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Questions tagged [windows-8.1-upgrade]

Use this tag for questions regarding the upgrade path to Windows 8.1 from an earlier version of Windows.

Use this tag for questions regarding the upgrade path to Windows 8.1 from an earlier version of Windows. Windows 8 users qualify for a free upgrade to the corresponding edition of Windows 8.1, while Windows 7 users must purchase a new Windows 8.1 license. Additionally, the upgrade paths from Windows Vista and Windows XP have been removed, requiring those users to purchase a new license and perform a clean install.

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How to upgrade to Windows 8.1 on a machine with a Users folder on a separate drive?

I tried to upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1. Unfortunately, during the upgrade process I receive the following error: Sorry, it looks like this PC can't run Windows 8.1. This might be because the Users or Program Files folder is being…
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Websites not loading correctly since Windows 8.1 upgrade

I finally upgraded my work PC to Window's 8.1 Pro on Monday (from 8 Pro), but since then I have been having problems with websites not loading correctly. This issue is occurring in both Firefox 27.0.1 and IE11. The website I'm trying to view does…
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Can't send files through bluetooth on Windows 8.1

I just upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 While I was using Windows 8, everything seemed to work fine. When I upgraded to Windows 8.1, I realized that I cannot send files through bluetooth. I still have the bluetooth icon on my Notification Area…
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Windows 8.1 - Why are there multiple recovery partitions in the system?

DISKPART> list partition Partition ### Type Size Offset ------------- ---------------- ------- ------- Partition 1 System 500 MB 1024 KB Partition 2 OEM 40 MB 501 MB Partition 3 Reserved …
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Free Windows 10 Upgrade after One Year

As many of us know that Microsoft is giving free update to Windows 10 for the first year for Windows 7 & Windows 8.1 user. As I am using Windows 7 and today I get that "creepy icon" providing me to reserve free update to Windows 10. So, my question…
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Upgrading windows 8.1 to 8.1 pro using pro pack with media center

I am unable to upgrade from windows 8.1 to windows 8.1 pro using pro pack with media center. when i enter the key i get a message "This key won't work, Check it and try again, or try a different key". To enter the key, I went to System, and clicked…
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How do I stop windows 8.1 from freezing when the screen locks

This happens to me on a regular basis if I leave the computer for upwards of 10 minutes. It didnt do so at first but started after a couple of days. This is possibly related to further windows updates although nothing seems to tie in obviously…
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Why do I get error 0x80070004 when trying to update to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8?

So, I'm trying to update Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 via the Windows Store, but every time I attempt to, the update downloads properly, but then I get the error: Windows 8.1 This app wasn't installed - view details When I click on it, it…
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Bypass PAE, NX, and SSE2 upgrade requirements from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1

On one of my old computers I am having the problem of upgrading to windows 8.1 because my computer does not support PAE, NX, and SSE2. How was I able to install Windows 8 in the first place? I heard the original requirements for windows 8.0 were…
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Printer does not work after Win 8.1 upgrade

I upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1. My printer now doesn't work (attached to the desktop via USB). I then installed the latest HP drivers for 8.1 and it still isn't working. On the test page it says that the printer spool is full but there are…
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Is it possible to update from Windows 8 Enterprise to version 8.1 without having to reinstall the OS?

Today we are told that the 8.1 update, (a version which allows you to keep apps, settings, and files), is officially being rolled out worldwide. No longer will you have to do a clean OS install, to go from 8 to 8.1. But I don't see the update inside…
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Disable touch screen with keyboard input only

I am trying to disable the touch screen on my laptop because it is broken. There is a crack in the glass over top of the screen which is causing Windows to think there are random taps occurring continuously all over the place. Otherwise the laptop…
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Upgrade windows 8.1 to 8.1 enterprise

I'm trying to upgrade windows 8.1 to 8.1 enterprise with a product key from MSDN but it says my key is not valid when I use the "Add feature to windows" utility. This key won't work. Check it and try again, or try a different key Then I tried with…
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8.1u1 RDP "The logon attempt failed"

I am unable to connect to a new install of windows 8.1 update. I've enabled Remote access, and checked the firewall and those items look fine. I've also started a virtual machine (win7) on the win 8.1 box, and can RDP into that machine (which…
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Driver compatibality issues in windows 8.1

I just want know whether Drivers are not yet designed to work with windows 8.1??? I'm having a Dell inspiron 3521 whereas finding very difficult to install drivers (AMD/ USB 3.0 host controller/Bluetooth) as it gives numerous bugs. When I request…
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