Making cloned recovery partition usable? (SSD migration)
Hi all, I recently got a base-model Asus G750JS with Win 8.1 and bought a separate SSD with the intent of migrating the original setup onto the new disk. I read up on how to migrate and opted to go...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Pro migration to external SSD
I am newbie at installing windows. From my previous experiences I hate to touch it, because eventually I always find something not working how I would suppose it should or I spend hours finding the...
View Articlesystem required for win 8.1 and (coming 10)
Hi. Recently I am running Windows 8 Enterprise 64-bit, 4 MB ram, Motherboard : MSI H61MU-E35 (MS-7680) (SOCKET 0) 32 °C, CPU : Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz 51 °C Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology, Storage :...
View ArticleWin partition shifting leaving users & programs as it is
I have the current partition layout : Attachment 53392 (http://www.eightforums.com/attachments/installation-setup/53392-win-partition-shifting-leaving-users-programs-driveinfo.png) Here, I want to move...
View ArticleSolved Win7-Win8 upgrade Licensing
I have a test machine with win 7 on it. I also have an Win8 pro upgrade iso (bought just after win 8 RTM). The copies are older copies, before all the 'OEM only' nonsense. I need to have win 7 AND win...
View ArticleLots of Problems after Refresh - what is the best solution
I was getting a lot of glitches, hanging programs and needing to force a power down, so I decided to refresh (possibly the second-worst decision I've made recently), which took me back from W8.1 to W8....
View ArticleQuestions about iso's
If you use one don't you need to buy a product key to use it ? I always bought upgrades like the 8 Pro Pack WMC.{$40} Then upgraded to 8.1 Pro from the Store.{free} Everything installed nicely. No...
View ArticleSolved WIN 8 8.1 installation disc question
I plan to install win 8 soon and was wondering if I can use this retail, version and if something were to come up and I had a crash if this disc could also, be used again for a fresh clean install....
View Articlehow to get Win 8 Recovery partition onto new hard drive
can anyone advise please? The hard drive has failed, we have a new hard drive to put in, but need to get the recovery partition from the old drive installed and enabled so we can 'refresh' and get the...
View ArticleAllocating usable space to install W8.1 on my desktop PC
Having successfully installed Win8.1 on my laptop machine I'm trying to do the same on my desktop machine but am having problems allocating useable space on the hard drive. I want to create a dual boot...
View Articleidentifying the key on win 8 motherboard with showkey
hello, I have offered to try and get windows 8 back on a computer which has a failed hard drive. I have a new hard drive to put in and I have got the win 8.1.iso on a dvd. I think it will want me to...
View ArticleSolved how to get user accounts on Windows 8.1
I have just put windows 8.1 on a new drive for a couple. The old drive has failed. I got the husband on and he has user-folders tied to his account, but when I added an account for his wife via control...
View ArticleI have some doubts on Installing/upgrading OS
Hey Brink,just got some recommendations about you,indeed seems you are the best :) I have some doubts on Installing/upgrading OS,I will appreciate if you could spare sometime,at your convenience, to...
View ArticleUnknown Windows 8.1 Installation Error (0x61636932)
Hello everyone. I've had this issue for almost a year and a half now. I have been trying to install windows 8 with every way possible, on my main desktop computer without any luck. I follow the...
View Article8.1 not letting me mirror disks
I just built my first PC with these specs: Windows 8.1 System Builder OEM DVD 64-Bit (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F3ZN2W0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)WD BLACK SERIES...
View ArticleQuestion reguarding SSD
I currently have a MSI GT60 2OC with a 1TB Hard Drive and am planning to upgrade to a SSD. Would i still be able to reset the cloned SSD to same factory default settings as my hard drive? I currently...
View Articlecannot install win 8.1 blue screen error problem
Hello i really need help in installing win8.1 i'm using flash drive for installation. The problem is the setup is running properly and while copying files in 96% the blue screen error comes it says...
View ArticleUnable to reset windows 8 to factory
I have a newer Samsung laptop with windows 8 along with a system recovery cd, but no matter what I do I am unable to restore it to factory. I am able to perform the reset, but all of my original...
View ArticleASUS Ultrabook UEFI Windows 8 refresh / install nightmare
I have an ASUS ultrabook. Being an ultrabook it has a small SSD drive and no DVD drive. It came originally installed with Win 8 and was later upgraded to Win 8.1. After a while the system started...
View ArticleDid a clean Install of win 7 trying to get back to win 8
Hey everyone, so a while ago I decided I didn't like windows 8 as it was causing my computer to crash so I used an old windows 7 key I had to get windows 7. My friend has the exact same computer and...
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