Boot from CD on Win8
I am trying to install a new OS and I want to boot from the CD on Win8? How would I do that?
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I have two laptops, both Samsung, one mine and one my sisters. My one is Windows 8 and her one is a slightly older model so Windows 7 Now both are are very similar in spec, being 4GB and Intel Pentium...
View ArticleWindows 8 Dreamspark to 8.1?
Hi, I'm currently using Windows 8 (From Dreamspark). Is it possible for me to update it to 8.1 now? If yes, how? From Auto-update? Thanks
View Articlemoving disk drives
If I remove the boot drive from my old Windows 7 computer and put it into my new Windows 8 computer, how can I set up the new computer to allow dual boot at start-up?
View ArticleSolved Where is Windows 8 Licence key in Sony Vaio Laptop?
Hello, I buyed a sony laptop from a shopping. *First Question:* before it ... can i sure that my sony laptop is new notebook or refurbished laptop ? *Two Question: *Windows original in my laptop is...
View ArticleHow to update a non-genuine W7 with a legit W8
I was the victim of a Windows 7 Ultimate forgery scam. I have a legitimate copy of Windows 8 Professional (upgrade pack) which I intend to install however, my question is, if the Win 7 installation is...
View Articlebooting up
Am currently on windows 8 os with a compac presario cq56 laptop but the last few hours have tried to boot up my laptop and this error keeps on popping up 0cx00000e9 have tried to go round it to no...
View ArticleWin 8 to 8.1 RTM install with C:\Users Symlink
This morning I tried to install the Technet RTM version of Win 8.1 from Win 8.0 x64. When I went through the process, the only option was keep nothing, which was the same thing that happened to me when...
View ArticleRecover old files after new CPU & MB install
Went from an Intel MB and CPU to an AMD setup before realizing that wouldn't just be able to boot into my existing windows installation when I first plug everything in. From what I've seen on the...
View ArticleSystem Reserved Partiton question when installing W8
I want to install W8 Pro onto the second partition of my laptop that already has W7 Pro installed. What are the correct settings for the second partition(simple, active, primary,etc) so that the...
View ArticleSolved Tip when installing Windows 8.1 Pro from ISO
Hi there When you install windows 8.1 from the ISO using a currently running version of Windows 8 (mount iso as a virtual DVD and run setup.exe) choose KEEP NONE at the prompt to clean install but DO...
View ArticleCan Win 8.1 Act as a Service Pack
I am confused about the ways to install 8.1. I have retail version of 8.0 installed on my Dell and pretty much set up to my satisfaction using Start8. I would like to eventually upgrade to 8.1 without...
View ArticleWindows 8 Installation Issue
Currently, I'm using Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit. I want to upgrade to Windows 8 then I got an error when booting Windows 8 from USB. It say something like this: "Your PC needs to be repaired...
View ArticleHow do I install Windows 8.1 on my Dell Latitude 10?
I downloaded Windows 8.1 from MSDN. When I tried to run the setup from Windows, it said the OEM key is not supported with Windows 8.1. I surely can use a retail key from the MSDN account but that is my...
View Articlenew motherboard - windows 8 resets randomly
hello, some advice/help please. client with advent DT2412 failed motherboard. old motherboard MSI B75M A-P45 (discontinued). replaced with Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H Socket 1155 M-ATX Motherboard...
View ArticleUnistalled windows 8 and I want to install it again!
Hello, I removed windows 8 from my laptop and Installed Linux mint but I had a problem with the languages, etc.. Anyway. I still have my windows 8 product key. Is it possible to use it again on the...
View ArticleWindows 8 Pro ~ SATA/AHCI
Hello, Looking for some help, I obviously didn't do enough homework..!! Hope this post is in the right place.? I have installed Windows 8 Pro on a small new ASUS Intel H61 based mini PC. Everything...
View ArticleUpgrade from W8 to 8.1
Is upgrading from Win 8 to Win 8.1 working ? I used the downloaded .iso (MSDN), but it only offered to keep personal files, all applications were gone after install. Is this the expected behavior ? If...
View ArticleWin8 disk partitions
NEED Help! My english is weak. Recently, i installed Win8 x64 but had repeat the whole process again, because IDE/AHCI drive setting:mad:!! My question is: Can I have my OS without some partitions? I...
View ArticleSolved Confused about win8 install without zero fill
I'm sure I am not the tech that most of you guys are but on previous OS installs I've always did a zero fill before installing the new software. I currently have a Dell Inspiron 545, win7 x64 (8g ram)...
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