Windows 8 Clubhouse

[Raw]

Well, this can't be correct, can it? I guess I have to buy another copy of Win 8.1 as my key doesn't work. I say sux because this all started out from a upgrade from Windows 7 purchased by myself with 3 installs for 3 pcs.
I guess moving on up to version 8 from version 7 I lose the other 2 installs I paid for initially?
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[TRWOV]

Well, this can't be correct, can it? I guess I have to buy another copy of Win 8.1 as my key doesn't work. I say sux because this all started out from a upgrade from Windows 7 purchased by myself with 3 installs for 3 pcs.
I guess moving on up to version 8 from version 7 I lose the other 2 installs I paid for initially?
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Used the appropriate KMS installation key (keys are listed at technet: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj612867.aspx ) as the 8.1 setup won't accept a W8 key. This key will allow you to install but won't activate.

After installing, open regedit and go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Setup/OOBE/

Set the values as follows:

MediabootInstall = 0
RetailInstall = 0

These two values will identify your fresh install as an upgrade, otherwise your upgrade key won't work.

Open as command prompt as administrator (Win key + X > Command Prompt (as administrator)

Input the following commands, you should get a popup after each one telling you that the command was successful.

slmgr /ipk YOUR-WIN8-KEY-WITH-HYPENS

slmgr /rearm

restart and activate. You might need to use the automated phone activation but it takes 10-15 minutes tops.

 

[Raw]

That is very helpful and I thank you for taking the time out to help.
I'd still like to know about moving on up to version 8 from version 7. Do I technically lose the other 2 installs I paid for initially?

 

[TRWOV]

So you bought 3 Windows 7 keys or 3 Windows 8 upgrade keys? Sorry, I don't exactly get what you're asking.

 

[Raw]

So you bought 3 Windows 7 keys or 3 Windows 8 upgrade keys? Sorry, I don't exactly get what you're asking.

I bought Windows 7 Home Premium that came with installs for 3 different computers. It was called Windows 7 HP Family Pack. Sold for $150.00 US.

 

[TRWOV]

So you're trying to install W8.1 using your W7 keys? That won't work. Or are you trying to upgrade one PC to W8.1?

I don't know how the family pack works. Did you receive 3 separate keys or a single key that could activate on 3 different PCs? If it's the former I don't think you'd have a problem upgrading one PC to W8.1 as each key is unique. If it's a single key that activates on 3 PCs I don't know how upgrading would affect the other installs.

 

[Raw]

So you're trying to install W8.1 using your W7 keys? That won't work. Or are you trying to upgrade one PC to W8.1?

I don't know how the family pack works. Did you receive 3 separate keys or a single key that could activate on 3 different PCs? If it's the former I don't think you'd have a problem upgrading one PC to W8.1 as each key is unique. If it's a single key that activates on 3 PCs I don't know how upgrading would affect the other installs.

Well, as normal with the Family Pack from Windows, I received 1 key for activation on 3 different PCs. Now I want to go to Windows 8 on all 3 PCs. After that gets installed I want to get the free upgrade to 8.1 on all 3 PCs.
Sounds simple, but I don't think I can get my other 2 installs installed legally. And I'd like to stay legal.

 

[rtwjunkie]

The latest update Rollup for 8.1 (KB3000850) issued as an optional update this month has problems. I just had to uninstall it. After install, my Zone Alarm and Avast! would not start anymore, the system became completely unresponsive, would not shut down or restart without a "hard" reset or shutdown, and system restore wouldn't work either.

So, I managed to get uninstall of that single large 712MB update to work, and now everything works perfectly.

No coincidence, I think.

Anyone else have problems?

 

[TRWOV]

Well, as normal with the Family Pack from Windows, I received 1 key for activation on 3 different PCs. Now I want to go to Windows 8 on all 3 PCs. After that gets installed I want to get the free upgrade to 8.1 on all 3 PCs.
Sounds simple, but I don't think I can get my other 2 installs installed legally. And I'd like to stay legal.

I think you should contact MS on this. If the pack consisted on 3 different keys upgrading one PC to W8 shouldn't be a problem but in this case I don't know what would happen to the other two installs.

The latest update Rollup for 8.1 (KB3000850) issued as an optional update this month has problems. I just had to uninstall it. After install, my Zone Alarm and Avast! would not start anymore, the system became completely unresponsive, would not shut down or restart without a "hard" reset or shutdown, and system restore wouldn't work either.

So, I managed to get uninstall of that single large 712MB update to work, and now everything works perfectly.

No coincidence, I think.

Anyone else have problems?

hummm, I don't have that one installed and it doesn't show up on Windows Update (just made a manual check). Maybe it hasn't been released internationally yet.

 

[t_ski]

The latest update Rollup for 8.1 (KB3000850) issued as an optional update this month has problems. I just had to uninstall it. After install, my Zone Alarm and Avast! would not start anymore, the system became completely unresponsive, would not shut down or restart without a "hard" reset or shutdown, and system restore wouldn't work either.

So, I managed to get uninstall of that single large 712MB update to work, and now everything works perfectly.

No coincidence, I think.

Anyone else have problems?

Yes, I've had issues myself with my PC and my daughter's laptop. She was able to uninstall the update, but I had to do a system restore to 11 days back. I also had issues with IE loading, and (since this was a new rig I'm setting up) I had problems installing iTunes. I also had the issue with Avast (it would run if I double-clicked the icon on the desktop that I hadn't removed yet) and with lockups/unresponsiveness.

BTW, when my system restore was done it said it failed with an error code, but I rebooted and it was fine. I could not do the restore from inside the OS, but had to do it through advanced troubleshooting.

I was heading to this thread to let you guys know it was a problem. I'm glad it's not just me that is having an issue.

 

[Drone]

Windows 10 to get FLAC support. First mkv and now this! YESSS!

 

[WhiteLotus]

All this windows ten needs now is a decent home grown player and i'll be happy!

 

[de.das.dude]

i like wmp with klm codec pack applied.

 

[TheMailMan78]

Is there anything in Windows 10 that will be exclusive like a Direct X version or something? If not Ill be using Windows 8 for a while.

 

[TRWOV]

DX12 is supposed to be exclusive but then again they ported 11.2 back to W7 so...

 

[TheMailMan78]

DX12 is supposed to be exclusive but then again they ported 11.2 back to W7 so...

Was it an official port or a community thing?

 

[TRWOV]

Sorry, brainfart, it was 11.1 which was released for W7.

Still I don't think MS will leave W7 users out in the cold regarding DX12.

 

[rtwjunkie]

Sorry, brainfart, it was 11.1 which was released for W7.

Still I don't think MS will leave W7 users out in the cold regarding DX12.

And even if they do, I don't see them setting W8 users aside. It's still too new. I'm like TMM, I'm not likely to upgrade from 8.1 anytime soon.

EDIT: W7 mainstream support ends after Patch Tuesday in January, so more than likely W7 will not get DX12.

 

[Drone]

Microsoft Is Giving 100 Free Albums To Windows 8 And Windows Phone users. You can claim your 100 free albums from Microsoft by installing Music Deals app.

We've got some Holiday Freebies - more than 100 albums to choose from - for you to download for free. Albums like Green Day's American Idiot, Imagine Dragon's Night Visions, and Of Monsters and Men's My Head Is An Animal. There are a lot of great albums here so be sure to check them out and download all the ones you want. Did I mention these were free? Remember, albums you download as part of our Music Deals are all MP3s. You can download these albums, keep them, and play them on whatever device you have.

 

[Drone]

Found some interesting stuff and tried it. It works lol:

Enable secret hidden Continuum UI (new Start screen) in Windows 10 build 9879 and 9888

win + r -> regedit -> enter -> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\Launcher

If this key does not exist, then just create it. Then create a new DWORD (32-bit) value named UseExperience and set it to 1. Sign out and log in back.

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Use secret "Exit Explorer" context menu on Windows 8/8.1/10
Just press and hold Ctrl+Shift and right click on an empty area of the Taskbar.

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How To Boot Into Safe Mode on Windows 8/8.1/10
Hold down Shift while clicking on Restart, available from any Power icon. Then follow these steps:
Troubleshoot -> Advanced options -> Startup Settings -> Restart -> and choose what you need there

 

[TheMailMan78]

Found some interesting stuff and tried it. It works lol:

Enable secret hidden Continuum UI (new Start screen) in Windows 10 build 9879 and 9888

win + r -> regedit -> enter -> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\Launcher

If this key does not exist, then just create it. Then create a new DWORD (32-bit) value named UseExperience and set it to 1. Sign out and log in back.

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Use secret "Exit Explorer" context menu on Windows 8/8.1/10
Just press and hold Ctrl+Shift and right click on an empty area of the Taskbar.

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How To Boot Into Safe Mode on Windows 8/8.1/10
Hold down Shift while clicking on Restart, available from any Power icon. Then follow these steps:
Troubleshoot -> Advanced options -> Startup Settings -> Restart -> and choose what you need there

Wow man thanks for the pro-tips! I love quick keys!

 

[Drone]

Things you didn't know about Volume Shrink in Windows 7/8/10

I never knew that, so you actually can see progress or even cancel shrinking if you need to!

 

[Drone]

Running the latest build and it's awesome. So stable and fast.

WMP supports flac and aac. Hehe I need no codecs/players to enjoy music now.


Latest w10 news

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/operating-sy...-features-plus-how-to-download-the-windows-10
http://www.techradar.com/news/softw...-release-date-price-news-and-features-1029245

 

[Drone]

I didn't know that Microsoft released new Windows 8.1 iso with update 3


Good for those who installs W8.1 from scratch. They won't need to download all those gigs of updates/rollups.

Multiple En edition Iso called

en_windows_8.1_with_update_x64_dvd_6051480.iso

en_windows_8.1_with_update_x86_dvd_6051550.iso

Subscribers can go and grab them

 

[Drone]

Not sure if serious but it seems IE12 in Win10 will be called Spartan