Can't access PC settings and change user picture

naman4797

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i have activated win8 but i still cant access the pc settings menu neither can i change my account picture... plz help me! thanks..
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 pro
Hi naman4797 and welcome to Eightforums!

I understand you have a problem with your Windows 8 copy. It seems that you can't access the pc settings.

Unfortunately the informatie you've given in your first post is a little meagre. Can you describe in more details what you wanted to do, what you've tried, what the error messages say (if any). Also I would like know if you use the offline or cloudbased profile.
And do you use Windows 8 on a desktop/ laptop/ tablet?

Greetz!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 Media Center Edition
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Made
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 750
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD HD 7750
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Iiyama ProLite B2481HS-B1
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1x 120 GB SSD Samsung 830;
    1x 1.5 TB HDD Seagate;
    1x 2 TB HDD Western Digital;
    1x 3 TB HDD Seagate
    1x 80 GB SSD Vertex 2
    PSU
    Corsair CX 600
    Case
    Corsair Carbide 300R with Side Window
    Cooling
    Intel RTS2011 LC
    Keyboard
    DasKeyboard (blue switches)
    Mouse
    Wacom Baboo Tablet Pen & Touch
    Internet Speed
    50 Mbit FullDuplex Fiberglass
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    I also own the following Microsoft devices:
    * Surface Pro 2 128 GB
    * Windows Phone HTC 8X
Well, you have to activate it...

If you have the code, and tried activating it with it but it doesn't work, you can try getting a permanent activator.

I don't think they're legal, but as long as you have proof of purchase or the code for your windows version, you should be OK...

But before you try any of this, email Microsoft about it, chances are you got the activation code in your email.

I don't recommend using the permanent activator unless you can prove that you have a legal code from Microsoft.

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft
    CPU
    i5-3210M
    Motherboard
    m6 1125dx
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD 4000
    Sound Card
    Beats Audio
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Case
    Hp
    Cooling
    Dry Ice and fridge
    Keyboard
    Sticky
    Mouse
    Dead
    Internet Speed
    Almost hit 2kbps
    Other Info
    I'm trying to get win8 onto iPad as main OS

    Have an Hp Envy Laptop
Well, you have to activate it...

If you have the code, and tried activating it with it but it doesn't work, you can try getting a permanent activator.

I don't think they're legal, but as long as you have proof of purchase or the code for your windows version, you should be OK...

But before you try any of this, email Microsoft about it, chances are you got the activation code in your email.

I don't recommend using the permanent activator unless you can prove that you have a legal code from Microsoft.


The TS said that he/she had activated Windows. So I think we must assume that the activation was succesful. Don't you agree?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 Media Center Edition
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Made
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 750
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD HD 7750
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Iiyama ProLite B2481HS-B1
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1x 120 GB SSD Samsung 830;
    1x 1.5 TB HDD Seagate;
    1x 2 TB HDD Western Digital;
    1x 3 TB HDD Seagate
    1x 80 GB SSD Vertex 2
    PSU
    Corsair CX 600
    Case
    Corsair Carbide 300R with Side Window
    Cooling
    Intel RTS2011 LC
    Keyboard
    DasKeyboard (blue switches)
    Mouse
    Wacom Baboo Tablet Pen & Touch
    Internet Speed
    50 Mbit FullDuplex Fiberglass
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    I also own the following Microsoft devices:
    * Surface Pro 2 128 GB
    * Windows Phone HTC 8X
There are a few cases I've read and ran into where the customization wasn't unlocked even after activation...

A permanent activator unlocks all of the features.

It's usually used for illegal purposes, but it unlocks everything so that might help the TS...

As long as he doesn't use it to activate an Illegal version, he should be good.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft
    CPU
    i5-3210M
    Motherboard
    m6 1125dx
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD 4000
    Sound Card
    Beats Audio
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Case
    Hp
    Cooling
    Dry Ice and fridge
    Keyboard
    Sticky
    Mouse
    Dead
    Internet Speed
    Almost hit 2kbps
    Other Info
    I'm trying to get win8 onto iPad as main OS

    Have an Hp Envy Laptop
Thanks for replying people!

i have activared win successfully.
but when i open the pc settings through charms bar the gear icon appears in blue background in full screen. and it instantly closes down...
i can maximize it by swiping through the left corner but the window of pc settings just hangs up to the screen... ultimately i have to close it by alt+f4..
i have a dell inspirion desktop pc 2 gb/500gb/dual core
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 pro
Sloved

ran sfc/scannow after spending a night on google...
it took some time and after a reset my activation was removed... i will try to find a permanent activator... was using kms....
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 pro

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 Media Center Edition
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Made
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 750
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD HD 7750
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Iiyama ProLite B2481HS-B1
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1x 120 GB SSD Samsung 830;
    1x 1.5 TB HDD Seagate;
    1x 2 TB HDD Western Digital;
    1x 3 TB HDD Seagate
    1x 80 GB SSD Vertex 2
    PSU
    Corsair CX 600
    Case
    Corsair Carbide 300R with Side Window
    Cooling
    Intel RTS2011 LC
    Keyboard
    DasKeyboard (blue switches)
    Mouse
    Wacom Baboo Tablet Pen & Touch
    Internet Speed
    50 Mbit FullDuplex Fiberglass
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    I also own the following Microsoft devices:
    * Surface Pro 2 128 GB
    * Windows Phone HTC 8X
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