I went from Windows XP since it came out to Windows 8 on Tuesday. I’ve lost files in the upgrade. I don’t know why things are doing what they do, windows moving around when I don’t want them to, changing size, can’t find anything, my games don’t run, Quick Launch is gone, my internet shows disconnected even though I’m online but apps on the apps page won’t connect and thus won’t run.
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I Hate Windows 8 So Much I’ve Cried. How Do I Get Used To Living With Windows 8?
Posted on November 6, 2012.
What are your system’s specs? I just want to make sure you’re not trying to run it on 10 year old parts.
Going from Windows XP to 8 is going to be one heck of a culture shock. There have been three versions of Windows since XP and each one has added new features and methods of doing things that will be unfamiliar.
I suggest getting a reference guide to Windows 8. Here’s free e-book from Dell.http://marketing.dell.com/windows-8-eboo…
It should help you get started with the new features in Windows 8. It’s not going to help much with stuff introduced in Windows Vista and Windows 7. It might be better to visit a books store and pick up a copy of Windows 8 Secrets (ISBN 978-1-118-20413-9). The first 5 chapters have everything you need to know to get around in Windows 8. The rest of the book covers specific topics that not every user needs to know.
With a physical book you have the benefits of having the book open and immedeatly trying out what it’s describing. I find that makes learning a lot easier for me personally.
If you did an upgrade install instead of a clean install then your files might be in the windows.old folder. It should be at C:windows.old.
Your PC might be missing some drivers needed to run your games. Run Windows Update then check if there’s a Windows 8 driver for your video card. This might also be a reason why the Metro apps don’t run.
If your games were designed for Windows XP or earlier then try running them in compatibility mode.
The Quick Launch tool bar was added to Windows when Internet Explorer 4.0 came out way back in 1997. It’s been superseded by the taskbar since Windows Vista.
Open a program.
Right click on the program’s item in the taskbar and click “Pin this program to the taskbar.”
The program is now pinned to the taskbar just like it was an icon on Quick Launch.
The program’s icon pulls double duty now. If the program is running then the “quick launch” icon represents the running program. You can launch a new instance of the program by clicking its icon using your mouse wheel.
– Dominic
if u had chose upgrade option please find care fully u will not loose files at all.
if u had use new installation and format your disk then it is difficult for you.
if u had install on other drive i ll help u regarding this matter
hope for best
unfortunately there is no way to get back on your windows xp i suggest you to go on windows 7 ,u will like it.