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• Windows 8.1 clean install with key OEM of Windows 8

  Hello! I have a HP Probook 450 with Windows preinstalled 8. I want to Win 8.1, but I want to do a clean install. Which means: insert the Win DVD 8.1 (I downloaded the .iso on internet image file), formatting of the disc and the last 8.1 Windows installation.

  Will this work? I read that my key Win 8 OEM, which is hardcoded in the BIOS does not allow me to install Win 8.1. Users of the Forum say here and now that it is possible to perform a clean installation to win 8. How is with Win 8.1?

  I did it.  It is possible with elitebook turn...

  You will need:

  1. ISO 8.1 Windows

  2. the default Installation 8.1 Windows key (http://pastebin.com/Cs9GUhyT)<---If this="" link="" is="" gone,="" you="" can="" find="" it="" using="">

  3. your OEM of Windows 8 key (you can use the Belarc Advisor software to find, http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html. ) You can also use the Microsoft Toolkit which can enter this information for you as well)

  4 USB with at least 8 GB. (You can use a micro SD card, but it will be SLOW)

  5. Creator of YUMI (pendrivelinux.com)

  My instructions are summarized by several forum posts (one source for more details http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/48434-Windows-8-1-Clean-Install-Guide). So this point begins after you have recovered your win8 OEM key.

  Instructions

  1. you need to Download the ISO of Windows 8.1 (can be done in several ways.  If you have a key to Win8 retail, which will make life easier, otherwise look for online sources) http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57608376-285/how-to-download-the-official-microsoft-windows-8.1-iso/.

  [Basically, download the windows installation 8 get started, then cancel immediately and download the windows installation 8.1.]  This is the way to circumvent the application of key windows 8.1]

  (2. After downloading the ISO, use YUMI usb creator and create a USB bootable with windows ISO 8.1).  I had problems with the boot from USB, it seems that there is a lack of design, but maybe just mine.  Let me know if you can start.  If you can not, you will need to remove the USB (1-3 mm) SLIGHTLY.  Basically, my USB does not get to bottom to start.

  3 install windows using keys to default installation 8.1.  Your OEM key will not work.  This key is only for the installation, but you will need your OEM win8 for activation key after the installation of windows.

  4. when everything is installed, go to the activation of windows , or press win + break (you may need to use a function key (fn)).  Change your product key of entering your key OEM win8.

  5. I suggest that if your laptop has softpaq Installer to your computer's drivers, install first.  Then, you can select software and drivers you want to install and do everything at once without having to download one at a time.

  6 finishing

  Let me know if you have any problems, I can walk you through it I took two days to finally understand.  I hated doing windows 8, all updates, and then update windows 8.1.

  I also recommend you only install tasks easeus backup.  You can install all your drivers and programs and then use this program to create a disk image.  My disk image is about 20 GB which is located on a secondary partition (so if your SSD crashes, it's all over well), for fast food.  It takes about 20 minutes for the backup.  Then 20 minutes to restore the disk image I think fast enough.

• Windows update fails to install KB2656368 and KB2686827. Get the code641 error

  Original title:

  Windows update fails to install KB2656368 and KB2686827

  I am running Vista Home Premium.  Windows update fails to install KB2656368 and KB2686827.  Download error code641 which seems to mean that Windows cannot identify the problem.  In the past, it was caused because the installer has been damaged.  In setting the Microsoft Support took control of my computer; Download a new installer and solved the problem.  However, it seems that there is no way of contacting Microsoft Support for them to fix the installation program.  The installation program be fixed right now.  Moreover, the tool "Fixit" said that everything is fine.

  Microsoft paid $99 for the support.  Tech uploaded a new installer.  Problem solved!

  Still wondering why the question about System Mechanic?

• Free Windows 7 Upgrade Clean install questions

  Hi, I have recently buy a Mini 5101 it comes with XP Pro and Vista Business... I currently have Vista Business installed on it. I wonder about the process of upgrading to windows 7. On the free upgrade Web site it is said that the operating system can be upgraded to windows 7, according to the weather, I have vista (upgrade straigh) or xp (must be a stable cleaning). Now, my question is can I perform a clean installation with this upgrade? I know that normally you can perform a clean install via the insertion of the disc of the previous operating system media during installation, but as the Min 5101 is a netbook (no cd drive) I will probably install it via a USB key. It is very important for me to have a clean install.

  On the upgrade Web site, it says that if you are using XP pro, you must perform a clean installation. It would be better for me to install XP now order the update, and then install Vista so that I can get the version that will allow me to perform a clean installation - or I'd get the same disc anyway?

  I know the installation disc doesn't have not yet been outside and not so should know the process entirely. Kind of hope that someone will have knowledge on this subject.

  The installation media will allow you to perform a clean installation 'upgrade' using product key of the current operating system during installation. This allows him to check that you are upgrading from a previous version of Windows.

• HP Envy 15 Windows 7 Professional clean install Driver questions

  This morning, I did a clean install of Windows 7 on my brand new envy 15 (LW897AV), which includes the deletion of backup partition as the partition driver HP.

  Unfortunately, many drivers not installed, and I can't find a way to find them. This includes Beats audio driver (I have the audio control panel, but it is not connected to the button on the side volume control) as well as the microphone and some drivers that appear in the devices Panel but the diagnosis is not able to find.

  

  Is there a way to fix this now, or should I cave and pay the $20 and get a recovery CD?

  Get it up to 3 Intel Chipset Installation Utility drivers missing... What the devil. I'll get the restore CD. Guess that's what I'm trying to be creative with my software. :/

• 15 e056sl Windows 8.1 clean install

  Hello

  I have the laptop in question, after the upgrade to windows 8.1 in my hard disk I found a new recovery partition (350 MB) and the recovery of old (400 MB) and EFI (260MO) partition... so I have 1 GB of unused space.

  I think also is not normal that I need at least two days to re-setup my nb through the recovery dvd or partition and then upgrade to windows 8.1 by internet.

  I would like to perform a new installation of Windows 8.1 but I don't know how to do this. I tried to download the ISO original Microsoft, but my product key is not accepted (with generic pk I get connection error).

  I found my pk using RWEverything and tried to download the ISO with errors:

  Windows8 - Setup.exe

  "This product key cannot be used to install a version of windows 8.

  WindowsSetupBox.exe

  This product key failed. Please check it and try again

  Can you help me please?

  Sorry, but the DPK 8 (digital product key) Windows built into your computer won't work for a clean install of Windows 8.1 more, perform a new installation will result in a computer that has no customizations HP, no software to value added HP and not pre-installed drivers.

  The only way to do a clean install of 8.1 of Windows on your computer is to buy a new copy of Windows 8.1

  If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

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• Acer Aspire V3 - 772 Windows 8.1 clean install

  So I've upgraded to windows 10... It worked fine and I decided to use eRecovery to return to windows 8 and then update to 8.1.

  After System Restore, I discovered that windows has been corrupted. (Windows worked, but I can not install updates)

  So I decided to just wipe and clean installed windows 8.1, only to find out that I can install it only by using the start mode of inheritance, using the UEFI is for me the error: Windows cannot update the configuration to start the computer, the installation cannot continue. (Already tried disabling secure boot, without success). Legacy mode worked well until I went to come to re - install the drivers, that's when I noticed that some hardware has not been detected, my gpu nVidia for example.

  Any help is appreciated. (Please... I am so frustrated now.)

  And Yes, I configured an another usb to fully support UEFI boot, without success.

  After using "own diskpart" on your main hard drive... Press and hold the power button on your computer to shut down your computer.  Wait about 20 seconds.  Then turn on again.  Install windows as directed in step 8.

• Click right on opens the windows installer trying to install Acrobat and other applications. What ca I do you?

  CPU Athlon II Windows XP, card mother Asus V8V. Registry is overlaoded? After 8 years. It applications ar that I don't want to give up. For this purpose, I do not reformat the HD 320 MB.

  Hello

  1. you did it before the issue of any material changes or software?

  Method 1: Boot your system in clean boot mode, and check if you face the same problem. Try now to the KB article to perform the clean boot:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353
  Important: After you use the clean boot in order to solve your problem follow the steps in the "steps to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state" section to start your system in normal mode.

  Method 2: Download the latest version of Windows install and install it. Let us know if that helps.
  Windows Installer 4.5 is available:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/942288

  Method 3: Unsubscribe and re - register the Windows Setup program.

  a.Click Start, click Run, type MSIEXEC /Unregister. and then click OK. Even if you do it right, it may seem that nothing is happening.

  b start, click Run, type MSIEXEC/REGSERVER, and then click OK. Even if you do it right, it may seem that nothing happens, or you can briefly see an hourglass. After you run this command, the operation is complete.

  c.Try your application based on Windows Installer again.

  Method 4: We will analyze the system for infections using the Microsoft Security Scanner which can be downloaded from the link below:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: You can lose data while removing malware from your system.

• I can't activate Windows 7 after cleaning installed.

  Activation of Windows 7 (upgrade) after clean reinstall

  Hi guys,.

  I have the problem with the Windows 7 upgrade version. I was with WIn 7 months with no problems. Win7 was installed on windows Vista in my case.
  But a few days ago, I decided to do a clean reinstall (from scratch, formatted HARD drive).

  The installation was funny until I got the error message telling me that my key is not for the clean install and I can't activate the system. I just left the empty key field and open windows.

  I thought that I activate the system in 'normal' mode not during the installation. So I now fully installed Windows 7 and I can't activate it - because the installation was made not M$ ' mroper way "." Very funny so the "right way" is to install windows Vista and upgrade to windows 7?

  The system has been enabled on this PC (the same harware 100%) before, so I can't do this again? I can not show same Vista installation CD, etc. installation key?

  Is there another way to activate it?

  Thank you

  Maciej

  I just followed the link information: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html option 3 was useful for me.
  Thnaks again for help

• Creating an image of Windows failed to clean installed an upgrade of Windows on my new SSD. How to activate it?

  I changed my hard drive to take advantage of an SSD.

  I tried several times to create an image, but it failed several times.

  So I have a clean install on the SSD and the old facility as a 2nd hard drive.

  It is installed without product key, because it is a update disc. He has no

  find the previous installation on the other hard drive. I don't want to install Win XP,

  Upgrade Vista, Win 7, THEN proceed. How to activate it?

  Dave

  You might give this a go.
  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.

  I hope this helps.

• About to transfer from Windows to Mac. Need tips and tricks regarding the transfer. That ExtHD does not need reformatting?

  Transfer from Windows to Mac. Need advice on the brand and model of HD Ext for compatibility which will not need reformatting? Advice welcome.

  If you want a HD post to be read by windows and Mac OS. The best choice would be the format ExFAT.

• Vista SP2 32-bit, Windows Update continues to install KB979683 and then re-list as a new "important update available"

  Automatic updates of Windows installs KB979683, and then in the next update checking, it is listed under "important update available". He repeated every day for three weeks.

  Under 'View Update History', he shows again and again KB979683 installation successfully.

  Under 'updates installed, he said, "no update is installed on this computer". So I can't download it manually on my desktop, uninstall the update, restart in safe mode and reinstall manually. Also, when I tried to install manually in safe mode without deleting the file, I received the error 0X8007043c.

  I tried stopping the windows update service, and then delete all files in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution > DataSstore and C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution > download, then by restarting the service, but it did not help.

  I've updated and run Malwarbytes Anti-Malware 1.46 and AVG 9.0.829, but found no threat.

  I use windows, as well as automatic daily scans with AVG firewall (manual scans with Malwarebytes: daily).

  I don't know if it's important, but I'm under IE8, version 8.0.6001.18882, 256 bit zero versions updates. I have seen a recent update was available for IE8 (KB982381) but when you try to run manually, he said that the update does not apply to my system.

  Help, please!

  Thank you, Todd.

  There is a good chance that you see the effects of a (including a W32/Alureon rootkit) hijackware infection!

  NB: If you had no installed anti-virus application or subscription has expired * when the machine was first infected * and/or your subscription has expired since and/or the machine is not kept fully corrected in Windows Update, don't waste your time with any of the following: Format & reinstall Windows.  A repair install won't help!

  Microsoft PCSafety provides users at home (only) with free assistance in dealing with infections by malicious software such as viruses, adware and spyware (including unwanted software).
  https://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?&PRID=7552&St=1

  Also available via the homepage of Support of consumer safety: https://consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/

  Otherwise...

  1. see if you can download/run the MSRT tool manually: http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

  NB: Run the FULL scan, not analysis FAST!  You may need to download the MSRT on an uninfected machine and then transfer the MRT. EXE to the infected machine and rename it to SCAN. EXE before running it.

  2A. WinXP-online Windows Live Safety Center scanner 'Protection' (only!) in Mode safe mode with networking, if necessary:http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

  2B. Vista or Win7-online this scanner instead: http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/whatsnew.htm

  3. now post the logs required in a forum appropriate for support by an expert in the field. DON'T SKIP THIS STEP!

  I can recommend the assistance of experts available in these forums: http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0, http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5, http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup, http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.phpand http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Aspire VN7 - 591G win 10 clean install - coolboost and lack of dustdefender

  Hi guys could you help me please?

  I did clean Windows 10 installation on my laptop and I can not see in my Acer Quick Access - CoolBoost and DustDefender functions. I've updated the Acer one quick access and Acer power management, but still nothing. :-(

  Any ideas please? I really want to CoolBoost cool my CPU all in game. Thank you.

  Here's someone else with a different model to which it is missing... and I don't think they set up own.

  IM wondering if the latest BIOS has changed anything to ensure the best speed of the fan (cooling)?  It gets hot?

  http://community.Acer.com/T5/V-and-VN-series/CoolBoost-thermal-missing-from-Acer-quick-access/m-p/37...

• Windows Media Player not installed correctly and must be reinstaleed

  error message when you try to use WMP11 on Vista.

  the number of Version 11.0.6002.181111

  When the 11.0.6002.18065 number was expected

  WMP not installed correctly and must be reinstalled.

  How can I do this?

  Hello

  After the WMP update you an error of wmploc.dll on the version number being
  incorrect - see this 1st
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/961047

  Follow these steps in the order given, even if you did a few before - please don't skip anything.

  Have you recently installed another player?

  Right-click on taskbar - process and see if WMPlayer.exe is already hidden. If so end
  treat this subject.

  --------------------------------------------------------

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe)
  program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  I hope this helps.
  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Windows Installer error when installing ITunes and Overdrive program

  Try to install ITunes and Overdrive program and get the message "this installation package could not be opened.  Verify that the package exists and that you can access it, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package.

  I see that several people have asked the same question, but no access to answers.  Help! PLEASE, I BEG YOU!

  Original title: Windows Installer

  MarilynCarr,

  Try to rebuild the installer according to the link

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2642495/en-us