[MERGED] Windows 8 discussion - Page 54

18-10-2013, 11:11

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Originally Posted by WBC-WORKER

move your mouse over it and ' right click ' - why they dont have it more like Windows 7 I just dont know - may be OK on a Smartphone but on a PC its just a right pain in the arse.

Yeah - found all that. I though clicking on it would give a pseudo- windows 7 experience. At least it's easier to get to a few bits now. I've also un-installed StartMenu8 now as well...

Dave42 · 18-10-2013, 11:11

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Originally Posted by tizmeinnit

It is the extended build number I am looking for

From what I can see there is no option to upgrade the 8.1 RTM I have been running for ages so it is likely to be the same. The extended number gives the build date and is reachable in reg or by downloading AIDA64 trial ( New name for Everest)

yes it same just the RTM just gets the GA rollup update to finish it

18-10-2013, 11:11

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Originally Posted by tizmeinnit

It is the extended build number I am looking for

From what I can see there is no option to upgrade the 8.1 RTM I have been running for ages so it is likely to be the same. The extended number gives the build date and is reachable in reg or by downloading AIDA64 trial ( New name for Everest)

Unless somebody else chips in, I'll have a look tonight then I get home from work.

Dave42 · 18-10-2013, 11:21

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

I have now reformatted the laptop to a basic windows 8 install but can't access the app store to do the update.

I suspect it's all the people trying to get it

Try again in the morning I guess

did you get your update to windows 8.1 mate

18-10-2013, 11:25

Is there a proper Microsoft kosher Win 8.1 ISO to download now? I'd like a copy of it for when I do a complete re-install over Christmas.

Dave42 · 18-10-2013, 11:27

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Originally Posted by LSainsbury

Is there a proper Microsoft kosher Win 8.1 ISO to download now? I'd like a copy of it for when I do a complete re-install over Christmas.

the wzor ones where kosher Microsoft ones that one I been using

dilli-theclaw · 18-10-2013, 11:32

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Originally Posted by Dave42

did you get your update to windows 8.1 mate

It picked it up only after I did all the updates on the windows 8 install

18-10-2013, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Dave42

the wzor ones where kosher Microsoft ones that one I been using

Got a link to the ISO???

Pauls9 · 18-10-2013, 12:26

Left it installing overnight on "gathering info", until it failed. Then I realised AVG was stopping it. Suspended AVG and it installed fine.

SnoopZ · 18-10-2013, 12:29

Always best to uninstall any antivirus and disable a software firewall when upgrading windows, i certainly wouldn't leave the install unattended though, which is why i will do it tomorrow when i am not working.

Dave42 · 18-10-2013, 14:06

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Originally Posted by LSainsbury

Got a link to the ISO???

I will pm you a link when I get back home it a torrent but wzor only ones that kosher Microsoft ones

dilli-theclaw · 18-10-2013, 15:01

Well the main pc update seems to have gone a whole lot better than the laptop did - and a little touch which was good was it picked up I use a screen reader and talked me through the whole process including the restart and installation - nice

Hom3r · 18-10-2013, 17:10

OK may sound silly were do I get the 8.1 from?

I did a windows update and it didn't show there.

will it require me to enter a product key, as this machine was preinstalled and I don't have it.

CycoSymz · 18-10-2013, 17:11

I upgraded to 8.1 and now it won't recognise my 2nd display..just says Device not detected

Dave42 · 18-10-2013, 17:22

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Originally Posted by Hom3r

OK may sound silly were do I get the 8.1 from?

I did a windows update and it didn't show there.

will it require me to enter a product key, as this machine was preinstalled and I don't have it.

look in store that's where you upgrade from and you don't need a key for it