So I just put in my Media Center key that I got from Microsoft about half a year ago and it seemed to have messed up my installation. It's saying that the key is blocked and when I tried entering in my legit Windows 8 retail key it says that the key can't be used to activate this version of Windows. Did I just bork my Windows 8.1 installation?
This version is even more increase of menu snappiness from Windows 7 final to Windows 8 final. Really enjoying this one. Almost feels like XP.
I can't seem to burn the x64 WZT, it keeps saying recording error. SHA1 and MD5 hashes are fine, my DVD can record Win 8 WZT just fine as well.. odd
Same here... I updated my desktops but my Surface RT, which is the one I use the most since it travels with me, still has no love. I saw that WZ listed the RT 8.1 ISO on his first list. Hopefully he's able to leak it. All hail WZ.
Just a heads up, if one has the Windows 8 Single Language key built into his BIOS, then installing this image as the core edition then trying to activate will NOT work. I just tried it and it failed. We still need a Windows 8.1 Single Language ISO I then use the default Windows 8 Pro Key and reinstralled Windows, thenused my gnuine Windows 8 Pro key to activate over the internet and it worked fined
NOTE: Almost 1 1/2 month till GA. MS this time even doesn´t offer early access via MSDN/Technet, or whatever. So some things might not work as expected. Retail keys sometimes must be activated via phone, in case online activation fails.
hi guys ive got 8.1 installed on my surface pro by upgrade from fresh windows 8 install.... anyways im experenceing a bug with wifi that has been there since ms released the preview... anyways what happens is after a while of being on wifi doesnt matter what router i connect to it will drop our.... it will still say im cpnnected and have an internet connection but when i try and load any webpage it fails to load... to fix this i have to turn wifi off for around 5 minutes ans turn it back on.. sometimes it loads for afew hours sometimes not at all... is anyone else having this same issue or have a fix?? im currently forced to use my mobile broadband on my surface pro..... for those looking for server 2012 r2 head here forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/45505-server-2012-r2-essentials-r2-system-center-r2-coming-soon
can saomeone explain what this means?? it might be a lie but anyway.. does it mean there is no troubleshooter or windows updates??? "The problem ... is that Microsoft doesn’t provide any kind of support for leaked copies of its operating system, so in case something goes wrong, you’re all alone in your attempt to fix them." Source: hkkp://news.softpedia.com/news/Leaked-Windows-8-1-RTM-Copies-Can-Be-Activated-with-Legitimate-Windows-8-Keys-379199.shtml
It's just a standard disclaimer, nothing to worry about. There probably wont be any Windows Updates until launch day, but after the launch everything will work just fine!