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AwkwardSwine

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Re: Win+Q my friends - not for me

In reply to Jeff Peterman, 6 months ago

Something is horribly wrong with your upgrade install. You may be best starting a clean install. There should be at least a few dozen Windows apps in there ( notepad, calf, command prompt, etc)

A blank screen is not normal.

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Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Andreas Stuebs	7 months ago	1
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	carl english	7 months ago	2
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	migibson99	7 months ago	2
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Leigh A. Wax	7 months ago	1
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Scott Eaton	7 months ago	1
No idea to go to Windows 8	Osvaldo Cristo	7 months ago	1
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	kongqueror	7 months ago	1
Nope	photosen	7 months ago
Consider this photographers	AwkwardSwine	7 months ago	3
Re: Consider this photographers	KewlEugene	7 months ago
what's the experience in upgrading to w8?	JPAdans	7 months ago
Re: what's the experience in upgrading to w8?	AwkwardSwine	7 months ago
Re: what's the experience in upgrading to w8?	olivier50	7 months ago
Re: what's the experience in upgrading to w8?	I Cant Believe Its Not Butter	6 months ago
Yes, I plan to upgrade this week despite the negativity	acidic	7 months ago	2
Re: Yes, I plan to upgrade this week despite the negativity	oklaphotog	7 months ago	1
Just coughed up $15 for Ballmer	DVT80111	7 months ago
Re: Just coughed up $15 for Ballmer	acdtech	7 months ago
Re: Just coughed up $15 for Ballmer	acdtech	7 months ago
Re: Just coughed up $15 for Ballmer	acdtech	7 months ago
Works better than I expected	DVT80111	7 months ago
Re: Works better than I expected	DVT80111	7 months ago
I wouldn't pay for it, try it yourself and see what you think...	Jim Cockfield	7 months ago	3
Using Windows 8 pre-release for a couple months	PhotoPhart	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Geoff Coupe	7 months ago	2
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	richard hudes	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Geoff Coupe	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	andrewD2	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Geoff Coupe	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	kpevav	7 months ago
Dual boot, more ergonomic	Richard	7 months ago
Navigation Tip Windows 8	acdtech	7 months ago
Re: Navigation Tip Windows 8	richard hudes	7 months ago
Re: Navigation Tip Windows 8	Geoff Coupe	7 months ago
Re: Navigation Tip Windows 8	kpevav	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	gs85739az	7 months ago	1
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	MrStiles	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	AwkwardSwine	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Barry Fitzgerald	7 months ago	2
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	raminolta	7 months ago
One of my 3 Desktop systems...	herebefore	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Zlik	7 months ago
Moved to Mac 2 years ago, never looked back	rhlpetrus	7 months ago
Re: Moved to Mac 2 years ago, never looked back	DVT80111	7 months ago
Re: Moved to Mac 2 years ago, never looked back	Barry Fitzgerald	7 months ago
Re: Moved to Mac 2 years ago, never looked back	johnny_rico	7 months ago
Re: Moved to Mac 2 years ago, never looked back	raminolta	7 months ago
I just upgraded to Win8	Michael Firstlight	7 months ago
Is there a compelling reason to switch? If so, what is it?	Birk Binnard	7 months ago	2
Re: Is there a compelling reason to switch? If so, what is it?	DonA2	7 months ago
Re: Is there a compelling reason to switch? If so, what is it?	plantdoc	7 months ago
Re: Is there a compelling reason to switch? If so, what is it?	rpps	7 months ago
How about giving it a week???	AwkwardSwine	7 months ago	2
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	KewlEugene	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Michael Firstlight	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Michael Firstlight	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	tocar	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	KewlEugene	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	brian1366	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	migibson99	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	brian1366	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	migibson99	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	brian1366	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	migibson99	6 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	KewlEugene	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	tocar	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	KewlEugene	7 months ago
From Linux ? I don't think so, Dude (nt)	sjgcit	7 months ago
Re: From Linux ? I don't think so, Dude (nt)	roustabout66	6 months ago
Re: From Linux ? I don't think so, Dude (nt)	abelits	6 months ago
Re: From Linux ? I don't think so, Dude (nt)	sjgcit	6 months ago
Re: From Linux ? I don't think so, Dude (nt)	roustabout66	6 months ago
Re: From Linux ? I don't think so, Dude (nt)	abelits	6 months ago
Re: Win 8 - not happy so far	Jeff Peterman	7 months ago
Try the free menu launchers...	Jim Cockfield	7 months ago
Re: Win 8 - not happy so far	Sean Nelson	7 months ago
Re: Win 8 - not happy so far	Michael Firstlight	7 months ago
Re: Win 8 - not happy so far	Jeff Peterman	7 months ago
Microsoft is trying to sell services, software, apps, etc.	Jim Cockfield	7 months ago
Re: Microsoft is trying to sell services, software, apps, etc.	Michael Firstlight	7 months ago
Not my daughter thou	DVT80111	6 months ago
Re: Not my daughter thou	Jeff Peterman	6 months ago
Win+Q my friends	AwkwardSwine	6 months ago
Re: Win+Q my friends - not for me	Jeff Peterman	6 months ago
Re: Win+Q my friends - not for me	AwkwardSwine	6 months ago
Re: Win+Q my friends - not for me	Jeff Peterman	6 months ago
Do you like the Windows 8 ads?	CAcreeks	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Deebo	7 months ago
David Pogues take on Windows 8	William Carson	7 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	kcbeatty	6 months ago
Win8 Ultrabook Lenovo Yoga 13 == AWESOME	AwkwardSwine	6 months ago
Re: Win8 Ultrabook Lenovo Yoga 13 == AWESOME	jacosta	6 months ago
Re: Caution about Win8 "Refresh"	Jeff Peterman	6 months ago
Re: Caution about Win8 "Refresh"	AwkwardSwine	6 months ago
Re: Caution about Win8 "Refresh"	Michael Firstlight	6 months ago
Re: Caution about Win8 "Refresh"	Jeff Peterman	6 months ago
Re: Caution about Win8 "Refresh"	art1sta	6 months ago
Re: Caution about Win8 "Refresh"	Jeff Peterman	6 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	acdtech	6 months ago
It's not much worse than Windows 7	Simon Garrett	6 months ago
Re: It's not much worse than Windows 7	migibson99	6 months ago
Re: It's not much worse than Windows 7	nofumble	6 months ago
Re: It's not much worse than Windows 7	art1sta	6 months ago
Re: It's not much worse than Windows 7	Jeff Peterman	6 months ago
Re: It's not much worse than Windows 7	Michael Firstlight	6 months ago
Re: It's not much worse than Windows 7	Jeff Peterman	6 months ago
Wanted to but...	Doug R	6 months ago
Re: Wanted to but...	DVT80111	6 months ago
Re: Wanted to but...	bananahead	6 months ago
Re: Wanted to but...	Shalom2006	6 months ago
Re: Wanted to but...	Simon Garrett	6 months ago
Re: Wanted to but...	Doug R	6 months ago
Re: Wanted to but...	bananahead	6 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	KewlEugene	6 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Michael Firstlight	6 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	herebefore	6 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Jeff Peterman	6 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	herebefore	6 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Jeff Peterman	6 months ago
Re: To anyone planning to move to Win8	SantaFeBill	6 months ago
Re: To anyone planning to move to Win8	Michael Firstlight	6 months ago
Re: To anyone planning to move to Win8	migibson99	6 months ago
Re: To anyone planning to move to Win8	Tom_N	6 months ago
Re: To anyone planning to move to Win8	migibson99	6 months ago
Re: To anyone planning to move to Win8	Jeff Peterman	6 months ago
Re: To anyone planning to move to Win8	Michael Firstlight	6 months ago
Re: To anyone planning to move to Win8	Geoff Coupe	6 months ago
Re: To anyone planning to move to Win8	art1sta	6 months ago
Re: To anyone planning to move to Win8	Jeff Peterman	6 months ago
Re: To anyone planning to move to Win8	Geoff Coupe	6 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Michael Firstlight	6 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Jeff Peterman	6 months ago
Re: Anyone planning to migrate to Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook/laptop	Michael Firstlight	6 months ago

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