I could not believe how Windows 8.1 failed to install on a computer that has a factory-installed Windows 8.
I’d have to wipe the hard drive again and use the system-restore discs on this computer.
Ground Control to David Bowie…
The first David Bowie song I had ever heard was “Space Oddity” thanks to an uncle of mine sometimes in the late 80’s. I learned to play the song on guitar six years after that.
Bowie’s latest album “Backstar” was released on January 8, 2016; two days before his departure from this reality.
Going Back to Windows 8
For some odd reasons, Windows 10 would not activate after upgrading from Windows 8.1. I called Microsoft and they told me to reinstall Windows 8, then upgrade to Windows 8.1 and upgrade to Windows 10. Microsoft also advised me to call HP and request Windows 8 Product Key should the process failed.
Seriously?
Apparently the “factory-installed” product key caused the error. The end user product key is said to be installed in the UEFI BIOS, encrypted.
I guess I’d have to spend a few more days on this project.
Installing Windows 10
Installing Windows 10 is a time-consuming affair. As a matter of fact it has been “checking for updates” for an hour by now.
UPDATE:
It is about 2:00 A.M. and finally it is “installing”. I gotta go to bed.
Valentine’s Day Has Always Been on the Dark Side of the Force.
One week into the year 2016, retailers such as Target already displayed “Valentine’s Day” merchandise. Valentine’s Day falls on February 14 every year.
We all should realize that Valentine’s Day is a real holiday and is not an attempt to get cash out of our pockets.
Valentine’s Day has always been on the Dark Side of the Force.
System Recovery on an HP Computer
Two hours into System Recovery on an HP computer, a few more hours to go.
I had to order the Windows 8 recovery media from HP which consists of five DVDs. If only HP would let customer to download the System Recovery disk images for those who have the bandwidth.
Video: macoscheck.com Scam
Video of macoscheck.com in action: