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From Microsoft's Crash Dump Analyzer nvlddmkm.sys driver crashed VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE (116) Attempt to reset the display driver and recover from timeout failed. Arguments: Arg1: fffffa8009b1b4d0, Optional pointer to internal TDR recovery context (TDR_RECOVERY_CONTEXT). Arg2: fffff88004e4a0d8...

Used the Microsoft Crash analyzer to look at the dump file. VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE (116) Attempt to reset the display driver and recover from timeout failed. Arguments: Arg1: fffffa801ee264d0, Optional pointer to internal TDR recovery context (TDR_RECOVERY_CONTEXT). Arg2: fffff88004f61e6c, The...

Thanks. I'll try updating the driver.

Looks like I am having issues with my video card driver. Not unusual for a new operating system on an older PC. ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series In process of using the tool to collect the dumps and relevant log files. Will post when ready. Is it wise from a security perspective to make dump files...

I doubt your issue was caused by your virus software. I would disable automatic updates. Lots of people are having issues where Windows 8 won't reboot after updates. Desperately in need of a major fix pack.

I have noticed that occasionally my Windows 8 PC won't come back to life after sleeping, I've seen this reported on other boards also. Reboots has resolved the issues to date. Anyone else experiencing this Windows 8 instability?

Make sure you have a good backup you can completely restore from if you take the plunge. Personally I wouldn't suggest it. There have been quite a few instability issues with Windows 8 and usability is also an issue for many. As with any major O/S upgrade it is best to wait until the software...

I had exactly the same problem you're experiencing. I fortunately have an eSATA connected external drive that is a ghost copy of my original Windows 7 boot disk prior to my Windows 8 install (smartly don't trust new operating systems). I booted from that and didn't find any hardware issues...

Touch can be successfully applied to the desktop / laptop using a multitouch pad. Apple has proved this very successfully. Applying a good touchpad to Win8 makes it much more usable on the desktop. I do think eliminating any hierarchical containment in Metro was a huge mistake. I also think the...

You can double tap and drag with the latest T650 drivers. This works for drag and drop as well as highlighting. No need to using anything but the touchpad. Nick

Most of the confusion and struggle with Windows 8 relates to navigating the new UI with a mouse and keyboard. There are also issues with reaching to a touch screen for UI manipulation. I just bought a Logitech Touchpad to replace my desktop mouse. I am now finding Windows 8 a joy to work...

I would suggest getting a good touchpad. I just bought the Logitech T650. I can navigate easily now with simple touch gestures. Much easier than using a mouse or touch screen. If you're familiar with Apple's Mountain Lion and touchpad interface, it works similarly. It has totally changed my...

I just bought a Logitech Touchpad. Logitech implements drag and drop using a double tap then drag. Works great. Not sure if there is something similar on the touch screens.

I've been a major naysayer regarding Windows 8. Just bought a Logitech trackpad. Wow. What a difference it makes regarding the usability of Windows 8. Simple touch gestures allow me to navigate easily and quickly. I equate the experience to using Mountain Lion on my Mac. I would even...

I just purchased the Logitech T650 touchpad. Makes navigating Windows 8 much easier. I am finding the experience now very similar to Apple's Mountain Lion UI. Once the touch movements are mastered it is very easy and quick to navigate between the Metro Start Screen, Desktop, and...