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 + desktop combo The system experience of one 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. The start button still does not display the start menu
It is not the same as "Start", pressing it in desktop mode, just bringing you back to the Modern UI full of color blocks, completely different from Windows 7 and the previous "start".
Solution: Still choose third-party software like "Start8", "Shell", 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 that it can continue some of the functions of traditional Windows. 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 Small in the "Change size of all items" setting.
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. Can't copy files under Modern UI
Modern UI features better touch operation, but unfortunately, when you copy files or browse U disk content, you still Will jump to the traditional desktop, 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 experience.
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 electronic mail. 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 the notification displayed until you manually delete it, 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 strengthened the priority of SkyDrive cloud storage, providing desktop and Modern UI version of the application, hope users more 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 Your Installed Applications
The SmartScreen Filter in Windows 8.1 is a security-like feature that helps you detect malware, but sometimes it's too overbearing. 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 to open the charms menu, Click on Settings, select Power, select Shutdown), is it ironic?
Solution: Very simple, right click on the traditional desktop to select the new shortcut, enter "ldtdown.exe -s -t 00&rdquo" in the dialog box. ;, click Next and name it as you like. Such as "One-click shutdown", and then click to achieve a quick shutdown.
0.1.Whether the screen lock interface wastes time
For many traditional notebooks, especially non-touch screen notebooks, the unlock interface of Windows 8.1 is actually a waste of time, and 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.