Hello friends ,

 I am posting this because I have got an error while installing windows that

 WE COULDN'T VERIFY THE PRODUCT KEY. PLEASE CHECK YOUR INSTALLATION MEDIA

 Do anybody have solution for it?????

windows media player on my computer doesn't work with some videos so I would like to help me if you can.

Hi

I am working on creating a new WinPE 4.0 boot file because I am working on a product where I need to capture Windows 8 images. I have succeeded creating my new WinPE 4.0 and it boots fine. The issue I have is that I am not able to add Powershell to my new WinPE image. I have used the following commands:

dism /image:C:\MOUNT /add-package /PackagePath:"WinPE-PowerShell3.cab"
dism /image:C:\MOUNT /add-package /PackagePath:"en-us\WinPE-PowerShell3_en-us.cab"

The first package abort after 20% with error: 14081
The second package runs all the way to 100% and then fail with error 0x80073701

Both package show the following additional error: "The specified package is not applicable to this image"

It is the only package I am not able to add to my wim file. Any ideas on what is causing this error? I have tried from both a Windows 7 x64 machine and also from a Windows 8 x64

(I am using Windows AIK 8.0)

Hi

   I am a .NET developer and have recently switched to using Windows 8 (Single Language edition).

   I have previously created an Installer using Inno Setup and have been using it since Windows XP and 7.
   The installer copies web app files to the target pc/server and runs a few IIS script to create the virtual
   application.

   

   I am now facing a problem with my IIS Manager after running this installer on my Windows 8 pc. Somehow
   these script have corrupted or mess my IIS Manager. I can no longer manage my localhost website after
   running this installer. The groups under Connections (where we can see Sites, Application Pool, etc) is now
   missing! They work on previous versions of Windows (Windows XP, Windows 7) and Windows Server.

   I tried uninstalling (removing IIS manager via Control Panel > Turn Windows Features On or Off) and reinstalling
   again, but it does not work. 

   Your assistance in this will be very much appreciated. Kindly let me know if you need additional information.

   Thank You.

Hi!

I bought a  Lenovo Z585 notebook which came with Windows 8 Single User x64 pre-loaded. I did not receive any install media with the notebook.

I now want to reinstall Windows as I want to set up partitions my own way (rather than having one big 'C:' drive and a 'D:' recovery drive ). I found out my product key using the software 'Belrac Advisor'. Now can I install Windows 8 using a general Windows 8 DVD that I can get from my friends/download off the net? I plan to wipe out all my existing partitions and then re-use the key I already have. Is this possible?

Thanks!

Neeraj.

Having been made aware via these Forums that Windows 8 Enterprise was unable to upgrade Media Center, I have upgraded out conferencing center unit to Windows 8 PRO via our Volume License installation media this weekend.

To my horror, I now discover that the "Add features to Windows" option normally available in Windows 8 Pro Retail Editions is apparently not available in Volume License SKUs:

The installation method described at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/feature-packs "Add Features to Windows 8" is also not available, listing only "Turn Windows Features on or off" which of course does not start the required wizard.

I have subsequently attempted to change the local policy of the unit, explicitly disabling the supression of the "Add Features" option, as per below to no avail.

I would be grateful for advice on the following:

1) Any script/registry edit that would allow me to enter my Media Center key in order to activate this licensed feature

2) Failing this, if it is possible for me to purchase a $49 upgrade key, and convert my VL Edition to Retail in order to activate this feature

3) Can someone from Microsoft please point out specifically where on their website, blogs or elsewhere they have publicly stated that the VL Pro edition (Not just the Enterprise Edition) would have Media Center functionality crippled in this way, prior to me wasting an entire day on this utterly pointless exercise.

Many thanks to the community for any advice.

Hi All,

I am creating Windows 8 image, including FREE apps from Windows Store ... question is once image is deployed to other units how we can solve the Live ID issue ?

N.A.Malik

Hello,

We are trying to deploy Windows 8 with an unattend.xml file.

It's working fine, except for one part.

In the file we used '<AcceptEula>true</AcceptEula>'
But it's still asking to accept the agreement.

This is the answer file:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"><settings pass="windowsPE"><component name="Microsoft-Windows-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="tokenhere" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"><DiskConfiguration><Disk wcm:action="add"><CreatePartitions><CreatePartition wcm:action="add"><Extend>true</Extend><Order>1</Order><Type>Primary</Type></CreatePartition></CreatePartitions><ModifyPartitions><ModifyPartition wcm:action="add"><Active>true</Active><Extend>false</Extend><Format>NTFS</Format><Label>OS</Label><Letter>C</Letter><Order>1</Order><PartitionID>1</PartitionID></ModifyPartition></ModifyPartitions><DiskID>0</DiskID><WillWipeDisk>true</WillWipeDisk></Disk><WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI></DiskConfiguration><WindowsDeploymentServices><ImageSelection><InstallTo><DiskID>0</DiskID><PartitionID>1</PartitionID></InstallTo></ImageSelection></WindowsDeploymentServices><UserData><ProductKey><WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI></ProductKey><AcceptEula>true</AcceptEula><FullName>User</FullName><Organization>Organization</Organization></UserData></component><component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core-WinPE" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="public token" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"><SetupUILanguage><UILanguage>nl-VS</UILanguage></SetupUILanguage><InputLocale>en-US</InputLocale><SystemLocale>nl-VS</SystemLocale><UILanguage>nl-VS</UILanguage><UILanguageFallback>nl-VS</UILanguageFallback><UserLocale>nl-VS</UserLocale></component></settings><settings pass="oobeSystem"><component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="public token" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"><UserAccounts><LocalAccounts><LocalAccount wcm:action="add"><Password><Value>tokenhere==</Value><PlainText>false</PlainText></Password><Description>Sysadmin</Description><DisplayName>Sysadmin</DisplayName><Group>Administrators</Group><Name>Sysadmin</Name></LocalAccount></LocalAccounts><AdministratorPassword><Value>tokenhere</Value><PlainText>false</PlainText></AdministratorPassword><DomainAccounts><DomainAccountList wcm:action="add"><DomainAccount wcm:action="add"><Group>Users</Group><Name>Domainuser</Name></DomainAccount><Domain>domain.nl</Domain></DomainAccountList></DomainAccounts></UserAccounts><OOBE><HideEULAPage>true</HideEULAPage><HideLocalAccountScreen>true</HideLocalAccountScreen><HideOEMRegistrationScreen>true</HideOEMRegistrationScreen><HideOnlineAccountScreens>true</HideOnlineAccountScreens><NetworkLocation>Work</NetworkLocation><HideWirelessSetupInOOBE>true</HideWirelessSetupInOOBE><ProtectYourPC>1</ProtectYourPC><SkipMachineOOBE>true</SkipMachineOOBE><SkipUserOOBE>true</SkipUserOOBE></OOBE></component></settings><cpi:offlineImage cpi:source="wim://dpm01/reminst/wdsclientunattend/wim%20files/install.wim#Windows 8 Enterprise" xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" /></unattend>

I have seen the other topica about the Windows 8 EULA. But that didn't resolve my issue.

Working with MS Server 2012.

Thanks in advance.

Has anyone found a way of configuring the mail app and calendar app to work with active sync without having to first sign in with Microsoft account?

The only way I can find to set these up is to first sign in with Microsoft account then go to settings and add an exchange account...

Hello,

I bought an Asus Zenbook UX32V a year ago, which was running windows 7, but for which I did not save windows some external storing device. I also lost the sticker which was on my computer with the product key.
A week or two ago, I damaged badly my hard drive, and some repair store changed it and reinstalled windows 7 on it. Althouth, i do not have a key for it and decided to buy windows 8 pro through the student offer, which i did.
I then started to install it, and everything went smoothly until the step where the setup checks what programs will be or not compatibles with W8.
At this step, it tells me that Intel drivers won't work in W8 (external controller, bluetooth or smthg) and then proposes me to uninstall them. I did it, then restart my computer to save the changes. At that point windows 7 crashes and cannot boot, and i have to go trhough the restoring process (where i jump back to a previous version of my computer, last update for ex) to be able to use it again, otherwise it just crashes during the animation with the windows logo.

On my restored version of my computer, i then try to install windows 8 again to resume the set up, but it then says me "internal error: something might have happened during the download". I checked the forum about that and i tried to delete the file WebSetup in my Appdata folder, but it did not change anything.

Now, i have only few days left until my windows 7 trial licence will end, and as I am using my computer for work every day I am getting a little bit stressed about what's going on and what shall I do.

If you needs any additional information i will be happy to provide them, like screenshots or just about the computer. I really need help because I am getting desperate, and I thank you in advance.

T. William

I went to install windows 8 recently on my Acer Aspire 5552 (64bit) and it got almost all the way done and then said it couldn't complete and rolled back.  Pasted here are my log files from $Windows.~BT\Sources\Panther.  Can anyone help me diagnose what went wrong?

setuperr.log

11:16:32, Error                 CONX   [GetOsCaptionInformation] 0x000001F0 Failed to create cocreateinstance[gle=0x000000b7]
11:16:35, Error                 CONX   [GetOsCaptionInformation] 0x000001F0 Failed to create cocreateinstance[gle=0x000000b7]
11:28:42, Error      [0x0803b6] MIG    Can't retrieve group information for user IIS APPPOOL\Classic .NET AppPool. NetUserGetLocalGroups failed 0x000008AD
11:28:44, Error      [0x0803b6] MIG    Can't retrieve group information for user IIS APPPOOL\DefaultAppPool. NetUserGetLocalGroups failed 0x000008AD
11:32:00, Error      [0x0808fe] MIG    Plugin {050ed09e-a530-41e6-8ac9-a9a96e74a2c1}: [shmig] Gather Wallpaper: Original wallpaper source (C:\Users\Alicia\Desktop\IMG_8801T.jpg) was not used due to error 0x80070002.  Continuing with the cached bitmap image
11:33:21, Error      [0x0803b6] MIG    Can't retrieve group information for user IIS APPPOOL\Classic .NET AppPool. NetUserGetLocalGroups failed 0x000008AD
11:33:22, Error      [0x0803b6] MIG    Can't retrieve group information for user IIS APPPOOL\DefaultAppPool. NetUserGetLocalGroups failed 0x000008AD
11:36:22, Error      [0x0808fe] MIG    Plugin {ee036dc0-f9b7-4d2d-bb94-3dd3102c5804}: BRIDGEMIG: CBrgUnattend::CollectBridgeSettings failed: 0x1, 0
11:41:08, Error      [0x0803b6] MIG    Can't retrieve group information for user IIS APPPOOL\Classic .NET AppPool. NetUserGetLocalGroups failed 0x000008AD
11:41:10, Error      [0x0803b6] MIG    Can't retrieve group information for user IIS APPPOOL\DefaultAppPool. NetUserGetLocalGroups failed 0x000008AD
11:42:21, Error      [0x0803b6] MIG    Can't retrieve group information for user IIS APPPOOL\Classic .NET AppPool. NetUserGetLocalGroups failed 0x000008AD
11:42:22, Error      [0x0803b6] MIG    Can't retrieve group information for user IIS APPPOOL\DefaultAppPool. NetUserGetLocalGroups failed 0x000008AD
12:07:29, Error      [0x0803b6] MIG    Can't retrieve group information for user IIS APPPOOL\Classic .NET AppPool. NetUserGetLocalGroups failed 0x000008AD
12:07:30, Error      [0x0803b6] MIG    Can't retrieve group information for user IIS APPPOOL\DefaultAppPool. NetUserGetLocalGroups failed 0x000008AD
12:28:20, Error                 MIG    COnlineWinNTPlatform::AddPathToSearchIndexer - Failed to create CSearchManager instance, error: 0x80070422[gle=0x000003f0]
12:29:29, Error      [0x0808fe] MIG    Plugin {ee036dc0-f9b7-4d2d-bb94-3dd3102c5804}: BRIDGEMIG: ParseRegistryIfBridgeExists: query bridge presence key failed 0x139f, bridge present = 0
12:29:30, Error      [0x08038d] MIG    Failure while calling IPostApply->ApplySuccess for Plugin={ServerPath="%windir%\system32\Migration\netiomig.dll", CLSID={ea51459a-a30d-4a33-b294-0e0163551c75}, ThreadingModel=Apartment}. Error: 0x8007000D
12:29:30, Error                        Error READ, 0x0000000D while gathering/applying object: apply-success, Action,CMXEPlugin,C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\WorkDir\MachineSpecific\Working\agentmgr\CCSIAgent,%windir%\system32\Migration\netiomig.dll,{ea51459a-a30d-4a33-b294-0e0163551c75},Apartment. Will return 2[gle=0x000000cb]
12:29:31, Error      [0x08038d] MIG    Failure while calling IPostApply->ApplySuccess for Plugin={ServerPath="Microsoft-Windows-DirectoryServices-ADAM-Client\adammigrate.dll", CLSID={43CCF250-2A74-48c6-9620-FC312EC475D6}, ThreadingModel=Apartment}. Error: 0x80070002
12:29:31, Error                        Error READ, 0x00000002 while gathering/applying object: apply-success, Action,CMXEPlugin,C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\ReplacementManifests,Microsoft-Windows-DirectoryServices-ADAM-Client\adammigrate.dll,{43CCF250-2A74-48c6-9620-FC312EC475D6},Apartment. Will return 2[gle=0x000000cb]

setupact.log

12:38:29, Info                  CONX   Windows Install is starting.
12:38:29, Info                  CONX   Setup build version is: 6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
12:38:29, Info                  CONX   InitializeSetupData: Start initializing data
12:38:29, Info                  CONX   Starting secondboot phase
12:38:29, Info                  CONX   curr working directory in apply phase is C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources 
12:38:29, Info                  CONX   ConX::Setup::Media::CNewWorkerProc::SetupNewOS: Upgrade is using replacement manifests in C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\ReplacementManifests
12:38:29, Info                  IBSLIB RollbackReinitialize in progress...
12:38:29, Info                  IBSLIB RollbackReinitialize finished.
12:38:29, Info                  CONX   executing second boot apply
12:38:29, Info                         UpgExecuteSecondBootApply: Begin run. WinOld: C:\Windows.old, Store: C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\StoreDir, Work: C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\WorkDir
12:38:29, Info                         pUpgLayerRestoreEnvVars: restored MIG_UPGRADE_APPLY_STOP_SERVICES_LIST=WinDefend;WdNisSvc;WSearch;VSS;Schedule;WUAUServ;LanmanWorkstation;Netlogon;WHSConnector;vmms;PeerDistSvc;UALSVC
12:38:29, Info                         pUpgLayerRestoreEnvVars: restored MIG_UPGRADE_APPLY_START_SERVICES_LIST=WinDefend;WdNisSvc;WSearch;VSS;Schedule;WUAUServ;LanmanWorkstation;Netlogon;WHSConnector;vmms;PeerDistSvc;UALSVC
12:38:29, Info                         pUpgLayerRestoreEnvVars: restored MIG_PLUGIN_CALL_TIMEOUT=30
12:38:29, Info                         pUpgLayerRestoreEnvVars: restored MIG_PLUGIN_CALL_TIMEOUT_INTERVALS=10;5
12:38:29, Info                         Entering pUpgLayerStartAutoStartingServices
12:38:29, Info                         Leaving pUpgLayerStartAutoStartingServices
12:38:29, Info                         pUpgLayerWaitAutoStartingSystemServices: Started at 12:38:29
12:55:58, Info       [0x090008] PANTHR CBlackboard::Open: C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther\installinfo succeeded.
12:55:58, Info                  CONX   InitializeWorkingDirectory: Successfully initialized working directory for postrollback
12:55:58, Info                  CONX                               Working  Directory = C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther
12:55:58, Info                  CONX                               Logging  Directory = C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther
12:55:58, Info                  CONX                               Rollback Directory = C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Rollback
12:55:58, Info                  CONX   CSetupLangIniLoader::Initialize: LANG.INI Directory = C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources
12:55:58, Info                  CONX   CSetupLangIniLoader::Initialize: Language Pack Root = C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\..\Langpacks
12:55:58, Info                  CONX   CSetupLangIniLoader::Initialize: 1 languages found.
12:55:58, Info                  CONX   CSetupLangIniLoader::Initialize: Adding language: index: 0
12:55:58, Info                  CONX   CSetupLangIniLoader::Initialize:     Language name     : en-US
12:55:58, Info                  CONX   CSetupLangIniLoader::Initialize:     Language pack file: C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\..\Langpacks\en-US\LP.CAB
12:55:58, Info                  CONX   CSetupLangIniLoader::Initialize:     IsDefault         : 1
12:55:58, Info                  CONX   CSetupLangIniLoader::Initialize:     IsInstallInImage  : 1
12:55:58, Info                  CONX   CSetupLangIniLoader::Initialize:     Media number      : 0
12:55:58, Info                  CONX   CSetupLangIniLoader::Initialize: Set default UI language = en-US.
12:55:58, Info                  CONX   CSetupLangIniLoader::Initialize: Set default install language = en-US.
12:55:58, Info                  CONX   DetermineLanguage: Default setup language is set to 'en-US'
12:56:32, Info                  CONX   ExecuteRollback in PostRollback scenario succeeded. Exit code: 0
12:56:32, Info                  CONX   UploadDiagnosticData in PostRollback scenario is disabled: as user has not opted in
12:56:32, Info       [0x090009] PANTHR CBlackboard::Close: c:\$windows.~bt\sources\panther\installinfo.

Nick

Anytime I try to launch the Store App under my domain ID, I receive the message "Windows Store isn't available right now.  Please try again later". 

I've done all of the basic troubleshooting.

Rebooted.

Ran WSRESET

Checked the system time.

Firewall is turned off.

Using Windows Defender for AV.

Ran the App Troubleshooter.

If I log on with a local account, I am able to open the Store App, however, I am not able to download or install any updates.  They stay at Pending... for a long time, and then fail.  I've tried this at the office, and at home (with no proxy).   Same results.

WinStore.log:

00004192:00005760] Proxy list = xxxxxxxx.xx.xxx.com:8080, Proxy bypass = (null), Proxy access type = 3
00004192:00005760] CHttpRequest::_SendRequest: Calling WinHttpSendRequest, hRequest 0x72c51e50 attempt 1
00004192:00005760] CHttpRequest::_SendRequest: WinHttpSendRequest hRequest 0x72c51e50 (1) result: 0x00000000, proxy time: 16
00004192:00005760] CHttpRequest::_ReceiveResponse: HttpStatusCode: 204
00004192:00005760] CHttpRequest response header: Cache-Control : private, max-age=3600
00004192:00005760] CHttpRequest response header: X-WS-Discovery-Last-Modified : Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT
00004192:00005760] DownloadUrl - No Content (204) for h t t p s //:XXservices.apps.microsoft.com/browse/6.2.9200-1/615/en-US_en-securid/c/US/cp/10005001/HomePageData/pt/x64/lf/1
00004192:00005760] SQR::CreateEmptyResultsAsNeeded - Received empty response that is unexpected for 42

Everything seems to proceed as defined in autounattend, however, during the final "finishing up" a dialog is displayed "windows can not complete installation. run setup again" (wording from memory).

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend">
 <settings pass="windowsPE">
  <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
   <DiskConfiguration>
    <Disk wcm:action="add">
     <CreatePartitions>
      <CreatePartition wcm:action="add">
       <Order>1</Order>
       <Type>EFI</Type>
       <Size>100</Size>
      </CreatePartition>
      <CreatePartition wcm:action="add">
       <Order>2</Order>
       <Type>MSR</Type>
       <Size>128</Size>
      </CreatePartition>
      <CreatePartition wcm:action="add">
       <Order>3</Order>
       <Type>Primary</Type>
       <Extend>true</Extend>
      </CreatePartition>
     </CreatePartitions>
     <DiskID>0</DiskID>
     <WillWipeDisk>true</WillWipeDisk>
     <ModifyPartitions>
      <ModifyPartition wcm:action="add">
       <Order>1</Order>
       <PartitionID>1</PartitionID>
       <Format>FAT32</Format>
      </ModifyPartition>
      <ModifyPartition wcm:action="add">
       <Order>2</Order>
       <PartitionID>3</PartitionID>
       <Format>NTFS</Format>
       <Label>OSDisk</Label>
      </ModifyPartition>
     </ModifyPartitions>
    </Disk>
   </DiskConfiguration>
   <ImageInstall>
    <OSImage>
     <InstallTo>
      <DiskID>0</DiskID>
      <PartitionID>3</PartitionID>
     </InstallTo>
    </OSImage>
   </ImageInstall>
   <UserData>
    <AcceptEula>true</AcceptEula>
    <ProductKey>
     <Key>xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx</Key>
     <WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI>
    </ProductKey>
    <Organization>DD</Organization>
    <FullName>drahnier</FullName>
   </UserData>
  </component>
  <component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core-WinPE" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
   <SetupUILanguage>
    <UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage>
   </SetupUILanguage>
   <InputLocale>en-US</InputLocale>
   <SystemLocale>en-US</SystemLocale>
   <UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage>
   <UILanguageFallback>en-US</UILanguageFallback>
   <UserLocale>en-US</UserLocale>
  </component>
 </settings>
 <settings pass="oobeSystem">
  <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
   <UserAccounts>
    <LocalAccounts>
     <LocalAccount wcm:action="add">
      <Password>
       <Value>drahnier</Value>
       <PlainText>true</PlainText>
      </Password>
      <Description>drahnier's local account</Description>
      <DisplayName>drahnier</DisplayName>
      <Group>Administrators</Group>
      <Name>drahnier</Name>
     </LocalAccount>
    </LocalAccounts>
   </UserAccounts>
   <TimeZone>Singapore Standard Time</TimeZone>
   <ComputerName>DD-TPT2</ComputerName>
   <OOBE>
    <HideEULAPage>true</HideEULAPage>
    <HideOnlineAccountScreens>true</HideOnlineAccountScreens>
    <HideWirelessSetupInOOBE>true</HideWirelessSetupInOOBE>
    <NetworkLocation>Work</NetworkLocation>
    <ProtectYourPC>1</ProtectYourPC>
    <SkipMachineOOBE>true</SkipMachineOOBE>
   </OOBE>
   <RegisteredOrganization>DD</RegisteredOrganization>
  </component>
  <component name="Microsoft-Windows-PnpCustomizationsWinPE" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
   <DriverPaths>
    <PathAndCredentials wcm:action="add" wcm:keyValue="1">
     <Path>%configsetroot%drivers\</Path>
    </PathAndCredentials>
   </DriverPaths>
  </component>
 </settings>
 <cpi:offlineImage cpi:source="" xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" />
</unattend>

________________ drahnier

My brother tried to install Windows 8 Pro Pack illegally.  It's at the point where it now needs to be activated but of course there wasn't an activation code that he found which worked.  I don't want to pay for it and I don't even want it on my computer.  How can I back out of the installation process and revert back to just Windows 8????

Thanks.  Oh, I guess there wasn't a system restore point made earlier on my computer so I can't do that.

V

I am on the go with my laptop all the time.  Every now and then I check for updates, download and install.  Sometimes I can't wait and need to go while the Windows Update is downloading or installing, so I hibernate the system until I next get a chance to resume.

It seems to work with earlier operating systems, but not Windows 8.

This time I had the Windows Update finish downloading but had it hibernate while installing.  The Preparing to install... takes forever after I resume.  It has happened to me a few times.  I had to stop it eventually.

I also wonder if the Windows Update will have to download all the files again next time around when I ask to install.

During the installation process, does it need the Internet connection?  If it does, will it say so where the Internet connection is absent?

Since there is a setting of "Install updates automatically (recommended)", I always suppose the system can hibernate during the update because the update would be done in the background which would experience shutdown any time anyway.  So it should be able to cope with unexpected interruption during downloading and installation.

Looking for confirmation that Windows 8 does not have the ability to use Raid 5 even if it is presented a single logical drive by a controller.

I have a SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 that makes a drive. All the docs say Raid 0 and Raid 1.

The Windows 8 and Raid 5 question already posted looks to be in Spanish.

With regards,
Quentin L. McCallum, CISSP

With preview version and  after first upgrading to Windows 8 regular version I was able install apps from the Store. Now all installations and updated are giving me an error code 0x80070002.

How do I fix this?