Solved Formatting Windows 8?
Hey, I bought an Acer Aspire V3-571G brand new a few weeks ago and I'm sending it back for a refund. I'm currently having problems with formatting it and wondered if someone could point me in the right...
View Article32 bit install problems
I had Windows 8 Enterprise on another tablet and I wanted to install Windows 8 Pro on it. I formatted the hard drive and used the 32-bit retail upgrade DVD. Why 32 bit? I already played with the 64 bit...
View ArticleClean Install of Windows 8 without install disc?
I just got a new laptop, a Lenovo X230, for which I paid extra to have the OS on it as Windows 8 Pro. So--now I have it, and Win 8 Pro 64 is installed and activated on it. I am a legal owner of Win 8...
View ArticleWindows 8 OEM installation nightmare
I just spent the last weekend trying to 'upgrade' my new HP Envy laptop to Windows 8 Pro using a store bought OEM disc. I bought a Seagate Momentus XT hybrid drive and tried to ghost the factory drive...
View ArticleFormatting windows 8
I bought a Samsung laptop with windows 8 preinstalled in it.I am not getting good performance on my laptop (Laptop specs are intel i3 2nd generation,4gb ddr3 ram).When i right click on the desktop it...
View ArticleWindows 8 Partitioning
Hi,I'm a newbie in Windows 8, linux, Partition....I would like to use my new laptop with windows 8 pre-installed to the following:- Create a Dual Boot Windows 8 / Ubuntu- Create on my C drive (unique...
View ArticleIrql_not_less_or_equal??
while trying to install windows 8 i get this "*IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL*" thing after *_getting devices ready_* part finishes so i wonder if there is any solution for this problem???:sarc: if there is...
View ArticleWindows 8 Pre-Release & Windows 8 Pro Setup
Hello! I currently have been browsing for the last couple of hours for a solution to my current situation regarding my Windows 8 installation. I had Windows 8 Pre-Release installed (and since last...
View ArticleQuestion about Windows 8 restore.
I just bought a new computer and it came with windows 8 just in case I need to where is the reinstall software on my computer or the System restore?
View ArticleDual boot and uefi problems.
I have a new laptop, a toshiba p870, that came with windows 8 preloaded. I needed windows 7 for compatibility reasons with a few programs and after a bit of research and struggle I eventually got it...
View ArticleSolved Unnecessary dual boot screen and num lock always on
So, yesterday I installed Windows 8 for good, but I'm facing some problems. The first never happened with the preview version but the second happened and I'd like to see if there is any way to solve....
View ArticleCan't install Windows 8
Hi, Installed Windows 8 Consumer Preview a year ago and now it asks for license, so I bought a new one and it keeps asking me to put my computer in English (I'm french) ! I went to Config Panel,...
View ArticleCan't install my iomega ext hdd.
I just bought a brand new hp pavillion and it won't recognise my iomega ext usb hard drive. All the driver sites just want my money and some are telling me I need to update 11 drivers on my 2013 pc....
View ArticleSolved OY! did I mess up?
I upgraded to Windows 8 months ago. Of course I continue to get emails to...upgrade! Well, last night I forwarded the link to my wife. She went through the process, paid, through PayPal the 39.99 then...
View ArticleAlready have the retail disc.
Hello, As the deadline for the 39.99$ upgrade is getting near to the end i would like to know something. When Win 8 came out last october i purchased the CD version since my internet speed is too slow...
View ArticleSolved Reuse my recently purchased windows key
Yesterday I bought a windows key but I downloaded the 32 bit version of windows 8. I have now the iso. file of windows 8 64 bit, but can I use the same key?
View ArticleWindows 8 Install "Load Media Driver"
Hi all, I am trying to install a oem copy of windows 8 64 bit onto my desktop, using a microsoft install dvd. I've installed xp, vista, and windows 7 onto it without any issues whatsoever, however when...
View ArticleTrouble installing Windows 8
Hello, Today I tried to install Windows 8, but the installer froze at 0 percent on the "getting files ready" step. Anyone know what could be causing this? Thanks in advance. EDIT: I have a Thinkpad...
View ArticleSolved Want to clean install 64-bit Windows 8 over 32-bit Vista
---Quote (Originally by Brink)--- Hello LGC, and welcome to Eight Forums, Yes, you can replace the 32-bit Vista with a 64-bit Windows 8 upgrade. If you like, you could also use the _*Windows 8 Upgrade...
View ArticleRequesting Information regarding SSD installation
Hello, name is Chris I need the help from this community in order to better understand what I am dealing with :) Any and all help is appreciated. My problem is lack of experience dealing with SSD....
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