Windows 8 - "8" because cats were taken and dog races don't sound as intimidating
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So how do i remove the start button?
[QUOTE=Ezhik;42035593]Installed it on my Surface, and it kept my programs. I updated from normal Windows 8, though.[/QUOTE]
I'm trying to install from regular Windows 8 as well. When you asked how to upgrade did it just say "keep personal files only", but after it installed, your programs were still there? If not, I guess I should look some more.
[QUOTE=Jays2Kings;42036691]I'm trying to install from regular Windows 8 as well. When you asked how to upgrade did it just say "keep personal files only", but after it installed, your programs were still there? If not, I guess I should look some more.[/QUOTE]
No, it asked me what to keep - I chose keep everything. Are you using Windows 8 Pro?
[QUOTE=Ezhik;42036722]No, it asked me what to keep - I chose keep everything. Are you using Windows 8 Pro?[/QUOTE]
That I am, I guess that's why.
[QUOTE=Jays2Kings;42036750]That I am, I guess that's why.[/QUOTE]
I used Windows 8 Pro too. Which version of 8.1 are you trying to update too?
I had to follow this to make the keep everything option show up:
[url]http://blogs.technet.com/b/home_is_where_i_lay_my_head/archive/2013/06/30/how-to-upgrade-a-surface-rt-to-windows-8-1-preview-with-language-mismatch.aspx[/url]
Not quite windows RT that I have but it worked for me.
[QUOTE=Ezhik;42036816]I used Windows 8 Pro too. Which version of 8.1 are you trying to update too?[/QUOTE]
x64 which is the same version as Windows 8 I have.
[editline]oh[/editline]
Wait just tried the same option, now it says setting, files and apps. so I guess it's good now.
[editline]31st August 2013[/editline]
One last question, can I install it using Windows 8 native iso mount or should I burn it to a dvd?
[QUOTE=Jays2Kings;42036869]x64 which is the same version as Windows 8 I have, so unless there.
[editline]oh[/editline]
Wait just tried the same option, now it says setting, files and apps. so I guess it's good now.
[editline]31st August 2013[/editline]
One last question, can I install it using Windows 8 native iso mount or should I burn it to a dvd?[/QUOTE]
I installed it just fine with just Windows 8 native iso mount.
On my windows 8.1 pro it says SecureBoot isn't configured correctly.
My brother-in-law found a refurbished Surface RT with Touch Cover for $200
I'm excited
[QUOTE=Strikebango;42035649]So how do i remove the start button?[/QUOTE]
This.
[QUOTE=SweFox*;42025014]Google has the torrents.[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure how much my two cents are worth to you guys, but as far as I'm concerned I wouldn't trust a Windows .ISO from any source that isn't direct from Microsoft itself, you never know what type of shit a third party would inject in there. Especially considering that it's going to be a free update in about a month.
[QUOTE=SGTNAPALM;42041635]I'm not sure how much my two cents are worth to you guys, but as far as I'm concerned I wouldn't trust a Windows .ISO from any source that isn't direct from Microsoft itself, you never know what type of shit a third party would inject in there. Especially considering that it's going to be a free update in about a month.[/QUOTE]
Thats why you should compare the md5/sha256 hash before doing anything.
[QUOTE=kaukassus;42041870]Thats why you should compare the md5/sha256 hash before doing anything.[/QUOTE]
To what? We don't have hashes for the original ISOs because they were leaked in the first place. :v:
[QUOTE=Marlamin;42041929]To what? We don't have hashes for the original ISOs because they were leaked in the first place. :v:[/QUOTE]
This is the most legit thing I found. [url]http://www.mydigitallife.info/windows-8-1-rtm-downloads-leaked/[/url]
But as mentioned there are no official hashes yet, or not that I'd be aware of.
Anyone know where I can get a cheap copy of Windows 8 Pro now? I know it used to be dirt cheap, but what about now?
[QUOTE=YWNJack;42043103]Anyone know where I can get a cheap copy of Windows 8 Pro now? I know it used to be dirt cheap, but what about now?[/QUOTE]
If you have Windows 7 Pro or ultimate, the upgrade assistant till net you a Pro copy of Windows 8. Maybe Microsoft is going to lower the price of the 8.1 upgrade, though, to get more people to adopt? I doubt it though.
[editline]1st September 2013[/editline]
And by the way, Windows 8 marketshare jumped 2.4% on [url]http://netmarketshare.com/[/url]
Windows 7 went up as well, and XP just plummeted. Anyone have an explanation? Maybe the recent fuss about XP's EoL? Or simply Netmarketshare doing something different?
[QUOTE=Strikebango;42037210]On my windows 8.1 pro it says SecureBoot isn't configured correctly.[/QUOTE]
Yeah I'm getting the same error.
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I've decided I want a Surface Pro but I wish Microsoft would hurry the fuck up already and announce the Pro 2 if there is going to be one, my course starts on Sept 30th.
[QUOTE=Noss;42043958]I've decided I want a Surface Pro but I wish Microsoft would hurry the fuck up already and announce the Pro 2 if there is going to be one, my course starts on Sept 30th.[/QUOTE]
If you're shooting for Pro, be wary of the battery life
[QUOTE=Noss;42043958]I've decided I want a Surface Pro but I wish Microsoft would hurry the fuck up already and announce the Pro 2 if there is going to be one, my course starts on Sept 30th.[/QUOTE]
You won't get a Pro 2 by then, mine starts on the 30th too and I'm not holding out. I mean look how long the Pro 1 took to be on sale here after being in the US for ages.
At least I have a ThinkPad x220T which has a serviceable touchscreen and digitizer.
[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;42043308]If you have Windows 7 Pro or ultimate, the upgrade assistant till net you a Pro copy of Windows 8. Maybe Microsoft is going to lower the price of the 8.1 upgrade, though, to get more people to adopt? I doubt it though.
[editline]1st September 2013[/editline]
And by the way, Windows 8 marketshare jumped 2.4% on [url]http://netmarketshare.com/[/url]
Windows 7 went up as well, and XP just plummeted. Anyone have an explanation? Maybe the recent fuss about XP's EoL? Or simply Netmarketshare doing something different?[/QUOTE]
Probably companies starting to move off of XP, I just got a new job helping a company do just that.
[QUOTE=mblunk;42045324]Probably companies starting to move off of XP, I just got a new job helping a company do just that.[/QUOTE]
Well, it's dwarfs every other gain in market share accomplished by Windows 8 by 3, which is kind of dramatic.
[QUOTE=LegndNikko;42044688]If you're shooting for Pro, be wary of the battery life[/QUOTE]
Yeah, that was one of my concerns but I think that it'll work fine for me. I've heard you can push 5-6 hours on power saving mode, and that would be all I'd need to take notes in lectures. Any other times I'll have a power source near me.
[editline]1st September 2013[/editline]
[QUOTE=rhx123;42044818]You won't get a Pro 2 by then, mine starts on the 30th too and I'm not holding out. I mean look how long the Pro 1 took to be on sale here after being in the US for ages.
At least I have a ThinkPad x220T which has a serviceable touchscreen and digitizer.[/QUOTE]
I might get one this week then, was just a bit scared that there would be a Haswell model announced at the same price, or if that announcement would make the first Pro cheaper.
[QUOTE=Noss;42045904]Yeah, that was one of my concerns but I think that it'll work fine for me. I've heard you can push 5-6 hours on power saving mode, and that would be all I'd need to take notes in lectures. Any other times I'll have a power source near me.
[editline]1st September 2013[/editline]
I might get one this week then, was just a bit scared that there would be a Haswell model announced at the same price, or if that announcement would make the first Pro cheaper.[/QUOTE]
Haswell should, not double, but add at least 50% to the battery life if Surface Pro ends up being consistent with other laptops (and this is a bit conservative - though the 1080p panel probably takes its share of the battery).
So where can I get W8 Pro 64bit the cheapest?
nvm snippity snap
Hey guys. So I'm upgrading to 8.1. I have the option for "Keep Windows settings, personal files, and apps", which is good. Except I don't give a shit about "apps"; does this option also keep my [b]programs[/b]?
EDIT: Took the plunge. The answer is yes. It keeps everything: programs, desktop icons, even my saved session in Chrome. Woohoo.
[QUOTE=Noss;42045904]Yeah, that was one of my concerns but I think that it'll work fine for me. I've heard you can push 5-6 hours on power saving mode, and that would be all I'd need to take notes in lectures. Any other times I'll have a power source near me.
[editline]1st September 2013[/editline]
I might get one this week then, was just a bit scared that there would be a Haswell model announced at the same price, or if that announcement would make the first Pro cheaper.[/QUOTE]
I tweaked loads of settings and was able to get my surface to cover a 8 hour aeroplane flight, I find sticking in metro apps improves life alot, I also have a 26k mwh battery pack just incasd I'm out and about and need power ( uni lecture ) also if you have a .ac.uk email address you might be able toy get a discount from MS store
My surface pro has pretty much replaced my iPad
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