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[Quick]

Is Microsoft offering Windows 8 in an ISO file in plain sight, or do people have to dig through their site to find it?

 

[f0lken]

So I am trying to get my music to show up in the Music app and I followed all there directions and it still says I have none. Am I missing something?

Do you have your music in a partition of your HDD?? I had the same problem and it was because my files partition was A:, and I had to change it to something below C:, in my case was F:

 

[fluffydelusions]

Is Microsoft offering Windows 8 in an ISO file in plain sight, or do people have to dig through their site to find it?

Why would you have to dig? I'm sure it will be all over every MS site tomorrow to download now lol

 

[JaggedSac]

That upgrade assistant works for everyone, I just used it to get the £24.99 offer here in the UK.

Here's the link to the upgrade assistant for anyone wanting to purchase the digital upgrade early.

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=262205

Awesomesauce, thanks man!

 

[Broken Hope]

Is Microsoft offering Windows 8 in an ISO file in plain sight, or do people have to dig through their site to find it?

As far as I know the upgrade assistant downloads it to your hard drive, no digging around at all.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Wait so you can purchase and install now using the upgrade assistant?

 

[Quick]

I say "dig" because I remember not seeing Windows 7's ISO file plainly to download. The download assistant for it wasn't an ISO, either.

 

[Le-mo]

Edit: just saw the previous replies

Last question. Can I use my windows 8 activation key multiple times? Say I want to format my computer or upgrade the hardware will I be able to use the same key?

Anybody?

 

[fluffydelusions]

I say "dig" because I remember not seeing Windows 7's ISO file plainly to download.

No worries Louie, things will work out

 

[Broken Hope]

Wait so you can purchase and install now using the upgrade assistant?

Using the link I provided above, yes

 

[fluffydelusions]

Anybody?

I think the license is only for one machine afaik...could be wrong though.

 

[StudioTan]

Anybody?

You should be able to. MS has always been good in the past at letting you reuse the key after major hardware changes. You may have to call them but I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Using the link I provided above, yes

So do I get emailed a copy of the key or what happens?

 

[rukland]

Do you have your music in a partition of your HDD?? I had the same problem and it was because my files partition was A:, and I had to change it to something below C:, in my case was F:

Nope mine is all on C: so I am really confused at the moment.

 

[The Elite]

So do I get emailed a copy of the key or what happens?

A copy of the key just popped up when I was done and then it continued right into downloading and installing it. I was emailed the key as well.

 

[Windu]

before installing i suggest setting up all of your account stuff. Making sure facebook, twitter etc.. are connected. And i suggest using your xbox live account.

should be at account.live or something. Anyway it will make the installation process smoother because everything will log in automatically and all your stuff will be ready to go.

 

[Quick]

No worries Louie, things will work out

I think the license is only for one machine afaik...could be wrong though.

It's always been for one machine, unless it's a volume license key.

 

[fluffydelusions]

A copy of the key just popped up when I was done and then it continued right into downloading and installing it. I was emailed the key as well.

Awesome thanks! downloading now

 

[Blablurn]

nevermind, got it

 

[The Elite]

before installing i suggest setting up all of your account stuff. Making sure facebook, twitter etc.. are connected. And i suggest using your xbox live account.

should be at account.live or something. Anyway it will make the installation process smoother because everything will log in automatically and all your stuff will be ready to go.

Haven't setup my xbox and twitter yet.

I was trying to switch my Live email address a couple of days ago but it kept telling me the address I wanted to use was unavailable. I want to keep everything uniform and using my gmail address. So frustrating.

any idea y i cant enter a code in there?

i received my 15€ code but i cant type those numbers .

You need to download the upgrade utility first and then go through all the steps until you reach this screen. Then apply your discount.

 

[fluffydelusions]

35 minutes left...gonna be a long wait =\

 

[Blablurn]

Haven't setup my xbox and twitter yet.

I was trying to switch my Live email address a couple of days ago but it kept telling me the address I wanted to use was unavailable. I want to keep everything uniform and using my gmail address. So frustrating.




You need to download the upgrade utility first and then go through all the steps until you reach this screen. Then apply your discount.

thanks

 

[TTOOLL]

So, I want to use that upgrade program in which you need a valid XP, Vista ou W7 key. Do I need to have the system installed? I have a Vista key but I'm using the RP version of W8...

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Need to finish backing up my work files and pictures, just in case things go south with the upgrade.

 

[Enco]

35 minutes left...gonna be a long wait =\

I'm guessing it's a midnight release?

So different all over the world?

Or is it a set release everywhere?

 

[fluffydelusions]

I'm guessing it's a midnight release?

So different all over the world?

Or is it a set release everywhere?

No I mean you can upgrade right now here. It's only 2:42PM where I am:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=262205

I just purchased my copy and am currently downloading

 

[Broken Hope]

I'm guessing it's a midnight release?

So different all over the world?

Or is it a set release everywhere?

Use the upgrade assistant link I just posted and you can grab it now.

 

[The Elite]

I'm guessing it's a midnight release?

So different all over the world?

Or is it a set release everywhere?

Time zones mean nothing.

Download now!

 

[Green Embers]

Mr Broken Hope, you good sir are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you!

 

[yn-neko hates a cat]

Is it possible to download Win 8 Pro from anywhere for free and then use a product key in the following few days to activate it? I'm on the IEEE thing and it'll be two more days before my code clears but I want Win8 now

 

[gcubed]

so if you choose the 3rd option on the "upgrade" to save no files, apps and settings that's basically a clean install?

 

[Broken Hope]

Is it possible to download Win 8 Pro from anywhere for free and then use a product key in the following few days to activate it? I'm on the IEEE thing and it'll be two more days before my code clears but I want Win8 now

Windows 8 has no grace period as far as I know, you have to provide a key at install time.

 

[fluffydelusions]

For those that have been using preview builds and such can anyone recommend some good apps to try out?

 

[Quick]

Is it possible to download Win 8 Pro from anywhere for free and then use a product key in the following few days to activate it? I'm on the IEEE thing and it'll be two more days before my code clears but I want Win8 now

Sure.

You're given a 30 day trial of Windows 8 (being able to extend that to 160 days with a command), then it'll ask you to enter a product key.

 

[TTOOLL]

Use the upgrade assistant link I just posted and you can grab it now.

Can I upgrade from the release preview?

 

[plagiarize]

trying to see how far i can get with the upgrade via RDP. obviously i'll finish it off when i get home, but if i can get most of the way through that'll save me time. it's probably a bad idea though

 

[chickdigger802]

If I have the release candidate iso, can I use that when I buy the upgrade?

 

[fluffydelusions]

With the upgrade assistant does it install from the hard drive or do I need a USB / DVD to install from?

 

[WascallyWabbit]

Fuck it's gonna be a long workday, I need it my veins now!

 

[Blablurn]

27 minutes left.... see you on the other side, guys.

 

[Jzero]

If I have the release candidate iso, can I use that when I buy the upgrade?

Nope.

 

[Green Embers]

Can I upgrade from the release preview?

It's working for me but I have about 20 minutes or so left. I'll report back after it finishes.

 

[Broken Hope]

With the upgrade assistant does it install from the hard drive or do I need a USB / DVD to install from?

You get a choice to install from the hard drive, or to create an ISO file, or create a USB bootable media.

 

[TTOOLL]

It's working for me but I have about 20 minutes or so left. I'll report back after it finishes.

Will wait!

 

[jmdajr]

Not sure if I should install this on my Netbook or not.... It has the proper resolution.

 

[fluffydelusions]

You get a choice to install from the hard drive, or to create an ISO file, or create a USB bootable media.

If I choose to install from HDD but maybe later want an ISO can I download the image again?

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Bought and downloading!

Side note: On my laptop I hope Alps releases there touchpad drivers for windows 8 soon.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Gaf is hogging all the Internets, my download speed keeps dropping lol

 

[golem]

Got my Dreamspark key! CS degree pays off once again!

 

[Enco]

:lol

thanks guys. I'll check it out.