Windows 8 Tiles Not Working 64 bit

pcbishop

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Upgrade from Windows 7 Home Ultimate 64 to Windows 8 64 bit

I found suggestions for:

1) deleting OLE from the Registry under Local Microsoft Software - did not work
2) Create alternate users - did not work
3) User profile change - did not work
4) change Display settings - did not work
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Hello pcbishop. Welcome to Eight Forums.

Use an imaging program to save your work.
If you can, try a clean install on unallocated space.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.
mdmd - Thank you for the suggestion although I think a fresh install represents a complete 100% failure on the upgrade route. You know if I had not paid for the upgrade perhaps that would not be a big deal but you know it is if that is the only solution.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
It's true many are having problems. However, upgrade does not necessarily mean install on top of a previous installation. There are so many potential incompatibilities or system configuration technicalities that the process is at risk. There are no guarantees. There is no statement of upgrade guarantee on the box or digital download. All installations are unique.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.
mdmd - Thank you for the suggestion although I think a fresh install represents a complete 100% failure on the upgrade route. You know if I had not paid for the upgrade perhaps that would not be a big deal but you know it is if that is the only solution.

I disagree, the best way to upgrade is to make a fresh install.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 enterprise x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pc-Quebec / Area 66
    CPU
    i7-3960X Extreme Edition
    Motherboard
    Rampage IV Extreme
    Memory
    Gskill 4x4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    4 x HD 7970
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Screen Resolution
    2560*1600
    Hard Drives
    C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
    D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
    E:\ WD 2TB Black
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200
    Case
    TT Mozart TX
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech G-15
    Other Info
    Windows 8 VM is install on his own SSD.
mdmd - thank you for the comments. Do you have a suggested path for installing again, I did do the digital download and would like to try the overall reinstall. I do have a good and recent backup of the entire system.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Assuming a single drive, no dual boot, and everything you need to save, is safe, you could create a bootable DVD or bootable thumb drive, depending on your system, using the provided ISO download. Boot and when prompted, select to do a custom installation, and delete all the partitions. Follow the prompts.

Otherwise, download and make a bootable GParted CD, and using their utility, delete any partition that does not contain important data. No need to format anything. It's called installing on unallocated space.

Also: Windows 8 Tutorials
See: http://www.eightforums.com/installa...s-take-installing-setting-up-windows-8-a.html

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This is only 1 step. Others have done clean installs, but continue to have problems due to hardware drivers, issues that are not typical relating specifically to 8, and software installs that are problematic. Others have metro app issues. Take 1 step at a time. The priority is to not lose important data. Applications can be reinstalled.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.
I have the same problem after an upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8 Pro (64 bit).

I noticed that several of the machines that I was playing with at Best Buy had the same problem (tiles exiting back to the start screen), so this seems like it may be a common issue.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Widows 8
The install to unallocated space did work for me. So no upgrade where I kept my data worked and I choose to install to a USB Drive then I did the boot and install from that drive and deleted my system partition then installed back to it - of course I had all my data backed up. It did the trick and I immediately had a working installation.

Good luck and thank you to mdmd
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
The install to unallocated space did work for me. So no upgrade where I kept my data worked and I choose to install to a USB Drive then I did the boot and install from that drive and deleted my system partition then installed back to it - of course I had all my data backed up. It did the trick and I immediately had a working installation.

Good luck and thank you to mdmd

Yup, I'm thinking a clean install is the only way I'm going to get this to work. The interface seems quite cool and I'm really looking forward to playing with it, once I get it working. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Widows 8
The install to unallocated space did work for me. So no upgrade where I kept my data worked and I choose to install to a USB Drive then I did the boot and install from that drive and deleted my system partition then installed back to it - of course I had all my data backed up. It did the trick and I immediately had a working installation.

Good luck and thank you to mdmd

Yup, I'm thinking a clean install is the only way I'm going to get this to work. The interface seems quite cool and I'm really looking forward to playing with it, once I get it working. :)

I ended up backing up my data and doing a clean install. Things are working now.

I'm really liking Windows 8. It actually becomes very natural after a little while. I think Microsoft has really nailed it with this one.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Widows 8
Upgrade from Windows 7 Home Ultimate 64 to Windows 8 64 bit

I found suggestions for:

1) deleting OLE from the Registry under Local Microsoft Software - did not work
2) Create alternate users - did not work
3) User profile change - did not work
4) change Display settings - did not work
For all who experiencing issues with lives tiles on windows 8 :go to control panel(clasic not metro)/programs and features-on the left side search for option called"turn Windows features on or off"search for "microsoft Net Framework 3.5" and tick the box;windows download and install for you this feature,let him to finish;when done do a reboot!hope this will help other!cheers!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    dual boot windos8windows7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD PHENOM II X4 955 QUAD
    Motherboard
    GIGABYTE 970A-DS3
    Memory
    KINGSTON 8G 1600 MHz DDR3 2X4G
    Graphics Card(s)
    GAINWARD nVIDIA GeFORCE GTX 580 1536 GDDR5 HDMI DP
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BENQ LED 24 INCH WIDE FULL HD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x108o
    Hard Drives
    HDD SEAGATE BARRACUDA GREEN 2TB
To Every one that is having Windows 8 tile problems. I noticed that when i use a program that "cleans the registry" or dose something to the registry my tiles stop working run a registry backup or uninstall then re install all live tiles via the store. DO NOT USE REGISTRY CLEANERS OR ANY FORM OF REGISTRY EDITOR. this is from my own experience.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8
I have never seen any of the problems that many people seem to get, and I deal with several dozen people with Windows 8.

I am of the opinion that a large percentage of those that have problems with 8, are due to self-inflicted injury. Using optimization tools intended for 7 or earlier that end up hosing things up. Other problems are due to upgrade installs. Yet more problems are due to people wanting to wrest control back from the OS and take over areas that are protected.

When you ask people about these things, they like to tell you how they know what they're doing, and how many years of computer experience they have, and that they're not stupid.

Uh huh.
 

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
utilities

On optimisation tools, I'd say that I've tried most and they are pointless. The registery is just a text file and old entries etc are of no consequence. Cleaning a drive of so-called crap is also fraught with danger. Many apparent "tmp" files are far from temporary. Many seemingly useless folders with funny names are essential to some software or other.

I'd challenge anyone to show me benchmarks demonstration a measurable improvement as a result of using these utilities.:D
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    self built
    CPU
    i5-2500K
    Motherboard
    Asus P8Z77
    Memory
    16Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD HD5700
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HPLP2475w, AOC
    Hard Drives
    SATA 3 SSD, SATA 2 5 drives total 6Tb
Well, there are tangible benefits to a cleaner registry, and clean temp file directory. The registry is not a text file, it's a binary tree database. The more cluttered it is, the more work must be done to find things., particularly when the registry must be "scanned" like what happens when Explorer is looking for plug-ins. But, I do not recommend registry cleaners and instead prefer a re-install or system restore.
 

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
Sorry, you're right, it isn't a text file. But I still say it has no perceptible effect on operating speed so is best left alone.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    self built
    CPU
    i5-2500K
    Motherboard
    Asus P8Z77
    Memory
    16Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD HD5700
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HPLP2475w, AOC
    Hard Drives
    SATA 3 SSD, SATA 2 5 drives total 6Tb
Some AV suits causing problems with windows 8 tiles;i have experinced problems with Avast Internet Security 8,when i uninstalled Avast tiles working again;check if your AV suit block windows 8 tiles;do this test try to disable your AV then reboot PC,and then open a non-working tile to see if working.If you still have issues post hier
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    dual boot windos8windows7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD PHENOM II X4 955 QUAD
    Motherboard
    GIGABYTE 970A-DS3
    Memory
    KINGSTON 8G 1600 MHz DDR3 2X4G
    Graphics Card(s)
    GAINWARD nVIDIA GeFORCE GTX 580 1536 GDDR5 HDMI DP
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BENQ LED 24 INCH WIDE FULL HD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x108o
    Hard Drives
    HDD SEAGATE BARRACUDA GREEN 2TB
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