Windows 8 Product Key Finder
I use pkeyui (h/t Rick Nash) to find the Windows 8 product key for reinstallation purposes. Works well and has not failed me in about a half dozen…
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Windows 8 PC Reset
Note If you upgraded your PC from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 and your PC has a Windows 8 recovery partition, resetting your PC will restore Windows 8. You’ll…
Boot Windows 8 to Desktop
There are a number of ways to boot Windows 8 to the Desktop (bypassing the Start screen). I have an HP T610 thin client I am getting setup…
Windows Embedded 8 System Requirements
This is a quick reference for me for Windows Embedded 8 versions system requirements. All the information can be found at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee504814(v=winembedded.70).aspx.
Windows 8 File History
If you enjoyed Windows 7 Previous Versions feature, Windows 8 changes this up completely. It is now called File History and is not accessible from the Properties context…
Start Windows 8 in Safe Mode
It's a rather lengthy process to start Windows 8 in safe-mode for diagnostic troubleshooting. I'll show you the Windows way of starting in Safe Mode and then I'll…
Free Windows 8 eBook: Introducing Windows 8, an Overview for IT Professionals
Free eBook from Microsoft Press. Introducing Windows 8 An Overview for IT Professionals by Jerry Honeycutt Download Now! (PDF) Continue reading
Windows 8 Installation Screenshots (Developer Preview)
This gallery is of Windows 8 Develop Preview installation (in a virtual machine).
Windows 8 Power User Shortcut Menu
You can access the Windows 8 Power User Shortcut Menu by moving mouse to lower left corner of screen and right-clicking. Here's the menu: Here's a video demonstration…
Winamp issue playing Shoutcast stream in Windows 8
The Problem I can't play my Jazz! I found after installing Winamp in Windows 8 that it appears the Shoutcast browser control isn't handling (what I think to…
Windows 8 PC Settings Screenshots
Here are some screenshots of the main options for PC Settings in Windows 8 Preview. Access the PC Settings by clicking on Settings when you move your…
Windows 8: Error!
Received the following error when installing a program: I got around this by running the installer as Administrator and it didn't give me the error again. Not sure…
Windows 8: Windows Protected Your PC (SmartScreen Filter)
I just installed Release Preview of Windows 8 and have been using it as my primary workstation. I noticed an improvement in the alerting of the SmartScreen filter.…
Windows 8 Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts
Mouse and keyboard: What's new in Windows 8 Consumer Preview [This information is preliminary and subject to change.] Most of what you know about using a mouse and keyboard…
Windows 8 Consumer Preview Download
Windows 8 Consumer Preview is now available for download. Windows 8 Consumer Preview Setup will check to see if your PC can run Windows 8 Consumer Preview and…