Windows 8 has reached the RTM milestone!

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by UVAIS, Aug 1, 2012.

  1. mrchispa

    mrchispa MDL Novice

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    Can it be re-activated after the first 180 days?
     
  2. AlphaBetaRC

    AlphaBetaRC MDL Novice

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    Yes, if the KMS server is online, then you can re-activate it.
     
  3. spetakju

    spetakju MDL Novice

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    #843 spetakju, Aug 7, 2012
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    i managed to install one key, but when I try to use slmgr /ato it gives me an error (No KMS could be contacted etc), any idea how to activate now?
     
  4. debin

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    #844 debin, Aug 7, 2012
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    Thank for the quick reply. So, we still have to wait for an other method,or a other kind of key who will activate the system for forever. :worthy::worthy::worthy::worthy:
     
  5. tithitoy

    tithitoy MDL Junior Member

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    Already have method for you activate forever: use legit key
     
  6. Mrx47

    Mrx47 MDL Addicted

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    As I already mentioned, I found a way how to Change the start Screen Picture in the registry.
    On an activated System you can Change it by changing the number of "AccentId_v8.00" in the following key: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Accent
    But on a non-activated System, it doesn't work. I created the key and set "110" for example, but nothing changes on the start Screen. There must be another key that enables the customization after activation.
    Does anybody know more?
     
  7. chrisuk79

    chrisuk79 MDL Member

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    What security is everyone using? built in mse or other? I've installed comodo but I'd like to install kis but it says it's not compatible and then closes install.
     
  8. chrisuk79

    chrisuk79 MDL Member

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    #848 chrisuk79, Aug 7, 2012
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    Also are the activation servers down again as I can't activate enterprise?

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    the error i get.
     
  9. Niekess

    Niekess MDL Addicted

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    Yes they are down right now. Enterprise is also not the nicest one to activate I figured.
     
  10. chrisuk79

    chrisuk79 MDL Member

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    Thanks for the fast reply.
     
  11. derausgewanderte

    derausgewanderte MDL Senior Member

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    #851 derausgewanderte, Aug 7, 2012
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    can't figure this out. two systems (pro 64bit). one was upgraded from win7 64bit, other was fresh install, both activated. I can change the lock screen image fine for the freshly installed win8. However, doesn't matter what I do for the win7 upgraded system. It will not change the lock screen image and sticks to the default. I can change everything else fine (start image, pattern, color etc).

    I've taken ownership of the
    C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\SystemData\S-1-5-18\ReadOnly\LockScreen_Z\ folder and replaced the LockScreen___1920_1080 image there with one of the other C:\Windows\Web\Screen.
    No dice. Once replaced, all I get is the plain blue background color on the lock screen - no image.

    any hints?

    thanks folks

    edit1: OK, figured out my dilemma. The replacing image I used had identical properties with the exception of a missing System permission entry. Once I added "System" permission group to the Security tab all is fine. After adding System group to permissions any background switch in settings works now interestingly. Looks like the upgrade from Win7 hosed the permissions somehow.
     
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  12. zdanis

    zdanis MDL Novice

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    slmgr /skms 91.149.135.121
    slmgr /ato
     
  13. Xphome

    Xphome MDL Novice

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    Tried it with Enterprise-N 64bit and it worked.
     
  14. amirez

    amirez MDL Novice

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    don`t know osmebody ..i have win 7 and win 8 and on select win 7 it restarts.what can it be done about ?i want then new interface selection and don`t want easybcd
     
  15. djibril13

    djibril13 MDL Novice

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    in pro edition it says tha the key is blocked...
     
  16. derausgewanderte

    derausgewanderte MDL Senior Member

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    I am using NIS 2011 (v5) (never switched to newer v6 because of serious fw problems). working fine under win8
     
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  17. lunario

    lunario MDL Senior Member

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    you probably add windows media center cant activate windows pro with it reinstall
     
  18. lunario

    lunario MDL Senior Member

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    Make sure you have the correct time/date
     
  19. djibril13

    djibril13 MDL Novice

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    wait a minute. pro normally it dont have windows center preinstalled ? this iso that contains media center is a custom one or another version ?
     
  20. doggod

    doggod MDL Novice

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    It wasn't the time that was my issue but the time zone was wrong while the time was correct
    In desktop mode right click time and select adjust date/time
    Check the time zone as well as the time as it should match the country you are in
    Mine activated straight away one I had that set correctly

    Hope that helps someone