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Windows 8.1 won't install.

I have installed the file from Microsoft but when I reboot the computer after installing there's no download available in the Windows store. I have tried to re-install it twice, and the second time I...

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Installation Error Spwizeng.dll

I get this message when I try to enter setup. E\Sources\SPWIZENG.DLL is either not designed to run on windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation...

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No OS after a Windows 8 reset

HI All, Has anybody any suggestions for the issue I have. I have an Acer Aspire M7710 which I installed Windows 8 on. I wanted to use the reset windows option under the advanced settings option. After...

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Need to upgrade with key only.

Alright, so to start off, I have a custom built PC running windows 7 SP1: AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4ghz processor AMD HD 7770 ghz edition graphics card 8gb ddr5 high speed gaming ram 500gb internal HDD...

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windows 8.1 preview fresh install from iso

so i decided to make a fresh install with a iso from the download page and use the key that they provide on that same page. Windows 8.1 Preview ISO files - Microsoft Windows...

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cannot boot windows 8

i have a pre-installed windows 8 laptop. while trying to install ubuntu 12.04 LTS, i encountered a problem booting win 8. says invalid efi path. though ubuntu booted without any problems, so in my...

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Can i run windows 8 on my tablet

Hello Everyone I wanted to ask you that can i run windows 8 any version on my Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000???? Waiting for Your Answer

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Solved Can't Install Windows 8.1 on Non-UEFI Laptop

Hello all, I have a Lenovo B575 laptop that is not UEFI capable; however, I have downloaded the x64 Win 8.1 ISO, burned it to a bootable DVD and a bootable USB drive and tried installing Windows 8.1...

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Crash at loading drivers: at 60% - 70%

Hey guys! New to the forum.. :) So basically my Samsung Laptop had some problems for quite some time now. Just crashed out the middle of nowhere. Always, no matter what you did or did not. Soo, I...

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Help Please - New windows 8 laptop, no Metro UI at all??

Hi, Ive recently got a new laptop from uni with windows 8 pre installed along with some other software. However it is not really functioning like windows 8 :( To be honest it just looks like a snazzy...

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Fresh OS install, multiple partitions

Hello, I hope you guys can help me, because I can't find the information on the internet. I want to eventually re-install Windows 8. I do that at least once a year... The thing is that I like to have...

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Will Windows 8.1 be an upgrade, a refresh, on new install?

If its an upgrade, all programs still installed, I'll do it. If its a refresh probably not (yes it keeps the installed apps but that's not any help.) If its a complete reinstall, no way. Anyone know...

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Can't install Windows 8 64bit

Hello I'm having trouble Windows 8 64bit on a computer. It gets near the end and when it comes to restarting, get this error code 0xc0000001 and saying windows failed to install. Also tried installing...

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Can't install 8.1 Preview on older computers

After 3 days of fruitless searching and multiple attempts to install 8.1 I finally found the answer. My hardware does not have the required LAHF/SAHF support nor does it support Prefe6tchW. Why this...

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Boot Ubuntu from win8 bootloader

I have the blue win 8 bootloader with my os's but this is what it says when I choose Ubuntu Image: http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/703/esbm.jpg

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Install from .iso directly

I thought this was pretty slick. Not sure when it was introduced, but I was able to start the install of 8.1 Preview directly from the downloaded .iso file. Just double clicked on it to open in Windows...

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Can't Install Windows 8 pro on my PC

I have a Thinkpad laptop X230(I bought it in China).This machine had pre-install system(win8 prc) But I want to use win8 PRO ,So I bought a win8 pro. The problem is during the installation error...

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Create partition image - Windows 8

I bought an Acer notebook with Windows 8 SL (Single Language) and UEFI BIOS (with Secure Boot) factory installed (Windows Key is set in Bios). I have the habit of installing all programs and make an...

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Solved Windows 8.1 aka blue update faillure

Hi everyone, I tried to update the latest windows 8.1. I got the installation package but when it started saying looking for updates on this computer it said that it was not applicatable on this...

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How to Install Win7 Along Side Factory Installed Win8?

In a few days I will receive a Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon with Win8 installed. And separately I will receive an OEM Win7. Win7 is certainly what I intend to use, and I had originally thought I would...

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