Windows 8
Information to help you with Windows 8
from the experts at Micro CenterExplore and discover Windows 8 information including features, different ways to do familiar tasks, and steps for troubleshooting problems. Take a look around, and feel welcome to take advantage of all that we have to offer.
- How to access Administrative Tools in Windows 8
- How to access the Very Simplified Start Menu in Windows 8
- How to add a Browser Address Bar to the taskbar in Windows 8
- How to add a custom Toolbar to the Taskbar in Windows 8
- How to add a Legacy Hardware Device in Windows 8
- How to add a Program Shortcut to the Windows 8 Desktop
- How to add a Programs Menu to the Windows 8 Taskbar
- How to add a Settings Shortcut in Windows 8
- How to add a Toolbar showing all Desktop Icons to the Taskbar in Windows 8
- How to add Columns to File Explorer in Windows 8
- How to add or remove Operating System Features in Windows 8
- How to add Tiles to the Start Screen in Windows 8.1
- How to add your Internet Links to the Taskbar in Windows 8
- How to allow a Program through the Windows Firewall in Windows 8
- How to attach a Bluetooth Device on Windows 8
- How to auto-hide the Desktop Taskbar in Windows 8
- How to back up Personal Files in Windows 8.1 to an External Drive
- How to boot into Safe Mode with Networking in Windows 8
- How to boot into the Desktop instead of the Modern User Interface in Windows 8
- How to boot Windows 8.1 Directly to the Desktop
- How to burn an ISO Image File in Windows 8
- How to change AutoPlay Settings in Windows 8
- How to change AutoPlay Settings in Windows 8.1
- How to change Java Security Settings in Windows 8
- How to change Lock Screen Options in Windows 8.1
- How to change Lock Screen, Start Screen or Account Pictures in Windows 8
- How to change Privacy Settings in Windows 8
- How to change the 12 Hour Clock to a 24 Hour Clock in Windows 8
- How to change the Account Picture in Windows 8
- How to change the Computer Name in Windows 8
- How to change the Date and Time in Windows 8
- How to change the Lock Screen Background in Windows 8
- How to change the Mouse Pointer Size or Color in Windows 8
- How to change the Screen Orientation in Windows 8
- How to change the Screen Resolution in Windows 8
- How to change the Start Screen Background in Windows 8
- How to change the Text Size of a Specific Item in Windows 8
- How to change Windows Updates settings in Windows 8
- How to check for a Recovery Partition on your Hard Drive in Windows 8
- How to check for Windows Updates in Windows 8.1
- How to check your Computer Memory for Errors in Windows 8
- How to check your Operating System and fix Errors in Windows 8
- How to choose or change the Network Type in Windows 8
- How to clean Previous OS Files on your HDD to save Space in Windows 8
- How to clear Pending Documents in the Print Queue in Windows 8
- How to close an App in Windows 8
- How to compress a File or Folder in Windows 8
- How to configure Power Options in Windows 8
- How to configure System Restore Settings in Windows 8
- How to connect to a Wireless Network on Windows 8.1
- How to create a Desktop Shortcut for All Tasks in Windows 8
- How to create a Desktop Shortcut from the Windows 8.1 Start Screen
- How to create a New Local User Account in Windows 8
- How to create a One Click Restart Button in Windows 8
- How to create a One Click Shutdown Button in Windows 8
- How to create a Picture Password in Windows 8
- How to create a Power Plan in Windows 8
- How to create a Recovery Drive in Windows 8
- How to create a Refresh Image through Command Prompt in Windows 8
- How to create a Shortcut to Shutdown Windows 8
- How to create a Virtual Hard Drive (VHD) in Windows 8.1
- How to create a Virtual Hard Drive in Windows 8
- How to create a WinXP Virtual Machine with Hyper-V in Windows 8 Pro
- How to create App Groups in Windows 8
- How to customize Notifications in Windows 8
- How to customize the File Explorer Quick Access Toolbar in Windows 8
- How to customize Windows 8 Search
- How to delete your Windows 8 Search History
- How to determine Display Information on Windows 8
- How to directly view all Apps when clicking on Start in Windows 8.1
- How to disable a Wireless Adapter in Windows 8
- How to disable Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 8.1
- How to disable Internet Explorer App as the Default Browser in Windows 8
- How to disable Remote Desktop on Windows 8
- How to disable Startup Programs in Windows 8
- How to disable the Lock Screen in Windows 8
- How to disable the Logon Password and sign in to Windows 8 Automatically
- How to display the Wi-Fi Password on your Windows 8 Computer
- How to do an OS Refresh in Windows 8
- How to do an OS Reset in Windows 8
- How to download HP Printer Drivers on a Windows 8 Computer
- How to enable a Wireless Adapter in Windows 8
- How to enable Charms in Windows 8
- How to enable Delete Confirmations in Windows 8
- How to enable File History in Windows 8
- How to enable or disable a Network Connection in Windows 8
- How to enable or disable a Touch Screen in Windows 8
- How to enable or disable Automatic Driver Installation for Windows 8
- How to enable or disable Live Tiles on Windows 8 Start Screen
- How to enable the On-screen Keyboard in Windows 8
- How to end an Unresponsive Program using Task Manager in Windows 8
- How to find Files and Folders by using the new Windows 8 Explorer
- How to find the MAC Address of your Network Card in Windows 8
- How to find your Computer Model Number in Windows 8
- How to find your Computer Serial Number in Windows 8
- How to fix a Windows 8 Activation Error
- How to fix Windows Updates for Windows 8
- How to flush your DNS Cache in Windows 8
- How to format a Hard Drive in Windows 8
- How to import Pictures from an Android Device to a Windows 8 Computer
- How to install a Web Cam in Windows 8
- How to install Windows Updates in Windows 8
- How to keep Windows 8 Running Smoothly with Periodic Updates
- How to locate Help and Support within Windows 8
- How to locate System Information within Windows 8
- How to make Everything Bigger in Windows 8
- How to make tiles on the Start Screen bigger or smaller in Windows 8
- How to manage Action Center Notifications in Windows 8
- How to map a Network Drive in Windows 8
- How to modify Power Options in Windows 8.1
- How to mount an ISO file in Windows 8
- How to open a Command Prompt in Windows 8
- How to open an Elevated Command Prompt in Windows 8
- How to open Apps from the Desktop in Windows 8
- How to open Chrome in Windows 8 mode
- How to organize Apps in Windows 8 Modern User Interface
- How to perform a System Restore in Windows 8
- How to permanently disable Sleep Mode in Windows 8
- How to permanently disable Sleep Mode in Windows 8.1
- How to personalize your Windows 8 RT
- How to print from within a Start Screen Application in Windows 8
- How to quickly show the Desktop in Windows 8
- How to quickly show Windows Cascaded in Windows 8
- How to quickly show Windows Side by Side in Windows 8
- How to quickly show Windows Stacked in Windows 8
- How to quickly uninstall an App in Windows 8
- How to refresh your PC in Windows 8.1
- How to reinstall Drivers in Windows 8
- How to reinstall USB Root Hubs in Windows 8
- How to release and renew your IP Address in Windows 8
- How to remove and reinstall Wireless Drivers in Windows 8
- How to remove Write Protection from an External Device in Windows 8
- How to repair an App in Windows 8
- How to reposition the Taskbar in Windows 8
- How to reset a Forgotten Password in Windows 8
- How to reset and repair Windows 8 Registry Permissions
- How to reset Internet Explorer Default Settings in Windows 8.1
- How to reset Internet Explorer Settings in Windows 8
- How to reset Power Management Options in Windows 8
- How to reset the TCP / IP Stack in Windows 8
- How to reset Windows 8 if you have Forgotten Your Password
- How to resize Tiles in Windows 8.1
- How to restart Windows 8 in Safe Mode Without Logging In
- How to run a System Backup to an External Drive in Windows 8
- How to run ClearType in Windows 8
- How to run System File Checker in Windows 8
- How to run the Windows Experience Index Assessment in Windows 8
- How to run Windows Update in Windows 8
- How to run Windows Update in Windows 8 from the desktop
- How to see How Much Space Windows Apps are using in Windows 8
- How to set a Different Desktop Background for Each Monitor in Windows 8
- How to set items to open with a Single Click in Windows 8
- How to set Quiet Hours on Windows 8.1
- How to set the Default Audio Device in Windows 8
- How to set the Taskbar to show only Programs Open in Windows 8
- How to set up ClearType Text Tuner in Windows 8
- How to set up Sync in Firefox
- How to set up the Mail App using a Microsoft Account in Windows 8
- How to set Windows 8.1 to boot to the Desktop
- How to set Windows Photo Viewer as Default for Photos in Windows 8
- How to show or hide Desktop Icons in Windows 8
- How to shut down Windows 8
- How to shut down Windows 8 in a Familiar Way
- How to shut off Fast Boot in Windows 8
- How to skip the Login Screen in Windows 8
- How to sort Apps in Windows 8.1
- How to speed up Windows 8 by Removing Unnecessary Items
- How to switch between Microsoft Accounts in Windows 8.1
- How to switch the Primary and Secondary Mouse Buttons in Windows 8
- How to switch to a Local Account in Windows 8.1
- How to switch to a Microsoft Account in Windows 8.1
- How to take a Screenshot in Windows 8
- How to temporarily hide Windows 8 Notifications
- How to troubleshoot a Windows 8 Network Connection
- How to troubleshoot Failing Windows Updates in Windows 8
- How to troubleshoot Windows 8 Updates
- How to turn High Contrast On or Off in Windows 8
- How to turn off Automatic Window Resizing in Windows 8
- How to turn on Narrator in Windows 8
- How to turn System Icons On or Off in Windows 8
- How to uninstall a Program in Windows 8
- How to uninstall a Windows Update in Windows 8
- How to uninstall Internet Explorer 10 in Windows 8
- How to uninstall Java from Windows 8
- How to update from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1
- How to use File History in Windows 8
- How to use old programs in Windows 8
- How to use the Snipping Tool in Windows 8 to capture a Screenshot
- How to use Windows 8 Compatibility Mode to run Older Programs
- How to view all Applications on Windows 8 Modern User Interface
- How to view All Icons on the Start Page on a Windows 8 Tablet
- How to view and close Recent Full Screen Applications in Windows 8
- How to view Hidden Files in Windows 8
- How to view Pictures through Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 8
- How to view System Performance in Windows 8
- How to view Tabs in Internet Explorer on Windows 8
- How to watch DVDs in Windows 8
- How to zip or compress a folder in Windows 8
- Introducing the Windows 8 Weather App
- Introducing Windows 8 Charms
- New Features in the Windows 8.1 Start Button
- Troubleshooting: Windows 8 Optical Drive missing
- What is an App in Windows 8
- What's New in Windows 8 Device Manager - Event Tab
- Where can drivers for Windows 8 be found
- Windows 8 Hot Keys
- Windows 8 Storage Space
- VIDEO: Can I run Windows 8
- VIDEO: Can my System Run Hyper V in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to access Advanced Options Quickly in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to add a Guest Account in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to add a Printer in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to add a Shut Down Button to the Desktop in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to add an Address Bar to the Taskbar in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to back up Files with File History in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to boot Directly to the Desktop in Windows 8.1
- VIDEO: How to boot to Safe Mode with Networking in Windows 8.1
- VIDEO: How to change Notifications in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to change Power Options in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to change Sync Settings in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to change the Computer Name in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to change the Desktop Background in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to change Time Zone Settings in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to change your Account Picture in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to check Space Used by Apps in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to check the Network Connection in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to check Windows Update in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to clear Open Applications Quickly in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to close an App in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to close an Unresponsive Program in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to close Apps in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to configure the Primary Mouse Button in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to connect to a Wireless Network in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to copy and paste in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to copy and paste Specific Files in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to create a Desktop Shutdown Button for Windows 8.1
- VIDEO: How to create a New User Account in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to create a Password Reset Disk in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to create a Picture Password in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to create a System Repair Disk or Image in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to create a Virtual Hard Drive in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to customize App Notifications in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to default IE to Desktop Mode in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to delete Search History in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to disable the Lock Screen in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to disable the Touch Screen on a Windows 8 Computer
- VIDEO: How to edit Windows Update Settings in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to fast uninstall an App in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to find Recovery Options in Windows 8.1
- VIDEO: How to fix an Activation Error in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to flush DNS and reset TCP IP in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to install Classic Shell in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to locate Help and Support in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to locate System Info in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to make Icons Bigger in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to mount an ISO File in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to pair a Bluetooth Device in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to personalize the Start Screen in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to personalize the Taskbar in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to personalize Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to pin an App to the Taskbar in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to refresh the Operating System in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to release and renew an IP Address in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to reset Power Management Settings within Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to reset the Operating System in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to reset your password in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to reset your Password within Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to run Windows Update in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to search in Windows 8.1
- VIDEO: How to set Default Programs in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to set up Auto Login for Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to show Advanced Options in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to shut down Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to sort App View in Windows 8.1
- VIDEO: How to stop an Unresponsive Program in Windows 8.1
- VIDEO: How to switch between Applications Quickly in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to sync Windows 8 between devices
- VIDEO: How to test your Network in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to toggle Updates from the Windows Store in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to turn off a Proxy Server in Windows 8.1
- VIDEO: How to uninstall a Program in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to unpin an App from the Start Screen in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to update Items from the Store in Windows 8.1
- VIDEO: How to use a Touch Screen with Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to use Administrative Tools in Windows 8
- VIDEO: How to use Compatibility Mode to Install a Program in Windows 8
- VIDEO: Introduction to Windows 8 - Part 1
- VIDEO: Introduction to Windows 8 - Part 2
- VIDEO: Introduction to Windows 8 - Part 3
- VIDEO: Learn Windows 8 basics in 3 minutes
- VIDEO: Maximizing Space on Solid State Drives in Windows 8 - Part 1
- VIDEO: Maximizing Space on Solid State Drives in Windows 8 - Part 2
- VIDEO: Maximizing Space on Solid State Drives in Windows 8 - Part 3
- VIDEO: Maximizing Space on Solid State Drives in Windows 8 - Part 4
- VIDEO: Maximizing Space on Solid State Drives in Windows 8 - Part 5
- VIDEO: Maximizing Space on Solid State Drives in Windows 8 - Part 6
- VIDEO: Overview of Maintenance in Windows 8
- VIDEO: Overview of Settings in Windows 8
- VIDEO: Overview of the App Store in Windows 8
- VIDEO: Overview of the Modern User Interface in Windows 8
- VIDEO: Overview of the Search Charm in Windows 8
- VIDEO: Overview of the Settings Charm in Windows 8
- VIDEO: Overview of the Share Charm in Windows 8
- VIDEO: Overview of the Start Charm in Windows 8
- VIDEO: Overview of Tiles in Windows 8
- VIDEO: What is the Technical Start Menu in Windows 8
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