BigEvilTurtle
Banned
This one here, which is the RTM one. Turns out my computer actually had Windows 7 and I forgot I'd bought Windows 8 myself. Can't find the key though...
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This one here, which is the RTM one. Turns out my computer actually had Windows 7 and I forgot I'd bought Windows 8 myself. Can't find the key though...
BigEvilTurtle
Banned
You're fucking awesome. Found the key, but it's saying it doesn't work "with this edition of Windows."
So yeah. Shit. I'm screwed, but this was all my fault anyway. Thanks for all you're help though.
BigEvilTurtle
Banned
I think it's because I installed the preview which uses the generic key Windows lent, and that's now my system product key. It won't recognize my old key since it's no longer in my system. Right?
Hm. Hope my upgrade key works though. Where will I be able to find the official ISO?
Monkeylord
Member
It upgrades through the store and not Windows Update?
That's... novel.
That's... novel.
Yeah, I'll probably head out and let it go. Install later tonight.
Nope.
Damn, 3.6gb.
Isn't it because you bought Windows 8 PRO and the iso is for the basic Windows 8? This happened to me.
Isn't it because you bought Windows 8 PRO and the iso is for the basic Windows 8? This happened to me.
BigEvilTurtle
Banned
I did get Windows 8 PRO. What am I supposed to do then? OH! Are you saying the ISO I was trying was for basic? That would explain a lot.
Also, an ISO available yet?
15 minute mark I've made it this far
Paul Thurrot tweeted this link to upgrade http://t.co/BCfxxVHec8
Paul Thurrot tweeted this link to upgrade http://t.co/BCfxxVHec8
15 minute mark I've made it this far
Paul Thurrot tweeted this link to upgrade http://t.co/BCfxxVHec8
Awesome, thanks. I don't have access to the store right now due to a technical issue with out firewall at work. This works for me.
Edit, spoke too soon. Says it isn't available to upgrade in my region at this time (UK). Strange.
You know there is no official way to go from the preview to final 8.1 right?
No I don't know that, because I'm pretty certain that that is wrong.
You have to reinstall all programs. How is that an upgrade?
So you only get to keep your personal files. Might as well do a fresh install.
That's not what you said.
Well, no matter what, it's still an official way to go from the preview to 8.1, though.
About the issue with your product key, Turtle.
There's a fix for it: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2750773
There's a fix for it: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2750773
The link is working now.
Downloading. Finally
Which one?
http://apps.microsoft.com/#wsl=WindowsUpgrade
Got 403 error messages before, but all of a sudden it worked and opened the app in the store.
Still broken here.
Got it working on one pc but not the other. Oh well, will try again later.
Dead Prince
Banned
looks like i made it in time where people are done and i can easily download. half way through
Bony Manifesto
Member
Are there going to be ISOs or stand-alone setup programs for Windows 8.1? Or if I refresh my PC after installing the update will it install a clean version of 8.1?
Maybe it's me being old-fashioned, but I've been conditioned over the years to see that Windows.old folder as the harbinger of doom (or at least niggles that are deceptively time-consuming to fix).
Maybe it's me being old-fashioned, but I've been conditioned over the years to see that Windows.old folder as the harbinger of doom (or at least niggles that are deceptively time-consuming to fix).
Mr. Wonderful
Member
Also interested in the legal link to the ISO of 8.1 when it becomes available.
Dead Prince
Banned
Alright. Reboot to install. Hope it goes well