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yeah but those were some of the first things I installed

Well was Windows acting like that when you first installed? If not I'd imagine it would be a driver or program messing it up. You can try disabling all of the items in your startup with Ccleaner or in Msconfig (you might actually be able to do it in task manager in Windows 8, I don't remember), and then rebooting to see if that fixes it.

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And you noticed this issue immediately? Or did it take a couple of days to happen?

It just started happening today

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Run some diagnosis test to see if it is faulty parts, if it isn't faulty parts then re-install Windows 8.1, if it is faulty parts, fix it. If all else fails, install Windows 7.

how would I reinstall windows 8?

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Well was Windows acting like that when you first installed? If not I'd imagine it would be a driver or program messing it up. You can try disabling all of the items in your startup with Ccleaner or in Msconfig (you might actually be able to do it in task manager in Windows 8, I don't remember), and then rebooting to see if that fixes it.

it seems as if a system restorer has fixed it

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how would I reinstall windows 8?

Wipe both the SSD and HDD (after backing up any data), then put in the Windows 8.1 installation disk like you did the first time.

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it seems as if a system restorer has fixed it

That's good, maybe just install one program or driver at a time to see if something causes it again, and then you will know what the issue is. I have a feeling it's either Razer Synapse or a driver, but that's just me.

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it seems as if a system restorer has fixed it

 

If a system restore fixed it you need to try and remember what you installed so that you don't install it again. Intentionally or accidentally

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am i the only one whos switched to windows 8.1 and have had no problem what so ever. and actully liked it

 

I've personally never used Windows 8 before and I don't judge it until I have regardless of what others say. However, really the only reason I'd use Windows 8 is if I have a touchscreen monitor or an AMD processor (which I do) as a processor with more cores benefits slightly better on Windows 8 compared to Windows 7

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Wipe both the SSD and HDD (after backing up any data), then put in the Windows 8.1 installation disk like you did the first time.

I just used a bootable flash drive.... but how would the product key work again?

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I've personally never used Windows 8 before and I don't judge it until I have regardless of what others say. However, really the only reason I'd use Windows 8 is if I have a touchscreen monitor or an AMD processor (which I do) as a processor with more cores benefits slightly better on Windows 8 compared to Windows 7

to be fair i noticed quite a jump in performance on system since the swap one most noticble would be restart times. i how ever use classic shell cause no matter how much i like this os i have no need for the metro screen. xD

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to be fair i noticed quite a jump in performance on system since the swap one most noticble would be restart times. i how ever use classic shell cause no matter how much i like this os i have no need for the metro screen. xD

 

Yeah I've heard that a lot of people install Classic Start on their Windows 8 machines but we're going off topic here

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I just used a bootable flash drive.... but how would the product key work again?

 

You'd need the product key that came with the Windows 8 copy you bought

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You'd need the product key that came with the Windows 8 copy you bought

i have it...but would it work again?

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i have it...but would it work again?

 

Yes definitely

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Yes definitely

I always thought they were one time use... What do I do if it doesn't work?

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I always thought they were one time use... What do I do if it doesn't work?

 

It will definitely work since your license key is for 1 PC, when you reformat your current PC, your key is once again freed up since there isn't a PC it is installed on. It will not work if you try to use it on a different PC with the key being active on your current PC however

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It will definitely work since your license key is for 1 PC, when you reformat your current PC, your key is once again freed up since there isn't a PC it is installed on. It will not work if you try to use it on a different PC with the key being active on your current PC however

Oh okay... What do I do if there is a small chance that it doesn't work?

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Oh okay... What do I do if there is a small chance that it doesn't work?

 

Either call up or email Microsoft Support and explain to them that you just reformatted your PC and to free up your license key again.

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Either call up or email Microsoft Support and explain to them that you just reformatted your PC and to free up your license key again.

Okay I'll try this tomorrow. Thanks.

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That seems like a botched install more than anything to me. I suggest you do a clean install with a 8.1 iso.

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That seems like a botched install more than anything to me. I suggest you do a clean install with a 8.1 iso.

 

Hence, why I'm reassuring the OP why his CD-Key will still work after he reformats and does a clean install

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Update to Windows 8.1, and any Windows 8.x users need to download Classic Shell (it puts the start button back on the desktop).

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Update to Windows 8.1, and any Windows 8.x users need to download Classic Shell (it puts the start button back on the desktop).

 

How does this help the OP in any way? He's already on 8.1

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You can always do a rollback installation

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