Try the new Windows 8.1 update.

This article gives details on how to access the Windows 8.1 prior to its release. There is a lot of potential in the new system and it may well solve the issues or concerns with Window 8.0.

http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57591161-285/how-to-get-the-windows-8.1-preview/?ttag=twic