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    Is "applying updates" after a BSOD normal w/ 8.1?

    Is it normal for Windows 8.1 to show "Applying Updates" after a BSOD crash? I saw this happen on my desktop earlier this week and now on my laptop. I checked the update log and there was no update applied immediately after the crash.
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    Windows 8 is destroying a new computer experience for me

    Lastof: Hibernate is still not available after running powercfg /h as Admin from command prompt. I've been using "shutdown /f /h" to enter hibernation (through a desktop icon for convenience) but I'd prefer to have the machine do this anytime the screen (lid) is closed. After finding a way to...
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    Windows 8 is destroying a new computer experience for me

    Lastof: I've tried changing power options before, the only selections available in the "drop down" box are "do nothing, sleep (Connected Standby) and shutdown." Hibernate is not an option. Hippsie: Battery life is as expected if I'm simply using the device. It's when I'm not using the...
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    Windows 8 is destroying a new computer experience for me

    Lastof: Connected Standby, Hibernate and Fast Startup are the only states available. I am now using a forced-hibernate through command prompt to shut down the device. I'd like to also have it enter hibernation through a screen fold. After hours of reading it seems that will be the best...
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    Windows 8 is destroying a new computer experience for me

    I purchased an Asus T100 Transformer Book (Atom Z3740) to replace my first generation iPad, which Apple has slowly butchered with OS updates over the last four years. I realize the T100 is far from perfect but, for my uses, it is almost perfect. The biggest problem I have is that in order to...
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