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[Jzero]

I can think of one way, but I'm not sure if we can talk about it on here.

You can download the clean iso torrent and put in your key tomorrow. it's not illegal if you have a key.

 

[yn-neko hates a cat]

~something that should never be said~

EDIT YOUR POST ;_;... PLEASE!!

 

[Sordid]

I'm having trouble deleting the Windows.old folder. Getting a lot of errors from TrustedInstaller, and all of the results through Google are only relevant for Windows 7 (8 seems to have different options for Security). Anyone have any idea how to bypass this and free up 20GB?

I'm getting the same, even though I told the upgrade assistant to keep nothing it made a 60GB Windows.old folder. Managed to delete most of it but ~13GB just won't budge :/

 

[Windu]

EDIT YOUR POST ;_;... PLEASE!!

there is nothing wrong with what he said. just download the iso from piratebay and use your key.

 

[LukasTaves]

I'm having trouble deleting the Windows.old folder. Getting a lot of errors from TrustedInstaller, and all of the results through Google are only relevant for Windows 7 (8 seems to have different options for Security). Anyone have any idea how to bypass this and free up 20GB?

You have to use the clean up utility to remove those files...

 

[Dead Prince]

I'm having trouble deleting the Windows.old folder. Getting a lot of errors from TrustedInstaller, and all of the results through Google are only relevant for Windows 7 (8 seems to have different options for Security). Anyone have any idea how to bypass this and free up 20GB?

clean disk manager doesn't work?

 

[Bullza2o]

Alright guys, I bought the upgrade using the link someone posted in the last few pages. 30min to go!

 

[Jzero]

EDIT YOUR POST ;_;... PLEASE!!

Not all torrents are bad you know. A lot of major companies use them to distribute their software.

 

[Troll]

there is nothing wrong with what he said. just download the iso from piratebay and use your key.

How long do I have to use the code? I'm pretty sure that I can defer use of the code for 30 days, right?

 

[Windu]

How long do I have to use the code? I'm pretty sure that I can defer use of the code for 30 days, right?

you need it right away.

 

[yn-neko hates a cat]

I'm getting the same, even though I told the upgrade assistant to keep nothing it made a 60GB Windows.old folder. Managed to delete most of it but ~13GB just won't budge :/

I'm having trouble deleting the Windows.old folder. Getting a lot of errors from TrustedInstaller, and all of the results through Google are only relevant for Windows 7 (8 seems to have different options for Security). Anyone have any idea how to bypass this and free up 20GB?

Maybe you guess could see if this slick util works in Windows 8: http://www.filehippo.com/download_unlocker/

 

[erpg]

You have to use the clean up utility to remove those files...

clean disk manager doesn't work?

Thanks.

For the record: Clean Disk is a setting, not an app. Once in it, select Clean System Files. Start menu was a little easier in that regard!

 

[yn-neko hates a cat]

A lot of major companies use them to distribute their software.

Oh trust me, I know. I just always fear good people getting banned before their intent are clarified. GAF mods can be hard to read as far as where the line is on piracy sometimes. Better safe than sorry.

Just tried it, no dice going to try safe mode in a mo.

Sorry

 

[Sordid]

Maybe you guess could see if this slick util works in Windows 8: http://www.filehippo.com/download_unlocker/

Just tried it, no dice going to try safe mode in a mo.

Edit: Success! Go to disk cleanup then click 'Clean up System Files'. After that you can check 'Previous Windows installation(s)' and Windows does it for you! You can check windows installation files too for another 6GB.

 

[MCD]

http://kotaku.com/5954987/microsofts-windows-store-will-sell-games-rated-mature

Was this posted? Good news for mature rated games and devs.

 

[sca2511]

Not sure if it's been the question has been posted yet, but how do you remove the watermark on the lower right corner of the desktop?

Windows 8 is pretty refreshing and the search feature is surprisingly quick.

 

[Dead Prince]

http://kotaku.com/5954987/microsofts-windows-store-will-sell-games-rated-mature

Was this posted? Good news for mature rated games and devs.

I thought it was known. it was the UK rating that was messed up.

 

[Troll]

Not sure if it's been the question has been posted yet, but how do you remove the watermark on the lower right corner of the desktop?

Windows 8 is pretty refreshing and the search feature is surprisingly quick.

Are you running RTM? It sounds like you have a preview build.

 

[yn-neko hates a cat]

I thought it was known. it was the UK rating that was messed up.

I was about to rail on Kotaku for reporting old news (again) but it seems that MS has updated their policy to carry Pegi 18 game content. At lest that's how the Kotaku article reads.

 

[derFeef]

From Times Square, W8 launch thingy.

 

[bedlamite]

The Ars Technica review of Win8 mentioned the jarring disconnect between the Metro and desktop interfaces, and I can totally see where that's coming from, but I'm rather liking Win8. Once you get used to the gesture-based navigation and start to use the corners, you get stuff done quick. I'll still need to pick up a trackpad (JZero's Logitech recommendation looks good, but pricey!), though.

 

[strata8]

From Times Square, W8 launch thingy.

Goddamn... it never ends!

 

[Windu]

From Times Square, W8 launch thingy.

I hope it doesn't rain.

 

[SPDIF]

Never mind.

 

[Dead Prince]

From Times Square, W8 launch thingy.

they probably blocked them from crossing so it appears the launch is big amirite.

 

[Nemesis_]

Installing now,

The compatibility thing said that Blue tooth drivers and ALPS Touch Pad won't work with Windows 8

What are the implications of this?

 

[Broken Hope]

Not sure if it's been the question has been posted yet, but how do you remove the watermark on the lower right corner of the desktop?

Windows 8 is pretty refreshing and the search feature is surprisingly quick.

Try rebooting, I gained a water mark after activating WMC, but it went away after a reboot.

 

[Windu]

Installing now,

The compatibility thing said that Blue tooth drivers and ALPS Touch Pad won't work with Windows 8

What are the implications of this?

just use windows 7 drivers if it doesn't download them automatically.

 

[Weenerz]

Where is the windows 8 upgrade assistant iso being saved at? Co-worker of mine uses his cell phone for internet and is unable to download the 2gb file so I'm gonna take it to him tomorrow.

 

[sca2511]

Are you running RTM? It sounds like you have a preview build.

Actually just activated and it was removed.

I'm pretty excited.

The Ars Technica review of Win8 mentioned the jarring disconnect between the Metro and desktop interfaces, and I can totally see where that's coming from, but I'm rather liking Win8.

Yeah it's a bit jarring, but you get used to it.

 

[Troll]

Yeah it's a bit jarring, but you get used to it.

I don't find it jarring at all anymore. Then again, I have been using W8 for like 9 months.

 

[senahorse]

Weird problem:

G15 keyboard

@ is " and vice versa, all the other keys seem normal

 

[smallios74]

Weird problem:

G15 keyboard

@ is " and vice versa, all the other keys seem normal

Is your keyboard set to US? I had to change mine to UK as i was getting this problem.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Is there a way to disable the lower scrollbar on the main metro desktop? Looks so ugly

 

[Windu]

yeah I found it weird for the first week or so. Don't notice the back and forth from the desktop to metro anymore. Been using it everyday since the end of February.

 

[Dead Prince]

has anyone gotten their windows media center key yet? i submitted on non-win8 and win8 system just in case.

 

[Stumpokapow]

NYT app launched:
- No search function
- Same paywall as every other OS
- Tons of ads in between every article
+ Very nice presentation

 

[Jburton]

has anyone gotten their windows media center key yet? i submitted on non-win8 and win8 system just in case.

Nope.

 

[senahorse]

Is your keyboard set to US? I had to change mine to UK as i was getting this problem.

Thanks, that fixed it.

 

[Troll]

NYT app launched:
- No search function
- Same paywall as every other OS
- Tons of ads in between every article
+ Very nice presentation

The charm doesn't work?

 

[fluffydelusions]

Did they even try with jetpack joyride? Game looks like iPhone res

 

[Troll]

Did they even try with jetpack joyride? Game looks like iPhone res

It is, they didn't port the iPad version they ported the iPhone version for some reason. Ridiculous.

 

[Stumpokapow]

The charm doesn't work?

This app can't be searched

 

[yn-neko hates a cat]

This app can't be searched

Half-baked app? :-/

 

[Troll]

This app can't be searched

Aren't there some Times employees that post on here? Just send them a PM telling them to fix it for you'll ban them.

 

[Stumpokapow]

Half-baked app? :-/

Yes, it's a Windows 8 App, that's why I posted about it in the Windows 8 thread.

Aren't there some Times employees that post on here? Just send them a PM telling them to fix it for you'll ban them.

Even if I could search, I wouldn't be able to read half the articles due to the paywall, I'm just being a shit disturber and moaning about how the vast majority of the apps on the store are similarly half-baked.

 

[Troll]

Yes, it's a Windows 8 App, that's why I posted about it in the Windows 8 thread.



Even if I could search, I wouldn't be able to read half the articles due to the paywall, I'm just being a shit disturber and moaning about how the vast majority of the apps on the store are similarly half-baked.

Now that I think of it the app on the iPad sort of sucks, so I'm not sure what I was expecting.

 

[fluffydelusions]

There definitely need more apps. I'm sure they'll come in time however.

Installed:
Wikipedia, engadget, allrecipes, ebay, newegg, tuneradio,iheartradio,netflix

 

[TxdoHawk]

Downloading now, fast too, love those MS servers. Has it been confirmed yet if the upgrade will go from Release Candidate with no issues? Only thing I ran into so far is that I wasn't allowed to keep my apps...which is fine, I have barely been running the RC a week so I hardly have anything on here.

 

[fluffydelusions]

lol just got an xbox achievement for moving a card in solitaire