Recent content by MhzManiac

I am running Windows 10 on my surface pro. You might be able to upgrade it and save all your info by downloading the free upgrade from the MS website and install it using a thumb drive. I actually carry around a drive in my backpack that is just for that purpose. It's a PNY 16Gig, but I think 8...

Try removing the update and see what happens. Maybe take the time and fill in your system specs as well.

Nice to see it worked for someone.

I did it properly on my PC and it failed. See link to my post with screen shot: http://www.eightforums.com/windows-updates-activation/31860-8-1-preview-security-update-failure-80073712-a.html

So I thought I had the answer when I found this page: Error Code 0x80073712 occurs in Windows Update or Microsoft Update Running DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth finished with no problem. But running DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth fails as you can see in the screen...

I noticed upon boot up 8.1 put up a Windows update notice so I went to the store and only saw some app updates. Went to the Update site and saw the security update Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 8.1 Preview for x64-based Systems (KB2870699) Download size: 27.3...

Thanks David. I did some digging and found you can use this command if you need something besides the default: recimg.exe /setcurrent <folder>

Ok so I created a custom refresh on my spare drive using this command: recimg /createimage F:\CustomRefreshImages\Image1 My question now is how do I tell Windows which refresh image to use if I need to refresh it?

Thank for the replies so far. I actually bought Acronious 12 backup just before switching to Win 8, only to discover it was not compatible. A discount for for 13 version was all they would do for me. A custom refresh, now that sounds sweet. I will look into it and also download one of the...

I got nervous after 3 failed attempts to install the new preview, so I pulled all my Intel C600 HD controller drivers and let Windows install native drivers (read it on another forum). Guess what? It did not do squat. Hate it! So now I'm thinking what if I have a hardware issue? I need to be...

Have you tried running them in compatibility mode?

No you are right October 17th. I went back to the site where I read that and if it was a typo, they fixed it already. With that much time I may start troubleshooting. I forced Intel RST Enterprise 3.0.0.3011 and now thinking it may be the culprit.

Most monitors should auto sense the input. If the VGA cable is left attached, it may default to that. Have you tried it with only an HDMI cable connected?

The final 8.1 is available Sept 17th. Should I bother troubleshooting the preview or just wait? It installs fine but on the final boot, it fails to finish loading, tries 2x more times and reverts back to 8. I.m thinking it the Intel HD controller driver, I'm using the Intel and not Microsoft's...