I live in Korea, but wanted to make sure I got an all-English install of Windows 8 for my upgrade. While still in Windows 7, I used my VPN, which makes me a California IP address, and downloaded from MS. Since installing, I have had many problems with the app store connecting. It seems as if it will no longer connect to the app store unless I have my VPN on.
I know from previous experience that if I install Media Center in in Win7 using my VPN and downloading US install files, I get a far more useful/functional TV channel list including US TV shows and content that I can access using my VPN. If I do not install Media Center using the US download from the get-go, I never get a look at these shows.
It seems that Windows 8 app store content is dependent on country location, and that other updates and services are tied-in, correct?
Or is the app store simply offline a lot and very buggy? Once apps are installed, they usually work. I just cannot seem to access the app store much. It usually says I do not have an internet connection, but I do, and I can surf and use installed apps fine.
Have I hosed myself? Will I be able to fix this, or will I forever be tied to a US app store with this serial number seeing as how so much info is saved in my account and applied afte a reinstall.
Should I reinstall from scratch? Can I? Or is the app store just plain going offline for everyone?
Thanks
I know from previous experience that if I install Media Center in in Win7 using my VPN and downloading US install files, I get a far more useful/functional TV channel list including US TV shows and content that I can access using my VPN. If I do not install Media Center using the US download from the get-go, I never get a look at these shows.
It seems that Windows 8 app store content is dependent on country location, and that other updates and services are tied-in, correct?
Or is the app store simply offline a lot and very buggy? Once apps are installed, they usually work. I just cannot seem to access the app store much. It usually says I do not have an internet connection, but I do, and I can surf and use installed apps fine.
Have I hosed myself? Will I be able to fix this, or will I forever be tied to a US app store with this serial number seeing as how so much info is saved in my account and applied afte a reinstall.
Should I reinstall from scratch? Can I? Or is the app store just plain going offline for everyone?
Thanks
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- windows 8
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- HP Pavilion
- CPU
- AMD 10 5750
- Memory
- 8gb
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 17" onboard, plus external RAEAN 24" TN Pane
- Screen Resolution
- 1980x1200 via HDMI