New computer, got questions

[JeepsAndGuns]

So I have finally stepped into the 20th century and bought a brand new computer. Its a ASUS CM1745-05. It has windows 8. Still getting used to that. Quite a drastic change from XP that I have been using for the past 10-11 years. Some things I am not too fond of, lot of the stuff is hard to find and hidden, lots of crap you don't need, lots of things that used to be simple are now hard to do. Funny how making something better means making it more user unfriendly. :rolleye: I do on the other hand enjoy the speed. Holy crap its like you have been climbing a molasses/glue covered hill for the past several years and suddenly you are on a greased slide...lol. Websites load uber fast, videos will actually play like they are supposed to, etc... OK, so here is the issue I am having. When on this site, typing a reply or making a thread, I can not hit enter to go to a new line. wtf? I come to the point I need to start a new paragraph and hit enter, but nothing happens. Doesn't matter what I do. I really don't understand what would be causing it other than some type of computer/windows 8 problem with the web software? So now I simply have to make everything 1 long paragraph. Now, on another forum (jeepforum) I do not have the problem of hitting enter, it works fine on that site. However the little blinking line (or whatever its called) showing where you are typing will not move if you press the arrow keys or try to click into a word to correct a spelling mistake. You can click in a word, but then have to hit a letter or space bar to know where you are. This is really odd. But on IFSJA forums, everything works fine. Email also works fine. So I am thinking on these two sites, it must be some type of problem between the web software and windows 8? Anyone have a clue?

[EagleMark]

I have only tried... I do mean tried to use Windows 8 on a computer at the store. I hope it's easier or I'm keeping Windows 7 forever! It reminded me of when I tried... I do mean tried to use a Mac...

The forum software here is newer then the IFSJA forums. Not sure why Windows 8 would have issues. Make sure you have updates! With a new operating system there will be many. Check every day!

Here's one thing you can do in your settings:

Message Editor Interface:

Enhanced Interface - Full WYSIWYG Editing
Basic Editor - A simple text box
Standard Editor - Extra formatting controls
When posting messages to the forums or other members, there are three interface types available to you. The simplest of these is a simple text box, while the last is a fully-fledged WYSIWYG editor, which allows you to format your text as you want it and see the results immediately.

Depending upon the capabilities of your web browser, you may not be able to use all of these options. If you experience problems when posting messages, try switching to a different interface type.

[Six_Shooter]

What browser are you using?

If you're suing Windows Exploder, download Chrome, and try it.

The ONLY thing, and I mean as literally as it can get that I use Internet Exploder for is to download Chrome when I do a fresh install of Win7.

The only reason I do not completely remove I.E. from my PCs is there are at times certain sites or functions of sites that require the use of I.E.

[JeepsAndGuns]

That was it mark!

I changed it to standard and I can now hit enter again!

Thanks! I would have never known that option was there.

[Xenon]

I've heard nothing but bad about windows 8... I'll be sticking with 7 for the foreseeable future

[JeepsAndGuns]

Well I am kinda stuck with it for now. I suppose its not so bad. I am very slowly getting used to it. Still some of the stuff I wish I could change. Its definately different. I went straight from XP to this, I never used vista or 7, so I really cant compare it. We still use XP on our computers at work...lol

[Xenon]

Iirc there is a skin to make it act like 7, which is much closer to xp

[one92rs]

try a software program called CLASSIC SHELL 3.63. look it up. i used windows 8 for a while when i loaded it on my windows 7 laptop. tweaked it as much as i could. but didnt like some of the things it presented. even went to 6 gigs ram and it would have its little querks. i use TWEAKHOUND for most of my tweaks to windows. look up CLASSIC SHELL.

[PJG1173]

have you tried running internet explorer in compatibility mode, or using google chrome?

[JeepsAndGuns]

I'm getting along with it pretty good now. Its working fine for what I use it for (95-99% internet browsing)
I changed the interface like mark said and it fixed the problem I was having with posting replies. The problem with jeepforum seems to have fixed itself.