Solved Apps not launching?

blazej

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Hi,

I've installed the 32-bit Preview of Windows 8 on my HP Slate. It installed without problems :D, replacing Win7.

The problem is that apps don't launch in Metro mode. The only app that launches is the Control Panel. All other tiles bounce when I tap them but nothing else happens. I tried it with the mouse as well, to no avail :cry:. But tapping works in general - I can move tiles around, unpin them, switch between apps etc.

Help! :D

blazej
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Is your resolution under 1024x768, Apps don't work on your HP Slate.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8 x64
    CPU
    intel i 7 2600k @4300
    Motherboard
    gigabyte ga-p67a-ud3-b3
    Memory
    16 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia geforce 460 gtx
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2x samsung syncmaster 205bw
    Screen Resolution
    2x 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    adata ssd s511 120gb
    and 2x samsung hd501lj a 500gb
Hi there
I can't remember the thread but there is a mechanism in the registry for "up or downscaling" resolution so you can actually set a Higher or Lower resolution on your tablet which will allow the metro apps to work.

I've got a Netbook with a similar problem --after applying the change it's fine (although the screen image can look a bit strange in some cases).

Since most sensible size tablets are like yours I'm surprised the resolution allowed for metro apps wasn't lowered to the more commonly available tablets and net books.

I'll try and modify this post if I can find the link. (Note that it only currently works on INTEL video chips).


Found it : http://www.eightforums.com/tablet-t...ps-not-launching-enabling-side-side-apps.html

Cheers
jimbo
 

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System One

  • OS
    Linux Centos 7, W8.1, W7, W2K3 Server W10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 X LG 40 inch TV
    Hard Drives
    SSD's * 3 (Samsung 840 series) 250 GB
    2 X 3 TB sata
    5 X 1 TB sata
    Internet Speed
    0.12 GB/s (120Mb/s)
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