How to use Windows 8? Activating Windows 8

Today, we can confidently say that Microsoft has kept its promise about the new operating system. After all, Windows 8 has a completely different interface compared to Windows 7 or earlier versions. Therefore, it is very important to understand how to use Windows 8.

Terms of Use for Windows 8

Every user is sure that he will easily understand with any operating system from Microsoft, but in this version of Windows everything is much more complicated. After all, at the first stage there is a problem with the screen lock.

In fact, there are no difficulties in solving this problem. In order to remove the lock from the screen, just press the spacebar on the keyboard and scroll the mouse wheel up. In the case that a touch monitor is installed, all manipulations can be performed with the help of a finger. It is as a result of such actions that a menu will appear on the screen, which will allow you to enter the operating system. But before that you need to type the login and password that were entered when installing Windows. It should be noted that this process is considered simple only if the computer is Russian Windows 8.

Another problem that users often encounter is basic navigation. As everyone knows, the launch of the operating system is performed with the new improved Metro interface. It is because of this when you turn on the computer appear bright tiles, which correspond to one or another application. In order to scroll through the programs that were installed when the operating system is loaded, you must use the wheel. By scrolling, the icons will move up or down. Of course, you can also use keyboard buttons to perform such manipulations. If you need to go to another menu, you must press the Home or End key. To return to the start page, just use the Windows button.

Hot keys in Windows 8

Of course, it is very important to understand how to use Windows 8, so it is desirable to remember the key combinations that will often be found in this operating system. As in all versions of Windows, the Win key is responsible for the appearance of the menu.

In case you need to quickly see all the applications that have been installed, you must press the Win + Q combination. When Win + F is pressed, the user can start searching for files. When you need to open the control panel window, just hold down the Win + I keys.

But this is not all the combinations that the Windows 8 operating system uses. It should be noted that the language in this version is switched using the Win + Space keys.

Download unsigned driver

Today, no operating system will work without installed drivers. Therefore, it is very important to install all the necessary components. Most often when you load the driver for Windows 8, the system gives an error, which indicates some problems. As a rule, this is a consequence of the fact that a driver was downloaded that does not have a digital signature. It is for this reason that it is important to learn how to install an unsigned driver in the Windows 8 operating system.

It should be noted immediately that downloading such components can lead to serious consequences that will affect the operability of the entire operating system.

First of all, to install the unsigned driver, you must disable the digital signature verification. You can do this through the command line. For this it is enough to prescribe: shutdown.exe / r / o / f / t 00. After that the computer will be rebooted.

As soon as the start page opens, an expanded list of boot options appears. It is here that you need to find the inscription Troubleshoot and click on it.
Next, the Advanced Startup option is selected, after which another list of commands opens. Click Startup Settings, and then click Restart. When the computer is restarted, a menu opens, in which the entire list of boot options is displayed. Among all the names you need to find an item that is able to turn off the scan. It should be noted that you must select it by pressing the 7 key. As a result of such actions, Windows will boot in the mode that allows you to download an unsigned driver.

Activating Windows 8

Today, before using Windows 8, you need to activate this product from Microsoft. For these purposes, a wide range of completely different programs is offered, but it is best to choose the program 7TW8AIOT.

This application is a real "combine", which is capable of performing several different functions. Among them the most popular are:

• Activation of Windows 8;
• Backup activation files;
• Disconnection of the installed interface.

In addition to these functions, the program is able to perform other processes. To start activation of the operating system, you must start the application - and the procedure will be enabled automatically. It should be noted that the program itself is looking for a KMS server for the activator.

Programs for Windows

After the activation of Windows 8 is finished, you can install all possible programs. In today's world, there are quite a few products that you can run on this operating system. But this does not mean that you need to clog your computer. The best way to install really useful programs for Windows 8. Below are some of them.

• OpenWith Enhanced. This application is able to replace the standard "Open with" window. It should be noted that this utility has in its arsenal a large list of useful and convenient functions.
• Windows 8.x Explorer Rebar Tweaker. Also a very interesting program that allows you to customize the navigation bar.
• Ultimate Windows Tweaker. This application gives you the opportunity to fine-tune Windows 8.

In addition to these utilities, there are a number of useful applications. Therefore, each user must select them for his computer.

Shutting Down Windows 8

Many people, figuring out how to use Windows 8, at the end of the job are faced with another problem, which is turning off the computer. This is due to the fact that traditional methods, as a rule, do not work for this operating system. More often than not, the computer goes into hibernation after standard shutdown procedures. Therefore, it is very important to understand this process.

To disable the computer with Windows 8, you need to perform the following manipulations. The first thing to do is to move the mouse cursor to the upper corner on the right side. After that, a window will open in which you need to click "Select options" and "Disable".