Solved Windows 8 Developer Preview 64bit on Gateway Laptop

realitykid

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Hey everyone! I just downloaded the 64bit version of Windows Developer Preview without the dev tools last night, burned it to a dvd this morning, and installed it next to Windows 7 and Windows XP on my Gateway NV59c laptop.

It works well. It detected all my hardware and it all seems to be working right out of the box. Better than what Windows 7 produced. It even recognizes my card reader after install. In Windows 7 I had to go a download the driver for it.

I only had one BSOD. It was trying to install Avast Internet Security. It installed no problem, save for the dialogue telling me of a compatibility issue. But after restarting Windows, it would keep BSODing at boot. But after three attempts to boot, it went into recovery mode and allowed me to use system restore. So all is well!

But ya, just wanted to let you all know that it works on this laptop perfectly fine in case anyone might be wondering about a Gateway laptop.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro 64-bit, Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway NV59c
    CPU
    Intel Core i3 2.27ghz
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" 1080p Sansui HDTV connected via HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    320GB Seagate
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Dell Dimension 4500 Desktop:
    Pentium 4 Processor (2 GHz)
    1 GB DDR-RAM
    3x40GB Hard Drives (1 Seagate, 2 Western Digital)
    1x80 GB Hard Drive (Western Digital)
    Linux Mint Debian Edition
I only had one BSOD. It was trying to install Avast Internet Security.

Go for MSE :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10.0.10122
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    My Build - Vorttex Ultimate
    CPU
    Core i7 @ 4500 MHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z87-Plus
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 @ 1822 MHz (OC)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon R9 280X 3GB @ 1180 / 6800 MHz
    Sound Card
    7.1 HDA
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD LG 22" + CRT LG 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1760 x 1320 / 1280 x 960
    Hard Drives
    1 x 240 GB SSD (System)
    3 x 500 GB HDD (Data/Media)
    1 x 2000 GB e-HDD (Backup)
    PSU
    ThermalTake 1000W PSU
    Case
    Corsair Carbide R300
    Cooling
    Corsair H60 (Push-Pull)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    60 Mbps (Down) 5 Mbps (Up)
    Browser
    IE, FF, Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG Internet Security 2015
    Other Info
    Some wired stuff
I only had one BSOD. It was trying to install Avast Internet Security.

Go for MSE :)

Why for? The Developer Preview comes with a version of Defender that works as an antivirus.

Not saying that it's a bad idea. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro 64-bit, Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway NV59c
    CPU
    Intel Core i3 2.27ghz
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" 1080p Sansui HDTV connected via HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    320GB Seagate
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Dell Dimension 4500 Desktop:
    Pentium 4 Processor (2 GHz)
    1 GB DDR-RAM
    3x40GB Hard Drives (1 Seagate, 2 Western Digital)
    1x80 GB Hard Drive (Western Digital)
    Linux Mint Debian Edition
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