How can I re-install windows 8.1 without manufacturer junk
I had asked a few weeks ago what to do about being unable to update or install patches to Windows 8.1. Tried everything suggested except doing a re-install from disks I made. I was hoping to avoid...
View ArticleAdvise getting Windows 8 to run from USB HDD
Hi there, Been following a tutorial on this site of how to run Windows 8 from a USB HDD. Using WinToUsb I managed to get the files I needed on my HDD, the trouble is when I reboot and then select 'USB'...
View ArticleASUS N550JK, Recovery does not Work
Hello guys! I have Asus N550JK notebook. It came with Windows 8.1 pre-installed. Later I have upgraded Windows 10. After that, I have repartitioned the harddrive and also installed the Linux. The...
View ArticleInstall Windows from .swm Files in chinesse table
I need anybody that can write for me applyimage.bat or anything user genet is best choice i think.. My problem is i dont know how to install Windows from splittedfile.swm files i get in chinesse web...
View ArticleHow to convert legacy installed windows 8.1 to uefi mode
so as the title above,i recently reinstalled my laptop's windows 8.1,during the installation the boot manager doesn't show my installation media because im in uefi mode,so turned on launch csm and can...
View ArticleHow to detect if a Win8.1 ISO contains upd1 and upd2?
Assume I have prepared some Win8.1 ISOs backups from my original system with slipstreamed update 1 and eventually update 2. Now I fetched out such an ISO archive. How can I find out now if such a ISO...
View Articlehow can i factory reset my Laptop
Hi All I have a problem I decided to try win seven on my new laptop. I changed the boot system from Uefi to Legacy when win 7 was loaded ai went for the drivers on Acer but for my model there were...
View ArticleWindows don't boot after (RAID) hard drive size changes
I currently have a AMD mobo RAID 10 array consisting of 4 drivers of a total capacity now available of 2TB. I can change those RAID arrays without effecting the disks. That means I can split the array...
View ArticleSolved windows 8.1 wmc 64 bit
Hi I would like to try 8.1 with WMC can anyone suggest where I can get a trial version please. Thanks
View ArticleNew Harddrive
Hello, I got a used laptop that needs a new hard drive. I found the exact model number that's already in the laptop I just need to buy it. I'm wondering how to reinstall the original OS on the new hard...
View ArticleCan't restore, required drive partition is missing
Last night I decided to try doing a refresh as my laptop was really slow, after getting to about 75% through it. It said it was unable to do the refresh, so I turned it off and went to bed. This...
View ArticleReset Windows 8
Hi all, I'm trying to reset Windows 8, but I have the message "Unable to reset your pc. A required drive partition is missing". However, I checked with GParted that the recovery partition was still...
View Articleretail license upgrade question
I just fully upgraded my 8.1 retail version and now have the box in the bottom right hand corner which says get windows 10. If I accept the upgrade, will my retail license for 8.1 be locked to windows...
View ArticlePutting ssd from laptop into desktop computer no boot??
Hey guys I took out the ssd from my laptop and put in into my old desktop computer.. Turned it on and it just hangs not even loading onto windows.. Went through the bios and not much too change.. It's...
View ArticleNew pc needs a language that isnt in the first boot prompt
Hello, I got today a laptop for a friend, and the core condition that I said in the shop before buying it, was: the laptop needs to run in English-UK, as shes British and cant speak Spanish (we live...
View ArticleNew Installation on SSD, Windows 8.1 Not Working
I installed a brand new 128gb ssd, and I planned to install windows 8.1 to it. I have a bootable usb and used that to install. I installed windows 8.1 and it restarted and then it returned to the...
View ArticleInstall 8.1 over a factory W10 image?
Alright folks, I've been doing some looking around, and unfortunately, *W10* leaves a bitter taste in my mouth... I'm interested in a new 2-in-1 mobile platform, such as the ASUS Transformer Book, the...
View ArticleUpgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10
Hi, I am going to upgrade my Windows 8.1 laptop to Windows 10 as it currently allows Windows 8.1 users to upgrade to 10 for free. What is the best way of upgrading from Windows 8.1 to 10? Can I just...
View Articlecan I start over without a physical disk
Hi, I bought a refurbished laptop with 8.1 preinstalled and the product key on a sticker. I have a login but want a way to log in that doesn't show my current login every time I open my screen--I...
View Articleissue with Windows
I am currently using a core 2 quad system, I have installed windows 8 3times, whenever I use my system a couple of times , my pc shows "windows error, repair windows" and it won't repair too..??
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