How to enable Charms in Windows 8

Description: This tutorial will show how to fix your Windows 8 Charms Bar if it no longer opens.

Enabling Charms

  1. Click on this link to download and save the .reg file.
    Internet Explorer Notifications, Save File
  2. Press Windows Key + X. A Window like the one shown below should pop up.
    Windows Quick Access Menu, File Explorer
  3. Click File Explorer > Downloads.
    Windows Quick Access Menu, File Explorer, Download
    File Explorer, Download
  4. Run the Enable_Charms_bar_hint.reg file by double clicking on it.
    File Explorer, Run File
  5. Restart your machine. Your Charms Bar should now be working correctly.

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