do not see Windows 8.1 upgrade in my store
Hi, Been away for a while.....too much work. Installed Windows 8.1 over Windows 8.0 on 4 computers, like everyone through the store or via MS website. One computer does not see the upgrade in the store...
View Article8.1 Update on Dual Boot PC
I have a dual boot (Windows 7 & 8 on separate hard drives) system that is performing flawlessly. I'm considering doing the free 8.1 update (updating Windows 8), but concerned that it might mess up...
View ArticleI can't find the windows 8.1 update
I am going round and round in circles on windows websites trying to find how to upgrade to 8,1 but none of the links actually do anything .
View ArticleLost Windows 8 trying to dual boot Linux
I am very new to windows 8 (8.1) but this is undefensible . I was trying to install Ubuntu alongside my windows 8 install when I accidentally wiped out my entire windows 8 install. I am using an acer...
View ArticleCannot Install Windows 8 on my Primary HDD
Hello Everyone. When first I tried to install a fresh copy of windows 8, I deleted all the partitions including systems reserved etc Now It shows 2 drives where both of the drives are now currently...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Refresh/Recovery
I recently did an update of my machine from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1. The update process did not show any errors or warnings and by the time it finished I was under the impression that everything went...
View ArticleInstall windows 8 - Asus S56C
Hi. So, I am helping someone to reinstall windows 8 on an asus s56c laptop. All partitions has been deleted prior to me taking over, due to a failed downgrade to windows 7. I was asked to "fix" it, and...
View ArticleGhosting HDD to new SSHD; Can't Boot to Either Drive
First off, I'd like to state how I did this: I have the HDD (1TB, with 3 partitions) within my Desktop, running on a SATA cable (6Gb/s) The SSHD (2TB with 8GB SSD built in) I have outside my desktop in...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Issue
After i updated to Windows 8.1, I logged in and everything was gone, Just a black Screen and the mouse was visible and able to move but nothing else. I've tried Safe Mode, didn't work and i also went...
View ArticleFixing the disks
Hi! So, the situation is the following: I tried restoring my computer using Easeus backup, but an error occurred during the restoration process. I've managed to fix it by doing diskpart /fixmbr and...
View ArticleBootable USB to install Windows on MBR HDD?
Greetings. I'm running Windows 8.1 on an UEFI system, clean installed from my USB-key created with Rufus. But when I try to boot with this USB-key on my older PC (which does not have UEFI), then before...
View ArticleIm out of options here, Problem while updating to 8.1..
First of all hello , im new here... Im very frustrated with windows at thw moment. Yesterday when i booted my computer, it gave me the option to update to 8.1, so without thinking i clicked ok... Only...
View ArticleAny way to get a Windows 8.1 key ? Needed for restore
Is there any way to obtain an 8.1 key? I started having issues with crashing on my system. I went to do a system restore, and for some reason my restore points were gone. They were there last week. I...
View ArticleEFI System Partition missing files, Repair Disk won't boot
Hello everybody. While I was messing around with my laptop, I decided to add on a fourth operating system, Arch Linux. I suppose I was pushing my luck a bit ;). Anyways, during the installation, I...
View ArticleRecovery Related-Finally was able to burn Windows 8.1 ISO
Ok I was finally able to burn the 8.1 ISO to a DVD. However, when I went to do a "refresh" from the recovery screen it says no media available. I have been using Windows for a lot of years, and this...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 upgrade from ISO
I am using now Winodows 8 Pro version. I want to upgrade my OS to windows 8.1 .. using ISO or any method but problem , i have very important files and programs installed on my system.. which i cant...
View Article3TB Hard Drive
I installed a new 3TB HD in my computer & it only shows free space of 2,198,765,563,904. I knoe I can' use the full space beyond 2TB. Can I patition it into 3 1TB drives? Tully
View ArticleDo I "have" to back up my windows 8 OP?
Hey, I'm running a windows 8.1 laptop. something is wrong with my computer and I can not fix it no matter how hard I try, so I would like to reformat the partition/hard-drive/computer. I do not care...
View ArticleNo recovery partition after a clean install of windows 8.1
Hello, I built up a new PC featuring a brand new SSD (i.e fully unallocated). Then, I made a clean install of Windows 8.1 pro (64bits) using an ISO DVD. Using Windows disk management tool after the...
View ArticleBlack screen and cursor after login. Windows 8.1
I've searched all over for solutions to this. Upgraded to Windows 8.1 Pro from 8 through the Windows Store. Everything seemed to go smoothly. Updated graphics card drivers prior to install of 8.1. Now...
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