So apparently Windows 8.1 just became available
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Wish someone told Microsoft Can't think it, but I've tried a some futile approaches to obtaining a non-eval version of 8.1 that was "just released" in the Windows Store. This link[^] has an "Update now" button, that does nothing other than open my metro style Windows Store on whatever page I last had it open. Can't find it under updates. Can't find it under apps. Anyone else having any luck? EDIT: After updating windows the link mentioned above worked, but I ended up downloading the MSDN version anyway (for redistribution purposes)
Apparently there's two main reasons if it doesn't show in the store: 1. You're missing a prerequisite update. 2. Your using a version of Win8 that is either: a) Enterprise b) Pro, installed by using KMS activation c) Installed using an MSDN ISO In which case I believe you need the ISO for 8.1 to update.
He who makes a beast out of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.
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Wish someone told Microsoft Can't think it, but I've tried a some futile approaches to obtaining a non-eval version of 8.1 that was "just released" in the Windows Store. This link[^] has an "Update now" button, that does nothing other than open my metro style Windows Store on whatever page I last had it open. Can't find it under updates. Can't find it under apps. Anyone else having any luck? EDIT: After updating windows the link mentioned above worked, but I ended up downloading the MSDN version anyway (for redistribution purposes)
I could be mistaken, but I think it is being rolled out, so it's possible that the roller[^] hasn't gotten to you yet.
The United States invariably does the right thing, after having exhausted every other alternative. -Winston Churchill America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between. -Oscar Wilde Wow, even the French showed a little more spine than that before they got their sh*t pushed in.[^] -Colin Mullikin
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Apparently there's two main reasons if it doesn't show in the store: 1. You're missing a prerequisite update. 2. Your using a version of Win8 that is either: a) Enterprise b) Pro, installed by using KMS activation c) Installed using an MSDN ISO In which case I believe you need the ISO for 8.1 to update.
He who makes a beast out of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.
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Wish someone told Microsoft Can't think it, but I've tried a some futile approaches to obtaining a non-eval version of 8.1 that was "just released" in the Windows Store. This link[^] has an "Update now" button, that does nothing other than open my metro style Windows Store on whatever page I last had it open. Can't find it under updates. Can't find it under apps. Anyone else having any luck? EDIT: After updating windows the link mentioned above worked, but I ended up downloading the MSDN version anyway (for redistribution purposes)
Apparently! But in real...
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is (V).
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Wish someone told Microsoft Can't think it, but I've tried a some futile approaches to obtaining a non-eval version of 8.1 that was "just released" in the Windows Store. This link[^] has an "Update now" button, that does nothing other than open my metro style Windows Store on whatever page I last had it open. Can't find it under updates. Can't find it under apps. Anyone else having any luck? EDIT: After updating windows the link mentioned above worked, but I ended up downloading the MSDN version anyway (for redistribution purposes)
Ehm,"non-eval" Version? you mean the preview Version? i´ve used the Windows store today on my surface. why do you not use the store? i´m a bit confused... :doh: :sigh: ;)
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Wish someone told Microsoft Can't think it, but I've tried a some futile approaches to obtaining a non-eval version of 8.1 that was "just released" in the Windows Store. This link[^] has an "Update now" button, that does nothing other than open my metro style Windows Store on whatever page I last had it open. Can't find it under updates. Can't find it under apps. Anyone else having any luck? EDIT: After updating windows the link mentioned above worked, but I ended up downloading the MSDN version anyway (for redistribution purposes)
And you want Windows 8 why exactly???
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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And you want Windows 8 why exactly???
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
Kevin Marois wrote:
And you want Windows 8 why exactly???
[Heavy sarcasm] Gotta love the forcibly full screen "apps" and the beautiful metro tiles. [/Heavy sarcasm]
"Real men drive manual transmission" - Rajesh.
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Wish someone told Microsoft Can't think it, but I've tried a some futile approaches to obtaining a non-eval version of 8.1 that was "just released" in the Windows Store. This link[^] has an "Update now" button, that does nothing other than open my metro style Windows Store on whatever page I last had it open. Can't find it under updates. Can't find it under apps. Anyone else having any luck? EDIT: After updating windows the link mentioned above worked, but I ended up downloading the MSDN version anyway (for redistribution purposes)
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And you want Windows 8 why exactly???
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
Kevin Marois wrote:
And you want Windows 8 why exactly???
To write store apps? :)
Regards, Nish
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Wish someone told Microsoft Can't think it, but I've tried a some futile approaches to obtaining a non-eval version of 8.1 that was "just released" in the Windows Store. This link[^] has an "Update now" button, that does nothing other than open my metro style Windows Store on whatever page I last had it open. Can't find it under updates. Can't find it under apps. Anyone else having any luck? EDIT: After updating windows the link mentioned above worked, but I ended up downloading the MSDN version anyway (for redistribution purposes)
I just went to Microsoft.com and they had a big banner. I installed it on one of my test machines. The install mostly went fine until it got to the interactive setup; instead of simply using the features and user account already there, it gave me some rather confusing options. Once installed, I didn't notice any difference (I'm used to the start screen and don't care about having a pseudo start button and I don't understand how lazy people can be when wanting to boot to the desktop--you really can't just click on the massive desktop tile or press the Windows key?)
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And you want Windows 8 why exactly???
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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Kevin Marois wrote:
And you want Windows 8 why exactly???
As opposed to? And don't you dare say Mac! ;P
Windows 7
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
