The Windows 8 Thread

rakesh_ic

Cyborg Agent
whats the downlaoding time on bsnl home plan 900 unlimited.also what do i have to do after downlaoding.is the chngeover automatic o

It will install and will ask for a restart to configure windows automatically once the download is done.

The download is ~3.2GB and you should yourself know how long it takes depending on your B/W
 
^ click try again, check ur internet. Let the update to download avoid using browsing while downloading


Found a cool feature.
I tried opening pdf file from my mail app, the pdf [set to open in adobe app] opens in split screen making mail app and pdf see at the same time.


*i.imgur.com/wM79k5m.png
worked thanks for sharing :doublethumb:

Please report if the installation works perfectly and Windows is activated. I hope you have a genuine Win 8 key.
 

amjath

Human Spambot
Please report if the installation works perfectly and Windows is activated. I hope you have a genuine Win 8 key.

I cannot report back because i'm already upgraded to 8.1. I'm just taking a backup just incase anything goes wrong.

BTW found this from comment section from harshil's shared link
You use following keys if You use an ISO with Windows 8.1 32/64-bit (clean install):
Windows 8.1 Core: 334NH-RXG76-64THK-C7CKG-D3VPT
Windows 8.1 Professional: XHQ8N-C3MCJ-RQXB6-WCHYG-C9WKB
When You activate Windows 8.1 You use Your bought 8.0 key (You'll be asked for it) !
BTW above 2 keys are generic key from MS
one more
I reloaded Win 8.1 with the newly downloaded ISO doing a clean install. For the installation I used a generic key from the MS web-site. After the installation I activated Win 8.1 with my Win 8 product key without a problem. I am all set and happy with this much faster clean install.
*www.eightforums.com/installation-setup/33164-how-download-windows-8-1-iso.html#post291919
 

noob

Cyborg Agent
Thanks

I'm getting this error while updating to Win 8.1 :

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What to do ?
Even if I click cancel, when I start installation again, it resumes from same 50% state & fails after 4-5 min

Problem is with MS servers.
 
I cannot report back because i'm already upgraded to 8.1. I'm just taking a backup just incase anything goes wrong.

BTW found this from comment section from harshil's shared link

BTW above 2 keys are generic key from MS
one more
How to download the Windows 8.1 ISO

That's great. Ordered my friend to download it tonight :D
 

moltenskull

Journeyman
It's written that it does not work for OEM keys? Can anyone tell me why?I am assuming ''System Builder'' versions fall in /are the OEM category?
 
After comparing with my friend's laptop(while he was upgrading to Win 8.1), I noticed that my laptop has already finished downloading. I don't know why but installation is not beginning.

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After this the error comes
 

BhargavJ

In the zone
Can you use WSUS Offline Update to make Windows 8.0 turn into 8.1?

Also, do games run faster in Win 8 than Win 7, and in Win 8.1 than Win 8.0?
 
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BhargavJ

In the zone
The Enterprise is available for a free 90 days evaluation:

Download Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation

Is it worth it for a regular user like me to download it, or is it only for IT people?
 
The Enterprise is available for a free 90 days evaluation:

Download Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation

Is it worth it for a regular user like me to download it, or is it only for IT people?

If you are going to buy it, then it's not required for regular use. Else, it doesn't matter.
 

amjath

Human Spambot
Guys Windows 8.1 update is not showing in store. Now How to update ?

Click Install Windows 8.1 on the link
Upgrade Windows with only a product key - Microsoft Windows Help
once it gets downloaded run the file

or try this *betanews.com/2013/10/21/download-t...ing-a-windows-8-key-and-some-simple-trickery/
 

BhargavJ

In the zone
I downloaded the Win 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation x64 copy from the Microsoft site. Then I did an md5 check, and the value I got was:

1ae875db447c1fa288caf495d1b45bbd

I don't know for sure whether I downloaded the exact copy from the Microsoft site.

When I was downloading (using Win 7 Home Premium x64), twice the computer shut down on its own due to some kind of errors. Later, I used PowerISO to unzip the ISO, and ran the setup from there. I didn't get any option to choose the partition where I wanted to install it. At the first reboot, the setup stalled, giving a message that fvevol.sys was either not available or corrupted, and the setup aborted.

Later I checked the Win 8.1 setup folder for fvevol.sys but couldn't find anything. I couldn't find any *.sys file either.

So how do I fix this?

Edit: I've moved past the fvevol.sys problem; I used the Windows USB tool to copy the Win 8 installation onto USB drive; the setup started but I got a similar problem, now with evbda.sys.

I also did a sfc /scannow on Win 7 Home Premium x64 and it fixed some errors; after I rebooted, I kept getting a BSOD, and had to install 7 again.

So where does the Win 8 setup problem lie?
 
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BhargavJ

In the zone
I've found a load of Windows 8.1 copies, all legit, which can be downloaded using a bittorrent app.

The Windows 8.1 (& related) Repository

You can download any copy you want, and the hash matches with the Microsoft ones. Also, since these are magnet links, you can use Utorrent to download the files, and then force recheck, and if there are errors, you can download that particular piece again.

I tried direct download from the Microsoft site twice, and twice got downloads with errors.
 
I've found a load of Windows 8.1 copies, all legit, which can be downloaded using a bittorrent app.

The Windows 8.1 (& related) Repository

You can download any copy you want, and the hash matches with the Microsoft ones. Also, since these are magnet links, you can use Utorrent to download the files, and then force recheck, and if there are errors, you can download that particular piece again.

I tried direct download from the Microsoft site twice, and twice got downloads with errors.

Great. TFS :)
 
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