Prefetchw

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  1. bhupeshgajria

    bhupeshgajria MDL Novice

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    #1 bhupeshgajria, Sep 1, 2013
    While trying to upgrade from Windows 8(x64) to 8.1 (x64)... (not booting through USB/DVD) - I get the error message
    "You can't install Windows 8.1 because your processor doesn't support PrefetchW"

    I have Pentium Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz...

    On many sites I read Windows 8.1 should run anyways..... Any idea why wont it install.
     
  2. okatomy

    okatomy MDL Novice

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    #2 okatomy, Sep 1, 2013
    such doesnt exist.
    Please tell us the exact name of the CPU
     
  3. Tito

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  4. bhupeshgajria

    bhupeshgajria MDL Novice

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    #4 bhupeshgajria, Sep 2, 2013 (OP)
    Windows 8 64 bit works fine .... so 8.1 has a different requirement altogether....?

    I mean Intel Core 2 Duo
     
  5. softeac2

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    #5 softeac2, Sep 2, 2013


    Real key for installing windows 8.1 ?
     
  6. Neyder

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    #6 Neyder, Sep 2, 2013
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    Core 2 Duo what ? E4xxx ? E6xxx ? E8xxx ? Desktop ? Mobile ? there are dozens of C2D :rolleyes:

    Have your read wikipedia article ?
    So no, it's not the same for x64
     
  7. kornykova

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    #7 kornykova, Oct 18, 2013
    I get exactly the same problem!

    Went to upgrade to 8.1 today (I have Windows 8 Pro with Media Centre) and the Upgrade Assistant said I couldn't as my processor (Pentium D 820 2.8GHz) doesn't support PrefetchW.
    I downloaded MS's CoreInfo tool and it says it DOES support PrefetchW (and PAE, NX, SSE2, LAHF, SAHF, CMPXCHG16B too!).
    So, according to CoreInfo my Pentium should support 8.1 but the Upgrade Assistant disagrees.
    I checked my BIOS too and "Execute Disable Memory Protection Technology" (Dell BIOS A05) IS enabled!

    Any thoughts on what I can do to get upgraded to 8.1?

    Thanks