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When you install windows 8.1 from the ISO using a currently running version of Windows 8 (mount iso as a virtual DVD and run setup.exe) choose KEEP NONE at the prompt to clean install but DO NOT DELETE the WINDOWS.OLD file (will be located in the C drive) immediately.
Some of your drivers might not be found at Windows 8.1 install but if you use the control panel and select update driver against those that have question marks against them and select search THIS COMPUTER and choose the C drive plus subfolders the drivers will be found and installed from the WINDOWS.OLD folder.
My sony VAIO's card reader (SD/ plus SONY PRO stick dual reader) was found, together with the Intel HD 3000 graphics driver plus the "Firmware parser" whatever that is, plus blue tooth adapter and finally the built in webcam.
This trick might solve a lot of grief especially when using OLDER computers.
After fixing the drivers you can then delete the folder.
Note also at final setup (First time boot) DISCONNECT from the internet otherwise you won't be able to get past the screen that prompts you for a Microsoft account. Disconnecting the internet allows you to set up a LOCAL account which is what I'm sure 99% of people will want anyway.
Cheers
jimbo
When you install windows 8.1 from the ISO using a currently running version of Windows 8 (mount iso as a virtual DVD and run setup.exe) choose KEEP NONE at the prompt to clean install but DO NOT DELETE the WINDOWS.OLD file (will be located in the C drive) immediately.
Some of your drivers might not be found at Windows 8.1 install but if you use the control panel and select update driver against those that have question marks against them and select search THIS COMPUTER and choose the C drive plus subfolders the drivers will be found and installed from the WINDOWS.OLD folder.
My sony VAIO's card reader (SD/ plus SONY PRO stick dual reader) was found, together with the Intel HD 3000 graphics driver plus the "Firmware parser" whatever that is, plus blue tooth adapter and finally the built in webcam.
This trick might solve a lot of grief especially when using OLDER computers.
After fixing the drivers you can then delete the folder.
Note also at final setup (First time boot) DISCONNECT from the internet otherwise you won't be able to get past the screen that prompts you for a Microsoft account. Disconnecting the internet allows you to set up a LOCAL account which is what I'm sure 99% of people will want anyway.
Cheers
jimbo