[MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
26-06-2013, 21:57
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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did you try get it from windows store ?
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I can't find it in the window store 
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26-06-2013, 22:48
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
Not going to do it myself as I am a wimp but would this link help pk 1?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...wnload-preview
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26-06-2013, 22:52
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
Thanks for that but seem to get message that quite a few people are getting.
"This update is not applicable to your computer"
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26-06-2013, 22:56
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
Having a go now...
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26-06-2013, 23:02
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview
one error with mine it blocked my google talk otherwise works very good
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26-06-2013, 23:06
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
... is this relevant?
[dunce] Sorry if it isn't, I haven't the faintest idea what it means. [/dunce mode]
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windo...s-362922.shtml
I also found this ..
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Then Windows 8.1 Preview will download. Before it installs, it will do a series of compatibility checks to make sure your PC can run the Preview. If an issue is found, the installation won’t proceed.
Please note: Some tablets and PCs running newer 32-bit Atom processors require updates to their graphics drivers before they can run the Windows 8.1 Preview. Those tablets and PCs include the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2, ASUS VivoTab TF810C, HP Envy X2, HP ElitePad 900, Samsung ATIV Smart PC, and Fujitsu ARROWS Tab. We are working closely with Intel and OEM partners to deliver updated drivers that will allow you to install the Windows 8.1 Preview as soon as possible.
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http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/b...w-is-here.aspx
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26-06-2013, 23:22
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
I get it too on a standard laptop, This update is not applicable to your computer...
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26-06-2013, 23:25
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
Just checked download again and it seems to be for Window RT, so maybe that's the problem?
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26-06-2013, 23:34
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
I have reinstalled my google talk and it now working so everything working now on 8.1
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26-06-2013, 23:48
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
I will wait for the final as i don't want to do a fresh install when that comes out.
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27-06-2013, 00:00
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
Apparently this is the fix for the 'not applicable' message:
1. Place and rename the MSU file in an easily accessible place, e.g. C:\8preview\preview.msu
2. open command prompt in administrator mode.
3. Type: Expand –F:* c:\8preview\preview.msu C:\8preview\
4. Type: DISM.exe /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:c:\8preview\Windows8-RT-KB2849636-x64.cab
I've been trying it but CMD comes back after point 3 saying Destination is not a directory: C:\8preview. Any ideas?
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27-06-2013, 08:37
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
I think the problem is I'm using windows eng(gb) not eng(us) - I'm not going to force and install as I suspect odd (more odd than normal I mean) may ensue.
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27-06-2013, 10:56
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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27-06-2013, 12:15
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
Thoughts on 8.1 for people who have it installed?
Can you make it so when you click the start button it will then display the start screen in APP mode as default?
---------- Post added at 11:15 ---------- Previous post was at 11:10 ----------
Do we know when the final is expected? 
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27-06-2013, 12:24
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
I have answered my own question for the APP view.
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