Windows 8.1 Doubts!

[Roger D]

Ya.. I'm little late to this topic as I'm out of the town and off to internet for a week.. :P

Any way, there is everywhere discussion about the leaked Windows 8.1 RTM, Activation Issue, drivers and antivirus compatibility issues and so on... in the forum. But I can't go through all the topics related to windows 8.1.. :P

I have some basic doubts regarding windows 8.1. If anyone using it just make my doubts clear.. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

1) Is windows 8.1 a new operating system or just the service pack for windows 8?

means will I have to simply update my windows 8 through windows Update or will I have to reinstall the new OS?

2) My laptop is of year 2008(Windows vista was preinstalled in it) but Windows 8 is running smoothly in it without any drivers conflict. Will it be wise to upgrade it to windows 8.1? ( I have doubts about driver incompatibility in windows 8.1).

3) MS has not released Windows 8.1 officially. should I wait till it's official release? or Is the leaked version same as the official release ?

4) I have activated my windows 8 through november_ra1n Phone method. will I have to do the activation again if i upgrade it to windows 8.1?

5) And what about antivirus? Is Windows defender still bundled with it? or Any antivirus fully compatible with it?

:) :) :)

[tezza]

1 You can update through store.

2.Have installed on older pc's and no problems and runs OOB ( upgrades and clean installs)

3 They are the same

4 Yes, same method

5 Yes and some AV work now and all will work not long after official release

Edit

Upgrades actually work flawlessly, and i have not had a single problem in 5 days

Edited September 3, 2013 by tezza

[Roger D]

1 You can update through store.

plz clarify it.

Means: mention the approx size of update, And after update what about my installed softwares? will I have to reinstall all softwares ?

Can I save the updates? :rolleyes:

[Ponting]

I clean installed Win 8.1 Pro x64,only experienced BSODs.Still no driver has worked for me.May be wait till there is official support for Windows 8.1 drivers.

[tezza]

You simply download an update ( actually Win8.1) which is downloaded through the Windows Store. so you can choose when to download it . I dont know the actual size of the update offhand. All installed software, files and settings remain untouched with an upgrade and as i said, it works like a charm.

NSFfan has trouble with a driver and others have also, but you only hear from people who post a problem. I have installed on 12 pc's and have yet to encounter a problem.

[digimon]

one note is that the store does not have the final version only way to install final version is with the leaked isos at this time

[RobrPatty]

Win8.1 is just as buggy as win8 was. BSOD's lockups freezes. And I'm using a brand new pc. I had no issues with Server 2012 R2 accept for activation. Win 8.1. :shit:

[Reefa]

You simply download an update ( actually Win8.1) which is downloaded through the Windows Store. so you can choose when to download it . I dont know the actual size of the update offhand. All installed software, files and settings remain untouched with an upgrade and as i said, it works like a charm.

NSFfan has trouble with a driver and others have also, but you only hear from people who post a problem. I have installed on 12 pc's and have yet to encounter a problem.

Thx for this i was slightly concerned about updating myself.but i think you have put my mind at peace :)

[smokeyjoe]

windows 8 fail

[Ponting]

windows 8 fail

So 8.1 success lol.

[poppabear52]

I installed leaked versions of windows 8.1 along with the preview release and had no problems at all. Installed the leaked RTM over everything and still no problems, have lost nothing in the process. Works absolutely fine for me.

[TuFaS]

Win8.1 is just as buggy as win8 was. BSOD's lockups freezes. And I'm using a brand new pc. I had no issues with Server 2012 R2 accept for activation. Win 8.1. :shit:

I was about to give it a try, but... better keep 7 x64 ultimate sp1!

[ns870152]

I clean installed Win 8.1 Pro x64,only experienced BSODs.Still no driver has worked for me.May be wait till there is official support for Windows 8.1 drivers.

you can try WanDriver for Win8

http://pan.baidu.com

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[dac]

Win8.1 is just as buggy as win8 was. BSOD's lockups freezes. And I'm using a brand new pc. I had no issues with Server 2012 R2 accept for activation. Win 8.1. :shit:

I was about to give it a try, but... better keep 7 x64 ultimate sp1!

On my older laptop, win 8 or 8.1 are faster than 7

On my newer computer 8 or 8.1 both are much faster than 7

and I have not had any problems

[ns870152]

and I have not had any problems

perhaps you doesn't use many softwares/games

[thePatcher]

i also got some questions about win8.1, if you dont mind i will post it here? :D

1. i have win8 (preinstalled), will there be any mirrored link where can i download win8.1 using idm? because im always stuck at pending like this one

2. does win8.1update also have MS2010 and mcafee? because i got my MSoffice 2010 uninstalled and replaced by MS office 2013.

3. im running dual boot, win8(for office/study works) and xiaopan os (for wireless pentesting), do i have to remove xiaopan os while installing?

thanks in advance :lol:

[tezza]

@the Patcher,

If your apps are always stuck at pending

1. Open an administrative command prompt (go to the Start screen, type "cmd", right-click on Command Prompt and hit "Run as administrator")

2. Type the following four commands in the command prompt:
3. net stop wuauserv
   cd %systemroot%
   ren SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
   net start wuauserv
4. Try downloading app again.

Win 8.1 update will not affect your Office (will remain activated) or any other installed software

Also 2 members have posted a problem (and it is not even officially released yet dont forget) , then see how many have downloaded from ra1ns topic and Win8.1 works for the vast majority without problems. ;)

Edited September 4, 2013 by tezza

[thePatcher]

@the Patcher,

If your apps are always stuck at pending

1. Open an administrative command prompt (go to the Start screen, type "cmd", right-click on Command Prompt and hit "Run as administrator")

2. Type the following four commands in the command prompt:
3. net stop wuauserv

   cd %systemroot%

   ren SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

   net start wuauserv

4. Try to install updates again.

Win 8.1 update will not affect your Office (will remain activated) or any other installed software

Also 2 members have posted a problem (and it is not even officially released yet dont forget) , then see how many have downloaded from ra1ns topic and Win8.1 works for the vast majority without problems. ;)

@tezza thanks for that info, what do you think was the reason why it happens?

is there a problem with my laptop?

sorry about that, uhm i'm just a little confused if i will give a try for 8.1 :lol:

[edit]

what do you mean by "Try to install updates again."?

Edited September 4, 2013 by thePatcher

[tezza]

@the Patcher,

If your apps are always stuck at pending

1. Type the following four commands in the command prompt:
2. net stop wuauserv

   cd %systemroot%

   ren SoftwareDistribution So

   1. Open an administrative command prompt (go to the Start screen, type "cmd", right-click on Command Prompt and hit "Run as administrator")

   ftwareDistribution.old

   net start wuauserv

3. Try to install updates again.

@tezza thanks for that info, what do you think was the reason why it happens?

is there a problem with my laptop?

sorry about that, uhm i'm just a little confused if i will give a try for 8.1 :lol:

I came across this problem on one laptop with Win8 installed and tried everything i could think of, i cleared store cache etc and nothing worked, the apps would just not download and stayed pending. Found this little gem and after trying, all apps instantly downloaded and no further problems.

:)

Edit just saw your edit, i mean try to download an app again

Edited September 4, 2013 by tezza

[thePatcher]

@the Patcher,

If your apps are always stuck at pending

1. Type the following four commands in the command prompt:
2. net stop wuauserv

   cd %systemroot%

   ren SoftwareDistribution So

   1. Open an administrative command prompt (go to the Start screen, type "cmd", right-click on Command Prompt and hit "Run as administrator")

   ftwareDistribution.old

   net start wuauserv

3. Try to install updates again.

@tezza thanks for that info, what do you think was the reason why it happens?

is there a problem with my laptop?

sorry about that, uhm i'm just a little confused if i will give a try for 8.1 :lol:

I came across this problem on one laptop with Win8 installed and tried everything i could think of, i cleared store cache etc and nothing worked, the apps would just not download and stayed pending. Found this little gem and after trying, all apps instantly downloaded and no further problems.

:)

Edit just saw your edit, i mean try to download an app again

well thanks for this sir :wub:

[chlorophyll]

is it really safe to install java runtime on w 8.1?

[blazeblaze456]

I want to know that is there any way for the start button in win 8.1 Pro to show Programs list by left click?

[tezza]

is it really safe to install java runtime on w 8.1?

Just check here all software compatability for Win8.1 , but i would think it is.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/compatibility/CompatCenter/Home

I want to know that is there any way for the start button in win 8.1 Pro to show Programs list by left click?

StartisBack is the best start button/menu replacement to use (IMO), but the next stable version will only be released by Tihiy after WIn8.1 is officially released. (check out what it can do here http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/163489-startisback-rc2/)

You can use this next best for now Start8 precracked http://www.nsanedown.com/?request=163201599

the start button in Win8.1

Edited September 5, 2013 by tezza

[eding]

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