How to download the Windows 8.1 ISO

[mikiep]

Windows 8.1.1 Issue Still (System Image Backup) - Microsoft Community

New version 8.1.1 ??? Anyone know the scoop on that ?

 

[theog]

Windows 8.1.1 Issue Still (System Image Backup) - Microsoft Community

New version 8.1.1 ??? Anyone know the scoop on that ?

http://www.eightforums.com/performa...-1-iso-breaks-system-image-functionality.html

 

[HOODY]

I am using the method of starting with a download of windows 8, quickly closing, and opening windows 8.1 download. I am using my official, personal license key that I received from Microsoft when I purchased my 14.99 windows upgrade when windows 8 first came out. I keep getting the "can't connect, try connection and try again" error.

That's the same I used and it went OK. There's NO difference between a 14.99 / 39.99 or 199.99 key lol.

Could be just a server over load, or could be that MS is waking up to the glitch. Keep trying and see, if it doesn't work after several attempts, the door could have been shut.

But by than there will be a hell of a lot of ISO's out there and I'm sure you'd be able to find one


My only reason to get the ISO was just to have it physically in hand, and for those "just in case" moments. I used the "update" method on my W8 Pro and that went well, once the OS was up and running as usual, I just make a full Image backup using both the program built into Windows, and Acronis 2010 on to a USB external drive, which is what I always use in case of a recovery, since I have a lot of programs I don't have any install disks for and don't want to re do all the settings and changes I made to get it set the way I want it.

 

[HOODY]

Windows 8.1.1 Issue Still (System Image Backup) - Microsoft Community

New version 8.1.1 ??? Anyone know the scoop on that ?

http://www.eightforums.com/performa...-1-iso-breaks-system-image-functionality.html

? not sure just what this is about, but I have already made 3 Image Backups using the built in program, in File History on W8.1

I haven't tried or need to do a recovery, so I'm not 100% sure of that, but I got no errors doing the image's.

As far as this 8.1.1 maybe the guy added an extra .1 lol, I haven't sen anything in Windows update.

 

[theog]

Backup needs to add a file to the 300mb Recovery Partition (UEFI mode) 350mb (Legacy mode).



The partitions are now to small with the new WinRE.wim.

 

[undine]

[h=1]Microsoft Windows 8.1 Back-up Media - (Media Only)[/h]I wonder what this is?



Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 8.1 Back-up Media - (Media Only)

 

[theog]

The same as in your Store email.

 

[wtf]

I have a question which hopefully some of you may have experience with regarding the 8.1 upgrade.
My Win 8 is a clean install where the OS is on its own SSD, and user data is on a separate HD. A pretty common scenario, in fact the most useful information I got on this topic was from EightForum users! I discovered that following the traditional upgrade proceedures (installing Windows8, upgrading security fixes and whatnot making the 8.1 upgrade available at the Store, then upgrading to 8.1) returns the very friendly "It looks like your User Data is on a separate partition than your Windows installation... therefore making the upgrade impossible ("Not Supported" by Microsoft. wtf MS??). Anyway, my question is, has anyone tried the method currently being dicussed on this forum (obtain 8.1 iso, use generic key to initiate install, then use your valid 8 key to validate 8.1) with your User data on a separate partition/or drive? Any success cases?

 

[Phone Man]

The same as in your Store email.

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Please explain. I don't have a Store email.

Jim

 

[theog]

The same as in your Store email.

View attachment 30474

Please explain. I don't have a Store email.

Jim

The same as below.

[h=1]Microsoft Windows 8.1 Back-up Media - (Media Only)[/h]I wonder what this is?



Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 8.1 Back-up Media - (Media Only)

 

[neelakantanr]

But by than there will be a hell of a lot of ISO's out there and I'm sure you'd be able to find one

hmm! I am also in the same predicament even though I have a license for retail 8.1 pro; and (after long discussions with Microsoft /Bangalore, where they claim it cannot be the case), I am forced to download GA iso from Philips ( I am not giving the link here!);

My only reason to get the ISO was just to have it physically in hand, and for those "just in case" moments. I used the "update" method on my W8 Pro and that went well, once the OS was up and running as usual, I just make a full Image backup using both the program built into Windows, and Acronis 2010 on to a USB external drive, which is what I always use in case of a recovery, since I have a lot of programs I don't have any install disks for and don't want to re do all the settings and changes I made to get it set the way I want it.

however, since I have done the update using store app, I am planning to make an image; though I have some partition software for that, I am interested in trying out DISM /image-capture option to create a wim file.

I am interested in your statement "both the program built into windows" ; do you mean the recovery option? or am I missing something very basic?

regards
neelakantan

 

[HOODY]

But by than there will be a hell of a lot of ISO's out there and I'm sure you'd be able to find one

hmm! I am also in the same predicament even though I have a license for retail 8.1 pro; and (after long discussions with Microsoft /Bangalore, where they claim it cannot be the case), I am forced to download GA iso from Philips ( I am not giving the link here!);

however, since I have done the update using store app, I am planning to make an image; though I have some partition software for that, I am interested in trying out DISM /image-capture option to create a wim file.

I am interested in your statement "both the program built into windows" ; do you mean the recovery option? or am I missing something very basic?

regards
neelakantan

Go to "file History" then look to the right lower corner, there you will see the "built in image program" system Image backup, its pretty much the sama as the old W7 recovery program, it will Image your drive (drive with OS installed) as set up.

 

[HOODY]

Backup needs to add a file to the 300mb Recovery Partition (UEFI mode) 350mb (Legacy mode).

View attachment 30469

The partitions are now to small with the new WinRE.wim.

I never had anything like this, the only partitions I still have is the old HP W7 recovery D (20g) and some tools thing E (3g) even the 199mg system partition was there when I had W7 installed before I upgraded to W8. So nothing was added or changed when I did the W8 or the W8.1 updates.

I assume I could just remove the D and E drives but since they aren't in the way I don't bother, I have plenty space on my C and my USB external drive.

 

[HOODY]

Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 8.1 Back-up Media - (Media Only


This ain't nuttin different than the ISO's people been burning, they just makin a buck on people that only want the disk already burned for them. You can install 8.1 with a "install key" but need your retail key to actually activate the thing.

 

[theog]

Backup needs to add a file to the 300mb Recovery Partition (UEFI mode) 350mb (Legacy mode).

View attachment 30469

The partitions are now to small with the new WinRE.wim.

I never had anything like this, the only partitions I still have is the old HP W7 recovery D (20g) and some tools thing E (3g) even the 199mg system partition was there when I had W7 installed before I upgraded to W8. So nothing was added or changed when I did the W8 or the W8.1 updates.

I assume I could just remove the D and E drives but since they aren't in the way I don't bother, I have plenty space on my C and my USB external drive.

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As you upgrade from Windows 7 with WinRE3 on C:/, Windows 8 upgraded to WinRE4.

 

[undine]

I have a question which hopefully some of you may have experience with regarding the 8.1 upgrade.
My Win 8 is a clean install where the OS is on its own SSD, and user data is on a separate HD. A pretty common scenario, in fact the most useful information I got on this topic was from EightForum users! I discovered that following the traditional upgrade proceedures (installing Windows8, upgrading security fixes and whatnot making the 8.1 upgrade available at the Store, then upgrading to 8.1) returns the very friendly "It looks like your User Data is on a separate partition than your Windows installation... therefore making the upgrade impossible ("Not Supported" by Microsoft. wtf MS??). Anyway, my question is, has anyone tried the method currently being dicussed on this forum (obtain 8.1 iso, use generic key to initiate install, then use your valid 8 key to validate 8.1) with your User data on a separate partition/or drive? Any success cases?

I also have my Data on a different drive and I had no problems with the update. You must have moved the "My" folders (such as My Music) from the C drive to another drive. Maybe if you added some empty "My" folders back on the C drive , it may work. Just my guess. Good luck.

 

[HOODY]

Backup needs to add a file to the 300mb Recovery Partition (UEFI mode) 350mb (Legacy mode).

View attachment 30469

The partitions are now to small with the new WinRE.wim.

I never had anything like this, the only partitions I still have is the old HP W7 recovery D (20g) and some tools thing E (3g) even the 199mg system partition was there when I had W7 installed before I upgraded to W8. So nothing was added or changed when I did the W8 or the W8.1 updates.

I assume I could just remove the D and E drives but since they aren't in the way I don't bother, I have plenty space on my C and my USB external drive.

View attachment 30481

As you upgrade from Windows 7 with WinRE3 on C:/, Windows 8 upgraded to WinRE4.

????????? I have no idea what the hell the WinRE3/4/5/6/ ect is, I never had a Windows recovery other than the one HP stuck on this system with the OEM W7, that 20g D drive, and its STILL the same W7 recovery on there, not any W8 or W8.1, I have to make my own recovery images on my USB drive if I want a "recovery".

Only thing is now that I have a "retail" w8 key I CAN install the OS anytime doing a clean install and not be bothered with any W7 OEM key thing. Same with the ISO (install burned disk) of 8.1.

 

[theog]

Look in the root of C:/ Recovery.

 

[HOODY]

Look in the root of C:/ Recovery.

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Hmm ok well I have that folder as well, however I can't get into it, it says access denied, I tried to re set the security properties, and even the "take ownership/restore rights" but it won't take. So I don't know what's in there, or what its even used for.

 

[theog]

If you have the folder, the WinRE.wim is in side.