How to prevent guest users from accessing the administrato
Good day I was always under the impression that people who guest account is unable to access the administrator desktop and hard drive etc. Is there that i can make sure that this doesnt happen again. I...
View ArticleUnable to see MS Mirror Images on external HDD
Hi Guys I need to reinstall an image that has previously been reinstalled from an external HDD. All of my Windows 8.1 Pro MS Mirror Images are not displayed when the recovery process starts and I try...
View ArticleSignificance of MSR, SYS, EFI partitions for Win 8 on VHD?
*What is Significance of MSR, SYS, EFI partitions for Win 8.1 Native Boot VHD? How?* I ask because I've built and native booted several variations of Win 8.1 VHDs on target SPro 3. I'd like to know...
View ArticleHDD partition help needed (by removing drive from laptop)
Hi I have a laptop which i got from university. It came with windows 8.1 pro installed in GPT mode, UEFI enabled and secure boot enabled. I managed to turn off the UEFI and change it to legacy type,...
View ArticleW8.1/W10 dual use, same product key?
On my desktop I have a number of removable storage racks in which I can slip disks in and out in cold swap fashion. This arrangement makes it easy for me to use different versions of operating systems...
View ArticleSolved Load Drivers before installing Windows..
Hey guys, So i'm using the windows ISO creation download.. I am installing windows 8.1 core on a Lenovo y410p.. hwinfo 64 says this for chipset: Intel HM86 (Lynx Point) Once I reboot to start the...
View ArticleSolved Restoring OEM Windows 8.1 from "install.wim" file only
Hello, I hope this post isn't too redundant, but I've spent the last 3 days trying to restore my OEM version of Windows 8.1 with the "install.wim" file that I had saved (before deleting the recovery...
View ArticleWindows Installer service
My laptop has been acting up for the past few weeks, it seems that the temperature suddenly increases to 60 when idle, and each time when i check the task manager i find windows installer service...
View ArticleTrying to downgrade to Windows 7 32-bit
I am trying to install 32-bit win 7 on a HP Stream c004tu that comes with a Samsung MBG4C eMmc harddrive, with win 8.1. After clicking 'install now' I get "A required CD/DVD drive device driver is...
View ArticleSolved windows 10
hello to you all, i have a new laptop a month old payed £300 for it on windows 8.1 i have a link on the 29th for windows 10, i take it this would wipe of my windows 8.1? is this a good or bad move ?...
View ArticleCheap Places to Purchase Windows 8.1 Standard/Home x64
Hi Folks: I was just wondering (with the release of Windows 10 soooo close) are the any "clearance" style ways to purchase a cheap copy/license or two of Windows 8.1 Standard (x64). I don't need pro,...
View Articlewould this install option work
hi all i have a aspire v 572pg im upgrading , firstly id like to know if these are compatible , ssd drive and ram upgrade a samsung evo 500gb will it fit and a *Samsung 8GB DDR3L RAM PC3L-12800 DDR3...
View ArticleHow to clean install Windows after upgrading to Windows 10
I have a product key that only works for Windows 8. When Windows 8.1 came out I purchased the upgrade but did not receive an additional product key. I know Windows 10 will be rolled out very soon and I...
View ArticleDual Booting Pre-installed Windows 8.1 and Windows 7
Hello, today I am trying to dual boot my Pre-Installed Windows 8.1 Pro with Windows 7. I have chosen "Shrink Volume" in Disk Management and I have created a new partition for Windows 7. Whenever I try...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 installation in UEFI mode
Hi there - Can one install Windows 8.1 64-bit version in UEFI mode to one disk and leave all the other disks in the system using the NTFS mode. Also, must the Acronis 2015 Disk backup be saved on a...
View Articleinfo about how to make Win 8.1 ISO DVD ?
Is there a page of information available that shows how to make an ISO DVD file of a rebootable Windows 8 OS ? I am interested in a rebootable dvd to init the OS Windows 8.1 Please post any info about...
View ArticleUpgrade from 8.0 to 8.1
Hey Guy's, I know different people have different preferences but is it a good idea to upgrade to 8.1 ? Can some send me to a Step-by-Step or Tutorial to upgrade to 8.1, so I do the correct job with no...
View ArticleNeed help with installing Windows 8.1 from USB
Hey, so what my problem is that i cant understand what im doing wrong when i tried to install Windows 8.1 from a USB on my computer that already runs Windows 8. So i understand that i need to open...
View ArticleRecreating Microsoft Reserved (system reserved) partition
Hi guys, I have had a look here https://support.software.dell.com/appassure/kb/137589 for instructions using diskpart to create an MSR partition. A while back I had to move the MSR partition around,...
View ArticleCan i upgrade to Win 10 pro from my Win8.1 home?
Using Media Creation Tool? i see these articals talking about hackers getting genuine Win10pro from their pirated windows, and i have genuine win8.1 and I've been wondering.
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