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When I first obtained my new computer it had Windows 8 installed. I set up a password through Windows 8 to get into my computer. Now I want to get rid of this password and not have one. The reason is...
View ArticleHow do I make web shortcuts into start screen tiles that can be pushed to all...
We are trying to roll out Windows 8.1 Enterpise in our school system (K-12).The focus of this question is how do we take an internet web based shortcut and make it into a screen tile (on the start...
View ArticleWindows Store doesn't let me upgrade to 8.1, says I am not administrator
Hello, I am trying to upgrade my Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 with Windows Store. But Store refuses to let me download, saying I do not have administrator rights. I am with an administrator account and a...
View ArticleWindows 8 installation error: "We couldn't create a new partition or locate...
I recently tried testing Server 2012 for installation and I had a major issue. Windows 8 also uses the same method for installation so this should also apply to Windows 8. I thought this might be...
View ArticleESENT 490 error in Event Viewer
Need some help with a new error I am getting since loading Win 8.1. In the Event Viewer it is listed as a ESENT 490 error. svchost (1500) SRUJet: An attempt to open the file...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Pro Upgrade Fail because a FormatException?
I receveid a FormatException error when I updating Windows 8 Pro to Windows 8.1 ProI can't resolve my problem...Please, can somebody help me?Thanks in advance,EmanueleThis is part of my...
View ArticleUpgrading Precision 670 from 8.0 to 8.1
I was able to install Windows 8.0 onto my Precision 670 and have been using it for a while without problem.However, when I try to upgrade the operation system to 8.1, I get the following errors:You...
View ArticleChange primary language in online Windows 8.1
Hi all, is there a way to change windows 8.1´s primary language via script? After deploying o standard en-us image at every site of our company, we add site-specific language packs using lpksetup.exe...
View ArticleCan't install windows 8.1 because drivers fail
I have an Inspiron 1750 with a 1080p (1900 x1020) display and I can't install 8.1 because I get a blue screen that does not contain any pertinent information for the fail. I have another Inspiron 1750...
View ArticleDRIVER_VIOLATION
I'm getting the same error on an Intelbras notebook. I did a clean installation of Windows 8 trying to upgrade to 8.1 through store app and a try to directly install Windows 8.1 on a empty HD. Both...
View ArticleMy users keep getting prompted to download 8.1 for free, but it's not...
We were one of the few offices that decided to give Windows 8 a try in an office environment. We have also upgraded all of our servers to 2012. Ever since 8.1 was released all of the users keep getting...
View ArticleNetworking Issues after Upgrading to Windows 8.1
I have a Windows 8 desktop PC that is working fine with my network. I can browse the Internet fine using all major browsers etc. After upgrading to Windows 8.1 through the Windows Store I noticed...
View ArticleMove your mouse into any corner - confusing
During Windows 8's initial startup it says "Hi." then goes through a few screens and says "After your computer is ready" (screen changes) "move your mouse into any corner" -- the first time I did...
View ArticleMultiple monitor DPI Issues (Desktop not Metro)
Hi, I have a Lenovo Yoga 2 pro with Win 8.1, which has an ultra high resolution (3,200X1,800) and I am using it with a Targus docking station. In order to see things, I have the custom DPI scaling set...
View ArticleMaintain separate Windows 8.1 and Windows XP roaming profiles?
Hi.We are deploying Windows 8.1 with roaming profiles to about 100 users. We want to create new Windows 8.1 roaming profiles for each user while maintaining their Windows XP profiles so they get the...
View Articlecannot boot windows 8
Hello,I cannot boot my Windows 8. When try boot, show an error: 0xc000000f y ask to repair. My laptop don't have CD, I tried repair with usb and CD connect with usb, but don`t run.Also, I cannot access...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 blue lock screen -> Unable to login
Hi, this is my first post on Microsoft® Technet.I recently got a multiboot system setup, and it was working fine until I installed another non microsoft operating system. It edited all the boot stuff...
View ArticleProblem, please help - Update windows 8 to 8.1 via STORE
Hi there,I am facing problem in updating my current windows 8 to 8.1 by using STOREIt keeps on showing message: "Something happened and Windows 8.1 couldn't be installed. Please try again. Error code:...
View ArticleLine cannot make call on Win 8.1
Why after installing LINE in Window 8.1 and cannot make call out to other LINE user?I can't even find the Call function at all !!!!Before this i was using Window 7 and no problem. Can use all the...
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