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.
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.
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.
The Trouble with Windows 8
It seems a lot of people having issues with Windows 8.x. Somehow it is impossible to refresh/reinstall Windows 8 because the drive was “locked”.
There are a lot of suggestion on what to do in solving this issue, but none of them seems to be the solution.
Windows 8 Developer Preview on MacBook
I installed a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive with Windows 8 Developer Preview on a MacBook. It boots up just fine with the exception with the MacBook trackpad driver. Gotta give Microsoft credit for making Windows 8 compatible with older hardwares such as this MacBook.
Windows 8 pricing is set to increase in February 2013
Microsoft announces that Windows 8 pricing is set to increase starting February 2013.
Windows 8 upgrade editions will be priced as follows starting in February:
- The Windows 8 Pro upgrade edition will be available online and at retail for $199.99 MSRP (U.S.).
- The Windows 8 upgrade edition will be available online and at retail for $119.99 MSRP (U.S.).
- The Windows 8 Pro Pack will cost $99.99 MSRP (U.S.).
- The Windows 8 Media Center Pack will cost $9.99 MSRP (U.S.).
Microsoft has been selling Windows 8 Upgrade at a special pricing.
But we have our promotional offer available until January 31st 2013, you can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for just $39.99 ERP* (U.S.) via Windows.com using the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant or pick up a DVD copy at a local retailer for just $69.99 ERP* (U.S.).
Users are reportedly slow to adopt Windows 8 despite Microsoft’s efforts to convince users to upgrade.
Intel Core i7-2600 at 6 GHz
The last time I checked Intel Core i7-2600 clock speed doesn’t go near 6 GHz. Apparently Windows 8 thinks so.
No over-clocking done on this processor. It’s Windows 8 that’s confused.