Windows 8

Bacon? · 31 Jul 2012 at 19:07

Anyone but me here having probs with Windows 8?
Random errors and shutdowns, some games not working properly and downloads not properly downloading??

theheyes · 31 Jul 2012 at 19:10

Not really. Which version are you using?

Glaucus · 31 Jul 2012 at 19:14

Nope, other than the store not working on release preview it's brilliant. Haven't had a crash since devloper preview. Comp did play up on install though, so should reinstall but CBA as there's no decent apps anyway. I'll be preordering so I'll just wait.

theheyes · 31 Jul 2012 at 19:16

There was a problem with some of the Intel CPUs that was quite widely reported, but they even fixed that recently through Windows Update. The fix worked for me anyway (Release Preview)

Bacon? · 31 Jul 2012 at 20:51

I only downloaded recently so haven't have an Windows Update. And I am using the release 64 bit version found on Windows store. I am using an Ivy i5.

theheyes · 31 Jul 2012 at 22:37

The issue was with the Ivy Bridge so run Windows Update and see if that helps.

Bacon? · 31 Jul 2012 at 23:13

I did it all over again lol so I hope it might have fixed it, if not where can I find the Windows Update. Is that a program I need to find from google / windows or does it come with the OS?

theheyes · 31 Jul 2012 at 23:16

No literally just update Windows as you would do normally. Probably going through control panel would be the easiest way or type "windows update" while on the Start screen.

Bacon? · 31 Jul 2012 at 23:18

The one big problem with windows 8 it that there is no longer "search" in start -.-
And it takes a while to find control panel. Hang on let em see if their are updates.

EDIT: **** its happening again. I cant even access my computer.

Macro · 31 Jul 2012 at 23:34

you don't need a search box in start - just start typing whilst on the metro screen.

Bacon? · 31 Jul 2012 at 23:39

Wow I never knew that.
I downloaded the updates of which there where 8. However I still get a queue error message when i try to load the HDD in my computer.

MADMAN · 31 Jul 2012 at 23:59

I think its still preview so u may get issues for now...

Bacon? · 1 Aug 2012 at 10:05

I know its still in Beta but I would have hoped for an OS that worked...

That is now my main problem.

theheyes · 1 Aug 2012 at 10:27

This isn't normal. What sort of computer are you running it on? Is it one you know to be stable? No overclocks etc?

Bacon? · 1 Aug 2012 at 10:40

No overclocks:

Ivy i5 3570K
UD3H Z77 mobo
Coolermaster Silent Pro 500W PSU
MSI 6850 OC
Seagate 500GB HDD
9GB Adata RAM

I'm not really sure what you mean by stable :/
Since I've only run it on W8.

theheyes · 1 Aug 2012 at 10:53

What I meant by stable is if you've been running it fine for months with Windows 7 then it's more of a known quantity than a brand new build.

If it was me at this point I would run memtest to see if the memory is ok.

Bacon? · 1 Aug 2012 at 10:56

Already run Memtest and that showed up fine

I'm a few clicks of a button away from ordering Windows 7 if you think that is a good idea?

bledd · 1 Aug 2012 at 11:03

Test your hard drive too.

Bacon? · 1 Aug 2012 at 11:19

What software would you suggest?

Bacon? · 1 Aug 2012 at 11:59

Guys how do I test my hard drive? Do I download something and run it from the PC, do I need to burn a file, if so how.