Using Windows 8 In HTPC Build?
Aug 3, 2013I am considering using Windows 8 on a new HTPC build.
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Using Windows 8 As HTPC - Input Setup?
Dec 14, 2012I use a Logitech k400 Wireless keyboard with a built in trackpad. It's great in theory, but the implementation has a few flaws:
The keys are small, and the trackpad is worthless, especially with Windows 8.
I've been trying to find an alternative, but the only one I found is using apple inputsw and something called a "Magic wand" which connects the two:
Here's what I'm thinking of doing:
Buy a Logitech Wireless Rechargeable Touchpad T650
Buy a Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800
Buy a board slightly bigger than the footprint of both of these devices, and a bunch of velcro.
You can guess the rest.
Windows 8 For HTPC - How To Make UI Bigger
Dec 8, 2012I got my desktop to make it %300 bigger and it's a good size. Right now I have my metro UI as "Make everything bigger option" but it's still hard to read it on my 42 inch from 15 feet away. Anyway I can make the metro UI (windows 8 UI w/e) scale like the desktop?
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Feb 8, 2014I'm troubleshooting a Windows 8.1 HTPC (ASrock Vision 3D 252B) that sometimes starts up on his own.
Unexpected power on seem to be periodical, but checking scheduler, registry and BIOS, there's no scheduled power on.
It's connected to a SmartTV via HDMI, but unexpected power on happen also when SmartTV is off, so I think this is not a cause.
This computer is often powered on via WoL but, if there's no stange packets coming, i think this is not a cause, too.
I've just been disabling RTC Wake Up in BIOS, I have no idea what this feature is.
Is Windows 8 / Wiimote Perfect HTPC Setup
Sep 17, 2011Windows 8 has a nice clean interface that is very touch-friendly, which makes it incredibly easy to use with a wii remote. It also is not locked down at all - it can do virtually ANYTHING your current pc can do (though you might prefer to only use the apps that are ported over to metro)
All you need is the driver, bluetooth, and a couple ir emitters. And maybe a wireless keyboard.
Network / Sharing :: Windows 8 VNC (and Remotes) / HTPC
Oct 5, 2013So I've taken the plunge and installed Windows 8 on my HTPC that is connected to my main TV. The start screen really works when sitting at a distance from the PC with the big icons for plex and netflix etc, the weather and other metro apps also fill out the screen with nice info and images, the browser is better suited.. it's perfect... ....almost.
VNC is a bit of a nightmare, I had VNC server installed so i could use HippoRemote and connect to the box via a VNC client.
My MAIN problem is that the mouse does not move with my gestures or movement of remote mouse.. the pointer doesn't move.. The mouse is there, but since i can't see it I am forced to guess where it's at.. it's not so bad on the start screen because tiles are highlighted as you move over them, but if I am in an app or on the desktop it's almost impossible to use because i have no visual mouse pointer.
I downloaded an iOS app called windows 8 gesture pro or something but it's rubbish and not being updated since it hasnt been updated on iphone 5 and it crashes when i try to access the virtual keyboard.
Hardware Drivers :: HTPC Server / Windows 8.1 - Wireless Devices Range Dropped
Aug 23, 2014I just recently bought a new HTPC server and installed Windows 8.1 on it. Everything seems to work great except my USB mouse and keyboard. The range of these wireless devices dropped to just about one meter. They work further away if I lift them high in the air but from waist level they only work from very close ranges. Before they used to work perfectly from distances up to 5 meters.
What's odd is that the USB recievers are in the exact same spots as they were in my old computer. I have an extender cable and a hub so there are no obstacles between the recievers and the devices. I'm not sure whether this is because of Windows 8 or because of the new hardware. My previous computer was a laptop running Win7 but the new one is a desktop. The devices seemed to work bad even in BIOS so I suspect it's the hardware.
I have installed latest drivers, replaced batteries and tried different positions for the recievers but nothing seems to fix this issue. I have not added any new wireless devices in the household.
Keyboard: Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 3000 v2
Mouse: Logitech M505 Wireless Mouse
System:
Intel i3 4150
4GB DDR3
Asus H97I PLUS M-ITX
500W
Windows 8.1 x64
Previous system:
Intel i3 350M
3GB DDR3
Dell Vostro 3300 laptop motherboard
Windows 7 x64
Win 8 Pro Startup Time Very Slow On HTPC?
Mar 13, 2013On my HTPC, I used to be able to boot Win 8 Pro in about 12-15 seconds off of my M4 SSD. Recently it's taking almost a minute. what could have caused the slowdown and where I should look?
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Apr 5, 2013Windows 8 keeps downgrading my screen setting to 30hertz on my HTPC. It happens every couple of days... It's very annoying and each time i have to go in my screen settings and put it back to 60hz... Is there a way to force 60hz forever?
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Mar 1, 2013On my home network, I have my desktop, my HTPC (wired) and my wife's laptop (Wifi). The desktop and HTPC are bth running Win 8 pro. The laptop is running Win 7. All are 64 it.
Invariably I try to log onto my HTPC from my desktop and it says that I am unable to access the files. I then open up network and sharing center to check on the network password only to find that is has changed itself somehow. Even after I reset the password on both the HTPC and the desktop. I still cannot access my shared files on the HTPC from the desktop. The only way to share files is to get them from the HTPC which for some reason lets me access my desktop files.
The laptop is not really an issue. ONce I enter the new password I can access files on the desktop and print no problem. I guess the 2 issues are...
1) the random changing of the network password
2) the inability to access networked files FROM the desktop. The reverse seems to work flawlessly.....
Windows 8.1 - Any Way To Build MSU From CAB Update?
Feb 12, 2014Some time ago, it is possible, in msconfig.exe you could Expand file and select .cab, then, you could save as .msu wherever you want.
Right now, with Windows 8.1, there is anyway to build .msu from .cab update?
Windows 8.1 Pro Build 9600 Watermark
Oct 20, 2013I have done a fresh install of Windows 8.1 Pro Build 9600 using a genuine MSDN ISO.
After the installation was complete i did all the updates and after that i decided to activate.
The activation was a success and the watermark disappeared but after a restart it came back on my desktop.
If in CMD i type "slmgr/xpr" it says widows is permanent activated so how come the watermark is still there?
How To Know Windows 8 Pro Retail Build Number
Oct 29, 2012I just wanted to know the build number of Windows 8 Retail. I mean the one that released Oct 26th.
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersion"
How To Remove Windows 8.1 / Build 9600 Watermark
Oct 19, 2013I just upgraded my legal copy of Windows 8 to Windows 8.1. I've also installed all the currently available updates. The problem I'm faced now is the watermark on my wallpaper near the clock (Bottom-right side of the desktop). It currently says: "Windows 8.1 SecureBoot isn't configured corrently Build 9600" .
I have to admit, I have disabled secure boot. I don't know if I'm allowed to talk about this in these forums, but let's just say I have another OS installed an my PC (I use GRUB to load the two Operating Systems)...
Debugging :: Multiple Different BSOD's On New Build With Windows 8.1
Sep 15, 2014I built a new computer for my girlfriend, which of course ran fine at my house for 4 days, and even passed 12 hours of prime95. She lives over an hour away, and since I left a few days ago, she has had multiple problems with BSOD's. It seems to occur far more often when powering the computer on, and then it often takes multiple attempts to get the pc running - but once it is running, it seems to be somewhat stable. It seems to be somewhat random whether it will power up normally.
Some basic hardware info:
Intel Pentium G3258 with stock cooler running at stock speed (3.2)
Corsair XMS 2x4GB DDR3 1333
Gigabyte GA-H81M-DS2V motherboard
Hanns-G HT231DPBU Touchscreen monitor
Plextor M6S SATA3 (6Gb/s) solid state
Corsair CX430M PSU
I am not sitting at the PC now, but I did manage to get her to send me the minidumps. However, I am not able to figure out what the error is, or even how to start looking for it. I have 6 minidumps, mostly different days, with 6 different errors. I am attaching the minidumps here. I've run them through online crash analyzers, and can't find a pattern.
Windows 8.1 New Build Slow Wake From Sleep?
Mar 16, 2014When waking my computer from sleep it takes 8 seconds for the screen to come on, then nothing responds for another 25 seconds. I fixed all the errors in event manager, updated the bios, installed all the newest drivers, changed BIOS settings. All to no avail.
All the components (except the MB and CPU) were recycled from my last motherboard which would be ready to go immediately from sleep. My previous build (which ran great) was also Windows 8.1 but the motherboard died. I have no password. The lock screen is disabled. Disabled suspend, and shut off hybrid sleep.
Why the lag? Is there any way to find out what's slowing me down?
MB p8Z77-V Pro
Memory (not on the approved list):
CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 4GIG 2 sticks
CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 2GIG 2 sticks
i7-3770 CPU
BIOS 2104
OS Win 8.1 Pro on a Kingston SSD, data on a Seagate Barracuda ST3000DM001
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
Video - Windows 8.1 Pro Preview Build 9374 All Features
Apr 22, 2013I have made a video to show all the features that are new to Windows 8.1 (Blue). This is the latest build that has been leaked recently. It brings some nice features like an improvement to the Snap-View and a feature called "Kiosk-mode". Everything is explained in the video. if I sometimes forget the words and things are hard to understand, because obviously English isn't my first language.
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Mar 1, 2014How can I remove the Windows 8.1 Enterprise Watermark on my laptop?
On the right bottom side this is what Windows 8.1 says.
"Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation Windows License Valid for 90 days Build 9600"
I run Windows 8.1 Enterprise 64 bits.
Windows 8.1 Build 9600.16384 With Media Center
Sep 7, 2013I have attempted to create a Windows 8.1 with Media Center x64 but having no luck. I have tried various WIM's and keep running into problems. Any success creating one?
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Nov 3, 2012My Window 8 automatically Window Update and now some of the icon missing ....
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Mar 30, 2014i have problems removing watermark for W8 pro build 9600.
It seems like i cant find patched files to replace original ones.
Looking for correct files for this version.
if there are any edited files, will it also work on build 9200 ?
Debugging :: Windows 8.1 Build - Widespread Memory Related BSOD?
Feb 23, 2014I have a new laptop and am trying to work out the kinks
Its a new Windows 8.1 build. But seems to be causing all kinds of problems. And honestly i'm not sure where to start trying to fix it. I think its driver related but have tried updating a few drivers with varying success (as even this has led to some BSODs)
Debugging :: New PC Build And Windows 8 Installed But Getting BSOD Due To WLAN Device?
Jul 26, 2014I keep getting BSODs after building a new PC and installing Win 8. The error I am getting from my Intel event log says: 2000 Error communicating with WLAN device.
I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the WLAN drivers but am not having any luck. I have found newer driver versions but none of the driver installs take now. Seems like the driver that was installed is now corrupt, or parts of it are lingering. When I uninstall the device and driver from Windows (cause I don't need it), Windows finds it when auto scanning for hardware and then I get another BSOD.
The ethernet device that seems to be having the issue is a Killer e2200 built into my MSi Gaming 5 Motherboard.
Method To Remove Activate Windows And Build Number Watermarks From 8.1 Enterprise
Oct 14, 2013Any method to remove "Activate Windows" and "Build Number" watermarks from 8.1 Ent. ?
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Mar 17, 2013My first build and am having problems with windows booting extremely slow, running buggy and shutting down on me randomly. It typically shuts down during strenuous tasks such as gaming and installation, but has shut down in the UEFI bios, once. When I boot back up I almost always get to the sign in menu but after putting in my password it takes a good 3-5 minutes before the start menu pops up. Sometimes it'll load up to a black screen where I can only use the mouse pointer, and access the task manager. Wondering if it's my motherboard or if it's just a driver problem. Running an ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 with an AMD 8350 black and an Sapphire 7870 XT with two sticks of cheap 4 GB 1333 MHz ram.
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Jan 12, 2013I put Windows 8 back on yesterday, and the build number was not on the bottom right.
However, today I installed Media Center, and now I see Windows 8 Pro with Media Center Build 9200. Why did this all of a sudden appear? How do I remove it?
How To Activate Win 8.1 Build 9471
Aug 19, 2013i just install win 8.1 build 9471 but i can not activate it with any tools
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Oct 22, 2013I have Win 8.1 Enterprise and would like to use the built in NFS. I activated the NFS services in the additional windows via control panel, the NFS service is running in the task manager but still cannot mount the drives as NFS. ..
View 2 Replies View RelatedDebugging :: BSOD On Custom Build?
Nov 11, 2013I recently had a computer custom built at my local Fry's (not so local though..) 2 weeks ago.
On the second day, the CPU was BSOD hourly, and after bring it to Fry's, they said the power supply was bad, and they replaced it.
I'm still having issues with random BSOD and would rather not bring it to Fry's to have them trouble shoot it for a few days, replace the "bad" component, and give it back to me with the same issue.
My CPU and Motherboard temps average 30-35c even while gaming.
I'm beyond the "return" time frame and only have 2 weeks of build support left from Fry's.
Here are my CPU specs
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Debugging :: Recurring BSODs On New 8.1 64 Build?
Mar 30, 2014I just put together a new 8.1 system and it seems to randomly BSOD me every few hours. It also has had issues with Windows Update - still not updating KB2919907.
...not sure if they are related.
I've update all the MoBo drivers as well as the BIOS.
New Build Keeps Crashing When Waking From Sleep?
Feb 11, 2013So I have searched for answers, updated drivers the best I can and disabled certain things (such as setting the SSD to never sleep) yet I still have intermittent problems when waking my new build from sleep overnight.
I find it simply wakes and the network connection icon says disconnected and the whole thing is froze before it just powers down, loosing all the things I left open.
Here is a zip from win 8 file collector logs: download
(i7 pc, based on an Asus P8Z77-V LX with Intel SSD..)
Here is the log entry for restart just before extracting the logs:
"Event[2719]: Log Name: System
Source: EventLog
Date: 2013-02-11T09:12:58.000
Event ID: 6008
Task: N/A
Level: Error
Opcode: N/A
Keyword: Classic
User: N/A
User Name: N/A
Computer: ideal-server
Description:
The previous system shutdown at 15:01:00 on ?09/?02/?2013 was unexpected."
Not sure where to go from there as it froze without error??