I have a new batch of problems. So far, I absolutely loathe, despise, and venomously HATE windows 8. And no, it isn't just the start button that's pissing me off.
I have found no support online through the proper channels, because every relevant question, everyone just answers with "why do you hate it? you're just ignorant." (paraphrased) Here's what I need it to do:
(A) I need a word processing system like office or works, that isn't just wordpad. I am unable to get this installed, even from the "app store" because of the following series of problems.
(B) I have downloaded a program I need for school.
When i go to run the install, it pops up:
1. When I click Yes, it takes me to
this website where i am instructed to download a tool to validate my version of windows. I do this, enter the code, click validate, and i am taken to a page where i am to download two files for windows media player. (
see this image for more information ).
And this, too. 2. I download the files. It doesnt exactly tell me what to do with them other than "Run" them, so I assume they don't go anywhere special.
3. When i run the installs on the two files I downloaded, this pops up:
From my understanding, this is because windows8 does not support windows media player and its platforms. This is preventing me from running the programs I need for school, playing the dvd's required for my textbooks, and enjoying the computer like a normal person and watching a movie.
Does anyone know how to trouble shoot this?
My second problem is more basic than that.
1. MS Paint. I have it. I know I have it because I used it to re-size the files I posted above. But I cannot access it without right clicking on an image and selecting "Edit".
2. Printscreen. Ok. I figured it out, BUT it works great unless I am in NWN. WHen I take screen shots in NWN, I get nothing but a black screen. Thoughts?
3. Wheel Button: In NWN, you should be able to use your wheel click to change the camera angle. This wont enable on my computer, regardless of setting, but it will on my previous computer using windows 7. Is this a problem with nwn being compatible with windows 8?
4. Upgrading to 8.1: It seems its "not available on my computer" since I am unable to find an appropriate download when prompted from the app store. Also, downgrading to windows 7. Is this possible? I have been researching it, and it sounds like it flat out isn't possible anymore.
thanks for whoever decides to help me. My early gray hairs appreciate it.