A note for Win8 owners contemplating a clean install of 8.1: Both RTM and GA Rollup A are available from the usual places. If your box has OEM Win8, you can't use the OEM key to install, but must use the generic install key (Google for it). Not sure about upgrade keys.
Win8 OEM boxes have the product key embedded in the BIOS. BEFORE nuking your existing Win8 setup, use Magic Jelly Bean Keyfinder (or similar) to find your product key, and write it down. Once 8.1 is installed, then manually activate it with your old product key, since auto-activation doesn't work for Win8 OEM (at least it didn't for me). GA Rollup A is a combo of 3 patches, and will bring RTM to GA level.
The designation "Rollup A" implies that there'll be more patch bundles down the line. But rollup A will be the only one pre-installed at launch, and succeeding ones will be as downloads.
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I upgraded my asus laptop to windows 8, and the d drive that had a stock backup of windows 7 got wiped somewhow..... so I really want to go back to windows7. I dont have a disc but i do have the windows 7 product key on my laptop... I cant dual boot, i cant connect phones to qpst... my work for school cant be done on windows 8..... I NEED windows 7 back... how can i do this?
A) Given that Win8 is compatible with all software and damn near all drivers that Win7 was (a few legacy driver models, like the ability to use XP video drivers, were deprecated), I doubt you actually can't use Win8 instead.*
B) You need Windows installation media to install Windows. I would hope this would be self-explanatory. It usually comes on a DVD (in a "box", or with your PC) or in a DVD image (giant .ISO file). However, your PC may have a "recovery volume" (a reserved chunk of the hard drive) containing the install image.
* You may need to do one or both of the following to get legacy software to work:
1) Enable the legacy .NET framework versions. Start -> type "features" -> look under Settings -> Turn Windows features on or off -> .NET Framework 3.5.
1.1) If you need .NET 1.1, you'll have to download and install that separately, I think, although at this point that version is like 10 years old.
2) Run programs in Compatibility Mode. For programs designed to run under XP, this includes running them as Admin. Right-click the program (in Windows Explorer; you can get there by right-clicking the tile in Start and selecting Open File Location), go to Properties -> Compatibility. Choose the compatibility option(s) most suitable to your needs.
.net frameworks checked....
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If it's a driver issue you're having, which it most likely is because most driver install tools aren't ready for Win8 yet, you'll need to extract the relevant driver from the executable (or find one extracted online somewhere) and install it using the windows device manager.
If you can't find a solution to the problem, burn the relevant Win7 ISO file to your license key, and reinstall Windows 7 from that until devices become more compatible.
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If it's a driver issue you're having, which it most likely is because most driver install tools aren't ready for Win8 yet, you'll need to extract the relevant driver from the executable (or find one extracted online somewhere) and install it using the windows device manager.
If you can't find a solution to the problem, burn the relevant Win7 ISO file to your license key, and reinstall Windows 7 from that until devices become more compatible.
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Thats the route im going...
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Then im going to try to partition hdd so i can also install an ubuntu iso
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Could be he's. Used to win 7 ,doesn't want to relearn 8 doesnt want to re install drivers and still nothing works, I'm not harping against 8. ,just think its really not. A desktop OS,works great as a phone and a tablet,useless as a desktop
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I got everything situated... Windows 8 is just better with a touch screen and i miss my windows 7 themes and stuff. Now only way to boot windows is thru bios boot override... Or else grub only lets me boot ubuntu.... A little annoying but tolerable
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You can download one of these upgrade isos from Digital River/Microsoft and then install using your key. Make sure you download the appropriate version Pro, Home, etc, it should say next to your key what it is and chances are your computer can run x64 unless its a netbook.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/
I've used these isos with OEM Windows 7 keys and it activates just fine and is perfectly legal since its your licensed key and the ISOs I linked to are unmodified from Microsoft and require a key to work.
Yep. Got an iso on a disc and installed then had to install all the drivers
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I installed windows 8 on my Lenovo thinkpad and chose the overwrite option when installing. For some reason in my computer tab, it still says windows 7 and my hard drive is overloaded with both os's. How can I delete the windows 7 OS and reinstall windows 8? Any help will be appreciated.
Wrong forum section, this is for Windows RT, windows 8 is the next option up the list
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I installed windows 8 on my Lenovo thinkpad and chose the overwrite option when installing. For some reason in my computer tab, it still says windows 7 and my hard drive is overloaded with both os's. How can I delete the windows 7 OS and reinstall windows 8? Any help will be appreciated.
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does it only say windows 7 or does it list both 7 & 8
When you click on windows 7, what happens?
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Wrong forum section, this is for Windows RT, windows 8 is the next option up the list
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No its not. This is the windows 8 general section
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Thread probably got moved already (thanks, mods).
The only really "correct" way to install a copy of Windows to replace another copy of windows is to format the hard drive in between. First, back up all the files you'll wnat to keep - this process completely removes them. If you have a separate data drive, you can keep it around and/or move files to it. Insert the bootable media (flashdrive, DVD, whatever), reboot in such a way that it boots off the install media, choose an "advanced" install, then delete all the existing partitions (you may need to select "advanced" drive options to see the delete option) on the install disk, select the resulting empty space, and choose to install there. Win8 will set up its own (pretty sane) partition scheme and install itself; on most machines the process takes about 15 minutes. Afterwards, you'll have to go through the usual process of setting up your account, downloading apps, restoring those files you backed up, etc.
It was in windows RT general when I posted.
The notion of a "clean install" may be headed the way of the dodo, as standalone software would have no place under MS' new "devices & services" strategy.
With pervasive connectivity assumed, there's no need for a standalone ISO (which itself is antiquated, as many devices now don't have optical drives). OEM PCs already come with a "bound" version of the OS. White-box/custom-built PCs can install OS from online via a download-manager stub. The installed copy is then activated and bound to the particular device. This would enforce licensing and wipe out piracy in one stroke. With continuous updates, any exploit can be patched by the next update cycle.
OS updates will become a service. MS can use the XBL model and have a free tier for bug/security updates, and a paid tier for feature updates. With the app store being mandatory to buy apps, users' payment data would be on file, facilitating any monetizing effort.
Most of these are already in place. MS only needs to flip the switch and kill the standalone (ISO) software. I'm projecting it may take place as early as Win9 release next year.
I was a bit annoyed when I couldn't install Windows Phone Power Tools on Windows 7 due to Visual Studio 2012 needed, but I found a way to get it working. So.. here =D
Step 1 - Install this lite version of Windows Phone 8 SDK and it's prerequisites from here (works on Windows 7, includes Developer Unlock and stock WP8 SDK XAP deployment)
Step 2 - Install Visual Studio Express 2010 (yes 2010) from visualstudio.com
Step 3 - Download Windows Phone Power Tools from http://wptools.codeplex.com/
Step 4 - Now Power Tools should install, since it has the required resources, albeit older ones, to install.
Step 5 - Uninstall Visual Studio 2010 if desired (you can by opening it's install thing again). Not necesarry I don't believe.
Step 6 - Enjoy WPPT on Windows 7 =D
Sorry if something like this was posted already.
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Thanks, for those who do not know
this install apps and games from pc ?
If you have to ask, the answer is probably "no". It deploys homebrew and development apps. It is neither intended for, nor particularly useful for, pirating apps or games (discussion of which is strictly prohibited on XDA, by the way...)
can u plz put a mirror link to download the power tool
What, are you unable to access Codeplex?
We really need 11 Gb harddrive..internet? Yax....
Some useful links for those reinstalling Windows 10 at any point:
Builds - http://mdluup.ct8.pl
This uses Microsoft's UUP (unified update platform) to fetch specific full builds. Choose from Retail or Insider builds. At the time of writing selecting 17134 from the retail channel will get you the newest non-beta build with minimal Windows Updates following installation. Just specify x64/86/ARM, edition and language.
Using the blue Aria2 button will give you a zip which, on execution, will download and create a usable, full ISO for personal use - despite the use of the words "cumulative update" on-site. Just follow the instructions on screen. All images are compiled using Microsoft's internal imaging utility so they're close to what you'd get with a precompiled MSDN ISO.
MSMG Toolkit - http://m.majorgeeks.com/files/details/msmg_toolkit.html
This provides a frontend for component removal utilizing the official Microsoft DISM utility.
Use of this is straightforward and can remove Apps, Windows Features and components from an ISO.
Tip: Once you've mounted an ISO, open a separate command line and run DISM.exe /Image:<path_to_image_directory> [/Get-ProvisionedAppxPackages to get a full list of Apps in the ISO. Copy and paste the output, placing it in the provided RemoveAppsList.txt, removing any lines you want to keep.
Using install_wim_tweak.exe tool will also get you a full listing of all Windows Packages, most of which can be safely removed with zero side effects. NTLite can be a useful guide but its commercial software, so you won't be able to remove all the components you see listed if you install it.
AIO boot tool - https://www.aioboot.com/en/
This tool creates nifty bootable USB sticks that come in handy for booting anything. I recommend the precompiled WinPE 10 images which allow you to use a Live PE Windows Desktop (I.e. it has a full GUI) from a USB prior to installation. This should alleviate the need for making bootable USBs in future. As it's the same platform used during a conventional booted Windows Setup so you can run the setup once its loaded in, format hard drives, etc. Or actually use it as a desktop, I guess. It has its limitations.
DISM++ - https://www.chuyu.me/en/index.html
Post-install utility, you can thoroughly clean up redundant internal Windows folders, remove Apps, activate popular regedits and whatnot. Very useful.
Blackviper - https://github.com/madbomb122/BlackViperScript
Power shell script that makes running services in Windows slightly more efficient.
If people are interested I'm happy to create a tutorial to making your own properly-serviced Windows ISOs for those who want new builds of Windows with less to none of the Microsoft extras .
When the Windows 10 May 2019 Update is ready for your device, it will be available to download from the Windows Update page in Settings. Choose a time that works best for you to download the update. You'll then need to restart your device and complete the installation. After that, your device will be running Winwdos 10, version 1903. (To check whether you're already running the May 2019 Update, select View update history on the Windows Update settings page.) Also note the following:
-If you want to install the update now, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update , and then select Check for updates. If updates are available, install them.
-If version 1903 isn't offered automatically through Check for updates, you can get it manually through the Update Assistant.
-If you run into problems updating your device, including problems with previous major updates, see common fixes at Troubleshoot problems updating Windows 10, or use Fix Windows update issues to step you through the troubleshooting process.
-If you're warned by Windows Update that you don't have enough space on your device to install the update, see Free up space.
-If you experience internet connection issues while updating your device, see Fix network connection issues in Windows.
I want to inform you that it is an auto-formation so when its updates are available then you will know it already. But remember that you are connected to the internet.
Windows 10 1909 available?
version 1903? The latest version is Windows 10 1909 already. I still have one laptop remained with Windows 7. I'm in dilemma, upgrade or not. Microsoft doesn't leave us too much to think about this. I win the free windows 10 home operating system (priced at $139) from WinXDVD lest I upgrade from windows 7 to windows 10 someday.
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version 1903? The latest version is Windows 10 1909 already. I still have one laptop remained with Windows 7. I'm in dilemma, upgrade or not. Microsoft doesn't leave us too much to think about this. I win the free windows 10 home operating system (priced at $139) from WinXDVD lest I upgrade from windows 7 to windows 10 someday.
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There are four builds with 1909, latest is 18363.628, which some have problems, maybe hold off until newer. As for 7 to 10, if you have ssd do it, so much faster with it over hdd and usally you can find drivers or use a 7 driver. If you don't have a win 7 ISO maybe mirror copy in case you want to revert. Not sure if I'm allowed to say this but you can run win 10 pro or enterprise, there is no hack like with 7 and the slic table but 10 has a flaw with it's KMS key management service.
Any experience regarding Windows 10 updates?
More info about Windows 10 updates from here:
Top 11 Windows Password Recovery Tool Reviews in 2022 - Free and Paid
Here are the top 11 Windows password reset tools that recovers your Windows password along with my views on them, which includes their pros and cons.
www.windows10passwordreset.com
Or you can also get more from Microsoft.
Microsoft – Cloud, Computers, Apps & Gaming
Explore Microsoft products and services for your home or business. Shop Surface, Microsoft 365, Xbox, Windows, Azure, and more. Find downloads and get support.
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go to update and security of available otherwise sign up for their developer program and contact microsoft