USMT loadstate overwrites wallpaper
Hey guys I have kind of a strange problem using usmt to migrate some data from Windows XP to Windows 8.1 - which means that I use 2 different versions for scan- and loadstate (and I switch between x86...
View ArticleUSMT migrate only pst files from a certain location
Hello together, I have a question regarding usmt and pst-file migration that seems kind of impossible (for me :D)... When using the default migapp.xml and miguser.xml, USMT by default migrates all...
View ArticleWindows PE error, using Windows 8 ADK
Windows PE error, using Windows 8 ADKI am trying to build a PE iso, ran into this problem.Running:Windows 8 Professional x64Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows® 8Command Prompt...
View ArticleAutomate Windows 8 refresh
I am trying to get rid of deepfreeze in my lab environment and found the command line to create a custom refresh image and have cleanmgr to clean up the old windows installation after a refresh. This...
View ArticleDeactivate windows 8 pro
Hi, I had Windows 8 plain on the laptop I bought. I then upgraded to Windows 8 pro by buying the upgrade product key. I now want to deactivate the pro version I added and activate/install it on another...
View ArticleWindows 8 - Unique Universal Identifier (UUID) Issues
To whom it may concern,I am deploying Windows 8 via SCCM 2012 in a corporate agency, but when I log into the workstations an error crops up"The Group Policy Client service failed the sign-in The...
View ArticleWinRT app sideloading for Enterprises or Businesses
Hi, We are developing WinRT app (win8.0) for businesses and we need help on Side loading.1) Understand that most Win8 Tablet are running on Win8 RT or Win8 Pro. So, we can NOT use group policy as it...
View ArticleUNABLE TO INSTALL WIN8
THE UPGRADE ADVISOR FOR WIN8 SUGGESTED THAT 11 ITEMS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH MY WIN XP COMPUTER BUT SOME ITEMS ARE TO REVIEW.WHEN I USE WIN 8 INSTALLATION DVD NOTHING HAPPENING ONLY MSG SAYING YOUR...
View ArticleUEFI vs BIOS Windows Boot Files
I have Windows 8.1 pro x64 installed. Using GPT partitioning with UEFI BIOS. Partitions are:EFI System PartitionFAT32128 MBMicrosoft Reserved-128 MBWindows Boot/SystemNTFS200 GBNow, I sort of hacked...
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 ArticleMicrosoft Update - Give me updates for other microsoft products when I update...
I need the setting configured as off on my image -Windows Update > Microsoft Update 'Give me updates for other Microsoft products when I update Windows'.I can't seem to find a registry key specific...
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 ArticleNeed to unpack a WET .MIG file preserving file attributes
I'm migrating from a domain account on Win 8 to a local account on Win 8.1. I ran Windows Easy Transfer (WET) before wiping the disk with a fresh install of Win 8.1. Snag occurred when WET failed...
View ArticleScript to Group Tiles on Start Screen - Windows 8 and 8.1
Hi, I am looking for a way to programmatically Group the tiles on Start Screen (pinned shortcuts on Start Screen) using PowerShell / Vbscript. After installation, I need to group the installed...
View ArticleUnable to install Windows 8.1 on Dell Inspiron 15-3521
Every time I try to install the Windows 8.1 update it tells me that I must log onto an account that has "administrator privileges." I am the administrator on my computer. Any ideas how to fix this and...
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 ArticleWindows 8.1 Kiosk Mode / Assigned Access
Hello,I am wondering if there is an option to add your own app/program to the kiosk mode / assigned acces in windows...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Kiosk Mode screensaver
I have some kiosks running Windows 8.1 modern IE using assigned access. It is working great but after a period of inactivity the monitors go to sleep. I want to set a screensaver using picture...
View ArticleIs my CPU 32 bit or 64 bit
Hi guys I have a question that When I open computer properties so it says that 32bit OS, x64 based processor. WHat is meant by it should I upgrade my ram for this. And should I install Windows 8.1...
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