upload files to it with Filezilla. When I try to modify a file through w explorer it shows the drive as read only. Below is what I have tried so far and nothing seems to work.

Installed "take ownership" program
enabled hidden administrator account
tried to take ownership through properties/security/advanced
change permissions in properties (goes through all of the files and unchecks read only but when I close and open it again read only is checked)

For some reason I can't seem to get a full administrator account to work. I am the only user of the pc and I have an administrator account but it's standard. Any help would be appreciated as I am clueless of what to try next. ]]> Windows 8 Support Sig32 http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22561-cant-modify-networked-hdd-need-help-please.html Can Rocksmith run and work correctly on Surface Pro/RT Windows 8 Tablet? http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22505-can-rocksmith-run-work-correctly-surface-pro-rt-windows-8-tablet.html Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:34:07 GMT *Can Rocksmith run and work correctly on Surface Pro/RT Windows 8 Tablet?* FYI: Rocksmith requires Steam to run. **Additional Questions**... Can Rocksmith run and work correctly on Surface Pro/RT Windows 8 Tablet?

FYI: Rocksmith requires Steam to run.

*Additional Questions*
Which tablet is best for webcamming; like for Skype.
Which tablet would have better video and audio playback quality?
Which tablet would be best for Rocksmith if not Surface Pro/RT?

*Additional Details*
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~…
In order to run Rocksmith properly, your PC MUST meet or exceed these minimum requirements:

Minimum System Requirements

*Supported OS : Windows Vista (SP2) / Windows 7 (SP1)

*Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Core2 Duo E4400 or 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ (2.6 GHz Intel Core2 Duo E6750 or 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ or better recommended)

*RAM: 2 GB (4 GB recommended)

*Video Card: 256 MB DirectX 10.0-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)

*Sound Card: DirectX 9.0-compliant sound card

*DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM drive

*Hard Drive Space: 12 GB

*Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, Rocksmith Real Tone Cable (USB 2.0 port required) ]]> Windows 8 Support mission007 http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22505-can-rocksmith-run-work-correctly-surface-pro-rt-windows-8-tablet.html I am off to a very frustrating start... http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22358-i-am-off-very-frustrating-start.html Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:06:44 GMT I hope to gain a working understanding of Windows 8 that came on my new laptop. I had no problems learning XP, Vista, Windows 7 and the earliest ... I hope to gain a working understanding of Windows 8 that came on my new laptop. I had no problems learning XP, Vista, Windows 7 and the earliest versions of Windows. Windows 8 totally confounds me and makes me feel like the aged senior I am. Everything seems “hidden” , the color tiles seem to be useless to me (when I click on them I get taken to a big icon and nothing more), and I cannot figure out how to access my email through the mail tile as it is not clear how to configure this . When I go into desktop mode I constantly get into menus triggered by cursor moves by accident. I read that this version is designed for touch tablets. I have an android tablet and this does not seem to be anything like it. It is taking me so long to learn how this works and how to navigate through it that I am quite frustrated. I am used to just sitting down and being able to use new versions, but this is taking me ages. I am short on time so this is a problem. ]]> Windows 8 Support WinWoman http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-support/22358-i-am-off-very-frustrating-start.html