Windows 8.1 Charms Bar
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 by BigDogBigFeet | Discussion: Windows Discussion
I would possibly like Windows 8.1 except for the charms bar. It is so annoying in how often the damn thing appears and prevents computer usage, that it is making my Laptop mostly unusable.
No wonder Microsoft had a problem. I absolutely hate that awful Charms Bar. It was named that I'm sure because it killed Windows 8 like a charm.
Anyway, how do I prevent that thing from mouse pad activation. Whenever, I move my mouse with the touchpad from right to left anywhere on the screen the damn thing activates and prevents computer use.
Help!!!!
Reply #2 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 7:49 AM
BDBF.. here is a link that might help you out if you want to retain the OS properly.
http://www.askvg.com/fix-charms-bar-randomly-appears-on-windows-88-1-touch-enabled-devices/
Reply #3 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:53 AM
I, personally, would drop the touchpad and use a mouse...lol...I hate those little touchpads.
Reply #4 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 9:14 AM
I, personally, would drop the touchpad and use a mouse...lol...I hate those little touchpads.
Same here, can't stand having to use a finnicky, no good, downright bloody awful, tech from hell, PITA touchpad... TG for wireless, portable mices.
Yeah, I know, I spelt mice[s] wrong. So what! I'm in a Mr Jinx type 'mouse luvin' mood' and I can spell how I want. 
Reply #5 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 9:24 AM
I think maybe I got it off. I will use the Lappy later today just to make sure. I think I like Windows 8.1 it just needs some help. I just run Start*8 for now...for that Win 7 friendly UI.
Thanks guys.
Reply #6 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:21 AM
I'm in a Mr Jinx type 'mouse luvin' mood' and I can spell how I want.
Well, what happens on the mile, stays on the mile! 
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Reply #1 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 7:31 AM
Download and install OldNewExplorer BDBF, it will make Windows 8.1 look like Windows 7.
http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/170375-oldnewexplorer-make-your-81-explorer-work-like-win78-one/