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Windows 8 Install Problem: Intel Network connection?

I am trying to update my home computer from Windows 7 to Windows 8. I already purchased windows 8 for download but I encountered a problem when trying to download. When running the install the program...

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Can my Windows 8 Pro System Builder be installed on multiple computers

In looking at the personal use agreement of the Windows 8 Pro System Builder it states: "The software in the package not be used: To license more than five copies of the software (in total) for...

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Cannot keep apps when upgrading from Win7 64bit Enterprise

Just tried the upgrade assistant and even thought is initally said mose of my apps were compatible when I select the option to keep apps it come up the the message "Your migration choise isn't...

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Getting Devices Ready

Im installing Windows 8 and im stuck on getting devices ready 100% No devices connected to the computer except the USB flash drive for the windows 8 installation. Been like this for about an hour now...

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ask about install windows 8 pro ( i have windows 7 )

hi how are you every body i have hp laptop with 2 partition , first partition c for os windows 7 , second d for recovery now i want to buy windows 8 pro to upgrade my os windows 7 to 8 i asked if i...

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Solved Two Windows 8 installations. Need help to remove the corrupt one.

BASIC PROBLEM Apologies if this is covered elsewhere, if so please redirect me. In a nutshell, when I boot my Thinkpad x200s it offers me two OSes to boot into:" Windows 8 (on volume 1)" and "Windows...

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Windows 8 Installation BUG! I really need HELP!!

hey guys from Windowseight Forums! I really need help! my problem: I have Windows 7 ultimate 64bit installed on my system. yesterday i bought the new Windows 8 PRO 64 BIT. I tried to Upgrade from...

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Will Windows 8 read files from a Windows 7 HD after a clean install?

My computer had Windows 7 on it, but the boot drive became unseated during a move and now it won't boot. I don't know where my install disc is, so now seems as good a time as any to put Windows 8 on...

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Windows 8 Hangs/Freezes Splash Screen

Hi guys! I am having trouble installing windows 8 on my PC. I would say I am quite experienced with installing windows operating systems and I have done so many times successfully but this time I need...

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Solved Windows 8 Installation Problem

After successfully upgraded my Acer notebook Extensa 5620 to Windows 8 Pro, I encountered problem with the "@" key. My keypad *@* has been changed to *"* I am unable to locate the *@* key anywhere else...

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No boot after removing 2nd hd

Clean installed win 8, 1 hd, no problems worked well and installed all programs. Three days later i added a second hd to backup to. All went well.?? If i remove the second hd the system wont boot, just...

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i'm about ready to throw in the towel

i'm trying to instal with Windows XP 32 bit, I've tried numerous tiems to boot from CD. It starts with the blue windows then gives me this meassage. Need to restart computer Error code 0x0000005D...

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Updating from Consumer Preview

I've been running the Consumer Preview for the past several months but now would like to update to Windows 8 Pro, I have the DVD but am wary of installing it as I think I'll lose everything. Has anyone...

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Win8 Freezes on Boot - Flashing Cursor

I upgraded my Windows 7 Pro 64Bit to Windows 8 Pro 64 using the DVD I burned from the ISO created from the MS official website. I have been running Win7 on a Intel based hardware Raid 5 disk with no...

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win 8 on sata

Hi I am new at this so forgive me if this has been answered before but I could not find it, I have installed windows 8 on a hdd on my computer, it runs really well no problems so far, but I have seen a...

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All I have is a 42" Clock! Keyboard and mouse not working.

Ok, the keyboard and mouse are both usb. Ive tried other types of keyboards and mice... Don't matter. Its not recognizing them when it gets to the space needle clock screen. Or even for that matter as...

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are upgrade versions all the same ?

now that windows 8 pro is officially available in various versions eg. upgrade,upgrade (£14.99 version for computers 1 year old or less) and i have also seen in the shops they are selling windows 8 pro...

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'Not enough disk space'

My experience with Win 8 is uptill now very short.... At the start of the installation (DVD 64 bit via setup.exe in Win 7) an error pops up: ' installation can not continue, not enough disk space. This...

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why microsoft offers pro version not standard one ?

I wonder why microsoft didn't offer a home version of windows 8 instead of a pro ? Home versions are dead ? I am not complaining for getting pro version but this makes me wonder.

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I'm Really Getting Frustrated (winload.exe error) Please Help...

I currently have Win 7 Ultimate x64 on my rig, and have acquired Win 8 Pro x64. I've tried too many times now using the Win 7 USB/DVD Tool to create both a USB and DVD to boot and install Win 8....

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