Just got Windows 8, but . . .

**jgano** · 11-25-2012, 12:14 PM

I normally play FFR on my laptop, but it's pretty old and it's not on for very long each day. So, I normally look at the preview charts on my crappy desktop.

Our family just got a new desktop with Windows 8. While trying to get used to it, I come on to the website to preview some of the charts, but nothing shows up when I toggle the preview. Even the play button disappears so I can't even preview the songs; all that shows up is an "x". Also, the game does not work in the browser. Is there anything I need to do to get FFR to work on this Windows 8 computer?

**alloyus** · 11-25-2012, 12:20 PM

Do you have an updated version of Flash?

justin_ator · 11-25-2012, 12:31 PM

My guess is the flash version being outdated like alloyus asked. Other than that, try a different internet browser.

**3lijah** · 11-25-2012, 03:50 PM

ITT: the slow beginning of the end of FFR cus of Windows 8

**m0de** · 11-25-2012, 04:10 PM

works fine here:

also inb4 product key.. this is a "special" windows, and im going to be installing xp on this thing cause im not liking 8.

James May · 11-25-2012, 04:17 PM

solution: get xp. besides, windows 8 is rubbish :3

**MephBoss** · 11-25-2012, 04:20 PM

XP <3 ! FOR EVER AND EVAAAA xept for Call of duty BO 2. haha

**25thhour** · 11-25-2012, 05:45 PM

Windows 8 is utter crap... IMO

**m0de** · 11-25-2012, 05:53 PM

the only thing i like about 8, is the start up time. its retarded fast. although you can achieve that with a SSD + vista, or 7, and possibly XP.

**8 Hour Whore** · 11-25-2012, 07:47 PM

I actually like windows 8.. Transferring from vista for years to windows 8 is heaven. It's really simple and easily can be converted to the equivalent of XP

**Hateandhatred** · 11-25-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 3lijah

ITT: the slow beginning of the end of FFR cus of Windows 8

FFR > Windows

ITT: the slow beginning of the end of Windows 8 cus of FFR.

**dragon890x** · 11-25-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jgano

Is there anything I need to do to get FFR to work on this Windows 8 computer?

You need to know that the Windows desktop environment Aero runs as an application itself, on top of the operating system.

You also need to know that this will lag FFR to all hell, along with everything else.

Microsoft did a good job.

**m0de** · 11-25-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dragon890x

You need to know that the Windows desktop environment Aero runs as an application itself, on top of the operating system.

You also need to know that this will lag FFR to all hell, along with everything else.

Microsoft did a good job.

actually, ffr runs 100% flawless on windows 8.. atleast on the computer i have running it. the specs are posted in the screenshot above. its an all in one pc where as everythings built into the monitor.. and its touch screen, yet ffr ran just as good as my main XP machine. i was surprised.

**dragon890x** · 11-25-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by m0de

actually, ffr runs 100% flawless on windows 8..

Who uses 32-bit?

**m0de** · 11-25-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dragon890x

Who uses 32-bit?

the only reason i chose 32, was because my "special" windows 8 was confirmed legit, and others were sketchy. i basically just wanted to check it out, and play around with it.

**dragon890x** · 11-25-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by m0de

the only reason i chose 32, was because my "special" windows 8 was confirmed legit, and others were sketchy. i basically just wanted to check it out, and play around with it.

Alright, I'll accept that answer. Let me explain a few things for you.

First off, your processor is of the x64 archetype. You have 4GB of RAM. Both of these are not being used to their full potential when using a 32-bit OS. You can see clear evidence when looking at how much of your RAM is actually being used in those specs. That would be the 32-bit limit.

Flash runs faster when using a 32-bit system. Of course you will notice decent speeds, but at what cost? Will FFR be the only thing you do? If not, then you will experience enough lag to kill your FFR accuracy.

With all that said, Windows 8 still runs Aero as it's own application on top of the OS. This will use up more RAM and processing power than many other OSes.

If you truly believe that you will only use this system for FFR, why not select an OS build for speed rather than deal with Windows 8?

I don't see Windows 8 being a good idea. I don't see it ever being a good idea.

dAnceguy117 · 11-25-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by James May

solution: get xp. besides, windows 8 is rubbish :3

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Originally Posted by MephBoss

XP <3 ! FOR EVER AND EVAAAA xept for Call of duty BO 2. haha

you guys need to switch to a different OS pretty soon.

**dragon890x** · 11-25-2012, 10:28 PM

^ What "support"?

Also, I believe that Windows 7 does a fine job at providing lagless FFR gameplay. If you really want to use a Windows OS, I would highly recommend selecting it.

**sayuncle990** · 11-25-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 8 Hour Whore

I actually like windows 8.. Transferring from vista for years to windows 8 is heaven. It's really simple and easily can be converted to the equivalent of XP

Why Vista for so long?? I haven't found any flaws with 7 so far.

**Hateandhatred** · 11-25-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dAnceguy117

you guys need to switch to a different OS pretty soon.

Inb4 some group releases security updates for x independantly

11-25-2012, 12:14 PM	#1
jgano Retired Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 664	Just got Windows 8, but . . . I normally play FFR on my laptop, but it's pretty old and it's not on for very long each day. So, I normally look at the preview charts on my crappy desktop. Our family just got a new desktop with Windows 8. While trying to get used to it, I come on to the website to preview some of the charts, but nothing shows up when I toggle the preview. Even the play button disappears so I can't even preview the songs; all that shows up is an "x". Also, the game does not work in the browser. Is there anything I need to do to get FFR to work on this Windows 8 computer? __________________ Master AAA's: 30 Guru AAA's: 1 Brutal+ FC's: 46 (MOST RECENT: The Bird's Midair Heatstroke) Best AAA's: OVERklock, Mario Minor, Paraclete, FFLBF, Shatterscape, Spaceman, Pitch Black, Requiem -Dies irae-, Queen of Bootlegs

11-25-2012, 12:20 PM	#2
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11-25-2012, 12:31 PM	#3
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11-25-2012, 03:50 PM	#4
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11-25-2012, 04:20 PM	#7
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