Seketh Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Minor question, upgrading to 8.1 works like a service pack? You don't lose anything, not even drivers? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595911361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeMaster Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Just FYI I was able to upgrade fully, using the "provided" key, then using my Retail key afterwards to activate. It gave me this options running the setup from Windows 8.0 How did you get the option to keep your programs and settings? Mines is only offering personal files. :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595913207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xendrome Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 How did you get the option to keep your programs and settings? Mines is only offering personal files. :( Are running Windows 8 Pro or Windows 8 Pro with Media Center? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595913219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeMaster Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Are running Windows 8 Pro or Windows 8 Pro with Media Center? Windows 8 Pro with Media Center. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595913221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xendrome Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Windows 8 Pro with Media Center. I think the problem here is your trying to install Windows 8 Pro, on a Windows 8 Pro with Media Center coded OS. Try this: Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion Change EditionID to "Professional" and ProductID to "Windows 8 Pro" Then run setup again, see what it offers. You will obviously lose Media Center, but I think you can then use your MCE key after to activate and it will also reinstall MCE. And P.S. write down the existing settings first just in case. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595913227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouWhat Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I think the problem here is your trying to install Windows 8 Pro, on a Windows 8 Pro with Media Center coded OS. Try this: Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion Change EditionID to "Professional" and ProductID to "Windows 8 Pro" Then run setup again, see what it offers. You will obviously lose Media Center, but I think you can then use your MCE key after to activate and it will also reinstall MCE. And P.S. write down the existing settings first just in case. Yes the media center key will work again to activate and install the MCE. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595913233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeMaster Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I think the problem here is your trying to install Windows 8 Pro, on a Windows 8 Pro with Media Center coded OS. Try this: Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion Change EditionID to "Professional" and ProductID to "Windows 8 Pro" Then run setup again, see what it offers. You will obviously lose Media Center, but I think you can then use your MCE key after to activate and it will also reinstall MCE. And P.S. write down the existing settings first just in case. Didn't work, sadly :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595913235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xendrome Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Didn't work, sadly :( Try a reboot then try again? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595913243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeMaster Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Try a reboot then try again? Still the same. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595913259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xendrome Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Still the same. Weird... you could always do the above steps, us a Windows 8 Pro ISO and re install with the keeping apps/settings/files, that will take away MCE, then do the Windows 8.1 install. LimeMaster 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595913275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeMaster Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Weird... you could always do the above steps, us a Windows 8 Pro ISO and re install with the keeping apps/settings/files, that will take away MCE, then do the Windows 8.1 install. Could the issue be a problem with lanuage packs? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595913317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak180 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Just a warning it does not take MAK Keys :( I cant activate! If anyone has a spare Windows 8 key I can buy from please let me know :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595913341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDEAN Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Stop being so anal geez! Nothing wrong with users of neowin downloading the RTM leak...Forget MS.. I rather download on my terms and not wait an extra month for nothing! A Men to that. Always dealing with the internet police on here Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595913387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeMaster Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 OK, re-installing Pro works using the upgrade method. Thanks for the help, xendrome! :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595913809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDEAN Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Anyone confirm these are legit for x64? SHA-1: BC2F7FF5C91C9F0F8676E39E703085C65072139B MD5: F104B78019E86E74B149AE5E510F7BE Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595914383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tews Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Anyone confirm these are legit for x64? SHA-1: BC2F7FF5C91C9F0F8676E39E703085C65072139B MD5: F104B78019E86E74B149AE5E510F7BE Yes, those are from MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.8.1.RTM.X64.ENGLISH.DVD-WZT .. MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.8.1.RTM.X64.ENGLISH.DVD-WZT RELEASE DATE: 08/21/2013 BUILD: 6.3.9600.16384.WINBLUE_RTM.130821-1623 FILE: Windows_8.1_EN-US_x64.ISO SIZE: 3,899,295,744 byte SHA-1: BC2F7FF5C91C9F0F8676E39E703085C65072139B MD5: F104B78019E86E74B149AE5E510F7BE9 NOTE: this is original M$ image. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595914393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDEAN Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 If we run 8.1 Preview, can we install 8.1 over it? Or am I forced to format/re-install Windows 8, then put on Windows 8.1? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595914399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted August 31, 2013 Supervisor Share Posted August 31, 2013 If we run 8.1 Preview, can we install 8.1 over it? Or am I forced to format/re-install Windows 8, then put on Windows 8.1? you can install the RTM over the preview but it won't let you keep anything Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595914405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDEAN Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 you can install the RTM over the preview but it won't let you keep anything Thanks for the quick reply, Brando212. Keep anything as in what, Metro stuff? Or everything that is on my boot drive? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595914411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tews Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 The options will be, 1. Keep personal files/settings ( you will need to reinstall your apps/programs ) 2. Keep nothing BoDEAN 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595914415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted August 31, 2013 Supervisor Share Posted August 31, 2013 Thanks for the quick reply, Brando212. Keep anything as in what, Metro stuff? Or everything that is on my boot drive? from what i understand (as i haven't tried it myself) is it will create a windows.old folder like older upgrades and erase your metro apps & settings edit: ninja'd by Tews :rofl: BoDEAN 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595914417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tews Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 from what i understand (as i haven't tried it myself) is it will create a windows.old folder like older upgrades and erase your metro apps & settings edit: ninja'd by Tews :rofl: :shifty: :shifty: Brandon H 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595914421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZakO Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Have the hashes been confirmed by any official sources, or are people just taking the leakers word that it's an "official" MS image? I know this leaker/releaser is generally correct/trusted and they probably are genuine but usually you can verify the hashes on MSDN. Since they haven't been released on MSDN yet, there seems to be no way to verify these are definitely genuine MS images? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595914431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buendia Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Have the hashes been confirmed by any official sources, or are people just taking the leakers word that it's an "official" MS image? I know this leaker/releaser is generally correct/trusted, but usually you can verify the hashes on MSDN... since they haven't been release yet, there seems to be no way to verify these are definitely genuine MS images? No, we still don't have official confirmation from MS about the hashes since the RTM will be released on MSDN and Technet on October 18. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595914439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tews Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 ^^ This is true, however, my experience over the years has shown his leaks to be 100% trustworthy! BoDEAN 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1172767-windows-81-960016384-rtm-info/page/4/#findComment-595914449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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