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Hmm... I'd maybe give this a go, but being that you restored the system and can't get it to update, I'm not sure if this will work. Run CMD as an administrator. Enter this command. dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

Yes, a OEM key will be activated by the uefi, but he needs a Windows 8.1 image, which requires the key to download the ISO. Edit: Ahhh, so the bios even bypasses the key activation on the site. Still getting used to this uefi nonsense :p

I've never used this for an OEM key, so not sure if it will work. Let us know though. Create installation media for Windows 8.1 - Windows Help

Don't think so... I have never seen a bootable card reader before. Why not just create a bootable flash drive? Just as convenient ;) http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/15458-uefi-bootable-usb-flash-drive-create-windows.html?filter

I think this is a lot of work with Windows 10 release later in the year. It won't cost you a thing, and it should be a nice compromise for those that can't get that feeling for 8. I can't express to you how much better Windows 8 feels in performance and stability, but that's just opinion I...

Hey man. Congrats on the build :) I see that board uses uefi. Have a read of this. Basically you'll need to format the drive to GPT to get Windows 8 running with Secure Boot. http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2328-uefi-unified-extensible-firmware-interface-install-windows-8-a.html Let us...

Sorry if you've already covered some of these questions... Have you ever updated the Bios at all? I know on the Acer laptop I just worked on, F12 on boot needed to be enabled in the Bios. Maybe in the security section? Have you already done that?

This may sound silly. In Bios, where you highlight the UEFI boot option with the arrow key. You are hitting enter on the keyboard correct? This should bring up a sub menu option (select legacy). I was just working on an Acer machine last week. Clean installed 8.1 from a flash drive. We have...

Are you using a Technicolor modem on Telstra? Windows 8.1 RTM - Technicolor TG587n v3 DNS Issues - Page 2 - Telstra Crowdsupport - 189123

You will still need to use the generic key to install, and your Windows 8 key to activate.

Then follow the above for the Ethernet adaptor. Mine didn't have any addresses either, the fields were blank.

I've been affected by pretty much the same issue. After doing a bit of research, I've found my current router is not working well with 8.1 due to the way dns is handled. There may be other routers/modems that may be affected, but what I've done to fix the issue temporarily. Go to Control...

You installed an upgrade version of Windows 8 on a clean SSD. You can usually get around this by doing another install over the current un-activated install, and the key should be accepted. http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/13375-clean-install-windows-8-upgrade.html If that fails, call up...

It's correct, because Rome didn't use reinforced concrete. It's stronger, but doesn't have the longevity. And to keep the thread on topic, Windows 8 is alright in my books, and not necessarily a failure.

You're welcome :) Glad you got it all sorted, and are fully patched.

Hello Welcome to the forums. Have a look here... Windows Update error 0x80073712 - Microsoft Windows Help

You may need to change the region input for your keyboard. When I first installed Windows 8, I was missing the @ symbol. http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/13677-input-method-set-default-language-windows-8-a.html Hit Windows key + I, click on "Change PC settings" in the bottom end of the...

I like this thread. Nice one Kari :) I whole heartedly agree. Every time you write something good, or read something else that someone has written in a positive light, you have to read ten posts of negative comments. I for one hope one day people just get over it, stop whining and complaining...

Toshiba Satellite P300. Windows 8 is it's third Windows OS, and running better than ever. Getting the itch to upgrade the lappy soon though. Maybe a present for myself at the end of the year.

I'm not having any connectivity problems with Windows 8 and my I9300. You can try this driver, which is what I use (both x86 & x64). Just uninstall the previous driver from add/remove programs. SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones(2).exe Linked from this thread over at XDA Developers...