harshilsharma63
DIY FTW!
Now I hate Microsoft for their new update delivery method. A free update that needs to be downloaded each time one wants to clean format his pc is simply ridiculous.
niraj trehan
Dr.Geek
I totally agree with u mate ! any solution to this ? we can use any image burning software for this , or backup software like Acronis, Norton ghost etc
nikku_hot123
In the zone
I updated successfully. There is no option to save the 3.6Gb download
it took almost one and half hour to update after download, so be patient.
Only visible difference is start button.
it took almost one and half hour to update after download, so be patient.Only visible difference is start button.
moltenskull
Journeyman
amjath,where in store?I can't see any new update. I have windows 8 System Builder.Am I eligible for 8.1?
*blogs.windows.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2013/10/17/windows-8-1-now-available.aspx
gameranand
Living to Play
Thanks to the canny windows 8.1, I had to reinstall all my in/output device drivers - KB, Mouse, Headset
I screwed up my LOL promo series because i dint realize that my mouse drivers werent working before i started the online game
Had to reinstall all my drivers
Well you should had read first. Many sites mentioned that some device would not work without reinstalling the drivers.
Yeah I know.. my bad.. Infact i guess windows 8/8.1 does show the drivers that may not work after upgrades. I should have checked.
But yeah my overlook did teach me a lesson and i just wanted to alert people here.
niraj trehan
Dr.Geek
guys any simple software to save this image of updated Windows 8.1 ?
harshilsharma63
DIY FTW!
Even if you would manage to save the setup files and make it into an iso file, which key would you enter? Microsoft has clarified that Windows 8 keys will not n\work in Windows 8.1. F**k Microsoft.
Our only hope is AMD and Linux. AMD will remove the DirectX dependency and Linux will interest more game developers, creating a smart OS for smart users
This may help someone: *windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only
andy_65_in
Padawan
mixed reviews abt win 8.1 as i read above.am just laying off till i get positive reviews and NOT mixed reviews
harshilsharma63
DIY FTW!
^ There won't be any visible change if you don't use Metro stuff.
moltenskull
Journeyman
Alright,thanks Vignesh and Harshil...for the links. However,I have a question/problem-I am running windows update and for the last three hours,it is stuck at 'Checking for updates...' . So,do I just go to the page Harshil linked and click on Install Windows 8.1?Could it really be that simple?
However,I have a question/problem-I am running windows update and for the last three hours,it is stuck at 'Checking for updates...' . So,do I just go to the page Harshil linked and click on Install Windows 8.1?Could it really be that simple?
harshilsharma63
DIY FTW!
^ Windows 8.1 doesn't come up in 'Windows Updates'. You have to download it from 'Windows Store'; the metro app.
moltenskull
Journeyman
I know it does not come in the windows update section. I read that you have to install all updates available (including a particular one whose name escapes me at the moment and without which PCs won't qualify for the upgrade),restart the PC and then start store....
Vignesh- Tried that...No luck for me..
I would also like to mention that my GPU is not in my PC at the moment...Does swapping out hardware cause issues with Windows update?Also,some message about reverting to default bios settings appeared a few days ago,but before I could read it,it just reverted to default settings and restarted.
Why can't I find the update in the Store? - Microsoft Windows Help
The above page mentions the update number for Windows 8.1 to appear in the store,if it helps anybody.
Also,one particular update-KB2802618 is installed for about 10 times in my Windows update history list.
I read that you have to install all updates available (including a particular one whose name escapes me at the moment and without which PCs won't qualify for the upgrade),restart the PC and then start store....Vignesh- Tried that...No luck for me..
I would also like to mention that my GPU is not in my PC at the moment...Does swapping out hardware cause issues with Windows update?Also,some message about reverting to default bios settings appeared a few days ago,but before I could read it,it just reverted to default settings and restarted.
Why can't I find the update in the Store? - Microsoft Windows Help
The above page mentions the update number for Windows 8.1 to appear in the store,if it helps anybody.
Also,one particular update-KB2802618 is installed for about 10 times in my Windows update history list.
Digital Fragger
A Functioning God
I needed that [FONT=WOL_Reg] KB 2871389 update before downloading 8.1 from store.. on 8.1 now, quite a good update. [/FONT]
gameranand
Living to Play
Give your views about the software after you have used it. This update created problems for many people.
nikku_hot123
In the zone
For me it's running flawlessly, n i feel games are also performing better than windows 8as BF3 was hovering around 40~55fps now getting almost 60 constantly.