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Windows 8
Released in October 2012, Windows 8 is Microsoft's newest operating system, designed for use on tablets and PCs. Alongside the release, Microsoft opened the Windows Store with thousands of apps for use on Windows 8.
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How to recover a program that was deleted on a refresh Windows 8?
Asked by Wiki User
The easiest way is to download and install that program again. If you want to re-install the program, inform us which program was that and what do you mean by "refresh".
What is the meaning of 'Commit Charge' which is displayed on the 'Performance' tab of the Windows Task Manager?
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"Commit charge" is the total size of all memory which could be stored in the page file(s). It can be thought of as the amount of memory needed by running programs and their data. (In this context, "memory" can be more than just "RAM".)
Modern computers and operating systems don't simply put programs and data into RAM "as is". They use more sophisticated techniques to manage memory. Memory is divided into "pages". Each task gets its own "virtual address space" (also called "virtual memory"). Pages in the virtual address space are mapped to physical RAM and other hardware. That mapping is done by the memory management unit, which is part of the microprocessor.
Some pages may be shared among multiple tasks. These may be the same for all processes. Some shared pages may be "copy on write", where a page starts out as a virtual copy of another page. As long as that virtual copy is only read -- and never written to -- only the original page is needed. An actual copy in RAM isn't made until the virtual copy is written to -- the copy is made "on write", not "on copy".
Some pages in the virtual address space are not used for program storage at all. Disk, video, and network interface controllers generally have memory or buffers of their own, and these get mapped in to virtual memory as well. These pages are used for hardware input/output operations, not storage.
Files from file-systems on disk volumes can also be mapped into virtual memory, making reading and writing to those files work just like reading or writing memory.
As a program runs, it requests memory from the operating system. The system allocates that memory as pages, but doesn't necessarily map them to RAM right away. The system may wait until the program actually accesses the pages before mapping them. This lets a program request a big chunk of memory all at once, even if it doesn't need it right away.
As RAM gets used up, the system can move the contents of less-recently-used pages out to disk (in the page file), freeing up RAM for more active use. If a program then tries to read or write from such pages, the system reads the contents back into RAM before allowing the program to continue.
Because of all this, pages allocated in virtual memory doesn't necessarily use RAM or the page file. Not all pages are allocated for storage, and even those that are allocated for storage may be copies or unused. The system hasn't necessarily allocated actual storage for those yet. However, once a page is allocated for storage, the system is committed to being able to provide storage for it if needed. That is the "commit charge" -- the storage the system has to be able to provide if asked.
Imagine a program which allocates a huge chunk of memory but doesn't use any of it right away. The commit charge will be large, even though actual storage used (RAM, page file) will be small. If that program then writes to every one of those pages, the storage used will catch up to the commit charge.
The limit on the commit charge is the size of usable RAM, plus the size limits of all page files.
How can you display the Charms bar?
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If you are using a mouse or trackpad, just move the mouse cursor to the right of the screen and then move it downwards. If you are using a touchscreen, simply swipe in from the right side of the screen and the Charms bar should appear.
Will Microsoft Entertainment Pack work on Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8?
Asked by Andrea82
Yes there is the Microsoft Entertainment Pack Games Puzzle Collection that can be downloaded from the Microsoft website. This is a trial version so you only get three puzzle games. But the trial version is free to download and use. And you can use it for as long as you want to.That is it never expires.
I assume that the trial version was just a sample of some of the games you got in the Puzzle Collection.And if you liked them you would upgrade to the paid version and get more games.
Microsoft Entertainment Pack Puzzle Collection was made in 1997 for Windows 95 and Windows NT. But works on all versions of Windows,including Windows Vista,Windows 7 and Windows 8. As well as on Windows XP.
You can also download the full version that features all of the games from Microsoft Entertainment pack. And all of those games work on all versions of Windows including Windows 7 and Windows 8.
But the only disadvantage is that there are no icons in the program files. Because Windows XP,Windows Vista and Windows 7 and Windows 8 cannot display 16 bit icons correctly. But you can add your own desktop icons to the shortcuts by clicking properties and selecting change icon.
Is it possible to install a n68m sound driver in Windows 8?
Asked by Wiki User
If you are referring to the Jetway N68M motherboard, look at the related link for the drivers for the Via audio drivers for Windows 8.
Does your Toshiba satellite pro C850 series have 32 bits or 64 bits?
Asked by Wiki User
It variates. Most sold in consumer stores for all Toshiba Satellite's 2012-2013 is Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit and Windows 8 64-bit.
Search for and run "winver" whit out quotes to determine what OS running.
Right click Computer or search for System to see your Bit.
Will quickbooks pro 2007 work with Windows 8?
Asked by Wiki User
QuickBooks Pro 2007 will work in Windows 8. However, you will need to pay for an upgrade to get it to work.
How to upload pictures from a carmra to the Windows 8?
Asked by Wiki User
Hook it up with a USB and Windows 8 will give you directions from there.
Is their a way to make different accounts on an acer computer with windows 8?
Asked by RoboDag
Yes. It doesn't matter what kind of hardware you have (in other words, it doesn't matter that it is an Acer specifically), but Windows 8, just like every other recent desktop operating system, supports multiple accounts. Just go to control panel (in desktop mode, go to settings from the sidebar that appears at the right side of the screen) and choose User Accounts. Click Manage Another Account and there will be an option to add a new account.
When viewing the properties of a drive the tools tab allows access to?
Asked by Wiki User
When viewing the properties of a drive the tools tab allows you to check the drive for errors and/or optimize (defragment) the drive
Why does Windows 8 want you have Microsoft account?
Asked by Wiki User
I don't think it is a must. Well, if you wanna download apps for windows 8 and use some features in apps, you must have a microsoft account to sign in to.
Would it be okay to download Google Chrome onto a Windows 8 laptop?
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Yes, it is okay to download and install Google Chrome on a Windows 8 laptop. Google Chrome has stable, beta and dev versions available to be downloaded for Windows 8 users.
Why does Windows 8 search freeze?
Asked by Wiki User
there are many reasons why this could happen. If it freezes at a particular location, it could be down to filesystem damage, or the folder could be excessively big
How do you install fedora and Windows 8 in a dual boot mode?
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First make partitions for the operating systems - first windows 8 then fedora partitions of / swap and /home - then
First install window 8 after having made partitions for both operating systems, then install fedora to the partition previously made for installing it. Grub bootloader detects windows 8 and adds entry to the menu.
Can you play europa universalis II on Windows 8?
Asked by Wiki User
Yes, you can. Install the game in a different folder than Program Files. Than patch it to version 1.09. Once patched, run it in Windows XP service pack 3 compatibility. Enjoy :)
How many gigabytes of RAM does Windows 8 support?
Asked by Wiki User
For a 32-bit Operating system: 4 GBFor a 64-bit Operating system: 128 GB
