An Inside look into Windows 8 Compatibility Center

Windows 8 Desktop

So by now, most of us are aware of release of Windows 8 in more than 6 variants, as per our knowledge and resources. For proper and detailed reviews we got to wait a few more weeks as it takes time to review the functionality & efficiency of any operating system. But still, as we all are curious about the latest buzz in the OS markets, we are quoting a link engadget.com's review of Windows 8, as we found this complete in all terms;

Read the Review here - http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/30/windows-8-review/

If you don't have plans to buy any new Windows operated device, and you are thinking to experience the wide spectrum of  Windows 8, then here is some necessary stuff for you!
As all other operating systems, the efficiency of Windows 8 will depend on your System's Hardware Configuration, and also on whether the application you use, are compatible with it or not?
Windows se7en, & Vista also released their upgrade advisers after unleashing the OS to common people, this helps user to check whether their configuration matches with the requirement of the OS with just a few clicks! But for Windows 8, their is no such program released by Microsoft Developers. To this question, a member from their team replied as quoted below,

In Windows 8, rather than having Upgrade Advisor, Setup, and Windows Easy Transfer as separate apps or features, we’ve folded them together into one fast and fluid experience in which we first determine if your PC, apps, and devices will work in the new OS, note which things you want to keep (apps, files and/or settings), and then install the new OS.

And for further checking any specific hardware or software compatibility with windows 8, you can follow this link - http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/win8

Hope this helps your Windows 8 installation! Happy New Year mates!!

Enrich your Desktop with Windows 8 Transformation packs!

So you are missing the required configuration for Windows 8, or you might be in dilemma to which version to choose, or you might not want to pay for an upgrade to Windows 8. We, at TechSiddharth.com, brings you the spectrum of various transformation packs & themes available for Windows se7en , Windows Vista & the most widely used, Windows XP.

These packs will change the entire appearance of your current desktop from boot screen to icons. Try any one of them & post your reviews in Comment box!

 1. Windows 8 Transformation Pack 6.5 by ThememyPC.com

2.Windows 8 Transformation Pack by windowsx @ deviantart

HIREN's Boot CD - One step solution to all major boot problems!

By Siddharth

Boot-up problems are sometimes really confusing and we usually end up messing the programs or system codes. Most of the times we just format our PC or Reinstall Windows operating system because we don't really have any other solution.
HIREN's Boot CD is one of such powerful tool which gives you an alternative to format your PC. This ultimate boot-able CD which contains almost all necessary softwares to recover or troubleshoot your Windows operating System.
It is that invaluable tool which you should always store in your USB drives or CD Bag.

Link to Official Webpage - http://www.hiren.info/pages/bootcd

Download Link - http://www.hirensbootcd.org/files/Hirens.BootCD.15.2.zip
Filesize: 592.5 MB (621283886 bytes)

Benefits of using Sleep Mode in Windows

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We try almost everything to boost-up our PC's performance. All of us hates the long long booting time of windows. But the fact is, though we use several software, several techniques like defragmenting or disc clean-up, we still can't get the appropriate results most of the times. I have personally used other operating systems such as Ubuntu Version 12.04 and earlier versions, and found their boot time is little less then windows operating system,

As an Alternative, we have an option of Stand-by mode in Windows XP, and Sleep mode in other higher versions. The sleep mode reduces the power consumption of the computer system & it takes very very little time to wake up and to get a truly usable desktop.

As per the data collected from Tech Hive, we have following approximate results-

For Windows 7-

Shutdown Time: 0:16 secs
Boot TIme: 1:06 secs
While,
Sleep TIme: 0:18 secs
Wake-up Time: 0:02 secs

Talking about the power consumption in sleep mode, in most of the computer system, the power consumption is under 10Watts, which is not a big deal.
So rather than booting up your computer systems, try keeping your desktop on sleep mode, so that the long boot time of more than 1 min. is reduced to wake up time of 2-3secs.


Comment below if you have any queries or suggestions.

CD/DVD Drive Not Detected?

Before Windows can see your Drive, it first has to appear in the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). When getting error messages from Windows that state the CD or DVD drive is not detected, check to make sure it appears in the BIOS. Here's how:

1. Boot up your PC.

2. At the first logo screen, press F1 repeatedly until you see the BIOS setup screen.

3. Using the left and right arrows to navigate, select Main (usually at the top left).

4. The CD or DVD Drive name should be listed next to Primary Slave, Secondary Slave or Secondary Master.

5. Navigate to Exit and exit without saving changes.

CD/DVD Drive Not Detected?

If it is listed in the BIOS but the CD/DVD Drive no longer functions, then a ribbon cable could have come loose. If that is not the case either, try uninstalling the device in Device Manager. Here's how:

1. Go to Start; Control Panel; System; Hardware tab; Device Manager button.

2. In Device Manager, locate and expand the entry titled "DVD/CD-ROM drives".

3. Right click the appropriate drive and select "Uninstall" from the resulting menu.

4. When prompted, confirm that you would like to remove the selected device.

5. At the "Action" menu, select "Scan for hardware changes".

6. Click out of the Device Manager and the Control Panel.

If none of the above has worked, it is likely that your CD or DVD Drive no longer functions. Replace the drive with a compatible drive. See your manufactures web site for details.