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Win 8.1 Preview

  • 26-06-2013 06:10PM
    #1
    Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭


    Anyone downloaded the Win 8.1 Preview, any issues to report?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,020 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


    This post has been deleted.


  • Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    This post has been deleted.

    I read on Google+ it could be down to region restrictions.[/QUOTE]

    I'm getting the same message :(


  • Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Just been onto MS, they know of the issue and are currently working on a fix, not a good start.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 203 ✭✭clacks




  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,426 ✭✭✭testicle


    Are ye on 8 Enterprise by any chance? It's not applicable to that, you've to use the iso which should be out tomorrow


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  • Posts: 18,160 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    There seems to be two issues at play here. Windows 8 Pro with Media Center isn't supported yet, and UK English versions aren't either. So unless you have the US English version of Windows 8 you're probably stuck.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭jamesccp


    ive been looking forward to tryin this out for a while now. awell have to go back to the anglo tapes then


  • Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Karsini wrote: »
    UK English versions aren't either.
    that's my problem, hopefully the ISO will work when it's released.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,683 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    I'll look into it within the next 48 hours. Currently uploading a bunch of files I'd rather not interrupt, but the downloader is ready


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    Is it not the case that unless you have US English version you need to install using the ISO once it's been released?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,461 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    won't install for me either.


  • Posts: 18,160 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    ISOs now available. US English versions again.

    English 64-bit (x64) Download (3.3 GB) 0xD76AD96773615E8C504F63564AF749469CFCCD57

    English 32-bit (x86) Download (2.5 GB) 0x8BED436F0959E7120A44BF7C29FF0AA962BDEFC9


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59,906 ✭✭✭✭unkel




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭jamesccp


    hello lads, im downloading the iso now. Any have it installed whats the thoughts ?


  • Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    jamesccp wrote: »
    hello lads, im downloading the iso now. Any have it installed whats the thoughts ?
    Downloading it myself now, from what I've been reading so far about it it's very unstable.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,683 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    using the published method (windows update, then "app" in store BS) I can't work this. Screw it. I'm on vacation


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    I'm trying this:
    http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/windows/3455141/how-upgrade-windows-81-uk/
    at the moment. Will post how I get on.

    Update:
    Got a "The windows 8.1 preview isn't available right now. Please try again later" so I'm trying this:
    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1_pr-windows_store/the-windows-81-preview-isnt-available-right-now/274c3506-19f8-4bc1-ae32-9f35e855915b

    Update2:
    Well after all of the above it's installing from the store. Will keep you posted


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,234 ✭✭✭trellheim


    GO PA

    i-RrTj8nL-950x10000.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 811 ✭✭✭Rambo


    hellboy99 wrote: »
    Downloading it myself now, from what I've been reading so far about it it's very unstable.

    I have installed it on a vmware using the iso file

    first problem i ran into, was trying to create a local account not very obvious
    gave a error then created one

    The start menu is just a Microsoft symbol it brings you back to tile start menu when pressed, right click on it and it brings up a control panel
    to shutdown and other pc settings WOULD NOT CALL THIS START MENU
    just a short cut menu

    other new features right click on task panel on desktop
    then click properties the click navigation and you have the option
    how the new tile start menu starts ups.
    cant see why this is not in pc settings

    Computer is now called This PC a little bit silly to me.
    and they have not rename computer every where
    if you right click on desktop click Personalization
    then click on change desktop icons, computer conflicts with the name this pc


    The tile start menu is a little better for finding you apps and organize them
    its getting to be more usable

    I would use the tile start menu more if it had little things like clock,wifi signal beside my logon name like a phone has


  • Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Rambo wrote: »
    The tile start menu is a little better for finding you apps and organize them its getting to be more usable

    I would use the tile start menu more if it had little things like clock,wifi signal beside my logon name like a phone has
    Got it installed last night, haven't spent much time on it yet, the Start Menu is far better and this is what Win 8 should of been released with in the first place.

    As for the "return of the Start button", that's all it is a button that brings you back to the Start Menu :rolleyes:


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,426 ✭✭✭testicle


    hellboy99 wrote: »
    As for the "return of the Start button", that's all it is a button that brings you back to the Start Menu :rolleyes:

    What exactly were you expecting by the "return of the Start button"? ;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,461 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Return of the Mack was much more impressive.

    I don't think this will be replacing Classic Start for me anytime.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59,906 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    The start button on the desktop brings you straight back to.....modern UI. WTF? :mad:

    (posting this from 8.1)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 811 ✭✭✭Rambo


    testicle wrote: »
    What exactly were you expecting by the "return of the Start button"? ;)

    shortcuts to windows apps at lest

    so you can be in desktop mode to fire up a windows 8 app


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 511 ✭✭✭col.in.Cr


    unkel wrote: »
    The start button on the desktop brings you straight back to.....modern UI. WTF? :mad:

    (posting this from 8.1)

    Right click it


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 511 ✭✭✭col.in.Cr


    I installed 8.1 last night using the iso image,all went well no problems
    Download the iso,right click and mount enter Key and hit setup.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59,906 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    col.in.Cr wrote: »
    Right click it

    Right click and the same thing happens when you right click on the non-existing start button (left bottom of screen) in W8.0...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,025 ✭✭✭✭Giblet


    Yep, it's no different to pressing win+x in Win8.0, just a few more options.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 511 ✭✭✭col.in.Cr


    unkel wrote: »
    Right click and the same thing happens when you right click on the non-existing start button (left bottom of screen) in W8.0...

    what more do you want?

    Microsoft-to-Include-Power-Options-in-Windows-8-1-s-Start-Menu.png?1372140284


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  • Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    col.in.Cr wrote: »
    what more do you want?
    This:

    windows-7-start-menu.jpg


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