I have windows 8, I noticed Microsoft had a free windows 8.1 update. I can't see the update, when I download a windows 8.1 tool by microsoft that allows me to download it it tells me that my pc does not meet the requirements. My laptop had windows 7 but I decided to go with Windows 8 Pro and it runs perfectly fine. I really need help installing this so I can get access to the store please help.
I'm no pro by any means, but I had trouble installing 8.1 on my surface. Make sure that you have all of the updates before you attempt. Sometimes you have to shutdown and restart, so the updates can install. That's where I had my problems. even though it should shutdown and restart, sometimes it doesn't.
Or you may have some scheduled updates that you need to update now. I hope that helps. ... it's a pain.
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You can see the update of 8.1in the windows store.... But all you have to do is update your windows 8. The essential file of store has to be upgraded to avail 8.1 update visible. Once you update windows 8. Restart your pc and then check your store.. 99% you should see windows 8.1 update.
The reason that your system doesnot meet requirement is because of 64 bit OS. I recommend to go with 32 bit. 8.1 does not need a lot hitech configuration. So you can install it.
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before i buy the key and install windows 8, i want to know if the drivers that came with the PC will get transferred to windows 8 or am i going to have to re install them again? i had driver issues with a clean install with the dev, release preview and rtm. they didnt install and i had to stick with the default windows ones which nerfs my PC to the max. i have a Dell Inspiron One 2305 with the AMD drivers and stuff. so i want to know if all the drivers will be transfered over before i buy windows 8 and upgrade it.
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before i buy the key and install windows 8, i want to know if the drivers that came with the PC will get transferred to windows 8 or am i going to have to re install them again? i had driver issues with a clean install with the dev, release preview and rtm. they didnt install and i had to stick with the default windows ones which nerfs my PC to the max. i have a Dell Inspiron One 2305 with the AMD drivers and stuff. so i want to know if all the drivers will be transfered over before i buy windows 8 and upgrade it.
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The rtm build is exactly the same as the final version that you'll be buying so it's possible that you'll have problems, but if the Dell came with Windows 7 you shouldn't have trouble with Drivers apart for certain Printers, which I've found out today.
As when I came to install my Canon Pixima MP140 Windows insists that the Windows 8 driver downloaded from Canon isn't compatible with Windows 8.
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How long ago did you do the rtm install? Though you may need new drivers its worth a note that amd normally update there drivers monthly. When RTM came out for instance it was a real pain to get catalyst to install and you had to install the driver with device manager then install catalyst after etc but now they have full windows 8 support.
I don't have the link to hand but ms do have a tool that you can use that will check your system for compatibility.
And they did quite a large update about 2 weeks ago that addressed driver compatibility issues I cant say if this will address your specific issues but I know its made a huge diff to some.
I installed it when it came out and I still have a partition with windows 8 for testing purposes. I can't find the drivers for it for some reason though, only the windows 7 64 bit drivers are shown in the list and not win8 that's what is keeping me from upgrading
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i installed windows 8 and everything from windows 7 got transferd to windows 8 including drivers,apps,..ext
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before u start u have this upgrade assistant. he will tell u about drivers. what will go what wont and what u will need to re install.
it said i have to reinstall them but the thing is that i looked for the windows 8 drivers and i found nothing for my device, it just gives me drivers for newer cards and old win 7 ones
when you upgrade to windows 8 it will ask you if you want to keep everything including drivers,apps,ext.
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Hey guys, i looked around and couldnt find a thread so here's one.
I want to know, how did you all install windows8 pro? Did you do a clean install or installed without wiping anything?
I read on the internet that you can't install windows with a full wipe. After you do that, Microsoft blocks the activation of product key even if it's legit. MS says that windows 8 pro is only meant as an upgrade. What the f*** does this mean? Why is Microsoft having any objections on how we use something that we have bought legally?
Here's one article.
Let me know your thought on this. Did you face such an error while installing Windows?
I installed windows 8 without wiping. When im in windows 8 i backup everything i want then proceed to reset it to factory settings which it'll clean the c drive. Never had any problems with the activation. Oh i bought the online pro version which cost $39.99.
However the only problem i have is everytime it reboots my mouse will not work forcing me to restart again to get my mouse working. Otherwise its good.
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Forgotten to mention it was an upgrade from windows 7.
I also did make the downloaded W8 installation into iso and make it into usb installation via windows 7 usb tool and install from the usb on top of windows 8 for a clean installation and everything works well too.
If problem still persist you may try to install windows 7 and upgrade from there then while you're in windows 8 do a factory reset which doesn't require you to insert the cd or usb for the reset (+1 for that feature though). That's just me~
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I got windows 8 Pro from dreamspark and it came as an iso. I burned it to a dvd and formatted my hard drive before installing.
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Wtfhx, what does an upgrade even mean? Are we supposed to install win8 from the desktop of windows7? Or boot the PC from a CD and install from there? If it is the later, then how will it even know what is my operating system?
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Wtfhx, what does an upgrade even mean? Are we supposed to install win8 from the desktop of windows7? Or boot the PC from a CD and install from there? If it is the later, then how will it even know what is my operating system?
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I installed windows 8 from windows 7 desktop as the installation was downloaded into my c drive. However i also tried installing from an usb from a direct boot into the usb (im sure it'll work the same as CD). Upgrading can only means you must have an existing OS such as windows 7 and install windows 8 from the CD inside windows 7.
Regarding to your problem about the activation caused by not an upgrade, i would suggest you to install windows 7 without activating it and run the windows 8 installation from the CD inside windows 7. I have not encountered your problem before but to troubleshoot it you may have to go extra length with what i have suggested. (Doesn't mean it'll 100% work)
Other ways to troubleshoot if the above fail is to try the usb installation with Windows 7 USB Tool. Before you use it you must turn your windows 8 installation cd into ISO with freewares like ImgBurn.
Not sure if any of these will help you but if both the solutions above fail, you may need to contact Microsoft or the dealer you purchased your copy of windows 8 about it.
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Wait are you having problem with the installation or you're just asking is there any problem with the installation?
soham_sss said:
Wtfhx, what does an upgrade even mean? Are we supposed to install win8 from the desktop of windows7? Or boot the PC from a CD and install from there? If it is the later, then how will it even know what is my operating system?
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You may do either. The installation handles everything. At some people, it may request your Windows 7 key and other times it detects the installation automatically.
I am not having any problem. I read that if you install windows8 using a clean install Microsoft won't let you activate the product key.
Just a question, did you click install Windows just like you'd any other game?
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soham_sss said:
I am not having any problem. I read that if you install windows8 using a clean install Microsoft won't let you activate the product key.
Just a question, did you click install Windows just like you'd any other game?
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In that case, there is no problem whatsoever with my copy of installation downloaded from the Microsoft. Both installing from windows 7 desktop (Upgrading and yes it's like installing games) and usb booting installation (Considering it did not load my current OS first so this doesn't count as upgrading, i might be wrong), complete without the activation problem. Not sure about the physical copy but my guess is the result will still be the same. Others might have bought a bad copy of the installation disc, i don't know.
The best thing is, once you have windows 8 installed without any problem.. you do not need the installation files anymore. Reinstalling windows 8 can be done easily.
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In that case, there is no problem whatsoever with my copy of installation downloaded from the Microsoft. Both installing from windows 7 desktop (Upgrading and yes it's like installing games) and usb booting installation (Considering it did not load my current OS first so this doesn't count as upgrading, i might be wrong), complete without the activation problem. Not sure about the physical copy but my guess is the result will still be the same. Others might have bought a bad copy of the installation disc, i don't know.
The best thing is, once you have windows 8 installed without any problem.. you do not need the installation files anymore. Reinstalling windows 8 can be done easily.
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Have you read the article in the op ?
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I bought the $40 "upgrade" and did a full wipe clean install. Nothing to it.
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I bought the $40 "upgrade" and did a full wipe clean install. Nothing to it.
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I did almost the same thing. I downloaded it from Microsoft and chose keep nothing , it loaded and I started with a clean laptop. I did not burn an iso or download it to an USB drive, I used the download.
Before I loaded win8 I used double driver and copied all my drivers to a backup, just in case I had an issue, I also did a full backup of everything else. I'm really enjoying it, but there are still a few places I use secure wifi that don't recognize windows 8 as being a valid os, they also dont recognize the windows defender as being a valid antivirus software, but otherwise I've been impressed. I was going to purchase a new laptop with a touch screen but I don't have any reason to now.
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OK, to the above two guys, when you to activation settings in computer do you see windows8 is activated?
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i did an upgrade without getting anything over from win 7...
Just to preface, Windows had marked my system as not being genuine (I know this because Microsoft security essentials wouldn't allow me to install it). I updated on top of Windows 7 since didn't want to install all of my apps all over again. I download the update and installed it right from my hard drive as opposed to a usb or dvd, although I did make a backup copy of the windows 8 file just in case.
Everything is okay except it takes a while (roughly 15 minutes) for windows to recognize my Intel graphics chip right away. The screen will just be black after the Windows logo appears. Also, if you update directly from your hard drive, make sure you delete your temporary files because windows will keep the old OS and files. After clearing mine I freed up 32 GB!
*Update*
After installing windows 8 and enabling then installing the windows updates, my laptop boots up just fine now ( and mighty quick I add). As others have said, I don't believe windows cares if your version of windows 7 is genuine or not.
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Hi,
Thought I would share my experience:
I downloaded and installed the upgrade version. I was running Windows 7 Pro before.
After downloading the files, I wrote it to a disk and decided to do what I did for Win7, manual format and repartition my disks (I didnt trust the "Keep Nothing" option )
Unfortunately, I forgot I had a dynamic disk and my Win7 partition was booting off it - I formatted my C:\ and was met with a "Cannot create partition... / cannot install windows on dynamic disk"... it was a long painful process that took me most of the day to fix. Also, there is a bug with installing Win8 with multiple hard drives booting from disk or at least I had some trouble with it until I detached 2 of them for the install to progress.
After all that, the key wouldn't activate because it wasn't technically an upgrade... *face palm*
So, in went the Win7 disk, reinstalled and activated. After initial boot, I put in the Win8 CD and used the wizard and selected "Keep Nothing" ( At this point I couldn't care less)
All activated and now enjoying the system
Moral of the story:
- Stay away from dynamic disks on the boot partition, it'll warn you if you try - heed the warning!
- Multiple harddrives may cause issues with the install so you might need to disable them through bios or disconnect them from the mobo
- For me the Key only activated via an install, it wouldn't recognize it when I formatted C:\ through custom install.
- Did I mention? STAY AWAY FROM DYNAMIC DISKS!!!
soham_sss said:
OK, to the above two guys, when you to activation settings in computer do you see windows8 is activated?
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Mine shows it being activated and has a link for me to click on which shows my product key and shows current edition : Windows 8 Pro with Media Center. The activation date isn't available but that's the only thing unavailable.
Hope this helps
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soham_sss said:
OK, to the above two guys, when you to activation settings in computer do you see windows8 is activated?
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Mine activated first try no problem
It's only the box copies that are sold in retail stores that are upgrade-only packages. A few will only sell full retail versions of Windows 8. These versions are more likely a hundred bucks more than the upgrade version. The copy downloaded from the Microsoft Store are full Windows 8 Pro copies.
What? Are you sure??
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I upgraded my notebook from within 7 no problem. My desktop i bought the upgrade, and installed from a USB that the upgrade advisor program created. However i formatted the HD before installing and did a clean install and it never asked for any proof that i had windows 7 on my PC previously. Its fully activated and fine.
I have heard that in some countries it will even let you upgrade a pirate copy of 7 if the upgrade advisor program doesn't flag it.
I know its only for y place!
But i have no way,because this place very familiar to me.
I wanted to started sgy developing.
But at my windows 8 based laptop ,i faced some problem!
Its windows 8 pro with media centre.
When I Buy laptop In windows Store always show Windows 8.1 update avalivable.
for this i need to some update in driver or other thing like 1.5 gb
bt when i complete all update ,from windows store windows 8.1 update vanish.
I searched about this problem,bt now windows say it has nt edition they dnt sure automatic update!
So,now i how to update automatically.
and why they show me update 1st time.
If you had Windows 8, is there a update in Store "Windows 8.1" I have 1, 2 GB ( x32) and 1,5 (X64) its normal OS update. What error you got ? And what Windows 8 version do you use ?
Imtiaz369 said:
I know its only for y place!
But i have no way,because this place very familiar to me.
I wanted to started sgy developing.
But at my windows 8 based laptop ,i faced some problem!
Its windows 8 pro with media centre.
When I Buy laptop In windows Store always show Windows 8.1 update avalivable.
for this i need to some update in driver or other thing like 1.5 gb
bt when i complete all update ,from windows store windows 8.1 update vanish.
I searched about this problem,bt now windows say it has nt edition they dnt sure automatic update!
So,now i how to update automatically.
and why they show me update 1st time.
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What windows r u using now ? I use windows 8 but there's no auto update
to upgrade windows 8 to 8.1 you will need to first download all updates for windows 8 - This could be up to 3gb worth of updates which can be downloaded from the windows update and recovery section in pc settings
once all updates have been installed and the computer restarted to finish installation process you can then update windows 8.1 from the windows store
if it does not show either you havent installed the required updates or theres some other problem
Please note the following windows 8 do NOT support upgrade
Windows 8 Pro, if installed by an organisation or a program that uses Volume Licensing. Talk to your system admin, or the administrator of the program that was used to install Windows 8. If you’re the administrator, you can find more info and links to Windows 8.1 ISOs in the Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation.
Windows 8 Pro, if installed using an MSDN or TechNet ISO, and activated using Multiple Activation Keys. You might be able to download a Windows 8.1 ISO from MSDN or TechNet.
see installation instructions
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/update-from-windows-8-tutorial
see why cant I find the update in the store
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/why-can-t-find-update-store
I really can not install any apps in windows store. It goes error again and again even though my internet speed is quite fast. I already checked my time, region and everything I did but all was no to avail. Anybody knows how to fix this issue or at least can I download manually apps using download manager? I am currently using Windows 10 technical preview after upgrading from windows 7. :crying:
I wouldn't be running anything on windows 10 yet. Id upgrade to windows 8.1 I'm presuming you're using a tablet? I'm running windows mobile 8.1 no issues regarding app download from windows app store. You could try opera browser that has a browser facility which lets you choose apps but still redirects to windows app store. Hope this helps
When the Windows 10 May 2019 Update is ready for your device, it will be available to download from the Windows Update page in Settings. Choose a time that works best for you to download the update. You'll then need to restart your device and complete the installation. After that, your device will be running Winwdos 10, version 1903. (To check whether you're already running the May 2019 Update, select View update history on the Windows Update settings page.) Also note the following:
-If you want to install the update now, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update , and then select Check for updates. If updates are available, install them.
-If version 1903 isn't offered automatically through Check for updates, you can get it manually through the Update Assistant.
-If you run into problems updating your device, including problems with previous major updates, see common fixes at Troubleshoot problems updating Windows 10, or use Fix Windows update issues to step you through the troubleshooting process.
-If you're warned by Windows Update that you don't have enough space on your device to install the update, see Free up space.
-If you experience internet connection issues while updating your device, see Fix network connection issues in Windows.
I want to inform you that it is an auto-formation so when its updates are available then you will know it already. But remember that you are connected to the internet.
Windows 10 1909 available?
version 1903? The latest version is Windows 10 1909 already. I still have one laptop remained with Windows 7. I'm in dilemma, upgrade or not. Microsoft doesn't leave us too much to think about this. I win the free windows 10 home operating system (priced at $139) from WinXDVD lest I upgrade from windows 7 to windows 10 someday.
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version 1903? The latest version is Windows 10 1909 already. I still have one laptop remained with Windows 7. I'm in dilemma, upgrade or not. Microsoft doesn't leave us too much to think about this. I win the free windows 10 home operating system (priced at $139) from WinXDVD lest I upgrade from windows 7 to windows 10 someday.
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There are four builds with 1909, latest is 18363.628, which some have problems, maybe hold off until newer. As for 7 to 10, if you have ssd do it, so much faster with it over hdd and usally you can find drivers or use a 7 driver. If you don't have a win 7 ISO maybe mirror copy in case you want to revert. Not sure if I'm allowed to say this but you can run win 10 pro or enterprise, there is no hack like with 7 and the slic table but 10 has a flaw with it's KMS key management service.
Any experience regarding Windows 10 updates?
More info about Windows 10 updates from here:
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