Windows 8 - Couple of things....

Sisko

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Hi guys, I've been running Windows 8 now for the last few months, got rid of the preview version and installed the RTM version a few days ago.

Everything has been running smoothly without any problems, though I have a couple of niggling issues.

1. Whenever I try to use the app for The Register, I get an error message telling me to check my connection. Consequently, it appears not all news articles in the app are therefore updated. Some searching around on Google has suggested a re-install from the Windows Store. I've done this twice now, and the problem is still persisting. Is this a known little problem with the app?

2. Concerning the Windows Store itself. Its telling me that there are 3 updates that are ready to be installed, yet when I click to go and install them, the next screen says "No updates available". I cannot seem to get rid of this, and its more an annoyance than anything I suppose.

Other than that, I'm enjoying the Windows 8 experience as it were. Can anyone shed any light on these few points?

Cheers,
Sisko
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    I7 Sandybridge 4.50 GHZ
    Memory
    16GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI 6900 Series X-Fire
Hello Sisko,


I had a similar problem to your #2. The only solution I found was the PC refresh from an image. I believe it is the recimg.exe executable. I was beside myself about a month ago, not able to update or add new apps from the store. Check it out in the tutorial section. Don't confuse it with PC Refresh (wo/ an image), which will remove all your apps.

PC Refresh from image isn't perfect. I did have desktop apps that were lost. And I also had to reenter some network passwords. But it was a good alternative to reinstalling the whole OS. It also leaves a Windows.old folder that you may want to remove or archive.

The ideal solution would be find a way to update from the store wo/ any refresh process, but I couldn't find one.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio Duo 11
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 4000
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    11.6" touch screen w/ digitizer & Asus 27" external monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    256 GB SSD
    Cooling
    Internal fan
    Keyboard
    Slider keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech T650 Touchpad & Microsoft Touch Mouse
Yeah I performed a PC Refresh like you suggested and it appears to of done the trick. Hopefully that will be the end of it. Cheers for the input at least.

The Register App is still throwing up its connection errors though, I can only imagine this will be sorted at a later date :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    I7 Sandybridge 4.50 GHZ
    Memory
    16GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI 6900 Series X-Fire
The Register App is still throwing up its connection errors though, I can only imagine this will be sorted at a later date :)

That Register App has been producing this error since it's last update, it seems to be a problem with the App and hopefully will be fixed the next time they update it. There should be somewhere in the settings for that App to provide feedback, if enough people complain maybe they will fix it sooner.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7, Windows 8 RP
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