Solved help needed for computer illiterate

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I am seriously struggling with windows eight. I don't use computers often, about 1 hr a day to browse net. don't understand any of the lingo.
I would like to plan my kitchen layout on here and have tried numerous websites but none of them work. They either do nothing, show a blank screen, tell me to download flash player (which I have) or shows a blank box with cross in the corner. It never tells me what I am missing or any other info. Sometimes pictures, games or videos won't load but again no info is given.
Can anyone help with as little computer speak as possible please.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    hp unknown
    Memory
    8gb

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-UD4 TH
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX 650
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Auria 27" IPS + 2x Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 + 2x 2048x1152
    Hard Drives
    Corsair m4 256GB, 2 WD 2TB drives
    Case
    Antec SOLO II
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX
I would like to plan my kitchen layout on here and have tried numerous websites but none of them work. They either do nothing, show a blank screen, tell me to download flash player (which I have) or shows a blank box with cross in the corner.

I have been fitting kitchens since 1978. Eightforums.com is unlikely to be a useful forum for your requirements. Try DIY - Home Improvement - Do It Yourself good luck!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP COMPAQ Presario CQ57
    CPU
    AMD E- 300 APU with Radion HD Graphics 1.30GHz
    Motherboard
    inbuilt
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio on-board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    notebook
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Seagate ST9500325AS
    Google drive 15GB
    Skydrive 25GB
    BT Cloud
    PSU
    external 20v
    Case
    Laptop
    Cooling
    pretty good
    Keyboard
    inbuilt
    Mouse
    touchpad
    Internet Speed
    BT Infinity Unlimited - 80 up 20 down =70/16 really
    Browser
    Chrome Canary usually
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    no Start menu modifications
    Upgraded with no issues to 8.0 and to 8.1
I am seriously struggling with windows eight. I don't use computers often, about 1 hr a day to browse net. don't understand any of the lingo.
I would like to plan my kitchen layout on here and have tried numerous websites but none of them work. They either do nothing, show a blank screen, tell me to download flash player (which I have) or shows a blank box with cross in the corner. It never tells me what I am missing or any other info. Sometimes pictures, games or videos won't load but again no info is given.
Can anyone help with as little computer speak as possible please.

Which browser are you using - the desktop one or the modern (Metro) version? They are separate applications.

If it's the desktop one, you can turn on Compatibility View. (Right click near the top of the browser window. Click to turn on the Menu Bar. Compatibility View is under Tools.)

I have no idea how to access that for the Metro application.

As regards Flash, Microsoft changed how that is installed in Win8. Its somehow integrated with Internet Explorer, and isn't updated from the Adobe web site any more, but rather through Windows Update. (Apparently for security.)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    I7-3930k
    Motherboard
    Asus P9X79 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA GTX 680
    Sound Card
    Soundblaster Zx
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PA246Q
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    Corsair Force GT 120GB
    WD Cavair Black 1.5TB
    PSU
    PC Power & cooling Silencer 750
    Case
    Silverstone FT02B-W
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14 w/ PWM fans
    Keyboard
    cheap Logitech USB wired
    Mouse
    old 5 button Microsoft USB optical
    Internet Speed
    6Mb cable
Thanks Bob, not sure if I have Metro or not but went into desktop and found tools and now it works. I have lost my desktop picyure though

fafhrd, I am a joiner/carpenter and I am capable of fitting my kitchen, all I wanted was the means to plan the layout without cutting out bits of paper etc.

Sorry I never tried the other things but I suspect I'll be needing them in the near future.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    hp unknown
    Memory
    8gb
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