I've kinda had it with this OS. I thought I would upgrade from Vista to 8 but am finding that was a mistake so far. Windows 8 seems to be very fast with the internet and I've figured out how to get around in it over the past week but I'm frustrated with not being able to do the things I want to do with it.
I use my computer to play DVD movies for the kids, surf the web, use Excel, Word, other programs to make signs and fliers for work, open files, PLAY GAMES, etc. I can't do the more important things like play DVDs for the kids or play games. It wont play DVDs even after I downloaded and installed VLC Player. I've tried to play EVE online and it just freezes up with that even after I've completely turned off Windows Defender. I tried downloading and playing a few other online games from Steam but they just crash my computer.
I ordered a new video card and will install that hoping to fix some of these problems but I'm not happy at all with 8 so far.
I don't have a problem with no Start button or using the Metro app setup. I do have a problem with the computer not doing what it used to. I understand the reason for not including a dvd playback device but there should be an app for it or something. Posts on other forums complain that even Media Center won't play DVDs even after it was bought from the app store. I know the new wave is to pay for a movie and have it streamed in online but what about the dvd collections most of us have?
I've installed all the updates I can find and nothing helps. I'm not complaining as much as I'm looking for help and advice on how to get this system doing what I want. Thanks for any input.
Rod
I use my computer to play DVD movies for the kids, surf the web, use Excel, Word, other programs to make signs and fliers for work, open files, PLAY GAMES, etc. I can't do the more important things like play DVDs for the kids or play games. It wont play DVDs even after I downloaded and installed VLC Player. I've tried to play EVE online and it just freezes up with that even after I've completely turned off Windows Defender. I tried downloading and playing a few other online games from Steam but they just crash my computer.
I ordered a new video card and will install that hoping to fix some of these problems but I'm not happy at all with 8 so far.
I don't have a problem with no Start button or using the Metro app setup. I do have a problem with the computer not doing what it used to. I understand the reason for not including a dvd playback device but there should be an app for it or something. Posts on other forums complain that even Media Center won't play DVDs even after it was bought from the app store. I know the new wave is to pay for a movie and have it streamed in online but what about the dvd collections most of us have?
I've installed all the updates I can find and nothing helps. I'm not complaining as much as I'm looking for help and advice on how to get this system doing what I want. Thanks for any input.
Rod
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My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Widows 8
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- AMD
- CPU
- AMD 9750
- Motherboard
- AMD
- Memory
- 4 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- Onboard ATI 3000
- Browser
- Explorer
- Antivirus
- Windows Security Essentials Defender