Metro apps don't working

Aurara

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Hello, I just finished to install Windows 8, but I have a problem, when I want to run a Metro App as Music or Videos, the icon of the application appears a few seconds on fullscreen, and it closes. I read that it was because of the resolution of the computer, that metro apps requires at least 1024*700 to work, but my computer is on 1600*900, and I tried 1024*768 and 1366*768 and it didn't work, so I don't know what to do.
Thanks for your help ! (and sorry for my English :think:)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I've only ever had one app crash on me. It worked again after re-opening it. Since then, no problems.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro 64-bit, Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, Windows XP SP3 32-bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Own build computer
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 E6600
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q SE Plus
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GT240
    Sound Card
    Creative X-FI Sound Blaster Xtreme Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Samsung Synchmaster 2494HM
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 [1080p HDMI connection]
    Hard Drives
    Internal: OCZ Vertex 4 128Gb SSD, 2 x 400Gb SAMSUNG HD403LJ External: 1 x Iomega 2Tb, 1 x Iomega 1Tb,
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    Corsair AX750 [750w]
    Case
    Corsair Obsidian 550D
    Keyboard
    Wireless Desktop 3000 v2.0
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000
    Internet Speed
    120Mbps download/ 10Mbps upload Cable Connection via UPC Nederland
It sounds like you're running a notebook, there's a couple of things you need to do. first check the Device Manager to make sure all the drivers are setup properly, if not you will have to install the drivers that came with your notebook or later Windows 7 ones. After that check your device manager again to make sure every thing is okay. If it is and you still cant get the right resolution, go to google and type in "Windows 8 on netbook" you should come across instructions to change your registry settings, if you feel comfortable doing that go ahead and do it.
I could tell you how to do it but I don't want to be responsible if something goes wrong.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro/Windows 8 Pro/Windows 7 64 Bit64Bit/Windows XP
It sounds like you're running a notebook, there's a couple of things you need to do. first check the Device Manager to make sure all the drivers are setup properly, if not you will have to install the drivers that came with your notebook or later Windows 7 ones. After that check your device manager again to make sure every thing is okay. If it is and you still cant get the right resolution, go to google and type in "Windows 8 on netbook" you should come across instructions to change your registry settings, if you feel comfortable doing that go ahead and do it.
I could tell you how to do it but I don't want to be responsible if something goes wrong.

Ok, thank you, I checked the Device Manager and everything looks okay. But I don't understand what you mean when you say "the right resolution". What's the right resolution? 1600*900 doesn't work? Because I haven't any problems to change my netbook's resolution.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Sorry I read your comment wrong as to the resolution, the resolution you're running is high enough, and if your device manager is reading okay, have a look and see if there any updates ready to install in the settings updates. If all the updates are fine, try updating your video drivers in device manager.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro/Windows 8 Pro/Windows 7 64 Bit64Bit/Windows XP
Ok thanks I'm going to check that.

Edit: I have 4 updates concerning Windows 8 to do, this might be the reason of the problem.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I have the same problem yesterday, was working find, I install something and it's stop to work. I try de UAC thing without success,, I finally create a new account and it work, when other solution will come I will try to fix the old account.
 

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  • 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.
I have the same problem. But it was my CPU was too old (AthlonXP). Which CPU do you have?
 

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  • OS
    Windows Consumer Preview
    CPU
    Athlon XP 2800+
    Motherboard
    Abit NF7-S V2.0
    Memory
    2 Gb DDR Kingston
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS AH3450/512Mb (ATI HD3450) AGP
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA SoundStorm
    Monitor(s) Displays
    TFT 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    PSU
    Levicom 420W
Then the problem is probably on Net Framework 4.5 beta. Is integrated in the Windows 8 Consumer Preview and you need it for launching Metro apps.
Try to fix it running SFC /SCANNOW
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows Consumer Preview
    CPU
    Athlon XP 2800+
    Motherboard
    Abit NF7-S V2.0
    Memory
    2 Gb DDR Kingston
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS AH3450/512Mb (ATI HD3450) AGP
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA SoundStorm
    Monitor(s) Displays
    TFT 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    PSU
    Levicom 420W
Okay, thanks everybody but I had another problem, my computer froze and when i restarted it, I had to restore it to Windows 7 so I won't go back to 8 until the finale release I think.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
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