Today we can say with confidence that the corporation "Microsoft" kept its promise about the new operating system.Because of Windows 8 it has committed an interface compared to Windows 7 or earlier versions.It is therefore important to deal with how to use Windows 8.
Terms of use of Windows 8
Each user is sure that quite simply would deal with any operational system from the company "Microsoft", but in this version of Windows is much more complicated.After all, even at the first stage there is a problem with the lock screen.
In fact, in the solution of this problem there is no difficulty.In order to be removed from the lock screen, just press the space bar on the keyboard and the mouse wheel to scroll up.If the monitor is touch-sensitive, all manipulations can be performed using a finger.As a result of such actions on the screen will display a menu which will allow for the entry into the operating system.But before that you need to type the login and password that were entered when installing Windows.It should be noted that this process is considered to be easy only if the computer is Russian Windows 8.
Another problem that is often faced by users, it is a basic navigation.As everyone knows, the launch of the operating system is done with the new improved interface Metro.Precisely because of this when the computer appear bright tiles, which correspond to a particular application.To scroll through the programs that were established during the boot process, you must use a wheel.Using the scrolling icon will be moved up or down.Of course, for such manipulations you can also use buttons on the keypad.If necessary, move to another menu, press the key Home or End.To return to the home page, you need to use the Windows.
Hotkeys in Windows 8
Of course, it is very important to understand how to use Windows 8 so it is advisable to remember key combinations that will meet quite often in this operating system.As with all versions of Windows, Win key is responsible for the appearance of the menu.
If you want to quickly view all the applications that have been installed, you should press the key combination Win + Q. When you press Win + F, the user can start searching for files.When you need to open the control panel, you need to hold down the Win + I.
But that's not all combinations that use the operating system Windows 8. It should be noted that the language in this version is switched using the keys Win + Space.
load an unsigned driver
Today, no operating system will not work without installed drivers.Therefore, it is important to install all the necessary components.Most often, when downloading drivers for Windows 8, the system displays an error message indicating that some problems.Typically, this is due to the fact that the driver has been loaded, but has a digital signature.For this reason, it is important to learn how to install an unsigned driver views the operating system Windows 8.
It should immediately be noted that the loading of these components can result in serious consequences that will impact on the performance of the entire operating system.
first step to set the unsigned driver, you must disable digital signature verification.You can do this via the command line.It's enough to register: shutdown.exe / r / o / f / t 00. After that the computer will restart.
Once open the home page, you will see an expanded list of boot options.It is necessary to find the inscription Troubleshoot and click on it.
Next option is selected Advanced Startup, after which opens another list of commands.It should click on the inscription Startup Settings, and then click Restart.When the computer restarts, open the menu, which presents a full list of boot options.Of all the names you need to find an item that is able to turn off the check.Note that you need to select it by pressing 7. As a result of such action Windows will start in the mode that allows the loading of unsigned drivers.
Activate Windows 8
Today, before use of Windows 8 have to activate the product from the company "Microsoft".For these purposes, it offers a wide range of very different programs, but it is best to choose a program 7TW8AIOT.
This application is a real "harvester", which is able to perform several different functions.Among the most popular are considered:
- activate Windows 8;
- file backup activation;
- off the set interface.
In addition to these functions, the program can perform other processes.To begin the activation of the operating system, you must start the application - and the procedure will be included automatically.It should be noted that the program on their own looking for an activator of KMS server.
Programs for Windows
After the activation of Windows 8 will be finished, you can install all of the program.In today's world there are a lot of products that can be run on this operating system.But this does not mean that you need to clutter up your computer.It is best to install the really useful programs for Windows 8. The following are some of them.
- OpenWith Enhanced. This application is able to replace the standard Windows "Open With."It is worth noting that this utility has at its disposal a large list of useful and convenient functions.
- Windows 8.x Explorer Rebar Tweaker. also a very interesting program that allows you to customize the navigation bar.
- Ultimate Windows Tweaker. This application allows you to setup a Windows 8.
In addition to these tools, there are a number of useful applications.Therefore, each user must pick them up at your computer.
Shutdown of Windows 8
Many people understand how to use Windows 8 at the end of work faced with another problem, which is to turn off your computer.This is due to the fact that traditional methods, usually does not apply to the operating system.In most cases the computer after the standard activities to shutdown goes into sleep mode.It is therefore important to understand in this process.
To turn off your computer with Windows 8, do the following manipulation.The first thing you need to hover the mouse over the top corner from the right.This opens a window in which you have to press the "Select Options" and "Off".