If Windows 8 users can’t get accustomed to new Metro styled Start Screen menu, they would obviously search for a method to disable new start screen in Windows 8 and get back classic start menu which has existed in Windows 7. it is possible to disable the new Windows 8 start menu through registry tweak. On a later stage, it can be enabled once again. READ MORE »
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Windows 8 Build 7955 Leaked [Post M2 and Pre M3 Build ]
So, here is another Windows 8 leak which is Build 7955.
It was expected to drop anytime as rumors were circulating since yesterday that Windows 8 Build 7955 is already on some private FTP and will be available for public soon. Windows 8 Build 7955 is not from winmain branch and complete build tag is 6.2.7955.fbl_srv_wdacxml.110228-1930. READ MORE »
Windows 8 webcam app Revealed
A built-in app to use webcam is being integrated in Windows 8.
“Naive User” at MDL has been able to unlock this app in Windows 8 build 7850. The app is pretty simple in its current state and does not have Close, Maximize, and Minimize button. There are three ways to interact with a webcam using this app. READ MORE »
Modern Task Manager Discovered in Windows 8
A revamped task manager called “Modern Task Manager” is being developed for Windows 8.
Modern Task Manager has been unlocked by “Naive User” at MDL. The task manager seems to be tweaked for touch centric use. However, it is buggy and unstable in Windows 8 Build 7850. READ MORE »
Hybrid Boot spotted in Windows 8
Windows 8 will integrate a new power option “Hybrid Boot” which will reduce boot times, says Windows 8 Italia.
The feature has been discovered in Windows 8 Build 7850. This feature seems an amalgam of hibernation and shutdown technologies. It was earlier speculated that Reducing Boot times are going to be one of the primary objectives in Windows 8. It is also a popular demand by end users. READ MORE »
Portable Workspace Creator will allow to Run Windows 8 from USB Storage Device
Portable Workspace Creator is a new feature coming in Windows 8 which will enable user to run Windows from a USB storage device.
The feature was spotted by a user at MDL and it exists in recently leaked Windows 8 Build 7850. Earlier, some 3rd party tools like WinToFlash supported this type of feature but is it going to baked right into Windows 8. The inherent ability to create a bootable USB that can run Windows 8 is gonna be really beneficial. This new feature will also enable easy troubleshooting of a PC which can’t boot. READ MORE »
Video showing Windows 8 Logon UI Elements Leaks
A video giving a sneak peek at some UI elements of Windows 8 Logon UI has emerged.
The video along with bundle of images from Windows 8 Build 7955.fbl_srv_wdacxml_x86_client have surfaced at WinFuture. “Ease Of Access” is accessible from the Lock screen while Language can be changed from Logon Screen. The logon UI seems to be tweaked for Touch Centric use as we can see bigger tiles. Other images at WinFuture show SmartScreen, altered On Screen Keyboard, User Tile, Metro look in Windows Buttons, ISO Mounting, Language Explorer, and some other features in Windows 8. READ MORE »
Install Windows 8 in a Virtual Machine [Bootable VHD]
This tutorial illustrates the process to create a VHD which can boot Windows 8.
Microsoft started supporting booting into VHD with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. This provides a secure and separate environment for developers or testers to play with operating system or other programs. We needed to test Windows 8 Build 7850 in a bootable VHD and eventually a guide has come out of our efforts. READ MORE »