Windows 8.1 and Fences Software
Jan 31, 2015 05:31:49 #
I've been using Fences on my Win7 machine, and I wanted to use it on the Win8.1 computer. Apparently, Win8.1 requires a different version of Fences, and I haven't been able to get it working. The problem seems to be with Windows/Microsoft. It wants me to sign in with my MS account, whatever that is. Win8 gives me a full green screen with no choices other than signing in with MS. I have to use Ctrl-Alt-Del to get out of there and go to Task Manager. From there, I can get back to my desktop.
So, is there w way to use Fences Free with Windows 8.1?
So, is there w way to use Fences Free with Windows 8.1?
Jan 31, 2015 05:40:59 #
When it says to sign in with my account on windows 8 or 8.1 , they want your Hotmail account address and password . If you installed windows 8 with out one , then you will have to get one . Tommy
Jan 31, 2015 06:05:07 #
kubota king wrote:
When it says to sign in with my account on windows 8 or 8.1 , they want your Hotmail account address and password . If you installed windows 8 with out one , then you will have to get one . Tommy
I don't have a Hotmail account. It was frustrating because I could get a code to get a password, but there was no way to exit that screen and get to email without exiting MS totally. When I finally got the code, of course, I had to start all over again and try to get a new code.
I don't understand why I couldn't install Fences without signing in to MS. I'm not liking Win8.
Jan 31, 2015 06:40:33 #
Hotmail account and password I believe will be necessary in just the same way for Windows 10
Jan 31, 2015 07:58:11 #
Billyspad wrote:
Hotmail account and password I believe will be necessary in just the same way for Windows 10
I got my free fences installed, but now I can't move the icons. If I make a fence around a group, I can move that group, but not individual icons.
I Googled this problem, and the only solution is to remove Fences. That's why they're charging for the new version.
Jan 31, 2015 08:46:40 #
Jan 31, 2015 08:54:50 #
Jahawk wrote:
Try installing using administrator mode or in compatibility mode.
Administrator mode didn't work. I think it's a quick of Fences running on Win8. I can do without it and just organize the icons myself.
Jan 31, 2015 09:03:35 #
There's a free upgrade to 8.1 in the play store however I think you need the windows hotmail Account to access it, Im not sure about that. I use hotmail so I haven't had any problems with my 8.1. I don't like the fact they try to make you sign up for a hotmail account when you get a new computer. You can bypass that during installation.
Jan 31, 2015 09:13:53 #
Jahawk wrote:
There are too many user id's and passwords. Drives me crazy. If they all used the same rules,it wouldn't be as bad. Some want both upper and lower case, a number, and a character. Some don't accept a character. Even password savers don't always on some sites.There's a free upgrade to 8.1 in the play store however I think you need the windows hotmail Account to access it, Im not sure about that. I use hotmail so I haven't had any problems with my 8.1. I don't like the fact they try to make you sign up for a hotmail account when you get a new computer. You can bypass that during installation.
Jan 31, 2015 09:22:12 #
Jan 31, 2015 09:35:58 #
Jahawk wrote:
It makes you want to switch to Apple. :P
I'm using both, but I'm more familiar with Windows - at least until Win8.
Jan 31, 2015 09:41:26 #
Jahawk wrote:
There's a free upgrade to 8.1 in the play store however I think you need the windows hotmail Account to access it, Im not sure about that. I use hotmail so I haven't had any problems with my 8.1. I don't like the fact they try to make you sign up for a hotmail account when you get a new computer. You can bypass that during installation.
This computer came with 8.1.
Jan 31, 2015 09:47:29 #
Jan 31, 2015 10:18:11 #
Jahawk wrote:
I think there is a program type shell out there that mimics windows 7.
As I play with Win8, I'm learning how to use it, and I think I think it will do what I want.
Jan 31, 2015 10:23:25 #
You can boot into the desktop by going to control panel, taskbar & Navigation and choose the Navigation tab. Check the box to boot to the desktop. I find the desk top better.
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