Cant install Windows with Gainward display adapter GT430
Hi I tried a clean install on my system which has a Gainward GT430 (nVidia GT430) 1GB display adapter. What happens is that soon after booting from the DVD the display becomes corrupted (blurred and...
View Articletrying to install windows 8 32bit on my Optiplex GX270
Hi all... I am trying to install windows 8 32bit on my Optiplex GX270 but every time when file copying completes and system restarts to complete installation, screen goes blank and then nothing...
View ArticleQuestion about media center for windows 8
I got the download installed but I have a question if I have to format my computer how do you go about getting media center back ? Thanks Gary
View ArticleDoes clean install delete all partitions + other questions
Hi, have never attempted to upgrade / install new operating system......hence question i have not actually bought win8 yet but tempted for £25 upgrade download before end of the month...... I have an...
View ArticleKey not working when reinstalled windows 8 pro
Hey. I am just in the process of clearing out my laptop and decided to wipe it all as it was feeling a little sluggish. Problem I bow face is the product key that came with my Windows 8 pro software...
View ArticleInstalling to a new SSD via Upgrade Assistant.
I am currently running 7 Pro x64 on a HDD. I have run the Upgrade Assistant and created the ISO file. I am upgrading my system to a SSD to fulfill the usual roles, while keeping my HDD for files, etc....
View Articleclean REINSTALL of windows 8
I recently upgraded to windows 8 pro from my windows 7 machine. I chose the "keep files and settings" upgrade option . There is a problem with extremely slow web browsing ( must be the computer as...
View ArticleNew install sort of?
I am running W8 U trial software which will expire shortly. In the mean time I bought a Win8 Pro disk from Ms. What is the best way to do the pro install: Is there a way to just use my new key and go...
View ArticleWindows 8 PRO - How long before activation required
Hi there I want to try out one or two options on a Virtual machine with W8 Pro. There's no problem entering a product key at install time but is there anyway to stop it automatically trying to activate...
View ArticleSpace requirements on fresh install?
Hi, I just purchased a neww 120 intel 520 ssd to load win 8 pro on and here is my question. I loaded win 7 and all updates then used the upgrade dvd I bought for win 8, I was under the impression from...
View ArticleUsing upgrade licence for clean install on new PC?
So I have just got an upgrade licence and downloaded the DVD ISO and burned it and it seems to have successfully installed and activated on by long overdue new build. I am to be uninstalling my old...
View ArticleMigration from HDD to SSD - locked disk?
Hello, As I used to transfer for our customers Windows 7 from HDD to SSD, I used to pull the HDD out, take the SSD, make a transfer either with Acronis, Paragon or manually. Usually at home, one my own...
View ArticleWindows 8 upgrade version install on new hardware.
I got the Win 8 pro upgrade and since I am getting a nice refund for taxes I am buying an new motherboard cpu and ram. What I would like to know is am I still going to be able to use the Upgrade on the...
View ArticleInstallation Issues
Ok, I have a 5 year old Alienware Aurora 7500. It has the It is deked out in this fashion. AMD 2.8 GHz 5600+ Foxconn 590 SLI mobo 8 gigs of GSkill ram Western Digital 500 GB HD (which I am trying to...
View ArticleMigrating/copying boot partition to another HDD partition
Hi, I have win 8 pro installed & two HDDs with two partions each , I want to migrate the boot partition to another partition on the second drive . It would have been easier if i would have just...
View ArticleInquiry re Windows 8 download, installation and activation
Hello: My first post on this forum hope I am directing it to the appropriate discussion group. I purchased a Samsung Series 5 laptop in late October and am undecided about whether or not I should...
View ArticleDownloaded Upgrade in limbo
Hi there. I downloaded a windows 8 pro today, to get in on the special pricing that expires 1/31/13. Microsoft upgrade assistant makes it that it is meant for the PC I downloaded it into. However, I...
View ArticleProblem after upgrading to Windows 8
After upgrading from windows 7 to windows 8 I get a box message that won't go away. It is titled "FlashPlayerPlugin _11_5_502_146exe - Application error" and the message is "The instruction at...
View ArticleSolved Win 8 - 32 & 64
Bought win 8 and installed via online link. Then a while back, got my Win 8 CD and put it on the shelf. Opened it today and there is a 32 bit (my pc) and a 64 bit disk (my laptop). Can I install my 64...
View ArticleA different way of installing Windows 8
Over on the sevenforums I have posted a tutorial on how to install Windows 8 independent of your current system and make it portable at the same time. That may be interesting for those that are not yet...
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