After two weeks with Windows 8, I find it the least stable OS

**zmechys** · 3 Days Ago

Originally Posted by kemical

Hi,

Task manager is easily accessed by right clicking the task bar and choosing it from the resulting menu.

So do you have any issues currently and if so what are they? I see from above you were missing a storage driver but is everything running ok now?

I used XYplorer to get to that dll file and delete it. As soon as I deleted it, all my problems were gone.
My question is, "What to do if nothing works?".
I click Windows Key + X and see my options but cannot open anything.
I use Alt + F4 and see the popup window but cannot shut down my computer.
I get Charms - Settings and click on Power, but nothing happen.
With a regular computer I can simply turn off the power switch but what to do if you have a laptop?
After I returned Toshiba Satellite S875 and replaced it with Sony SVE17125CXB, within one week, twice I need to turn off my frozen laptop.
To my regret, it is impossible to disconnect the laptop from the power source because of the battery. Also, by default, the power button on the laptop is on "Sleep" mode. It's a new "technological" invention from Microsoft.
I removed my battery from the laptop and held the power button for a few seconds. Only then, I was able to get rid of that "frozen" state.

**zmechys** · 3 Days Ago

Originally Posted by kemical

Hi,

Task manager is easily accessed by right clicking the task bar and choosing it from the resulting menu.

So do you have any issues currently and if so what are they? I see from above you were missing a storage driver but is everything running ok now?

Another BIG PROBLEM with my work Windows 8 computer. I've received an e-mail from my customer with one-page PDF file.
I've tried to open it and my Outlook froze.
AGAIN, NOTHING WORKED. I could not shut down my computer.
I manually disconnected the computer from power and tried to restart.
First time, I got Windows 8 logo and the turning lights froze. After a few minutes, I turned the power off with the switch.
Restarted second time and successfully got to the Lock Screen. After I entered my password, my computer had entered the "blue background color and nothing else" mode and been in that mode since then.

What ... was I thinking when I decided to upgrade my computer with ZERO problems and very stable Windows 7 to Windows 8.
I WILL NEVER EVER RECOMMEND WINDOWS 8 TO ANYBODY.

**zmechys** · 3 Days Ago

The story repeats itself.
I've tried to "automatically repair" my Windows 8 using a USB Flash drive. No, it could not repair.
I've tried to "refresh" ( How much I hate that refresh) my Windows 8, but the answer was, "The drive where Windows is installed is locked. Unlock the drive and try again."
What to do if I don't want to do another "clean install" of Windows 8?

**zmechys** · 3 Days Ago

I've found a lot of Windows 8 users are having the same problem "The drive is locked..."
There is even a web-site dedicated to it.
"How to fix:
"The drive where Windows is installed is locked. Unlock the drive and try again."
Fix - The drive where Windows is installed is locked

I will try it.

**zmechys** · 3 Days Ago

More links to similar problems with the "most stable OS, Windows 8".
All of them are having the same problem.
MICROSOFT, YOU NEED TO HELP US.
Windows 8 stuck in automatic repair loop

Windows 8 is stuck in automatic repair loop and will not open - Microsoft Community
Windows 8 is stuck in an automatic repair loop - Microsoft Community
windows 8 stuck in endless preparing automatic repair - Microsoft Community
My new laptop is stuck in automatic repair loop!! - Microsoft Community
Cannot unlock drive and unable boot back into Windows 8
Windows 8 boot error

.....

The same problem. MICROSOFT, YOU HAVE A PROBLEM.

**Sonny** · 3 Days Ago

Originally Posted by zmechys

More links to similar problems with the "most stable OS, Windows 8".
All of them are having the same problem.
MICROSOFT, YOU NEED TO HELP US.
Windows 8 stuck in automatic repair loop

Windows 8 is stuck in automatic repair loop and will not open - Microsoft Community
Windows 8 is stuck in an automatic repair loop - Microsoft Community
windows 8 stuck in endless preparing automatic repair - Microsoft Community
My new laptop is stuck in automatic repair loop!! - Microsoft Community
Cannot unlock drive and unable boot back into Windows 8
Windows 8 boot error

.....

The same problem. MICROSOFT, YOU HAVE A PROBLEM.

I don't know why you are having all this trouble but can say that I have Windows 8 on my Toshiba Satellite and on my desktop and have had no troubles to speak off. A friend of mine ask me what I thought of windows 8 and I told him what my experience was. He went out and bought a new desktop with windows 8 and loves it. He claims he has had less trouble from the start than he did with windows 7.

**ash0103** · 3 Days Ago

been using Windows 8 for three months now.. Still stable... I guess the problems depends on the user and not on the OS.

**Sonny** · 3 Days Ago

Originally Posted by ash0103

been using Windows 8 for three months now.. Still stable... I guess the problems depends on the user and not on the OS.

Same here Ash, I run it through the testing phase and in October went out and bought it the first day it was put on the market. I am building or trying to build a new computer and will install the retail full version (System Builders) in it. I do have a good friend who owns his own computer store and he said that if I needed any help he would be glad to help.

**zmechys** · 3 Days Ago

Originally Posted by ash0103

I guess the problems depends on the user and not on the OS.

I hope you'll never go through that kind of problems. I will say nothing more to you.

**kemical** · 3 Days Ago

I have to admit that I agree with you. If my machine was operating in such a manner then I too would go back to the previous os. Especially as you say nothing you've tried works.
My own experience with Windows 8 (and this is using it from the get go, betas and all) is very different to yours and I wonder why your having so many issues.

So to clarify, are we talking about a machine with just Windows 8 installed (fully updated and with latest drivers plus Bios) or are we talking about an os install with third party apps ect that you would have normally used under win 7?
If the latter is the case then it could be that something is incompatible. You could try trouble shooting but this is can be a long drawn out affair unless your lucky.
I'd start with a completely fresh custom install of Windows 8, update it and then add drivers (assuming bios is already updated). Create a system restore point.
If the machine runs as it should then try adding third party apps, you like to use, one at a time. See how the machine works after each install. It's a pain I know but this is the only way other than trawling through your event viewer to find out whats really happening here.

Edit:
I forgot to mention, please remove external hardware attached too. Do the same with this, add one at a time and test for errors.

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