Removing Setup from the MBR
Good morning, I was casually wondering how to remove the failed Windows Setup that shows up on the Boot screen along with the still functional Windows 7 Ultimate. Funny that the Setup didn't move past...
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I used Windows 8 upgrade assistant before installing Win8 Pro.The message i received on compatibility was only one problem.Your PC Firmware doesn't support secure boot so you won't be able to use it in...
View ArticleFactory image restore for selling (not fully set up).
Hi, I am selling my Acer acer m5-481pt-6644 and want to do a factory image restore so the buyer can set it up for themselves. I have done plenty of image restores on Win 7, but always gone all the way...
View ArticleProblem downgrading to windows 7
I read the guide on how to do a downgrade, and did everything i was suppose to. But when i insert my USB and restart my computer is loading the Windows 7 installation files from the usb, but then it...
View ArticleDual Boot OS installation problem
I partitioned a 1 Tb drive with windows 8 on first partition. Trying to install windows 7 on 2nd partition. Will boot from DVD & load files but when windows tries to open it stops & must...
View ArticleUpdate Problems
Hi! Been havin' problems during windows 8 updates. After updating, the screen just flashes on and off. I forced shut down it 2 times so I can go to the safe mode options. I restore my settings using...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Error - cannot remove keyboard layout
Hi there If you select a keyboard layout and there's no language pack available you cannot remove that keyboard again. I made a mistake and got this (Igbo whatever that is) Now I've got a redundant...
View ArticleRefresh unsuccessful, bounced back to previous install
Hi, I hope someone here can help me. I just ran a refresh in windows 8 from a custom refresh image created some time ago with recimg.exe. Everything seemed to install fine with the programs I had...
View ArticleI get to the "starting Windows" screen, it freezes up
I tried installing Windows 7 from the Windows 7 64-bit UEFI bootable flash drive, but after it loads the files and I get to the "starting Windows" screen, it freezes up. I have secure boot disabled....
View ArticleWin8 Upgrade or Win8.1 New Install
What's better, upgrade a Win8 to Win8.1 or purchase Win8.1 ? Harold
View ArticleNeed help with windows 7 CD won't boot!
So after spending ages trying to get this new bios figured out, I have managed to make the bios boot CD drive first priority. NOW, the laptop doesn't detect the CD, something along the lines of 'Please...
View ArticleSolved Question about laptop installation
OK, I have an Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A-DH71 (http://support.asus.com/knowledge.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=3&s=369&m=UX31A&os=36&hashedid=DNit7f9PxhWaH1Wi) which came with Windows 8...
View ArticleWindows 8.0 to Windows 8.1 Upgrade Process
As we are getting closer to the release date, I've started wondering about how the process will really work. A while ago, I read that Microsoft were saying the 8.1 update would be similar to a Service...
View ArticleNew laptop - no COA sticker / Installation CD
I got a new (well, refurbished) HP laptop (with Windows 8 64 bit) , and it came without the COA sticker with the activation number, and since it is OEM, without DVD. Is it normal not to have the...
View ArticleWindows with no OS DVD and product key
Hi, I bought 8 Toshiba Laptops for my company on 3rd Feb 2013 from Dubai . The laptops details as follows Model: Thoshiba Laptop SC850 B560 i3 OS: Windows 8 single language No DVD's and product key...
View ArticleW7 deleting W8 restore Points when in dual boot.
Does anyone have a real solution to get W7 to stop deleting W8 restore points? The registry update like what was done for XP does not work.
View ArticleSolved Dual Boot issue
Hi, I had dual boot of win 7 (default) and win 8. Was all working OK until I moved my win 8 system partition to the start of my drive (had partitions either side with no data so removed). Now when...
View ArticleDowngrade to Windows 7
hello guys. i currently have a windows 8 i want to downgrade back to windows 7. i have created a bootable dvd and usb. but when i restart the computer, the dvd wont boot. and i get confused when it...
View ArticleSolved Laptop with encrypted key in UEFI BIOS - how to obtain ISO
Hi folks, Clue is in the title. Have a toshiba laptop with the UEFI encrypted windows 8 key. The hard drive was broken as it was dropped. No sticker on the bottom as is now microsoft policy. Download...
View ArticleSolved install without username or email?
Is it possible to install Windows 8.1 without a username or email? The reason I'm asking is that I have some spare hardware lying round, my local store has Windows 8.1 on offer and I thought I could...
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