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Solved Anyway of getting win 8 ISO

What it is, I downloaded straight from MS web site, and installed it. But, I had the chance of getting the ISO, and did not take it:(. Now I'm wishing I did get the ISO, so is there anyway of getting...

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Solved Windows 8 Product key for x86 and x64

Sorry if this a duplicated post but this is my first posting, I currently testing Windows 8 on my main PC using a 90 day trial and I was curious to know whether the product key you get using the...

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Windows 8 upgrade with Win 7 in dual boot ?

I have Win 7 installed on my main HDD. If I purchase the 40$ Windows 8 upgrade, can I install Windows 8 on a separate partition of the same HDD while keeping the Win 7 partition available (and...

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Anyone not do a clean install but ...

Has anyone done a simple install from Windows 7 to Windows 8 and have it go successful. Each time I have attempted that in the past, I have had no problems. Different computer today - different windows...

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Solved Back to start screen after restart during install

So as the title says, during the installation process it says that windows needs to restart. It does this and then I am right back to the first install window which asks me which language and keyboard...

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Upgrade failed with "Failed to execute GATHER"

Hey all Tearing my hair out with my 32bit W7 to W8 pro upgrade here.. :(. Setup gets to 24% and then bombs out with "Windows 8 installation has failed". The logs say.. 2012-10-27 21:01:41, Error Error...

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Failed upgrade from win 7 using dvd or local file!

So, downloaded the win8 pro offer, and burned a dvd from the iso. upgrade assistant said I had to uninstall intel usb 3.0 controller, and Intel pro set for Bluetooth, which I did.. Ran the installer...

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which wiindows 7 files can be deleted to make room for windows 8?

I have a Samsung Slate with only 64 GB of hard disk. I need 20 GB to download windows 8, but after deleting every file I can safely think of I still need to find another 7 GB. From what I can tell it...

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Upgrade from Win7 Home Premium SP1 to Win8 Pro? [DELL N5110]

Is it possible to upgrade the laptop *DELL N5110* from *Win7 Home Premium SP1 64Bit* to *Win8 Pro **64Bit*? Currently installed on Win7 Home Premium SP1 64Bit, is recommended to perform an upgrade or a...

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Unable To CREATE THE OS FILE!

I just bought the Window 8 Pro yesterday. In the Window 8 upgrade assistant, I choose the '' Install by creating media'' > '' IOS File'' . After saving the download location, theres a message saying...

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No keyboard/mouse after adding Media Center - can't system restore!

Hello, I upgraded my HTPC to Windows 8 earlier today. Everything was working fine, no issues with the install right up until I added the Media Center feature. After that installed and rebooted, I have...

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where to find win 8 iso file after upgrade?

Hi, I chose to upgrade directly from win 7 using that upgrade assistance, now I want to make a backup DVD for that just in case I need to do a fresh installation later, the problem is where do i find...

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Windows 8 Upgrade Issue "The specified service does not exist"

I purchased the Windows 8 Upgrade for US $39.99 and after the payment is make and when the download is going to start, I am getting the error "The specified service does not exist as an installed...

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Windows 8 unavailable in your region (US)

Hey guys, hopefully someone can help me out with this one. I upgraded to 8 from 7 yesterday, and the transition left a lot of useless old files. I deleted much of this, but was barred from deleting...

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From upgrade to clean Windows 8

Hi! I just ordered and installed the upgrade from W7 to W8. I am not satisfied about the outcome and two options inside W8 seem to solve my unsatisfactory. You have "Refresh without losing personal...

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Help with installing windows 8

My windows 8 keeps just hanging up on boot. I see the 4 blue scares then 10-15 later i see the spinning little circle on the bottom then 20 minutes later my screen restarts and nothing just a black...

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"We couldn't install Windows 8"

Now been working at installation for over 48 hours, not non-stop and have tried installing the upgrade over Windows 7. All goes well until virtually the last moment when it bombs out and eventually...

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Bought 32-bit - Wanted 64-bit

I bought my Windows 8 upgrade from my 32-bit Windows 7 computer. As I bought from a 32-bit computer I got the 32-bit iso of Windows 8. Is there any way I can get the 64-bit iso? Would I be able to use...

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downloading Windows 8 Pro Upgrade

Hi. I was curious about the process. I have 2 computers. I want to purchase and download the $39.99 upgrade for Windows 8 Pro to my current computer desktop but I want to install it on another...

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Solved Have a problem after upgrade the system to Win8 Pro from Win7 Home Pre

Following the discussion above: http://www.eightforums.com/installation-setup/10785-upgrade-win7-home-premium-sp1-win8-pro-dell-n5110.html After the upgrade (not clean install), The update worked well....

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