How to fix common Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 error and error codes. How to fix common Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 problems
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Microsoft’s newest operating system has its fair share of problems,
and while many issues are related to the confusing new interface, some
have deeper roots. Yes, like any new operating system, Windows 8 has bugs. Gasp!
Fortunately, Windows 8 shares something else in common with prior
version of Windows; a trend towards maturity. Many showstoppers and
annoyances now have solutions. Here are the common problems we’ve run
into – and how to fix them.
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Finding the Start menu
The number one issue that new Windows 8 users complain about is the
missing start menu. Despite what early rumors suggested, Windows 8.1
didn’t bring the Start Menu back, though it did add an “App view,” which
sorta-kinda does the same thing.
Fortunately, there are some third party solutions that resurrect the Start Menu in Windows 8, and we’ve already covered the best options. If you install one of these menus, then set Windows 8.1 to boot directly to the desktop, you can almost forget that the Metro interface exists. Almost.
Explorer.exe crashes and reloads frequently
Some users have reported repeated appearances of “Windows Explorer
has stopped working” after installing a fresh version of Windows 8. The
problem usually occurs every few minutes, which obviously makes Windows a
bit hard to use!
The trigger for this appears to be a bug between the operating system
and a hardware driver or installed software (usually the former). To
fix the problem, you’ll need to use the “Refresh My PC” feature. Go to
Settings, then Change PC Settings, and then Update and Recovery. After
that, open Recovery, and click or tap Get started under Refresh your PC without affecting your files. This
effectively re-installs Windows, but your files will not be deleted.
With that said, it’s a good idea to back up your data before a refresh,
just in case something goes wrong.
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Svchost.exe hogs your processor’s performance
A common Windows’ system process, svchost.exe, can start consuming
processor cycles it doesn’t need. This can make your system feel
sluggish, and may even cause it to crash.
There are a few potential causes. The first is malware. Because
svchost.exe is a common Windows service, some malware will use it as a
disguise, knowing most users have come across svchost.exe before and are
unlikely to think it’s a virus. You can rule out this possibility by
downloading a free anti-virus suite like Avira and scanning your system.
Another potential trigger is the Windows uPNP (universal plug-and-play) service, which scans your home
network for compatible devices. The service can get out of hand,
scanning continuously and using resources until no more are left. To
fix this, do a Windows search for the Network and Sharing Center, and
open it. Then go to Advanced Sharing Settings and turn Network Discovery
off.
Finally, some programs install services that can make svchost.exe go
bonkers. The most likely culprits include anti-virus apps, backup apps
and networking utilities. Try un-installing any software that you
installed just prior to the problem arising.
Note that consumption of some CPU resources by svchost.exe is normal,
including periodic spikes. You only need to look for a solution if the
process is continuously using a significant portion of your processor’s
power.
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Backup saves multiple copies of files that haven’t been changed
Windows has a robust backup utility with file history functionality
built in. This means the backup service can detect files that changed
and backup the new version while retaining the old one. If you later
decide something you did to the file was in error, you can restore the
older backup.
This is a great feature, but some users have noticed Windows 8
backing up new versions of files that haven’t changed. This fills the
backup drive to capacity with redundant files, which is a major
headache.
Unfortunately, while this issue has generated many complaints, the
exact cause is unknown and there is no accepted solution. Your best bet
is to disable the default backup service and use a third-party backup
program instead.
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