Installing Windows 8 Pro in 64 bit mode on a XP Pro 32 bit
I down loaded W-8 Pro to a Windows XP Pro unit with 8 GB Ram and a E6300 2.8 GHz CPU (64 bit capable and Gigabyte EP45T - UD3 LD MB. I was hoping for the 64 bit install and got the 32 bit install. I...
View ArticleMsata does not boot.
I'm working with a Lenovo Y580 - 59359513. It comes with windows 8 preinstalled, uefi and all that other jazz. I've made my recovery usb drive, I've made my system image. The msata I installed is an m4...
View ArticleCannot presented an UEFI Setup option in my Boot Selection
Here: http://communities.intel.com/communi...ng-secure-boot (http://communities.intel.com/community/vproexpert/blog/2012/06/26/microsoft-windows-8--enabling-secure-boot) Somewhere in that link it says:...
View ArticleSolved Enabling Internet Access in client hyper-v
Am testing out a version of windows 8 in client hyper-v. I want to give it internet access so that I can active it(am actually testing the activation process). I want the virtual machine to use my dial...
View ArticleUbuntu 12.10 to Windows 8
Hello, today I decided to pass on Windows 8 because my laptop is not working properly with Ubuntu (When you turn on or when the charger is on and connected his laptop so restart (P.S. When a car is on...
View ArticleWin 8 dev pre to Win 8 pro - only keep nothing option
I have Win 8 developer preview in my laptop now. I am trying to install Win 8 professional. I thought there will be 3 options regarding keeping the present files. But it is showing only one option...
View Articlego from windows 8 to windows 8 pro?
Is there a way I can go from windows 8 to windows 8 pro without doing a clean install?
View ArticleData Transfer from Mac
I want to move all my data from my MacBook to a laptop with Windows 8. I have everything backed up on an external HD; when I plug the HD into the laptop, it's not recognized. I've tried transferring...
View Articlew8,w7,wxp, multiboot -how to move partitions/boot sector
Hi, I would like to ask for advice. I have W8,W7,Wxp working well in multiboot. But i have W8 instaled in C:but it is the 2nd partition.How can i move it to first partition ?W7 and wxp are probably on...
View ArticleSolved Possible Downgrade Option
My wife purchased a new laptop with windows 8. While she could get used to the new style, we are having compatibility issues with different programs (some of which she needs for school). I don't want...
View ArticleError When Making Recovery Disks
Hi, I bought a new PC the other day, and it has Windows 8. It advised me to make recovery disks, so I started the Setup Wizard. However, when it tried to actually burn the first disk there was an...
View ArticleWindows 8 upgrade will not install
I have had some problems with my desktop since installing the windows 8 upgrade. (See http://www.eightforums.com/general-discussion/16844-right-click-menu-not-opening.html) So I decided to do a refresh...
View ArticleWindows 8 can't startup with 4GB of RAM.
Hello I have a computer with an architecture of 64 bits (Intel DG31PR) with 4GB of ram (Kingston), well is old in some way but is still working. In this machine I work with Windows XP 32 bits, (I had...
View ArticleCan I buy a Prod. key to use with DVD, for another pc
My wife's new Win 7 64 bit laptop came with a Win 8 Pro upgrade offer which has been taken up/ successfully installed and we also bought the backup DVD media. Firstly, I have to upgrade the...
View ArticleRoll back to Win7
Is it possible to roll back to win7 from win8? I purchased win8 pro as an upgrade from win7 through Microsoft so I do not have a disc. I've looked at several vids on the internet and nothing worked. I...
View ArticleSolved Problem In Upgrading to Windows 8
Hello Experts I have a problem during Windows 8 Upgrading. I have a PC with windows 7 ultimate and now I want to upgrade to windows 8. I have a genuine Windows 8 Product Key so I ran Windows 8 upgrade...
View ArticleSome less-common UEFI issues.....
---Quote--- "Open CMD as Administrator and type:" Why convert the USB key to GPT? I though that UEFI standard needed the HDD Drive to be Allocated as GPT. you don't convert the USB , you convert the...
View ArticleHave to back up the OS from BIOS upon first switch-on?
Hey there! Apols if this has been covered a lot in the forum, but a search baffled my untrained eyes..! Have just purchased this; HP Pavilion g6-2210sa 15.6" Laptop - Red Deals | Pcworld...
View ArticleSolved Lost ownership of C: Access denied
I have used W8 since over 1 month with no problems. Suddenly I have lost ownership of c:. In my user account I am still Administrator. I can still use the computer but am very limited. When I try to...
View ArticleQuestion | i want to merge programs with win 8 iso file
Hey there, I want to make win 8 iso setup with programs pre installed, that after i install win 8 i won’t need to install those programs. I have search for that option for a long time & i have...
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