Install windows 8.1 update
hi, i had windows 7 installed when i purchased my pc, it has 2 drives, 1 ssd and 1 normal hdd, the os is on the ssd and the user folder is on the other, i upgraded to windows 8 and everything is fine...
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I'm having problem during the installation of Windows 8 Pro CD. How can I eliminate the key from BIOS? I still run the OEM version and I want it to be removed. Thanks in advance
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Hi. I have a Laptop/Tablet and I am about to start creating an image for my fleet, we are mostly windows 7 at the moment but moving to windows 8.1 Pro. I am very new to the process of adding needed...
View ArticleSolved Prompt to Install Windows 8.1 Will NOT Gow Away!
I booted up this morning and when I opened the first program, I was greeted with the prompt to install Windows 8.1. That may not be a bad thing for those who want Windows 8.1, but I don't. At least not...
View ArticleHelp with Windows 8
Guyz, I purchased a new Laptop Sony Vaio with pre-installed Windows 8 on it yesterday. The salesman at the MediaMarkt said that these Laptops are already with pre-installed Windows 8 and also assured...
View ArticleWindows Easy Transfer Disabled for Vista to Windows 8.1
Have just spent two unproductive days trying to use WET to move items from my Vista system to my new Windows 8.1 machine. The tool will evidently work for Vista --> Windows 8, but not to 8.1. I now...
View ArticleCloned OEM drive to new mSATA, but have boot issues
Greetings, I have an HP ENVY TouchSmart 15-j063cl that originally came with a 1 TB drive with Windows 8. Goal was to move the system drive over to a 256 GB mSata and keep the original drive for data,...
View ArticleSasmung Ativ tab refresh and install windows help
Hello, im helping a family friend out, who bought a used Samsung tab from ebay for Christmas, it has windows rt installed, the tab was bought over 45 days ago so theres no way of putting a claim in via...
View ArticleInstalling Windows 8 using Windows Anytime Update Key
I have searched the forums and have found a lot info that is close to what I need, but not exactly what I need. Here is my situation. I purchased a Samsung NP9000X3A notebook from an individual a...
View ArticleNot enough space on system reserved partition error
First time posting, but found the Win 7 forums very helpful. I'm trying to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8 (and then 8.1) on a laptop with a 240 GB SSD. When I run setup, it loads, but then says...
View ArticleSolved Request Help on WIN 8 clean install on new build gaming PC
All, My son and I wanted to tackle our first ever computer build over the Holidays. Everything works, but w*e cannot load Windows 8 as the OS on a clean install. * *How do I how to update the bios and...
View ArticleWindows update and drive problems before I clean Install
HP G7 2269 Notebook Problems: I am having trouble with windows update, recovery drive in disk optimization not defragging, weird one time error: Windows 8 worker thread returned at bad irql. I'll keep...
View ArticleSolved Activate Clean Windows 8 Install Problems
Hey, I am in need of some help for any experts where who can point me in the right direction. Basically I have just used the ISO that I downloaded when I took advantage of the Windows 8 upgrade deal...
View ArticleSolved Genuine copy of windows 8.1 enterprise edition x64
Hello Please help me a link to download genuine copy of windows 8.1 enterprise edition x64, where i can activate it with a key after installation Cheers Trojan
View ArticleRefresh problems"The drive where windows is installed is l
This is a new thread. The original problem had to do with Windows Defender and is described here: http://www.eightforums.com/system-security/22913-windows-defender-error-3.html#post322698 Now I'm...
View ArticleA few Windows 8.1 upgrade questions....
I just upgraded from Windows 8 to 8.1 through the Windows Store app and all seems rosy with it so far. Not a hell of a lot of a difference to be seen, but as support for Win 8 is on a countdown from...
View ArticleWant to install a 128GB SSD
I have a Kingston SSDNow V200 128 GB SATA III 6 GB/s 2.5-Inch SSD I was using on my old Dell Precision 370. I now have a new Lenovo IdeaCenter K450 running Windows 8 X64 and I want to install the SSD...
View ArticleSolved Repair Dual Boot Win 8.1/Win 7
I had my system set up for Dual boot (on separate hard drives) for both Win 8.1 and Win 7. Win 8.1 developed a problem and unfortunately the only back up I had (my fault) was for Win 8 before I...
View ArticleChange Windows Install Location - Post Setup
Hi, Basically I have a laptop with a 60GB SSD and a 500GB HDD. Windows is (stupidly) been installed on the HDD. I can't touch the SSD in Disk Management, it has Windows 7 installed on it, so I can't...
View ArticleUpgrading from Win 8 to Win 8.1 over LAN?
***Keep in mind that I'm trying to _*upgrade*_ Win 8 to 8.1, not perform a clean install.*** My 4 GB flash drive is having issues taking in the bootable ISO. I've tried Rufus USB, Windows 7 USB/DVD...
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