[DISCUSSION / ISSUES / BUGS] Windows 8 Release Preview Build 8400

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by Yen, May 31, 2012.

  1. smartboyhw

    smartboyhw MDL Language Packs Specialist

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    I wonder, shouldn't Windows 8 Release Preview checked build be available for download? Or should I leak it?
     
  2. donsedin

    donsedin MDL Novice

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    One question, how to add shortcut do desktop, not taskbar. Exp. add word shortcut.
     
  3. PaulDesmond

    PaulDesmond MDL Magnet

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    #543 PaulDesmond, Jun 30, 2012
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    Why not simply mount it on a machine, where it is supposed to be. This probably is matter of missing drivers. MS doesn't care much about if W8 runs on fruit machines or not. Might also be some other issue
     
  4. hitendra

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    I also have faced problem like driver installation etc. But I have done all. Some hardware / software not installed in the default user mode. Then I have activated administrator account via lusrmgr.msc. and install /re install the driver /applications.
    I also have not found / activated start menu (Classic start menu) yet as many of us discussed here but I found all shortcuts in
    "C:\Users\"Username"\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools"
    folder.
    The elevated command prompt is also not available here which is the cmd.exe in system 32 folder.
    For Wifi driver windows show the message that the adapter is not install.
    but in
    Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections
    it show the adapter with an option of connect / Disconnect.
    When I press it asked me the key and finally I have got connect to wifi adapter too.
    Hope it may help somehow to those who suffer the problems.
    Best of Luck
    Hitendra
     
  5. chinchin85

    chinchin85 MDL Novice

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    #545 chinchin85, Jul 1, 2012
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    Hi,

    I suggest u install Win7 on your iMac and then install Win 8 RP from within Win 7.For this you will need to have something like Daemon tools (or any virtual drive software for Win 7) and the iso image of Win 8 RP.I used this procedure for installing Win 8 RP on my colleagues Mac Book Pro.
    Hope it works for you too.Getting drivers for Win 8 RP on MAC is a hassle currently e.g Webcam Drivers , BlueTooth drivers and possibly even Thunderbolt port drivers might not be available.I could not enable these on that installation.

    Another guess for Win 8 not installing on Macs is that the boot camp software might not have been updated for the latest Windows OS.Try updating the boot camp software...and if Apple has added support for Win 8 probably things may work out...

    Possibly you cud try this method and update....

    Hope this helps.
     
  6. jygoro

    jygoro MDL Senior Member

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    right click on the icon -> open folder location -> right click on the shortcut -> send to... -> desktop
     
  7. Nawzil

    Nawzil MDL Guru

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    Checked builds are only available on Connect. Not for public download.

    Btw do you have the CHK builds?
     
  8. Tito

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    Till now, use Vbox or VMware Fusion :)
     
  9. smartboyhw

    smartboyhw MDL Language Packs Specialist

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    I can confirm it is not available on Microsoft Connect, but on MSDN subscriptions. BTW I have the CHK builds.
     
  10. PaulDesmond

    PaulDesmond MDL Magnet

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    Some say, man was on the moon ...
    Where are the builds?
     
  11. BroTuck

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    Quickly updating on my Windows 8 Freeze problem, it seems that a new feature introduced this behaviour. But the good news is you can disable the feature and it should resolve the problem.
    Previous workaround was to enable HyperV. For more information goto withinwindows.com/2012/06/28/workaround-for-windows-8-freezing-issues/

    Basically it is only one command: bcdedit /set disabledynamictick yes
     
  12. roirraW "edor" ehT

    roirraW "edor" ehT MDL Addicted

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    I'm trying this workaround now to see if it helps me; thanks for sharing!
     
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  13. oyas

    oyas MDL Novice

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    Metro App not loading as well as before. Before they were fine. Uninstalled most of them, kept those that are loading fine. Graphics issues maybe on my gear. Old laptop, Tecra M7.
     
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  14. AgentMC

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    Good day!

    info for those who use Power8: we have just released Power8 Beta 1!
    http_//power8.googlecode.com

    Finally, Metro blocking, recent applications, Jump lists support (even on XP) and more.

    P8 should update automatically, but if not - use Download section of Power8 site.

    Please post your feedback here or via comments of P8 site/directly to developers, we appreciate all ideas and suggestions.

    Best wishes!
     
  15. roirraW "edor" ehT

    roirraW "edor" ehT MDL Addicted

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    Thanks for your work. I'm not compelled to leave Classic Shell, but it's good to have options. :)
     
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  16. zfeet

    zfeet MDL Junior Member

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    They are on MSDN, for example:

    en_windows_8_release_preview_debug_checked_build_x86_dvd_863836.iso
     
  17. Niekess

    Niekess MDL Addicted

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    #558 Niekess, Jul 5, 2012
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    They are also on Dreamspark. (MSDN for IT college students)

    Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview Debug/Checked Build 32-bit (English)
    Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview Debug/Checked Build 64-bit (English)
    Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview Symbols 32-bit (English)
    Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview Symbols 64-bit (English)
    Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview Symbols Debug/Checked Build 32-bit (English)
    Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview Symbols Debug/Checked Build 64-bit (English)
    Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview with Apps 32-bit (English)
    Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview with Apps 64-bit (English)
    Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview Language Pack 32-bit (Multilanguage)
    Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview Language Pack 64-bit (Multilanguage)
     
  18. nivong

    nivong MDL Novice

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    am I the only one who got trouble after some times with Administrative rights? I disable UAC always and so I did this also on win 8.... but now I can't install I need to run as admin. But I am an admin :( ? sorry for my bad english just had bad day.
     
  19. smartboyhw

    smartboyhw MDL Language Packs Specialist

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    I don't have DreamSpark, but I have WebsiteSpark, so I got a half-MSDN subscription. It's true that it's holds checked/debug builds, symbols for all builds, language packs and the normal CCPA version.