Win 8.1 Preview

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

Mimikyu

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Captain Morgan

Captain Morgan wrote: »

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

I'm getting the same message

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

clacks

Workaround here for anyone feeling brave. Just trying it now http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1_pr-windows_install/error-the-update-is-not-applicable-to-your/342136ba-1f64-42c4-a344-d7e7e33ea868

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

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.

jamesccp

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

Karsini

Karsini wrote: »

UK English versions aren't either.

that's my problem, hopefully the ISO will work when it's released.

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

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?

beauf

won't install for me either.

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

unkel

Link to all the ISOs here

jamesccp

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

jamesccp

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.

Overheal

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

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

trellheim

GO PA

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

Rambo

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:

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"?

beauf

Return of the Mack was much more impressive.

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

unkel

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

(posting this from 8.1)

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

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

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.

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...

Giblet

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

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?

col.in.Cr

col.in.Cr wrote: »

what more do you want?

This: