The Official Windows 8 Repository

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by jlgager, Sep 19, 2011.

  1. fs2com

    fs2com MDL Member

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    it contain core and pro version depends on what key you use
     
  2. Waffer

    Waffer MDL Novice

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    Hello. I have few questions about Windows 8 operating system and things related:

    1.Its true that Windows 8 ISO contains both Core and Professional version?
    2.Where do i found function download or torrent for these versions official ISO/s?

    sk_windows_8_x86_dvd_915502.iso
    sk_windows_8_x64_dvd_915438.iso
    sk_windows_8_pro_vl_x64_dvd_917821.iso
    sk_windows_8_pro_vl_x86_dvd_918162.iso

    3.Can i use XP Mode on Windows 8 Pro? it supported and legal or ilegal?
    4.Can Windows 8 use AES unit integrated on Intel Core i5-i7 processors?
    5.On Windows 7 no key is required upon install(write later), same thing on Windows 8 installation or the key is must typed(installation doesnt move)?
    6.In the Windows 8 downgrade program is downgrade supported only for Windows 8 Pro(to 7 Pro) or the Core version of 8 is supported to?
    7.Is there non-official(beta) Windows Loader for Windows 8(not that virus and modified crap that i find via internet)?

    Thank so much for answers have i nice day:)
     
  3. Smorgan

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    #263 Smorgan, Nov 9, 2012
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    In regards to loader activation.

    Windows 8 uses a secure boot option as we are all aware of meaning that until this is disabled loaders are going to be out of the picture. This option is seen in the Windows 8 edition licensing information which is located in System32. We can see that there are 3 ways in which Microsoft secures the operating system from being pirated. The first is in order to avoid bypassing before the Install even takes place the setup files scans the Windows Image for hash changes which will conflict with an internal hash table. The Second method it utilizes is Secure boot which is built into the OS which negates loaders (or loading of files during the boot) sadly enough as I was looking into this. And the last or third method is the way in which each activation file works which provides for anti-modification (aka byte for byte scanning and internal signature checks). Now you guys see why very little progress has been made on the Activation of Windows 8.

    Now time to go on in regards to Windows Activation. There are only 3 methods for activation which actually work. Windows 8 retail product keys never expire and can be used multiple times. The 2nd is KMS activation uses an external virtual machine as you can't KMS activate locally at this point because microsoft re-did the kms local server files. The 3rd and last is not ready but is on the internet which is a pre-cracked ISO which is in beta status and is not advisable for normal users.
     
  4. adit123tya

    adit123tya MDL Senior Member

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    #264 adit123tya, Nov 10, 2012
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    U can't get XP mode as such for windows 8 but u surely can turn on the feature of hyper-V in windows 8 pro or ent and install windows 8 in it. About product key u could skip the key in windows 7 that not true in windows 8 but by adding ei.cfg containing below lines into sources folder will help u to skip the key requirement during installation.
    Code:
    [Channel]
    Retail
    [VL]
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  5. Smorgan

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    In regards to a loader there will not be one until the Secure Boot option can be turned off in the feature list of the Windows 8 editions which utilize it. I would not say Loaders on Windows 8 are impossible they will just require a bit more handy work and probably some cracking.
     
  6. MDL Geek

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    #268 MDL Geek, Nov 10, 2012
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    I don't get this... :confused:
    If you don't enter key, how can you activate it???

    All this key and activation thingy is so confusing... :eek:
     
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    #271 bootstap, Nov 10, 2012
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  10. Puffingmad

    Puffingmad MDL Addicted

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    #272 Puffingmad, Nov 10, 2012
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    yea but the easiest and simplest way for ppl to understand is pro key activates pro and core key activates core
    If you had included that in your post it would have been much clearer to users

    Ken asked a simple question and you left out the simple answer
     
  11. bootstap

    bootstap MDL Member

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    thats amazing.
     
  12. Puffingmad

    Puffingmad MDL Addicted

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    Not every user wants to add ei.cfg to there DVD some just want to install it the easiest and simplest way
     
  13. s1ave77

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    Others lurk around in my thread :D.
     
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  14. adit123tya

    adit123tya MDL Senior Member

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    read my post properly... I said u can skip the key during installation... but u have to add one later after install to activate... and not entering the key forces the installer to ask the user to choose the edition
     
  15. NABAKUMAR

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    #277 NABAKUMAR, Nov 12, 2012
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    Wishing all irrespective of Nationality and faith a very Happy Diwali at MDL !!!!!:rolleyes:

    Those who haven't downloaded and tried Windows 8(one of the greatest OS build by Microsoft so far), now download it fast -

    Single Resume Support links- ::::::::::::::::::EDITED as TITO requested::::::::::::::::::::::::
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    Links- Get it from first page. :)

    Wish you all enjoy a safer and prosperous Diwali!!!!!
     
  16. Tito

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    #278 Tito, Nov 12, 2012
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    Only original MSDN ISOs are allowed... no home-made ISOs.

    Please remove them.

    o_O
     
  17. Smorgan

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    #279 Smorgan, Nov 12, 2012
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    The rules should be revised to allow untouched Windows 8 Images aka WIMs. The All in one images are the same thing as the MSDN / Technet ISO's and have only been grouped together into one super ISO so I don't see the big deal tito seeing as I have a 19 in 1 ISO as well as 16 in 1 for Windows 8. Even though I already have all the separate Volume and Retail ISOs including the beta of Embedded.

    As of right now there has only been 1 modified Windows 8 image that has been released into the wild so there really is nothing to fret over at this point. I believe the point is moot concerning Windows 8 AIO's.
     
  18. luky

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    Please pass? :confused: