Window 8.1 problem.

jxion14

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Hi I got a problem. I recorded some videos on my trip to mountain. I got home, put it in my laptop and dragged the video to the desktop. When I opened up the video, it took me to a different video program. I don't like it so I closed it. I attempted to right click it, click on Open with... and use the Window Media Player as a default program. When I right click it the video, it refresh itself and it never show up. It's not just the videos but other programs icon too whether I tried to right click Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Itunes, etc on the desktop. I discovered another problem. I tried to open up the folder on the taskbar but it refresh itself and the folder never open. The other programs on the taskbar opened like normal. It's just the folder which refused to open whenever I clicked it on the taskbar. It very annoying so I used my other laptop with Window 7 which work perfectly. I hope someone who gone this situation before can help me out.

In case if I confused you, I provided screenshot of how it happened.

The "folder" on the taskbar problem
Step 1: Left clicking the "folder" on the taskbar.
step 1.jpg

Step 2: This is what happen. Blue wallpaper appear. I don't know what it is. I figure it "refresh" itself but I don't know.
step 2.jpg

Step 3: After the "refresh" the desktop return to normal usual looking wallpaper but it NEVER open the "folder."
Step 3.jpg

The "Right Click" on the desktop icons problem.
Step 1: I'm going to "right click" icons on the desktop to find their properties. I will use "Itunes" as a example.
Desktop problem 1.jpg

Step 2: This is what happen. The "refresh" thing.
desktop problem 2.jpg

Step 3: After the "refresh" the desktop return to a normal usual wallpaper but I didn't see the properties from "Itunes"
desktop problem 3.jpg
 
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  • OS
    window 8.1
Hello, jxion14. Welcome to Windows EightForums. :)

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    8.1 Pro X64
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When I right click it the video, it refresh itself and it never show up
Starting with this sentence, you lost me.
 

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You probably need a codec for the video to play.Windows 8 & 8.1 are missing some codecs, that previous versions of Windows had. You may also, want to make sure your driver's and Windows are both updated. Microsoft supplies the updates for Flash Player for IE, etc now through Windows Update. If you use another web browser, like Firefox, Opera, etc. make sure Flash Player for them is also updated. I think Google automatically updates Flash Player for Chrome.I'm not positive on that one, though. Haven't used Chrome, in over a year now. Flash Player is usually needed for video's.
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center x64
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    self built
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    AMD FX 8350
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    Asus Sabertooth 990fx r2.0
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    G-Skill Ripjaws-X DDR3 2400 16 gbs.
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    MSI N760 TF 2GD5OC
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    on-bord Realtek ALC 889/ALC 892
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    ViewSonic VX2250wm-LED
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Looks like it is opening up in Metro, and trying to run a Metro App.
 

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It doesn't look to be, but just to be sure. Are you using 3rd party programs such as Classic Shell, Start is Back, etc?

Where is this video you said you tried to open? Is it the IMG_025?
 

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  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
You probably need a codec for the video to play.Windows 8 & 8.1 are missing some codecs, that previous versions of Windows had. You may also, want to make sure your driver's and Windows are both updated. Microsoft supplies the updates for Flash Player for IE, etc now through Windows Update. If you use another web browser, like Firefox, Opera, etc. make sure Flash Player for them is also updated. I think Google automatically updates Flash Player for Chrome.I'm not positive on that one, though. Haven't used Chrome, in over a year now. Flash Player is usually needed for video's.

Everything updated but it still give me the same problem again. Thank for your help though.
 

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  • OS
    window 8.1

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    Hinze57
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    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
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    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
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    4gig ddr3
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    microsoft curve 200
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    Logitech wireless M215
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    high speed 20
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    ie 11
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