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MDT 32-bit or 64-bit? Technician PC 32-bit or 64-bit?

Hello,There seems to be a lot of conflicting information on the internet about this.  I would appreciate any advice.My goal is to use MDT to deploy custom Windows 8.1 to many tablets using a USB stick...

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Windows 8.1 Deployment takes days to complete

Trying to deploy a WIM image of Windows 8.1, however, though it works it takes around (5) days....yes days....for (1) install to complete. We did this exact same image creation and deployment method...

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how to clean install from upgraded window 8.1 SL via window store

Hello friends, I am not that much expert in computer field. Please help me to solve my below mentioned problem.I purchased and hp laptop with window 8 preinstalled 1.8 Years ago. and i have updated my...

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Headphone missing in playback device after I upgrade to windows 8.1 Samsung...

Before upgrading I can use headphone or speaker for sound system. But after upgrading to windows 8.1 the headphone can't even recognized while plugging. In playback device  "show disabled devices" is...

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Windows 8.1 Activation key dissapears after update

Have had a Lenovo ultrabook running Windows 8 that was updated to 8.1 in October 2013, for just over a year and a half and now I keep getting a message that windows isn't activated and the key is...

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Losing ethernet adaptor when changing between Surface Pro 2 docking stations

Hi everyone:We're performing a Surface Pro 2 pilot using the standard Surface Pro docking station and Windows 8.1.  We have a number of docking stations and work in a static IP address environment....

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_Gigabyte 990fxa-ud3 ver4 & Windows 8.1 clean install.

Well, some two weeks ago i purchased Gigabyte  990fxa-ud3 ver4 motheboard as an upgrade from Asus M4a87TD-evo. Already in windows 8.1 64 bit it was straight forward.Just some drivers were needed. The...

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Sysprep message "Sysprep was not able to validate your windows installation"

Our organization has recently received a number of Tablet devices (over 100) which we require a standardized image to be deployed to them all, the obvious thing to this was to create a standard image...

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How to burn double-layer DVD? win8.1 update image file

I download latest win8.1 from microsoft MSDN, for example X19-40150 SW DVD9 NTRL Win 8.1 32BIT ChnSimp -2 Win Prothe data like as...

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Windows 7 & 8.1 Dual Boot Problem

In my pc dual booting system is generated.Both os windows 7 & 8.1 are separatly partitioned.I have used it several day,but during 2 days windows 7 has been disrupting.For that,i have only formated...

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MDT 2013 + create 5 recommended UEFI/GPT drive partitions

HiMy end goal is to deploy a custom x86 image to a UEFI device (tablet) using a USB stick. It is likely that my .wim file will be >4GB, but for now, I'm just trying to get the process working with a...

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We can't connect right now Windows 8

This morning I bought an OEM version of windows 8 and I am already regretting doing it. Every time I open the stupid  WindowsSetupBox tool I keep getting the same error: "We can't connect right now",...

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Driver power state failure (Windows 8.1 pro) when downloading a program and...

Hey Guys, I've been trying to fix this problem for a while now, without any solution. I have a HP ENVY 15-j035eo Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)which I install Windows 8.1 pro on. I start by getting all the...

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Upgrade from x32 to x64 bit

In the FAQ , in relation to upgrading from x32 bit to x64 bit, it says the following ;Can I upgrade from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version of Windows 8?Yes, but you can't do this using...

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Unable to Activate windows

Yes I bought a used computer, I am trying to activate windows but each time I hit the activate windows it just takes me to the start screen with the live tiles? what can I do to fix this situation?

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unexpected kernel mode error trap (Ndu.sys)

I've been getting thus BSOD error "unexpected kernel mode trap (ndu.sys)" after installing visual studio 2013 when in connect to the internet and open the browser. If the browser is not opened then it...

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Difference between Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2013 and Windows Assessment...

HiWhat is the difference between Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2013 and Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit?If I wanted to create some DVDs with somecustomized versions of Windows 8.1 Update 32/64 bit...

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Windows 8.1 sideloading after May 1st 2014 changes

Hello,I've been trying to understand the sideloading process, but I keep on finding old threads and the process seem to have changed recently so I doubt the information is still completely accurate....

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Windows 8.1 Activation key dissapears after update

Have had a Lenovo ultrabook running Windows 8 that was updated to 8.1 in October 2013, for just over a year and a half and now I keep getting a message that windows isn't activated and the key is...

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Can't install/download anything help!!!

So here's the problem: when i try downloading a program/software it will download the installer, then when i try installing said program/software it says, "the system could not find the environment...

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