UEFI - Secure Boot & System partition
What is role of System partition in Windows 8.1 & 7 for configuring UEFI & secure boot. Is it possible to deploy OS using SCCM - OSD configured without System partition and configure UEFI &...
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Large unknown (invisible) file on C Drive
Hi,On a Windows 8 pro with WMC on C Drive (120GB SSD) windows reports 5 GB free BUT I have 50.6GB of unknown fileas reported by WinDirStat. 65 GB should be the correct size as per my usage.I can't...
View ArticleNet Framework 3.5 installation error in Windows 8.1
Hi All!There was a problem with the installation of a Net Framework 3.5 at client computer running Windows 8.1 Installation is nothappeningnotin full modenot throughInternet. I'macted onthese...
View ArticleInstall Windows 8.1 Using MDT 2013
I have an issue I have not been able to figure out. If I install Windows 8.1 from the DVD and reboot put the PC into audit mode using CTL/Shift/F3 all of the Microsoft default apps such as Mail and...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Update always sets Bing as Search Provider (IEAK doesn´t tell it to)
Hello,I´m building a Windows 8.1 (with Update 1)-Image for my Company and want to customize IE11. Everything works fine, beside two things:1. In my IEAK-Package I add Google as search provider and set...
View ArticleChange SSD interface from RAID to AHCI
I have been running my system with a single Samsung SSD with the sata port set to RAID just fine; then I noticed the Samsung Magican software wants the port set to AHCI. It says I'll get better...
View ArticleDo I need to buy a certificate or a product key in order to sideload a LOB...
Do I need to buy a certificate or a product key in order to sideload a LOB Metro app?
View ArticleMeasured Boot White Paper
Hello,I am trying to learn about Measured Boot in Windows Server 2012 (and Windows 8). This page:http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/hh848050%28v=vs.85%29.aspxRefers to a...
View ArticleActive testing VM windows 8.1 OEM with MSDN key?
As a general rule, I take it I shouldn't mix and match: professional, enterprise, retail, oem, msdn, ... ISO and their respective activate KEYS?Here's the problem: I recently got a new computer with...
View ArticleIs There A How To For Setting Up A Windows To Go USB Drive?
I have a Surface Pro 2 512GB and a Surface Pro 3 512GB. I would like to setup a Windows To Go USB drive that can be booted on either of them. Is this possible or will Windows ask me to active each...
View ArticleUnable to Upgrade to 8.1 from 8.0
I bought a used HP pc with an activated copy of 64 bit Windows 8.0 Pro installed. This PC was sold with Windows Vista. Although I am prompted to go to the Store for an upgrade to Windows 8.1, when I...
View ArticleWhy did windows complicate everything??
My small office computer crashed after 10yrs, so had to purchase a new one....why can't it set up the way it used to (plug in and start using), I am not that tech savy nor is my employer. Our business...
View ArticleProblem enabling BitLocker PIN at startup Windows 8.1 Enterprise
Hi folks,I'm having trouble on a Dell VenuePro setting Bitlocker to use a PIN at start-up using the pre-boot keyboard. I've applied what I think to be the correct local GP setting is gpedit.msc but...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Kiosk Mode
Hello,I am attempting to create a Kiosk mode style build for a touchscreen all-in-one PC.The requirement will be to severely lock the OS down to give minimal access to the OS whilst allowing the user...
View ArticleIdentify Pre Media Center Pack Windows 8 Key
I have two Windows 8 upgrades I purchased, one for my PC, one for my laptop. Both of these Were Win7 machines, and I took advantage of the £25 upgrade.Both of these keys have since been changed, as I...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Update - SECURITY THREAT
Last week's update trashed my internet explorer. After two hours of trying to fix it, I installed Google Chrome. I can now work on the web again and it only cost me two hours. This week's update...
View ArticleError 0x80070015 on clean install of windows 8.1 enterprise
Hi, I am receiving and error 0x80070015 when trying to do a clean install of windows 8.1 enterprise evaluation on to a newly built PC. I am installing from a USB stick to a brand new SSD running in...
View ArticleDo I need to buy a certificate or a product key in order to sideload a LOB...
Do I need to buy a certificate or a product key in order to sideload a LOB Metro app?
View ArticleInstall Windows 8.1 Using MDT 2013
I have an issue I have not been able to figure out. If I install Windows 8.1 from the DVD and reboot put the PC into audit mode using CTL/Shift/F3 all of the Microsoft default apps such as Mail and...
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