Issues with Windows 8.1 I've been having.

[SuperLiam]

Hey guys;

I have Windows 8.1 installed, and my experience with Windows 8.1 hasn't been as fluid as Windows 7 and Windows 8 has.

Some issues that I am having are:

- Some applications launch at start at earlier sessions when I didn't load up the application, this can cause system instability. For example, Google Chrome will be launched with a web page that I previously loaded before I closed it and shut down my computer and a Steam notification window on the screen.

- When I start up Windows, there are times that either the Metro apps will not start (I get a blank screen that has the colour of the tile), or I have to reinstall the Metro app(s).

- There are time when I load up Windows, my Start screen and Apps screen is COMPLETELY empty; Now I can't even access the desktop due to this.

I would appericate any help towards the issues that I am having on Windows 8.1. I'm think that I should either go back to Windows 8(.0), or Windows 7. However, I have Windows 7 Home Premium laying around, and I have 32 GB of RAM on my computer, and Windows 7 Home premium only accepts up to 16 GB of RAM, while Windows 8 Uses it all.

Thank you.

[Generic User #2]

did you do an upgrade from 8 or fresh install?

sounds like you have some 'interesting' malware, messed up registry/other config settings, or corrupt files somewhere. all of these would be solved by a proper reinstall.

EDIT:

assuming that you're not having a hardware issue of some sort.

[SuperLiam]

I installed Windows 8 and upgraded to Windows 8.1 via Windows Store.

Nothing to do with my hardware; I'm on Ubuntu 13.10 now and it's running without any problems.

[JD]

For Chrome, that's a setting you can change. By default it opens all the tabs you had open prior to closing it the last time. If you open the Settings, you'll see "On start-up" and you can change it there. Same goes for Steam, likely an option in the settings. Not quite sure what window your referring to though.

As for points #2 and #3, not sure. Haven't seen that myself.

You can change it so that it boots to the desktop though. Right click the taskbar > Properties > Navigation > "When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start".

[ShinraCorp]

<P>&lt;P&gt;Actually for point #3 it's an extremely rare bug that happens since Windows 7. Sometimes for some magical reason you're not allowed on your own user account (gives a black desktop and a warning saying access denied) the only thing to do is reset your PC and you'll be back in your own things. I'm guessing it's the same bug but Windows 8 version.&lt;/P&gt;</P>

[SuperLiam]

Update: I found a way to access the Desktop now. I have to hover to my top-right corner, settings, and click help. This is because it opens my web browser.

I click on the start screen and back to my desktop like normal. but still have a completely empty start screen, and still can't access ANY Metro apps, not even the Windows Store or PC Settings. I've noticed that some of my Desktop Apps are not working either.

Any suggestions?

[JD]

I would suggest creating a new user account and logging in with it to see if these issues are gone. Sounds to me like a corrupt profile.

[SuperLiam]

Originally Posted by JD

I would suggest creating a new user account and logging in with it to see if these issues are gone. Sounds to me like a corrupt profile.

I tried the guest account, and the only tiles are Internet Explorer and Explorer.

I can't add a new account due to the fact that PC settings is a Metro App.

I may just have to reinstall Windows 8 and Download Windows 8.1 via the Windows Store again.......

[stlouis1]

i would give this a try before reinstalling

Repair a Windows Image

or use this method to create a new account. essentially replace the sticky key tool so you can use the command prompt at the login screen to run "net user testuser newpassword" to create a new account to test

How to Reset Your Forgotten Windows Password the Easy Way