8.1 Win8.1 inadequacies and solutions

Although Microsoft has been vigorously promoting Windows 8 system, but in the more than one year of its listing, the market share is still less than 10%, it seems that this mobile + The desktop two-in-one system experience is not recognized by consumers. Of course, Microsoft is also actively improving some issues, such as the free Windows 8.1 upgrade to solve the unhumanized part of the original system. However, Windows 8.1 is still not a panacea, and even added some minor problems. The following is a summary and solution of these problems, you may wish to refer to it.

1. Start button still does not display the start menu

<;Start” The return of the button is a small improvement of Windows 8.1 to save the old user, but only know the real use, this “ Start & rdquo; non-By "Start", press it in desktop mode, just bring you back to the full color of the Modern UI, completely different from Windows 7 and the previous "start".

Solution: Still choose third-party software like "Start8", "Syma", which will allow you to relive the classic and charm of the start menu.

2. Limited Modern UI Window

Modern UI has always been the most controversial part of Windows 8/8.1. Although it is full of mobile platform properties, Microsoft hopes it will continue with traditional Windows. Part of the function, so the experience is full of contradictions. For example, in traditional Windows, you can open multiple windows at will, and Modern UI also supports multi-window functionality, but only allows each window to have a width of 590 pixels. In other words, even with 1920*1080 full HD resolution, it can only accommodate two windows.

Solution: If you want to change this question, please search for “display settings" in the search bar, then pull down in more options and select in “change the size of all items” small.

3. Search function can't find all files

In fact, search function is a major improvement of Windows 8.1. The built-in global search engine can support local files, applications and Internet content. However, the default local search mechanism is limited to the desktop or library folder. If you create a folder such as “D: Song”, the content will not be searched.

Solution: Change the index options in the Control Panel to add additional hard drives and folders.

4. Cannot copy files under Modern UI

Modern UI features better touch operations, but unfortunately, such as copying files or browsing U disk content You will still jump to the traditional desktop, and the support for touch operations is very unfriendly.

Solution: You can search for third-party resource managers that install some Modern UI classes. They usually have large icons and can achieve good file operation.

5. Notification content disappears too quickly

In the Android system, the notification content will appear in the upper left corner of the screen until you read it, so you don't have to worry about missing missed calls or Important email. In Windows 8.1, the notification reminder is like a kind of "warning", it will only remain on the screen for 5 seconds, it will disappear, you can hardly notice it all the time.

Solution: To keep notifications displayed until you manually delete them, you need to change the registry. Use the registry browser to enter the HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Control Panel/Accessibility category and double-click MessageDuration to add a decimal value of 4294967295.

6.SkyDrive can't do "offline reading" operation

In Windows 8.1, Microsoft has enhanced the priority of SkyDrive cloud storage, providing desktop and Modern UI versions of the application. I hope that users will use it more. Among them, the so-called "smart file" function seems to allow you to browse all files offline, but sometimes it is still not possible to automatically convert the file into offline form.

Solution: In order to ensure that SkyDrive can automatically download all files to the local hard disk for offline reading, you need to manually select the relevant files in the Explorer, select “ offline use & rdquo;.

7. SmartScreen Filter Blocks Applications You Install

The SmartScreen Filter in Windows 8.1 is a security-like feature that helps you detect malware, but sometimes it sometimes Too much hegemony will prevent you from installing the app.

Solution: Select "“Change SmartScreen Filter Settings" in the Action Center and select "Don't do anything" to turn it off.

8. It takes four steps to shut down

Speaking of the simplest shutdown operation, the latest and most advanced Windows 8.1 system actually takes four steps to complete (slide to the left at the right edge of the screen) Charms menu, click settings, select power, choose to turn off), is it ironic?

Solution: Very simple, press the right button on the traditional desktop to select the new shortcut, enter "ldtdown" in the dialog box. Exe -s -t 00”, click Next and name it as you like. Such as "One-click shutdown", and then click to achieve a quick shutdown.

0.1. The screen lock interface wastes time

For many traditional notebooks, especially non-touch screen notebooks, the Windows 8.1 unlock interface is actually a waste of time, turning it off can improve the efficiency of use.

Solution: Open the registry editor, enter the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsPersonalization category, right click to create a NoLockScreen project, the key value is 1.