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GeneY

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I like the Metro tile , but in 20 years of using computers, and many programs and upgrades I have never had so many problems. I am not a negative person, so I am being realistic and asking if other have had some of the problems listed below: 1/ Task bar icon for gmail displays IE, and IE icon displays gmail; 2/ INTERNET EXPLOYER stops working everytime I change sites; 3/ Programs on Desktop completely removed, other problems, not mentioned. Please respond if you have had problems, I am ready to go back to Windows 7. My apologizes to Win 8, but these are serious problems.:cry:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP/Pavilion dv6
    Memory
    4 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel(r) Core (tm) i3 cpu
Can you elaborate a bit more about specific problems?
I got 4 machines of various makes running 8 and I have little trouble except for one major issue I won't get into here.

Your issues sound unusual.
Can you give me a screenshot of your gmail icon? If it an app or link to email in IE?

Be as detailed as possible and we can work through this with you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro Pack x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    JohnOfE Special
    Other Info
    Too many systems and combinations!
GeneY said:
I like the Metro tile , but in 20 years of using computers, and many programs and upgrades I have never had so many problems. I am not a negative person, so I am being realistic and asking if other have had some of the problems listed below: 1/ Task bar icon for gmail displays IE, and IE icon displays gmail; 2/ INTERNET EXPLOYER stops working everytime I change sites; 3/ Programs on Desktop completely removed, other problems, not mentioned. Please respond if you have had problems, I am ready to go back to Windows 7. My apologizes to Win 8, but these are serious problems.:cry:
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Try setting up a new user of the same level you are using. See if things are working properly. If yes, copy everything needed (files, shortcuts, etc.) to the new user account. Then delete the old user account. If you want to use the old user name, then repeat the process. After deleting a user, look in C: Users, and make sure that the old user folder is deleted; it may have no contents, but still be present (which will mess you up without serious effect if you want to go back to the original user name). If still there, then delete it. You may need to take ownership to do so. Another link on take ownership here.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win7 Ult on DIY; Win8 Pro on MBP/Parallels; Win7 Ult on MBP/Boot Camp; Win7 Ult/Win8 Pro on HP
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Rig; MacBook Pro (MBP)/Parallels/Boot Camp; HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
    CPU
    Intel i7-2600K (sometimes OC'd to 4.8 GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 570 SC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway
    Hard Drives
    Dual Boot:
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on OCZ Revo x2 and
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
    PSU
    Cooler Master Silent Pro 1000W
    Case
    Cooler Master 932 HAF
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Internet Speed
    20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
    Other Info
    Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/DVD Burner
I have not been back to the Form, but I realized that my initial problems have all been solved. I am Very Happy with Windows 8 it makes search easy, but do have some conflict with Google. Just installed Windows 8.1 and have a minor problem. I have no Audio on you Tube. High 5's to windows 8. Geney
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP/Pavilion dv6
    Memory
    4 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel(r) Core (tm) i3 cpu
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