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Resolved Question

Lost calculator

by Oct 12, 2014 11:53PM PDT

Subject has disappeared it was on my computer when I purchased it.

Is there a way to locate it and reinstall, if not, is there a site I can find one?

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I used this way.
by Forum moderator Oct 13, 2014 12:45AM PDT

On my Windows 8 machine I clicked on the Desktop (Metro interface) then ran this app.

calc

When I press enter, the calculator came up.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/29864315/Screenshot%202014-10-13%2007.41.08.png

I'm guessing you know your basics of Windows shortcuts but Window 8 Metro Tiles are different. Here's a tutorial on that.

http://superuser.com/questions/641504/how-do-i-restore-the-calculator-tile-to-windows-8-start-screen
http://www.askvg.com/windows-8-start-screen-how-to-pin-unpin-resize-move-and-search-tiles/ covers how to pin a tile (put an app on the Tile screen).
Bob

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by Java1 Oct 13, 2014 2:21AM PDT

Always get good help from you Bob. Went to start screen, typed in "calc" , brought up the calculator, clicked on it and it pinned to my task bar.

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Glad it all added up to the win.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Oct 13, 2014 2:24AM PDT
Laugh
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