DosProbie

Good question , I also spend little time with metro apps as well (only set up metro apps for my customers) prefer my tried and true apps like Vlc etc, plus I am usually set up as Admin and as you probably know Metro will error out when set-up that way but I did look at start screen and see the "Unpin from Start" but not the "Pin to taskbar", probably just a oversite..DP

And if you want to take it another step with a hkcu key to disable the apps store.. ;Disable Windows Store;http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/disable-the-windows-store-in-windows-8/[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore]"RemoveWindowsStore"=dword:00000001

~ Disable Auto download and install of metro apps updates for 8.1 ~ Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00; Disable Automatic Download and install of Metro apps updates..[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore\WindowsUpdate]"AutoDownload"=dword:00000002credits: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/5803-store-enable-disable-automatic-download-updates-windows-8-a.html

Ok, after a quick search I answered my own question above..found this little reg tweak to disable the metro updates for all users over at the Eight forum instead of going doing all of the group policy thing..DP More Info: http://www.techcular.com/registry-tweak-to-enable-disable-auto-download-of-app-updates/http://www.windowspage.de/frame.php?http://www.windowspage.de/tipps/022972.htmlWindows Registry Editor Version 5.00; Created by: Shawn Brink; http://www.eightforums.com; Tutorial: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/5803-store-enable-disable-automatic-download-updates-windows-8-a.html; Disable Automatic Download and install of Metro apps updates..[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore\WindowsUpdate]"AutoDownload"=dword:00000002

Nice find NoelC!! , I feel same way, Should be a registry entry as well that would do the same thing, maybe you could do a check of the registry before then after to get the location..DP

Here are 12 Metro app shortcuts (without using any 3rd party tool) for the 8/8.1 taskbar, Just add the "MetroApps" folder to your Systemdrive or C: drive then right-click and choose "Pin to Taskbar". Enjoy.DP d/l==>http://rghost.net/50848821

No issues here so far.. AG RC is running and playing well in the sandbox with all my apps..Good Job Big Muscle! DP

Get a Samsung EVO, you will be glad you did..DP

I am usually not a big fan of canned clean-up apps, but this registry recycler cleaner works pretty well (Windows 8 and 8.1) ..DP http://www.registryrecycler.com/faq.html

Np.. everything on the rounded corners is working now.. will just add this to my reg twks on my ua install now..Thanks, DP

I think you meant the HKCU key..DP Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM] "RoundRectRadius"=dword:0000000c

If you are having problems figuring out the rounded corners you can use my tool here http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/170384-aero-glass-cofigurator-for-windows-81/ It's the 2nd setting "Radius of Windows Corners", set it to 12 for rounded corners or 0/clear for default square corners. Thanks for the tip GRiM.. I set it to 12 and that did the trick, btw what registry setting does that use? DPNo worries, the setting is HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\DWM RoundRectRadiusThanks, I will go ck it out..DP

If you are having problems figuring out the rounded corners you can use my tool here http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/170384-aero-glass-cofigurator-for-windows-81/ It's the 2nd setting "Radius of Windows Corners", set it to 12 for rounded corners or 0/clear for default square corners. Thanks for the tip GRiM.. I set it to 12 and that did the trick, btw what registry setting does that use? DP

Sorry should have mentioned that but Yes Aero Is Enabled..and both the left and right rounded corners have the same points as shown on pic..

Nice theme xXinight! Like the updated XP icons as well just having a issue when using the rounded corners.. DP

Well it is a Test Version as stated in 1st post, but so far not having any issues with it..DP

Did you do any recent updates? here is a link to fix corrupted folder permissions , says its for vista but may work for 8 as well..DP http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/unable-to-rename-or-move-folders-in-windows-vista/

when using xcopy quotes is not always needed but is always a good practice to include them just in case of spaces in source path etc.

They will be in a complete Windows XP Theme Suite for windows 8.1 Here is a full preview of whats done so far. http://xxinightxx.deviantart.com/art/Royale-8-1-Preview-416795829 Good Job xXiNight, looks promising with the full start button now, anyway reminds me of one of myfavorite XP themes from years past called the "Royale Remixed" that was part of Windows Media Edition..http://postimg.org/image/jef7mx1e1/Looks like the zune theme with just a blue button. \\ @xXiNight, its the Royale Remix which is a hybrid of the Royale Theme and Zune..So your half right..lol Here is the screen shot of just the Zune on my XP machine below..DP

I disabled the notification pop-up for the recycle bin as well..use to drive me nuts..plus if file is deleted by mistake you can always retrieve it from the recycle bin as well (provided you have not done the empty)..DP

+1 on the Ctrl Panel Applet suggestion..DP

================================================== + "ZUNE EIGHT AERO THEME" For Windows 8/8.1 + [*d/l link]: http://www.datafilehost.com/d/7333f9c3 alternate cloud d/l as well: https://mega.co.nz/#!coI0HA5J!MFsVRD5J7f_dL_bfR9KiSweBzRJ3lLM4hE8NWxqRZsA ================================================== *Tip on download: Uncheck the "Use our download manager..blah blah" then click on the grey "DOWNLOAD" button. This is a 3n1 Visual style custom theme for Windows 8/8.1 with some of the old and new elements of the Xp Zune theme, Vista and Windows 7.. [Features] - XP Zune amber color for the drive space capacity and Windows progress bars. - Zune start button for either StartIsBack or ClassicShell users. - Vista Desktop icons (Teal blue standup User Folder, This PC, Network and Aero recycle bin). - Large RTM rounded style nav buttons with blue magnifier search glass and larger font size. - Square caption buttons and corners for a cleaner look. - Vista Style aero toolbar. - Win7 notification sound and aero cursor schemes. - Aurora Vista screen saver. - Over 30 Hi-Def Wallpapers. - Includes Bonus Pack of extra start buttons, screen savers, reg enhancements and more! [Pre-Installation] (See read.txt install notes with installer) - Create a system restore point first for any future "Get out of jail card" problems. - Install UxStyle or UltraUXThemePatcher. - Enable Aero and blur with "Aero Glass" by BigMuscle. - Enable Details Pane with the "OldNewExplorer" 8.1 enhancement by Tihiy. [Maunal Install] - Copy the "ZuneEight" and "ZuneEight.theme" file to the "Theme" Folder - C:Windows\Resources\Themes - Add the .bmp start buttons provided from the Bonus Pack to your StartIsBack or Classic Shell. - Then just click on the "Zune Eight" theme from personalization to enable. [Comments or Questions?] - Feel free to use this open source style or any of it's resources for your personal use - This Visual Style tested and working 100% on both Windows 8 and 8.1 - As always use at your one risk and Create a Restore Point before Installing! Enjoy! ~DosProbie

Zune was my favorite XP Theme of all of em..

They will be in a complete Windows XP Theme Suite for windows 8.1 Here is a full preview of whats done so far. http://xxinightxx.deviantart.com/art/Royale-8-1-Preview-416795829 Good Job xXiNight, looks promising with the full start button now, anyway reminds me of one of myfavorite XP themes from years past called the "Royale Remixed" that was part of Windows Media Edition..http://postimg.org/image/jef7mx1e1/

yep, classic is more of a fallback rescue theme, reminds me of the default windows video driver before you have installed your manf. drivers..