Install Win 8 Pro before getting key!
Hi guys, I have a full copy of Win 8 Pro, but will not get my key until Friday (official launch day).:D Unfortunately I am away for the weekend so if I wait for my key to install Win 8 it will have to...
View ArticleWin 8 Release preview to Win 8 Pro
I don't know if this has been covered elsewhere but I'm wondering if I can upgrade my RP to 8 Pro keeping all the settings that I have now. I'm assuming that it will be just like upgrading from 7 or XP?
View ArticleCannot install Windows 8 as dual boot on HP
I have tried several suggestions but, so far, without luck. This is an HP Envy, with Windows 7 OEM preinstalled. The Windows 8 installation goes smoothly right up to the last reboot. It goes...
View ArticleCan my PC run it?
Can my PC run Windows 8? Here are my System Specs: Asus P5PE-VM Motherboard (BIOS VERSION: Revision 1302) 1.5 GB of RAM 80 GB Hard Disk Space SoundMax Integrated Audio Intel Onboard Graphics (Intel...
View Articleforcing installation of 64bit instead of 32bit from download
When installing the dl version of W8Pro it doesn't give u the option to choose between 32/64bit version. I understand from MS the OS now analyses ur sys then installs the best for what u have. My...
View ArticleSolved Trust this pc problem. The code is being sent to an old email address
Hello :D I just upgraded to windows 8 from 7 last night, and I didn't do a fresh install. I just installed over windows 7. Problem I'm having is when setting it up, I am unable to get it to "Trust my...
View ArticleSolved Hardware or Software First?
I am going to do a Win 8 Pro 64 bit upgrade to my existing Win 7 Pro 64 bit system. I am also going to do a system hardware upgrade with new mobo, cpu, psu, and ram. Question - which should I do first?
View ArticleWin 8 install = Error 0xc00000e9
Downloaded from Windows.com. Installed and upon final reboot got this error. "The OS couldn't be loaded because the kernal is missing or contains errors." Suggests doing a repair??? by inserting the...
View Article"Change the folder or file name of C:\users on drive C:" HELP!
Hello, I am installing the Direct Download version of Windows 8. As it begins to setup it goes to a screen named "What needs your attention". It says "The following things need your attention before...
View ArticleCopying Windows 8 DVD to USB drive?
Since I am running the 90 da, eval, it doesn't look like MS is letting me do the online upgrade. That leaves me with $70 full version. Fortunately I have a Microsoft Store near work. But my Samsung...
View ArticleUpgrade from 90 day eval?
The Windows 8 upgrade assistant isn't letting me upgrade. The message is: Sorry, Windows 8 isn't available for online purchase in the country/ region you're in. I'm running the 90 day Enterprise eval....
View ArticleWindows 8 Error on install (DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION)
Hi there, downloaded Windows 8 earlier and it won't install, here is a log with the error I'm getting. If anyone could help I would really appreciate it. I've tried clicking the install button from the...
View ArticleSo, does the upgrade "really" need to have anything previously on HD?
For those of you who have bought the upgrade and played around a bit, what is the real world answer here? Can you take a running Windows 7 PC, go through the upgrade advisor, pay the $39, do the...
View ArticleUpgrade from Win 7 to Win 8 lost Fn keys
Hey everybody! I hope I don't sound too simple on here, but I just upgrades my Samsung 900x3a from win 7 to win 8 this afternoon, it's all gone good so far, but all the Fn keys don't work anymore...
View ArticleTri-Booting Windows 7, windows 8 and Ubuntu
Hello everyone, I have searched numerous solutions for my problem yet I am confused. Please help! I am currently running Windows 7 and Ubuntu (Windows 7 on C:\) by default. I want to install another...
View ArticleWindows.old
:mad: Why wont windows 8 let me delete windows.old. I have unticked read only when I go into the folder properties. When I click apply it won't give me permission to do this, it says I need permission...
View ArticleSolved Interrupted installation.
My own fault, I got cold feet during installation because I had not realised that the downloaded version would go straight to install and I was afraid it would immediately overwrite my stable and...
View ArticleSecure Boot
Was going to download Windows 8 upgrade this morning but when I ran the upgrade Assistant it showed be 4 problems. the 1 I am most concerned about is _Secure Boot Isn't Compatible With your PC _ Your...
View ArticleClean Install and Keep Files
Hi, I just wanted to ask if it is possible to upgrade my Windows 7 with a clean installation of Windows 8 but yet keep every file/folder which was present on my Windows 7. If I can, which of the three...
View ArticleCan I clean install w8 on the newbrand ssd with my upgrade license
Hi there, I think it is not needed new thread for this that I wrote it here... I bought new upgrade license and they do not ask my win7 key. I will buy an ssd and want to install w8 there, just I want...
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