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    Windows 8 Wierd Goings On! + [Video]

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Haxed, Apr 23, 2013.

  1. Haxed

    Haxed Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys, I bought a new MSI GT60 that came pre-installed with Windows 8. Ever since I've had it I've been having weird problems. Below are to links to show the problems. When I'm watching fullscreen videos it exits fullscreen, this happens online, in VLC and Windows Media Player and sometimes my computer literally has a life of its own randomally selecting things or moving itself to the desktop when I try to open a program.

    I've tried a fresh install using the Windows 8 thing but nothing seems to work. I first noticed I had a problem when I tried to watch a fullscreen movie in VLC and it kept exiting out of fullscreen mode, then for the next two minutes everytime I tried to click the start bar (I had start8 installed) the start menu for a split second would pop up, but be completely blank (e.g. no my computer, pictures,documents)

    Really can't think what It could be? Any idea's would be much appreciated

    MSI GT60 - YouTube
    MSI GT60 Error - YouTube
     
    Haxed, Apr 23, 2013
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  2. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Did this happen on a strictly clean install (before you installed any software or drivers)? Also, how did the Windows installation go (smooth/quick, or perhaps sluggish)?
     
    Prostar Computer, Apr 24, 2013
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  3. Haxed

    Haxed Notebook Consultant

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    Everything went fine. Although sometimes in Windows my Mouse randomally freezes even though the rest of the computer is fine:/
     
    Haxed, Apr 24, 2013
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    S.SubZero Notebook Deity

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    S.SubZero, Apr 25, 2013
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  5. TANWare

    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    Hi, the only thing I can do, with W7, to mimic this is with the mouse hovering over the URL area is to continuously click the mouse. Could there be an issue there or with the touchpad itself or drivers?
     
    TANWare, Apr 26, 2013
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