Windows 8 USB drive

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  1. happy900

    happy900 MDL Novice

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    #1 happy900, Apr 14, 2014
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    Hi, i'm trying to make a windows 8 64bit USB drive/ISO file using setupbox but whenever i enter my key i press next it says "Sorry we can't connect right now" No idea why its happening any help? key works
     
  2. happy900

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    #2 happy900, Apr 14, 2014 (OP)
    How would i add a EI.cfg file?
    could you give me somthing step by step.
     
  3. coleoptere2007

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    #3 coleoptere2007, Apr 14, 2014
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    Create it on the sources folder of windows 8 USB drive with notepad
    Code:
    [EditionID]
Professional

[Channel]
Retail

[VL]
0
    This is a example for pro version :)
     
  4. pisthai

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    #4 pisthai, Apr 14, 2014
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  5. happy900

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    #5 happy900, Apr 14, 2014 (OP)
    Weres the Sources Folder?
     
  6. s1ave77

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    #6 s1ave77, Apr 14, 2014
    Check your usb drive, you should find that folder .... :cool2:.
     
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    #7 urie, Apr 14, 2014
    In your ISO file, and depending on how you make your USB bootable you may need to edit ISO file with say UltraISO to add EI.cfg and Pid files to sources or you may need to extract the ISO file and copy contents to USB.
     
  8. happy900

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    #8 happy900, Apr 14, 2014 (OP)
    I dont have the iso file yet. thats what im trying to make!
     
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    #9 s1ave77, Apr 14, 2014
    Your question is very diffuse :g:. Do you try to download Win 8.1 via SetupBox or what?
     
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  10. happy900

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    #10 happy900, Apr 14, 2014 (OP)
    Ok sorry i edited the post
     
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  12. happy900

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    #12 happy900, Apr 15, 2014 (OP)
    looking for English
     
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    #13 s1ave77, Apr 15, 2014
    First link should offer most versions for en-US and en-GB. Any special version?
     
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    #14 happy900, Apr 15, 2014 (OP)
    No not really, the link seemed to work im downloading it now. Really slow internet so it will take about 2 hours
     
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    #15 happy900, Apr 15, 2014 (OP)
    So after i have finished downloading it, what should i do with it?
     
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    #16 s1ave77, Apr 15, 2014
    Get a tool like Rufus (just google it) to create a bootable usb drive off of the ISO. Add the suggested ei.cfg file to the sources folder (it will prevent being needed to install a key during setup) and install.
     
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    #17 happy900, Apr 15, 2014 (OP)
    Thanks so much
     
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    #18 s1ave77, Apr 15, 2014
    You're welcome :D. In case of further questions, come back and ask :cool2:.
     
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    #19 happy900, Apr 15, 2014 (OP)
    Dont you just hate it when a 4Gb memory stick is really 3.74 -_- ok now i need to find a bigger memory stick