Reset after upgrade
I have a pc here that was originally win 7, then upgraded to win 8 (not 8.1). I wish to reset win 8 back to it's newest condition. I did create a recovery drive. Can I simply follow the 'Remove...
View ArticleHow do I reformat my Windows 8?
Hello, I downloaded and installed Windows 8.1 but I did not burn the install files. Now I want to reformat my PC by doing remove everything and reinstall windows. But it is asking for my recovery media...
View ArticleNo (windows 7) restore program supposedly hidden in W8
Hi i want to create an image of my drive. but all sites tell me to use the W7 program hidden in W8. Norton Ghost is not compatible. Im putting in a new motherboard and i want a backup of this old set up.
View Articlecopy Win 8.1 from PC1 to PC2
I want to copy windows 8.1 from one PC to another and then delete it from the first PC. How do I do this? Thanks for help. Bill Mead
View ArticleUninstall Linux and install win8
Hey guys I have a pc with linux mint 16 but i want to remove it in order to install win 8. I have tried to run win8 installation throu USB but it cannot proceed since the hard drive is not in NTSF...
View ArticleThinking of upgrading to 8.1
I have windows 7 Home Edition on desktop and same for my laptop. How much would it cost to go to win8 on laptop and would it be worth it? I know Have to back up laptop buy and download win8 then...
View ArticleNew win 8 full version install
I will soon install w8 full, now have w7, will i be able to use w7 rescue to reset to w7 and when i need to, reset to w8 using w8 full install disc as rescue disc?? Dalton
View ArticleHow to RESTORE System Image CORRECTLY
Nice day to all. I have read the tutorial/s and solution/s on the forums, but I cannot find what I am looking for. Here is my situation: -I have now installed and using two sata hard drive (*Drive C...
View ArticleSolved Hidden fonts continue to display in applications
I have hidden all of the foreign language fonts that are Windows 8.1 system fonts. However, the hidden fonts continue to display in Office 2010, Adobe Creative Cloud and Corel Draw X6, as well as other...
View Articlerecovery partition
Hello I have Dell XPS 8300 and made a set of dvds when I got the machine. I don't remember if I made them before or after a Dell tech deleted my recovery partition. I have since made a Win 8 dvd from...
View ArticleCreate Windows 8 x64 Install Disk
Hello, I have a Toshiba Laptop System Model: Satellite L875D-S7332 Part Number: PSKFQU-008003 Pre Installed with Windows 8 x64. I want to create a Windows 8 x64 Install Disk. Can you please instruct me...
View ArticleInquiry on Windows 7 UPGRADE TO Windows 8
Hello to all I am not sure if this has been asked or answered before coz i cannot find the answer to what i have been looking for. My other Laptop is on Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit. I have used the...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Update
Hello, When I started my laptop today it told me to go to the store for an update (Windows 8.1), but when I go to to store or any other app inside the start screen it doesn't show anything and shuts...
View ArticleWindows 7 Home Premium Edition To Windows 8 (N) install
Hi there I'm a little baffled as I purchased Windows 8 (N) from the microsoft store (download version) and I'm not getting the option to keep my applications and personal files from updating from...
View ArticleWin 8.1 installed on restart now computer keeps rebooting
Hey kinda in a pretty bad situation right now. about a week or 2 ago I downloaded the windows 8.1 update for my Samsung Series 7 chronos model NP700Z5C-S02UB I never installed the update after I...
View Articleclean re-install windows 8 pro without losing my programs
Hi mates, I was wondering what is the best way to install a clean version windows 8 pro without losing my files, data and programs. I want to do that because my windows 8 became so slow and takes very...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 pro Clean install partitioning issue.
Everytime i try to install windows 8.1 the os creates 6 gpt partitions Attachment 33167...
View ArticleDumping hashes for Syskey startup password
I know how to dump or acquire login password hashes from the SAM/System hives. What I'd like to dump are hashes from the startup password that's set when a user runs Syskey from within Win 7/8, as...
View ArticleWhere can I get a Windows 8.1 Professional 64 bit ISO?
Hello, I purchased Windows 8.1 Professional 64 bit from the Microsoft Store. When I try to download it, I get the dreaded "we can't connect to the internet right now" error. This happens regardless of...
View ArticleCLEAN INSTALL of Windows 8.1 with a Windows 8 OEM Key?
I have recently purchased a new Lenovo C540 that has Windows 8 already installed on it (please note I have posted in Lenovo forums, awaiting solution there as well). I would like to perform a clean...
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