Windows 10 deadline... Installation Files
Last year, Microsoft forced downloaded it's Windows 10 installation files onto my Windows 8.1 desktop and laptop. I have no intention of switching to Windows 10 and blocked the ads using the GWX...
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Deadline for 'free' upgrade is here. I attempted an upgrade overnight using the Win 10 Upgrade Assistant which failed with above error and suggestion to contact MS Support. When clicking on link...
View ArticleDefinitive answers re: install using oem disc
So, I've been all over the installation subforum, queries, stickys, and elsewhere. I have an HP oem 8.1 Pro disc (not recovery) and a system it's never been installed on. 1. do oem discs have the key,...
View ArticleHang on startup
Recently my laptop has been taking a little longer to load programs as soon as it has logged in. Looking at Task Manager I see TiWorker.exe using up ALL the CPU. The problem is that there is a 30...
View ArticleCannot repair windows 8 and EIF boot loader on a good HDD
I hardly know where to begin. win 8 is not booting from HDD. linux testdisk shows no errors at all as does diskhealth, no errors! Having said this in gpparted I cannot mount it! Also if I put it in a...
View ArticleHow to upgrade to 8.1 if HDD windows cannot boot
I want to over install 8.1 over my 8. My current 8 will not boot. I cannot fix the boot volume because the data it needs to do that is broken on the broken HDD win 8. The various forum advice...
View ArticleStart folder, Startup, & Task Scheduler Library "Madness"
I found that a good way to install updates, or programs, is to disable everything non-OS, so that only the OS is running: msconfig / Services tab / check - Hide all Microsoft services / Disable all /...
View ArticleBlank blue screen after click repair on win 8.1 install dv
Win 8.1 install DVD created from Microsoft downloadable iso. This DVD has already worked previously. Enter language info, next screen basically a choice of install or repair, hit repair option with...
View ArticleWin 8.1 Install process and bios boot mode settings.
Win 8.1 install says a required partition is missing. I read variously that the solution is to delete all partitions. Some say format the single partition. Others say just delete all partitions and...
View ArticleAsus factory restore not working, error "partition missing
I have had an Asus U47A for a few years and it is getting a little slow. I attempted to do a factory reset by restarting and hitting f9 but when I do I receive the error that says "Unable to perform...
View ArticleOption to buy Windows 8.1 Pro Pack not Available
I have Windows 8.1 Single Language installed on my laptop. Since my desktop which is Windows 8.1 Pro with WMC is already upgraded to Windows 10, it loses the Media Center program after upgrading. I...
View ArticleMultiple problems on Windows Setup
I've encountered multiple specific problems hence why the thread title is "multiple problems". So it all started when a recent Windows 10 update was installed on to my brother's laptop. Laptop...
View ArticleWhere to get an windows 8.0 iso
I have my upgrade pack for windows 8 to 8.0 pro with media center (key only) but where do I get the windows 8.0 iso so I can install an upgrade?
View ArticleUWF & Registry Key Exclusions for Networking
I was not totally sure which forum would be best for this question. I am setting up Windows 8.1 Industry for Kiosk type products. When I enabled UWF with the following exclusions....
View ArticleWindows Recovery error code is : 0xc0000225
Attachment 68215 (http://www.eightforums.com/attachments/installation-setup/68215-windows-recovery-error-code-0xc0000225-img_20160814_110629.jpg) I am facing this problem with my PC with the following...
View ArticleCan't install updates, or from the store (0x80073cf0)
Hi! Recently I tried installing an app from the store (didn't use it before), I got an "0x80073cf0" for which no useful solutions exist on the net. After I tried updating windows. I'm on un-updated...
View ArticleThe best possible way to fully format my laptop ?!
Hi guys, im going to install Windows 8.1 on my laptop, but can somemone tell me whats the best way to fully format my laptop, like fresh new ( i dont mind waiting ), i know the normal way to install...
View ArticleF9 factory reset not working on ASUS notebook
model is a E402M but when i boot up the laptop and try to access the troubleshoot menu with F9 nothing happens. pressing F2 brings me to a blue screen with BIOS information and boot configuration etc....
View ArticleUnable to reset my PC. A required drive is missing
Hello,I have an Asus N550jk notebook which originally had Windows 8.1 installed. I upgraded it to Windows 10 and am unable to boot using a Windows 8.1 ISO or and Windows 10 usb. Any help would be...
View ArticleWindows 8 unlock...
Would appreciate some help. :) Is it possible to use the eicfg removal tool on Windows 8.1, like you do in Windows 7? Would like to get an all-versions menu of W8.1 to choose my licensed version during...
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