Question about USB setting in BIOS for installing OS
I have win 8.1 pro x64 from an ISO install on my system and need to wipe my HD because of super long boot-up problem. Went into BIOS to set to boot from USB and the only option I see is "USB Entry for...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Rename PC Popup and Join Domain Script.
As listed in the title. I'm having to Sysprep a build for a Tablet Device. The one remaining issue i have is that i cant get the unattend.xml to allow me to enter a PC name short of changing the " to...
View ArticleInstall 8.1, is there an .iso link? virus issue.
I bought a packard bell recently and it has became infected with virus. and no matter if I reset it or whatever I keep getting certificates self signed, and other traffic issues. Also the bloatware is...
View ArticleCreating a recovery image for 8.1 after a problem
Hi, Not knowing exactly how Windows uses an image when doing a refresh, I'm looking for some advice... My father's Windows 8.1 installation has a completely messed up App Store. Nothing installs or...
View ArticleError trying to upgrade 8.0 pro 64bit to 8.1 pro.
It's been such a long time since I did this on my PC , I've forgotten all the tricks and tips to get it to work... hoping someone can help... I'm trying to upgrade my sons PC from 8.0 pro (64) to 8.1...
View ArticleEFI and MSR missing after Win 8.1 clean install
Hi, Having a problem here. I've got a Lenovo Y570 with pre-installed Win 8.1. It worked fine except for it had continuous trouble with installing updates which couldn't be fixed with cmd or Refresh. So...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Core to Pro upgrade question
I recently bought a desktop which came with Windows 8.1 Core. I have an old desktop running Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center (retail). Can I deactivate the license on old desktop and use it on the new...
View ArticleInstall Windows 8.1 in only one partition (GPT)
Hello ! Is possible to install windows 8.1 in only one partition (GPT ) ( There are at least three in a default installation ). Thank you !
View ArticleConvert from MBR to GPT keeping installations ?
Hello ! I have windows 8.1 on a standard MBR partition. Is possible to convert to GPT without loosing the installations I made ? ( Of course the Bios support UEFI ). Thank you !
View ArticleUnable to set up dual boot of win 7 and win 8
Hi I have followed the tutorial by Brink but aI cannot shrink the C drive where win 7 is located. I am trying to set up a dual boot for win 7 and win 8 Using disk management I have tried to shrink the...
View ArticleGoing in circles when installing win8, b
Hi there! Im installing windows 8 pro on my computer which used to have win 7. I've downloaded the ISO-fie and burnt it on a flash drive. I've rebooted the computer and get to the installation of...
View ArticleBootable Recovery Partition on Secondary HDD Storage Drive
Hello Everyone, I just got a new laptop that has a 256GB SSD boot drive and a 1TB HDD Storage drive. Dell put 2 recovery partitions and and OEM partition on the SSD and I want to maximize my SSD space....
View ArticleWindows 8.1 reverts to preinstalled copy of 8
Hello all, I'm a computer tech at a small electronics store who has run into some pretty weird problems over the years, but this one is really stumping me and I can't seem to find anything here or...
View ArticleDisk Boot Failure, Insert System Disk And Press Enter
I have recently bought a computer off a friend. He bought all the parts separately and built it himself. It worked fine when he was using it. I bought it off him but I had to get a new hard drives. I...
View ArticleEfi partition is related to windows installation or UEFI
Hello ! The EFI partition contents is related with a specific windows installations or with PC's UEFI ? For example : Let's have 2 PC : - Different hardware - GPT (Different / or Same ) Partition...
View ArticleDual booting Win 8.1 and Ubuntu( 64 or 32 bit versions)
I am sorry. I had posted this query under a solved thread. Thought it would be inappropriate, hence putting up a new thread. I need some help in solving the fix that i am in. I have received (:doh:) a...
View ArticleSolved Batch File Question
I'm in the process of automating configuration for Windows at installation, like disabling services that are exploitable or that I just don't use. I wrote a batch file script for disabling the...
View ArticleCreate a x64 Windows 8.1 UEFI install USB
I have a custom ISO for Win 8.1 x64 with size around 7gb. Inside this iso there's a file *install.esd* about 5.6 GB. I try to create a UEFI install USB ( FAT32) using RUFUS , but I get an error message...
View ArticleNew install Win8, no password cannot login
I had win8 (8.1 installed before, but hard some hardware fail, replaced CPU< and video card. installed Win8 and wiping my newish hard drive. When the screen comes up, is to login in. When I loaded...
View ArticleHow to move EFI partition from HHD to SSD
Hi all I have just bought a SSD to use it in my laptop and I wanted to know how I can move the EFI partition from the old HHD to the new SSD. I have instaled the OS in the SSD and delete all the dates...
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