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Win 8.1 clean install/Drivers advise requested

Hi all, I will be installing Win8.1x64 from scratch in my Asus P8Z77V-Deluxe mobo. When it comes to drivers, should I install the official ASUS provided drivers (the ones you download from their...

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Winload.efi 0x0000428 error + USB/DVDs not recognized

I'm trying to help fix my friends laptop (HP 655, Windows 8.1), his problems started when updating to 8.1 but he might also have had virus issues that made the problems worse. Either way I'm now trying...

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How to enable the windows metro boot manager ?

Attachment 44416 (http://www.eightforums.com/attachments/installation-setup/44416-how-enable-windows-metro-boot-manager-untitled1.png) What should i type to enable the metro boot? Attachment 44417...

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How to setup window border thickness/width?

In Windows 7 I could adjust the thickness/width of the windows borders. In Windows 8 I could not find this option in Personalization-->Window color and appearance-->Advanced appearance any more....

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Windows 8.1 Crashed

Attachment 44447 (http://www.eightforums.com/attachments/installation-setup/44447-windows-8-1-crashed-10447544_721508621243325_7023485681410890848_n.jpg)Windows has been crashed and i am not able to...

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Can't Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 8. SP3 Needed--->

Hi all, yesterday I tried to install Windows 8 on my friend's PC but it throws an error that I need minimum version of Service pack 3 to continue install.... The main problem is I can't find sp3...

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unable to refresh and reset my computer

Hello, Im new here. Just stumbled upon this forum and hope the admin could help me. I'm using a Windows 8 64 and have been encountering alot of problems with my Asus Laptop. I am unable to refresh and...

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Finding product key to clean install Windows 8

Hello, sorry if this is the wrong forum, but I guessed it was the best one for it. My computer has gotten really clunky and likes to crash, so I decided I might as well clean install it. I keep my...

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Regarding upgrading from windows 8 to windows 8.1

Hey evryone!:p looks like today i upgraded my pc to windows 8.1 , and before doing that i checked my pc for compatibility probs using the ms compatibility thingy and it showed that all the programs are...

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Unable to refresh or reset PC after Automatic Repair fail

My PC fails to boot into Windows and launches Automatic Repair to attempt to repair Windows. When i try to refresh or reset alway get msg " there is a problem resetting your pc, no changes are made" My...

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Installing Windows 7 for Dual Boot with Windows 8.1

i've literally been working for almost 20+ hrs straight and i cannot seem to figure this out. i've read and youtube'd and read some more. every article posted seems to be kinda like my situation, but...

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Format HD and install windows 8.1 from windows 8

I have Windows 8 in my desktop PC and want to format my hard disk's partition where windows 8 is and install Windows 8.1. For this, I have a bootable USB with Windows 8.1. When I try to access BIOS to...

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Install win 8 Pro on win 7 Pro Desktop with EFI partition

I have a new HP envy t215 desktop with intel I7 Processor on a Megatrends MB with an EFI partition. The computer came with windows 7 pro but I want to temporally installWindows 8. I want to remove the...

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how to create dual boot?

I have sony vpceh3aen laptop with windows 7 home basic. I have IOS file of embedded windows 8.1 industry pro with update via dreamspark.com. just now I run windows 8.1 upgrade assistance and its says...

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Is it possible to install W8.1 as a trial.

Slightly strange question and I haven't found a definite answer to this. Is it possible to legally download W8.1 (to create an ISO from it) such that it can be installed with no product key (knowing it...

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Install Win8 on external HDD from HP recovery DVD

So I'm using linux on my hp laptop where was previously windows 8. I have made backup of win8 with HP recovery manager on a dvd and completely formated hdd. Now I want to install windows 8 but only on...

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Can't reset windows 8 "could not find the files needed"

i need ur help with this guys. when i tried to reset my laptop, it read "could not find the files needed". mine is an Acer aspire V5, it didn't came with an installation disc or media, i know it should...

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Click 8.1 upgrade in Store does nothing

Hi all, I have refreshed my windows 8, and now trying to install 8.1 I have installed all the recommended updates, but when i open the store an click on the 'Update to Windows 8.1 for free' , nothing...

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win 8.1 (upgrade) migration to SSD

Hello there, first let me explain to you the Situation im currently using asus a42ja as my main laptop, and installed EOM version of windows 7 on it. then i got an upgrade (from Microsoft store) to...

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Move Windows 8 to another PC

Hi..this is my first post :)..I have a laptop that comes with windows 8 ..my question is can we move it to another pc?? cause i want to install w8 on my desktop..

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