QuoteThat doesn't sound possible, did you format the drive before reinstalling?

Yes I deleted the partition and created a new partition, re-formatted then re-installed windows 8.
you may also like to know that your desktop image re-appears, and so does all your mail accounts. all mail accounts except for main one you have to re-insert the password. I can only image how much info there hoarding and datamining.

QuoteVLC player is all you need to play mp4, mkv and most other movie formats.

Snowcrash thanks but I never did like vlc player gui, I normally use WinAmp with custom gui skins. I just wanted to try something new.

Syber, I thought you had formatted and did a real clean install but I just wanted to check.

Now I'm thinking it might be something to do with the account type for windows 8.

Users have two option; an online account or an offline account, me I have an offline account so windows doesn't sign in to the cloud, I'm guessing you must have an online account there Syber.   

Quote from: Freddy on November 13, 2012, 14:03:19 PM
I thought that was odd too - then I wondered if IE10 links to online storage, to get the bookmarks back ?

Like Skydrive or something..

Yup i reckon you were spot on there Freddy 

QuoteNow I'm thinking it might be something to do with the account type for windows 8.

Users have two option; an online account or an offline account, me I have an offline account so windows doesn't sign in to the cloud, I'm guessing you must have an online account there Syber. 

Yes Data that is correct, I did use my hotmail account to use as a sign in option for my os. Seeing the circumstances It saved me a lot of set up time though it is a bit on the scary side. 

You may as well get used to it, Syber. The day's not far off where EVERY computer will log into the cloud, and much of the OS will actually reside there. Personally, I hate the idea, but I'm preparing for it, all the same.

Quote from: DaveMorton on November 14, 2012, 23:52:33 PM
You may as well get used to it, Syber. The day's not far off where EVERY computer will log into the cloud, and much of the OS will actually reside there. Personally, I hate the idea, but I'm preparing for it, all the same.

They are going to have to drag me kicking and screaming along with them too 

I know its a fight I can't win but its the taking part that counts.     

I'm with you 110%, Data. I'll connect to the net when ~I~ want, %$%^& it!

QuoteThey are going to have to drag me kicking and screaming along with them too  Angry Shout

I know its a fight I can't win but its the taking part that counts.  chase   

QuoteI'm with you 110%, Data. I'll connect to the net when ~I~ want, %$%^& it! headbang

Both ways has it's advantages and disadvantages, I'll continue to keep my windows 7 operating system of line at all times(no if ands or buts).

Syber,

What about those precious MS Updates that your computer NEEDS so badly???HUH??

Those can be had through the Microsoft Download center, and transferred via thumb drive, if necessary. But I'd much rather just do it over the net. Much less hassle.

QuoteSyber,

What about those precious MS Updates that your computer NEEDS so badly???HUH?? Roll Eyes

My windows 7 on my secondary drive has not had any updates, since I installed it from the disk. It still works great, no issues once so ever. It never seen web nor will it ever not even for an update. I look at it this, if it works, I'm not fixing it and neither is Microsoft

I have vista and windows 8 that has web access, more than enough web access for me 

I just got done installing Win 8 on Mom's laptop (well, actually, I just finished fixing ~HER~ install, really), and I found out something interesting. It seems that if there is a multiple monitor setup, and if the desktop is extended, rather than duplicated across both monitors, the start page/screen/whatever only covers one screen! Not only that, you can decide fairly simply which one you have the start screen appear on, simply by hovering over the lower-right corner of the screen you want to use. From then on, the Windows key will toggle the Start screen in the chosen monitor's area. Cool, yes? For my situation, this is a huge bonus, and will likely affect my decision to get Win 8.

That's another fact about Win 8 that we didn't know then, really apart from the annoyances of the OS that can be sorted out or removed by a bit of tweaking it is a pretty good OS that runs all my programs well.

glad you sorted out the issue with moms pc.

I really need a dual screen even better triple screens but drive space needs to come first.