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Windows 8.1 help (Alt+Tab and cursor issues)

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I've run into 2 small issues with Windows 8.1 recently (wasn't there while I was using Windows 8),

1) The Alt+Tab window keeps on switching between the XP/Classic style and the Metro style - I actually like the Metro style (makes it easy to quickly see which window I want to switch to) 

2) It keeps on reverting to the default cursor when I boot but if I go to the mouse/cursor settings and hit Ok/Accept, it changes to the custom one I had set

 

 

Anyone got a solution for these two issues? I've tried the ol' Googling but alas, no solution was found. 

It's not urgent but annoying :S 

 

 

Also, if you say shit like "Windows 8 sucks, why are you using?", kindly go fist yourself - I didn't come here for that shit. 

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I would say refresh your install sounds like something went wrong. 

 The Alt tab thing may be related to what kind of app you're using. Full Screen "Modern UI" Apps will display in the left hand overlay Desktop programs display in the classic alt tab style app shifter.

 

Haha I like your fine-print it made me chuckle!

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I would say refresh your install sounds like something went wrong. 

 The Alt tab thing may be related to what kind of app you're using. Full Screen "Modern UI" Apps will display in the left hand overlay Desktop programs display in the classic alt tab style app shifter.

 

Haha I like your fine-print it made me chuckle!

Tried doing that :\ 

The problem was fixed but it randomly started doing it again. 

 

And the fine print is for all dem Windows 8 haters 

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Do you have a windows 8 Disc? It might be worth a clean install.

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  • Mobo: Asus Z170-AR
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Do you have a windows 8 Disc? It might be worth a clean install.

Yeah but.... agh I have to re download my Steam library, etc... 

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Do you have an external HDD or Storage drive?, because steam will let you back up your library to another drive.

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  • CPU: Intel Core i7 6700k
  • CPU Cooler: CM Hyper 212+ 
  • RAM: 16GB Kingston HyperX Fury 2400Mhz (2x8GB)
  • GPU: Gigabyte G1 R9 390 
  • Mobo: Asus Z170-AR
  • PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 900W 
  • Storage: 240GB intel 520 SSD (OS), Sandisk 128GB SSD(Other OS) 2x 2TB Seagate Barracuda 
  • Case: Fractal Design R4

 

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