Windows 8 to 8.1 easier upgrade
A few things:I am looking for an easier way to get from Windows 8 to 8.1 without having to use the store. Some OEM images (such as some dell images) do not provide the option to install 8.1 from the...
View ArticleHow to spit on your customer that are helping you
Hi,For sure, I now planning to go away from Microsoft. I have 1 IPad from many years and never lost any apps after an upgrade.The way microsoft decide to do the windows 8.1 upgrade is:1. if you were...
View ArticleDisable "Almost Ready" Screen on New Computer Setup
When i use sysprep I use the <FirstLogonCommands> to run a script to install some software when the machine is exiting sysprep. I notice in 8.1 that the "Almost Ready" Don't turn off your PC...
View ArticleMass deployment of French Language Pack to 100+ SurfaceRT 8.1 devices
Hi,Has anyone been able to download the French Language pack separately (or any language pack for that matter) - store it on a USB stick and do a mass install to a number of SurfaceRT devices?I see you...
View ArticleBlack screen on windows 8 new update
Hi,I got new HP Pavilion g6-2244sa with windows 8 last week, yesterday pop up window appears and suggested a new update. After starting the update, it suggested, it will take one day to finish the...
View ArticleError while activating Windows 8 Pro using MSDN Key
I installed Windows 8 Pro on my machine with a key from my friend. Now, I've got my own MSDN key for Windows 8 Pro edition. When I try to change the product key using powershell, I get the following...
View ArticleNo Apps or Windows Store work after upgrading to Windows 8.1 Enterprise
Hello, Upgraded from Windows 8 Enterprise to Windows 8.1 Enterprise. Now none of my apps work, cannot even go into the Windows store to repair them. All of the apps give me an error message of "This...
View Articleinstalling win8 and dell xps m1530 drivers on a HDD in a HDD docking station
hi, i need to install win8 and the drivers for the dell xps m1530 on a hard drive plugged into a hdd docking station thats connected to my lenovo. any tips on how i can do this will be much appreciated.
View ArticleInternet browsers do not work after updating to Windows 8.1.
I have spent several hours researching my issue, performing fixes that have worked for others, but to no avail. I have talked with 3rd party tech supports, in addition to Microsoft tech support. I also...
View ArticleAfter installing Hyper-V on Windows 8.1 Pro, my computer won't boot
I have a somewhat new (June 2013) HP laptop originally running Windows 8 Pro. I installed the Hyper-V component right away and it was running great. After testing Windows 8.1 Pro on another computer a...
View ArticleHow Do I Change The Image Used For The Power Up Screen?
Windows 8.1 Pro with all patches.How do I change the image that is shown when you power up a PC? Note: This is not the Start Screen background or the Lock Screen background or the Desk Top...
View ArticleWill Windows 8.1 update download resume after computer restarts?
Yesterday I started downloading 8.1 on a Windows 8 system for hours but it still wouldn't finish. I shut down the computer and tried to restart today hoping it would resume as I expect it works like...
View ArticleMistyped User Name at Startup...
....and now the Apps have the wrong name "Jow" instead of "Joe" e.g ""Jow's Calendar. I have corrected the name in my MS account info but the issue persists. Any suggestions on how to correct this?
View ArticleGetting the free upgrade from 8 PRo to 8.1
Why in the world am I blocked from getting this in the "Store"I will be managing a small fleet of pads/tablets so on the very 1st one Iwant to getthe upgrade prior to handing the unit out to the...
View ArticleHow I do a clean install of Win 8.1
Since my initial post "Why is option to create striped volume grayed out in disk management?"I have seen numerous threads re doing a clean install of Win 8.1. So I'm re-posting the info I got...
View ArticleWindows Defender ON or OFF During The Update From Windows 8 To Windows 8.1
Hi,I am going to update my windows 8 pro to windows 8.1 today. I would like to know during the update should I have to turn off my windows defender or can I leave it on. I am updating my windows 8.1...
View ArticleNeed more time
Yesterday Windows 8.1 preview was delayed. So every time I sign in and every 1 hour it reminds me. So I decided to buy Windows 8.1 pro but for my computer it takes me more than 2 hours. Plus every 2...
View Articletablets with 32gb systempartition...
How can I use a Windows tablet with 32GB systempartition like the Dell Venue 8 Pro?Before X-Mas I bought a Win 8.1 tablet with 32GB systempartition...I got a 25 Euro voucher but cannot use it, because...
View ArticleCANNOT UPDATE WINDOWS 8.1 PREVIEW, ONLY GET TO 15% BEFORE SYSTEMS RESTARTS
CANNOT UPDATE WINDOWS 8.1 PREVIEW, ONLY GET TO 15% BEFORE SYSTEMS RESTARTSThis is ridiculous, I TRY to update my 8.1 preview and I can only get about 15% through before the two hour limit and the...
View ArticleTroubleshooting 0x8007001f error when upgrading from 8 to 8.1 : How do I fix...
Hello,I have been trying to upgrade my windows 8 laptop to 8.1. However update fails due to error 0x8007001f. I have found out about this error is that an attached device is not working. How can I...
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