Windows 8 64 bit (Non Pro edition) ISO?
I have a CZ-17 from iBuyPower, sum my issue up is I had a hard-drive failure and had to re-image. I however did not get a recovery disc with my laptop and was unable to access the recovery partition on...
View ArticleChange Windows to Go USB Port while in use
Before anything, I don't know where to post this. Is it a hardware, installation or setup question? Anyway, here it goes, brought exactly from Technet, where I didn't get any answers so far:...
View ArticleIs the Win8 product key tied to install media ?
I have bought 3 win8 Licences online. I downloaded the install media for each. Do I need to keep all the install media or will a valid key work with any install media ? Or to put the question another...
View ArticleWindows 8 Installed Twice on Netbook
My friend's sister installed Windows 8 twice, and it installed successfully both times. When I start the Netbook it gives me an option to choose between one of the two installs. I'd like to delete one...
View ArticleWindows 8 Uefi Install - I might have messed up
Ok I just upgraded to windows 8. I first install it, and then I Re-install it again using UEFI mode install. On this screen (below), I Forgot! to click "NEW", (I just went ahead and click next). Image:...
View ArticleDowngrading to Windows 7
So my laptop came with Windows 8 preinstalled and I'm going to downgrade to Windows 7, but if ever I want to go back to Win 8 in a future, I'll need an OEM installation media as my license is OEM,...
View ArticleDeleted parition in windows 8 troubles reinstalling
Hello Windows 8 forums, I was trying to refresh my current windows 8 image, but i wasn't able to since windows 8 was giving me error saying "hard drive is locked". I then did a stupid move and start up...
View ArticleNeed patient help I have a bunch of beginner's questions
Good Morning, I need to ask very basic questions so I need patient help and would be really grateful if someone will help me out. I have just bought a new laptop that comes with Windows 8. My old...
View ArticleWin 8 install on SSD connected to mSATA 7 pin adapter
mSATA to 7 pin adapter for SSD or HDD: mSATA to 7pin SATA Adapter (http://www.microsatacables.com/msata-to-7-pin-sata-dapter/) Image:...
View ArticleWin 8 Upgrade Install on Blank SSD
I currently have Windows 7 installed on my HDD and I have a Windows 8 Upgrade key. I bought a brand new SSD that I wish to install Windows 8. Am I correct in understanding that the SSD requires an...
View ArticleHelp with reserved memory...
Hello guys :) I just built a new system with windows 8 and I'm having a small issue I don't know how to fix, if possible to. Thing is, out of 8GB of RAM I happen to have, windows says I can only use...
View ArticleMigrating Win7 & Win8 frm a BIOS computer to UEFI computer
Question: How would you approach this migration? I just bought a copy of Acronis True Image 2013 with Plus Pack. It appears that this is all I need as True Image will install the new motherboard...
View ArticleWindows could not complete the installation.
Hello guys, this is the error I am getting when I start my laptop. "Windows could not complete the installation. To install windows on this computer , restart the application" Windows 8 64 bit , Dell...
View ArticleSolved Surface Pro Factory Reset Issues
So I recently installed linux on my Surface Pro, but decided to go back to Windows 8 since wifi doesn't work properly yet. I thought, restoring shouldn't be a big deal, just insert the recovery USB you...
View ArticleWindows 8 x64 Pro Re-install with IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Hello. I recently bought this net-book: Acer | Aspire One | AO725-0600 | Overview (http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/NU.SGPAA.019) (the specs are in my description) .I got it for my dad, but...
View ArticleSolved Clean Installation Problem
I am trying to do a clean reinstallation of Windows 8 on my Alienware X51 and am having a problem. After I boot to dvd and after the install starts there is a screen that reads "getting Devices Ready"...
View ArticleResize partition
Is it possible to expand a Win8 partition into free space BEHIND it? I've tried Gedit and Win8 disk admin but none let me do that Thanks
View ArticleWin 8 64 installation error 80300024
I made a stupid error (see my footnote) and crashed out of a fresh install. Subsequently I got a refusal to install to my boot drive with error code 0.80300024. My mobo has UEFI and I've had problems...
View ArticleCan't create a recovery usb stick, option greyed out
Hello, I wanted to remove the hidden recovery parition on my Asus Zenbook UX31A, which is 20GB in size, and I need that space, because the laptop just has a 128GB SSD, and I am permanently on space...
View ArticleDowngrading Windows 8 to Windows 7 (Please Help!)
Earlier today I began downgrading from Windows 8 Pro to Windows 7 Professional edition. I loaded the Windows 7 image file onto my USB using Rufus and disabled safe boot from my BIOS settings. I...
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