I just do Win + R then type calc.exe
Thanks and I was able to pin it.
Since we're posting in the wrong forum today, I have a Windows 8.x question.
How can I make my calculator normal size instead of always maximized? I'd also like to dock it on the taskbar in the bottom left.
I've moved this thread to the proper section.
TonyH
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I hate the Start menu. I never used it in Win7. I only ever used win+r or just win+typing to run a program. I'm glad it's gone. Nested menus need to die.
I'm sad that you bunch of fucking whiny baby shits caused Microsoft to bring it back to Windows 10. I'm slightly mollified by the fact that I will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.
What is unforgivable is that Microsoft wants you to pay ~$100 for Media Center in Windows 8. I ordered an HTPC when Microsoft was offering a $10 Media Center purchase (and free upgrade to Windows 8 Pro). The HTPC arrived 1 day after that deal expired, so no Media Center for me. It is cheaper for me to buy Windows 7 with a free Media Center than to simply add Media Center to Windows 8.
they've improved performance, improved security, improved the update system so that it makes less of a mess, all while continuing to improve features (better task manager, file copy system, USB 3 support) and add features (native image mounting, SMB Multichannel - seriously don't like 7 anymore because of this)
I even think they cleaned up the desktop interface and prefer it over 7 for the most part, so unless there's some sort of hardware incompatibility (I have a relatively new laptop with switchable graphics that is a huge PITA to get 8.1 running properly on) or you were relying on some obscure feature, you're probably just too set in your ways and might want to consider exercising your brain plasticity, although switching to Linux is likely going to do a lot more for you there.
I don't understand how anyone can like Windows 8. I can't even tolerate it.
Why pin it is because 1 mouse click is more efficient than 7 keystrokes for most people, imo.Why pin it? Every time I ever need Calculator, no matter which version of Windows, I just...
- [Win]+[R]
- calc
- [Enter]
Boom. Done. Need another instance of Calculator? Win+R, Enter.
Why pin it is because 1 mouse click is more efficient than 7 keystrokes for most people, imo.
All these years and I never knew that until now. Pretty cool, thanks.You can press [Win]+[number counting from the left of pinned apps] to open it after you've pinned it too.
Like if you've got windows explorer, then media player, then calc from left to right on your task bar; you could press [win]+[1] to open explorer, [win]+[2] to open media player, and [win]+[3] to open calc.
Why pin it? Every time I ever need Calculator, no matter which version of Windows, I just...
- [Win]+[R]
- calc
- [Enter]
Boom. Done. Need another instance of Calculator? Win+R, Enter.
Doesn't that require a mod or program?Easier way then that(Win+X menu),basically right click in left corner,got all my main stuff there.
Doesn't that require a mod or program?
improved the update system so that it makes less of a mess
They removed the system tray notification for updates. When I used Windows 8 on my desktop, I had to download a third-party program just to show it, because I refuse to do auto-updates given how much I hate restarting my computer. Anyway, the point is, I can't agree with updates being better without my system tray icon!
If you like 7 but not 8, it's $5 well spent.If you vouch for it, I might give it a shot. Thanks old man.
Because knowing how to type is effeminate.Why pin it? Every time I ever need Calculator, no matter which version of Windows, I just...
- [Win]+[R]
- calc
- [Enter]
Boom. Done. Need another instance of Calculator? Win+R, Enter.
You can press [Win]+[number counting from the left of pinned apps] to open it after you've pinned it too.
Like if you've got windows explorer, then media player, then calc from left to right on your task bar; you could press [win]+[1] to open explorer, [win]+[2] to open media player, and [win]+[3] to open calc.
I stick to the most universal keyboard shortcuts. Most of the ones I use work in Win95+.
The right click start menu in Windows 8.1 is great. I use it all the time. You can get to pretty much anywhere starting from that menu.
Windows 8 is annoying, but those annoyances are generally easy to get rid of. And it does have some nice benefits (such as automatically sorting photos by date taken, regardless of the folder they are stored in).
What is unforgivable is that Microsoft wants you to pay ~$100 for Media Center in Windows 8. I ordered an HTPC when Microsoft was offering a $10 Media Center purchase (and free upgrade to Windows 8 Pro). The HTPC arrived 1 day after that deal expired, so no Media Center for me. It is cheaper for me to buy Windows 7 with a free Media Center than to simply add Media Center to Windows 8.
Now, I know someone is going to say something like, "Who even uses that POS anymore!?"