Is there a way to change the behavior of the Start Menu Button? Basically i'd rather have it simply show the today screen rather than the actual menu. Alternatively i'd even prefer that it ignore the press and not show the menu. With many of us already having application launchers on the today screen, the start menu is redundant.
I apologize in advance if this is inappropriate for this forum.
To avoid not being able to access the start menu at all, you could enable it with a long key press of the start menu button.
Tap = return to Today Screen
Hold = show Start Menu
This would seem like a nice thing to have. Is such a thing possible? Perhaps with Mortscript?
What PDA do you have?
If you have a PDA/phone you just do a single press of the "hang up" button?
WM itself doesn't allow to change the start menu action. However, it's possible to put another app on top, like WisBar Advance, SKMenu, and similar tools do. But I don't know of any free and lightwight app which only replaces the start menu button.
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With many of us already having application launchers on the today screen, the start menu is redundant.
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I agree! Have searched this for a long time, but it seems it can't be done.
I would love if Visual Task Manager started when i press the windows icon.
Please return if you find a application to replace the start menu button. Thanks, i offer a kiss in payment
This program will do it. http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-gspocketmagic-v1-32-19.html
Just that the icon becomes so ugly but i think it's worth it
Been having fun with 6.5 after getting it loaded up, the home screen is great. I kind of think the start menu has something to be desired, big icons that scroll up and down. Well got me thinking, is there a plug-in out there, for the home screen that when flicked right or left, would move the whole "main" home menu off screen and bring up a new menu(slides in from the approate direction?). Run up and down with in that new menu, then flick again (right or left) and get yet another new menu, all of these additional menu sets either preset or set up by the user. To get back to the home screen, maybe a soft Home key or just wait a few seconds and the software shifts back to Home?
Something to ponder, talk amongst your selves.
--B
Thats a great idea, although not really suited for me and it would be extremely annoying to an extent. Because when you scroll with your thumb up/down you move slightly to the left or right.. that would trigger it and annoy most if not all people.
I'm sure a range of some kind could be set up that would recognize what's meant to be up-down Vs. left-right. Already see it with most of the fields on the home screen. I just saw it as a way to keep the start menu programs "in theme" while not extending the home screen to some crazy length.
i was thinking the same thing.. for the start menu i think it can be done since ifonz and iphone today are similar to this type of a menu. It would be pretty useful or another option would be to get rid of the bouncy option and instead when u scroll the other way, it should show the icons from the bottom of the list.
what do u think?
The, Does anyone know how to [insert subject here ] Thread.
Hi folks, since Win 8 is starting to get a bit more popular with the locals and there are already dozens of posts on similar things I figured id start a new one that we can use for general help related questions so we don't bog down the board too much, perhaps it wont work or is a waste of time, Ill try keep on top of all the questions and answers and will stick a link to the person who answers the question first so they can get the credit
This isn't a place to get in to the right or wrongs of Windows 8, there are already a couple of other threads for that.
Nope, this is a place to ask; How do to do something, Where to find something, can we do this that or the other, that kind of thing
Remember if someone helps you out don't forget the thanks button! It costs you nothing an gives them a wee pat on the back for their trouble, To find the original author please visit the links if they are available , they may have more detailed info and screen shots to help you.
If this gets bigger ill try and divide it in to sections or group similar questions together.
Q1, How to change the volume on the music app?
A, You cant currently change the volume independent from the system volume
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Q2, Where can I find my start Menu? and Do I need to pin shortcuts everywhere?
A, All your legacy start menu entries can be found by right clicking in a non-tiled area and pressing All Apps, you don't need to pin any of the internally used Start Menu folders to your taskbar or such.
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Q3, How do I shut down my Computer?
A, Shutdown is found by pressing either WIN+I or by holding your mouse in the upper or lower right hand corner of the screen, then pressing settings on the Charm Bar. Click power and choose what you want.
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Q4, Where can I find the old run / search command box?
A,You can open the run window by pressing WIN+R or by holding your mouse in the lower-left corner of the screen and right clicking, then click Run. Search can be found on the Charm bar on the right side, by simply typing in the relevant screen or by pressing WIN+F for files or WIN+Q for apps, WIN+W for settings
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Q5, Where can I find the control panel settings and other power user commands?
5.You can also open Control Panel by right clicking the Start Hot-Corner overlay and clicking Control Panel. (This is the Desktop version of Control Panel, not the PC Settings app accessible in the Settings Menu on the Charms bar.)
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Q6, Were are all the settings for my apps, I cant find any way of changing things in my apps?
A, Many of the settings within metro and for metro apps can be found by opening the Charm Bar on the right hand side by moving your mouse to the top or bottom right corner of the screen. Some settings and options can also be found in the options bar at the bottom by right clicking on any blank space within Metro or a Metro app.
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So in the interest of kick starting this off heres my Question
Does anyone know if theres a way to change the volume within the music app?, I cant see it in audio mixer either so have I missed something?
Scroll to the right of your screen and open the settings wheel, from there is a system volume slider.
The following isn't a question but a possible answer for a future question:
To run a program as administrator you must search for the program via metro and then right click it and the option will be there.
NastyNasdaq said:
Scroll to the right of your screen and open the settings wheel, from there is a system volume slider.
The following isn't a question but a possible answer for a future question:
To run a program as administrator you must search for the program via metro and then right click it and the option will be there.
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ah but that changes the overall system volume, so yes it does work, but it effects everything, its also a backwards way of doing it, (action>click>click>adjust) Seems a tad long winded for a simple up down volume command,
thanks for your reply and tip
dazza9075 said:
So in the interest of kick starting this off heres my Question
Does anyone know if theres a way to change the volume within the music app?, I cant see it in audio mixer either so have I missed something?
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Scroll to the right of your screen and open the settings wheel, from there is a system volume slider.
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I think what dazza wants to have is a volume seperatly for the music app and at the moment this is not built in. You have to use the system volume (like Nasdaq said or just in case you have volume +/- on your keyboard with these).
I'm not quiet sure if in any metro app out there today you can change the volume (except some that are playing i.e. youtube videos, cause the youtube player can do that).
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ah but that changes the overall system volume, so yes it does work, but it effects everything, its also a backwards way of doing it, (action>click>click>adjust) Seems a tad long winded for a simple up down volume command,
thanks for your reply and tip
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No problem. Its the only way I know about adjusting the volume at the moment.
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To run a program as administrator you must search for the program via metro and then right click it and the option will be there.
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If it's on your desktop or if your feeling complicated, you can always right click the program's executable and press Run As Administrator. Or if your scrolling through the Start Menu entries using the tip below, you can right click and the option will be there too
For future references: (I'll be updating this post with more.)
All your legacy start menu entries can be found by right clicking in a non-tiled area and pressing All Apps.
As per previous versions of Windows, all your start menu groups and shortcuts can be found on the previously mentioned All Apps page. (Your start menu is still there, you don't need to pin any of the internally used Start Menu folders to your taskbar or such.)
Shutdown is found by pressing either WIN+I or by holding your mouse in the upper-right hand corner of the screen, then pressing settings on the Charm Bar. Click power and choose what you want.
You can open the run window by pressing WIN+R or by holding your mouse in the lower-left corner of the screen and right clicking, then click Run.
You can also open Control Panel by right clicking the Start Hot-Corner overlay and clicking Control Panel. (This is the Desktop version of Control Panel, not the PC Settings app accessible in the Settings Menu on the Charms bar.)
EDIT: If you want, I can make a screenshot that shows what I mean for others.
BTW, This thread should be stickied once we get enough information. I think it's a good idea. Also I think Metro Apps are exempt from the mixer. So I'm not sure that there is a way to change the volume in any of them unless the App gives it's own soft-volume control.
ShadowEO said:
If it's on your desktop or if your feeling complicated, you can always right click the program's executable and press Run As Administrator. Or if your scrolling through the Start Menu entries using the tip below, you can right click and the option will be there too
For future references: (I'll be updating this post with more.)
All your legacy start menu entries can be found by right clicking in a non-tiled area and pressing All Apps.
As per previous versions of Windows, all your start menu groups and shortcuts can be found on the previously mentioned All Apps page. (Your start menu is still there, you don't need to pin any of the internally used Start Menu folders to your taskbar or such.)
Shutdown is found by pressing either WIN+I or by holding your mouse in the upper-right hand corner of the screen, then pressing settings on the Charm Bar. Click power and choose what you want.
You can open the run window by pressing WIN+R or by holding your mouse in the lower-left corner of the screen and right clicking, then click Run.
You can also open Control Panel by right clicking the Start Hot-Corner overlay and clicking Control Panel. (This is the Desktop version of Control Panel, not the PC Settings app accessible in the Settings Menu on the Charms bar.)
EDIT: If you want, I can make a screenshot that shows what I mean for others.
BTW, This thread should be stickied once we get enough information. I think it's a good idea. Also I think Metro Apps are exempt from the mixer. So I'm not sure that there is a way to change the volume in any of them unless the App gives it's own soft-volume control.
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Also in all Metro apps:
Right click in dead space (empty) and a menu will post at the bottom of the app with options/buttons. Right click again to dismiss if not needed.
Moving mouse to upper right in all metro apps just as on START will bring up the settings and preferences for each. This will contain some common preference options too.
Moving the mouse to the left side will bring up the task bar to close apps and for switching.
All WIN-(key) shortcuts still work as before, as some listed above.
Same with command line as well. (admins and power users =])
ShadowEO said:
If it's on your desktop or if your feeling complicated, you can always right click the program's executable and press Run As Administrator. Or if your scrolling through the Start Menu entries using the tip below, you can right click and the option will be there too
For future references: (I'll be updating this post with more.)
All your legacy start menu entries can be found by right clicking in a non-tiled area and pressing All Apps.
As per previous versions of Windows, all your start menu groups and shortcuts can be found on the previously mentioned All Apps page. (Your start menu is still there, you don't need to pin any of the internally used Start Menu folders to your taskbar or such.)
Shutdown is found by pressing either WIN+I or by holding your mouse in the upper-right hand corner of the screen, then pressing settings on the Charm Bar. Click power and choose what you want.
You can open the run window by pressing WIN+R or by holding your mouse in the lower-left corner of the screen and right clicking, then click Run.
You can also open Control Panel by right clicking the Start Hot-Corner overlay and clicking Control Panel. (This is the Desktop version of Control Panel, not the PC Settings app accessible in the Settings Menu on the Charms bar.)
EDIT: If you want, I can make a screenshot that shows what I mean for others.
BTW, This thread should be stickied once we get enough information. I think it's a good idea. Also I think Metro Apps are exempt from the mixer. So I'm not sure that there is a way to change the volume in any of them unless the App gives it's own soft-volume control.
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feel free to put screen shots up, ive linked in to your posts so if you want to provide supporting information then all the better ill not put them in the first post tho to keep it simple.
How do you pin apps to desktop taskbar?
OptimusLove said:
How do you pin apps to desktop taskbar?
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right click app >pin to taskbar.
Does anyone know how to show up the Media Apps controls in desktop mode without pressing the media keys? When the media app plays music (and consumes around of 300MB RAM btw.) and you are in the desktop view you can press the volume keys on your keyboard to bring up a mini player that shows the current track and allows to play/skip/rewind/etc.. Is there a mouse way (or keyboard shortcut) to bring this up without the media keys?
mcosmin222 said:
right click app >pin to taskbar.
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but that doesn't allow you to pin "apps" specifically metro apps, it just lets you pin desktop programs.
dazza9075 said:
but that doesn't allow you to pin "apps" specifically metro apps, it just lets you pin desktop programs.
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So far I know it's not possible to pin metro apps to the desktop taskbar.
ChrisKringel said:
Does anyone know how to show up the Media Apps controls in desktop mode without pressing the media keys? When the media app plays music (and consumes around of 300MB RAM btw.) and you are in the desktop view you can press the volume keys on your keyboard to bring up a mini player that shows the current track and allows to play/skip/rewind/etc.. Is there a mouse way (or keyboard shortcut) to bring this up without the media keys?
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Would be interesting to know if there's a way, but I haven't found one (and doubt there's one ^^ )
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but that doesn't allow you to pin "apps" specifically metro apps, it just lets you pin desktop programs.
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Sorry, didn't know you were asking about "specific" metro apps.
So far, this isn't supported. YET. Remember this is still beta. The problem will probably be fixed in the future.
Anyone know if pressing the Metro App Bar "Uninstall" button uninstalls non-metro programs if you press it on one?
Also if your in a metro app while Music is doing it's thing and you open the app bar, there's music controls there too.
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ShadowEO said:
Anyone know if pressing the Metro App Bar "Uninstall" button uninstalls non-metro programs if you press it on one?
Also if your in a metro app while Music is doing it's thing and you open the app bar, there's music controls there too.
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Uninstall button on a non-metro program seems to bring up add remove programs
where is the start bottom on this thing
i really eish i could acces the desptop faster any ideas
Its still in the lower left corner.
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1.Go to the left lower corner and place ur cursor...
2.If ur keypad has a key for windows then press it...
3.Place or cursor on the right lower corner to highlight a tab with settings & other controls, one of which is start menu...
4. Sometimes press ESC key...
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gopzzz said:
1.Go to the left lower corner and place ur cursor...
2.If ur keypad has a key for windows then press it...
3.Place or cursor on the right lower corner to highlight a tab with settings & other controls, one of which is start menu...
4. Sometimes press ESC key...
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i mean if i could access the destop faster instead of start screen
Winkey -d
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Or put the desktop as the first thing in the start screen (top left) then hit enter. Desktop bang faster than any other version of windows by a long way. Also if you don't like going into the corner to launch the start screen ie get to your programs then download the zip file from here -
http://www.7tutorials.com/download-shortcut-windows-8-start-screen-desktop
It creates a program that's just a link to the start menu as you cant add shortcuts it is compiled as an exe.
This is esp good on multi monitor setups as with the hot corner it can be a little bit of a fiddle to get it to launch.
lumpaywk said:
Or put the desktop as the first thing in the start screen (top left) then hit enter. Desktop bang faster than any other version of windows by a long way. Also if you don't like going into the corner to launch the start screen ie get to your programs then download the zip file from here -
http://www.7tutorials.com/download-shortcut-windows-8-start-screen-desktop
It creates a program that's just a link to the start menu as you cant add shortcuts it is compiled as an exe.
This is esp good on multi monitor setups as with the hot corner it can be a little bit of a fiddle to get it to launch.
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Little Known Feature for users with Multi-Monitors:
When you need to hit a corner on a monitor that borders another monitor, it can be tricky to hit just right.
Don't try to be so precise. Just fling your mouse to any corner and it will "catch" the cursor and bring up the Charm or App List (Start Screen Button).
What I normally do is throw my pointer at the top or bottom and sling it to the side I need. It gets "caught" and acts like you are parked in a corner.
It's a small area that will catch it (6x6 pix), but it works really well.
Thanks!
Talderon said:
Little Known Feature for users with Multi-Monitors:
When you need to hit a corner on a monitor that borders another monitor, it can be tricky to hit just right.
Don't try to be so precise. Just fling your mouse to any corner and it will "catch" the cursor and bring up the Charm or App List (Start Screen Button).
What I normally do is throw my pointer at the top or bottom and sling it to the side I need. It gets "caught" and acts like you are parked in a corner.
It's a small area that will catch it (6x6 pix), but it works really well.
Thanks!
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It works better if you fling down and not so much to the corner. tbh I personally don't find it an issue now as I have programmed by mouse button but it did wind me up and I have has to put the icon on a couple of users. Its not so much that its tricky or even slow its just I like to fling myself about the os so I hate anything that is precise with the mouse lol, I think that's why I love the new start screen so much, Big fat squares instead of a list I find myself opening stuff before I even realized.