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JBeckman
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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 06:18 Post subject:

NecroViolator wrote:

Hmm, can someone help out please ?

I cannot play any game at all, but Guild Wars 2.
All games get in window mode on the top left of screen then Black there.
Task manager is a God damn joke, it hides behind the Black Screen of the game and I cannot do anything at all...
Ive installed DX9 but still no game runs, just freezes Sad

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Any clues ?
Thanks...

Install DirectX June 2010
VC++ 2005, 2008, 2010 (SP1 versions.) and 2012 if needed.
OpenAL 2.1.0.0

Whatever driver updates you need, bios, network, chipset, audio (very important.) GPU (also very important.) and so on.

.Net 3.5 Windows 8 version if required.

Flash, Java, Shockwave, Adobe Air latest version if needed.

Disable UAC if you prefer or right click on the game exe and select "run as administrator" or right click on the exe go to properties and on compatibility select run with administrative privileges in that check box there.

Other OS tweaks and such could also be handy of course.

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NecroViolator

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 09:21 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

@JBeckman Thanks man there was a few things I missed there... I should of just installed CLEAN, and re installed my stuff ... But there is one strange thing, my HDDs turn OFF but I have them on Always ON... Dont know why, but one HDD keeps spiking Off/On and its annoying, I HOPE it doesnt destroy the HDD...

JBeckman
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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 10:18 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Is hibernation on? http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/hibernation-windows-8-143523 (Also you should probably double check the energy saver profile you are using - advanced view - to see so that it doesn't actually have a turn off HDD after X minutes value assigned.)

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 11:46 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

I'm still debating wether to go over, since I've heard from a few people that it's not so bad that everyone wants others to believe.. I just want to know, can I safely upgrade to 8 without having to reinstall everything I got on C Watercooled 5950X \| AORUS Master X570 \| Asus RTX 3090 TUF Gaming OC \| 64Gb RAM \| 1Tb 970 Evo Plus + 2Tb 660p \| etc etc

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 11:57 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

you should do a fresh install and start clean. i saw countless noobs who do upgrade on their already messy windows installations and then blame win8 when something doesn't work. PEBKAC

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 17:44 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Im on win 8 and its fine with no problems and is miles faster , just looking for a decent touchscreen monitor now . Intel Core i7 6700 Gigabyte Z170 Gaming 16 GB DDR4 Asus Strix GTX1080Ti OC Windows 10 pro 64bit

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 17:50 Post subject:

_SiN_ wrote:

I'm still debating wether to go over, since I've heard from a few people that it's not so bad that everyone wants others to believe.. I just want to know, can I safely upgrade to 8 without having to reinstall everything I got on C Confused

Worked just fine for me after I uninstalled AVIRA. Win8 is rock solid ever since. I'm starting to grow fond of it actually.

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M4trix

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 18:24 Post subject:

_SiN_ wrote:

With some tweaks, hacks and patching you can make it look like Windows 7. Wink

Made in China is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 18:24 Post subject:

fisk wrote:

_SiN_ wrote:

Worked just fine for me after I uninstalled AVIRA. Win8 is rock solid ever since. I'm starting to grow fond of it actually.

I see! Thanks! I'm planning to use a USB flashdrive with one of those mini-KMS servers on it - where should I download Win 8 from? MS?

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 18:41 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

I used this release - MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.8.ENTERPRISE.RTM.X64.VOLUME.ENGLISH.DVD-WZT

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 18:52 Post subject:

_SiN_ wrote:

fisk wrote:

_SiN_ wrote:

Worked just fine for me after I uninstalled AVIRA. Win8 is rock solid ever since. I'm starting to grow fond of it actually.

I see! Thanks! I'm planning to use a USB flashdrive with one of those mini-KMS servers on it - where should I download Win 8 from? MS?

I used the Windows Check-tool thingymabob and downloaded it that way. I paid for it tho... $13 very expensive dollars ;D

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 18:56 Post subject:

fisk wrote:

_SiN_ wrote:

fisk wrote:

Worked just fine for me after I uninstalled AVIRA. Win8 is rock solid ever since. I'm starting to grow fond of it actually.

I see! Thanks! I'm planning to use a USB flashdrive with one of those mini-KMS servers on it - where should I download Win 8 from? MS?

I used the Windows Check-tool thingymabob and downloaded it that way. I paid for it tho... $13 very expensive dollars ;D

For $13, I'd buy it too

What tool do you mean? How did it cost $13?

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 19:17 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Isn't that the upgrade for $15? You get a non transferable license and can only use Win 8 on one machine. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/upgrade-offer I have an upgrade code if you want it, just let me know. Ryzen 5 5600, ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II, Corsair Vengeance RGB RT 32GB 3600MHz C16, MSI RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC , Corsair RMx Series RM750x. AOC AGON AG324UX - 4K 144Hz 1ms

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 19:20 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

I always prefer clean install. Otherwise, expect some weird behavior crap after upgrading. Made in China is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 19:25 Post subject:

Newty182 wrote:

Isn't that the upgrade for $15? You get a non transferable license and can only use Win 8 on one machine.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/upgrade-offer

I have an upgrade code if you want it, just let me know.

But would it work if I don't have a genuine Win 7? I mean my Win 7 is validated, but it's a pirated version Smile

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 19:28 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Unless things have changed within the last week then it should still work. People have been upgrading while having their Win 7 activated using Daz's loader. Ryzen 5 5600, ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II, Corsair Vengeance RGB RT 32GB 3600MHz C16, MSI RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC , Corsair RMx Series RM750x. AOC AGON AG324UX - 4K 144Hz 1ms

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 19:33 Post subject:

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Unless things have changed within the last week then it should still work. People have been upgrading while having their Win 7 activated using Daz's loader.

Well if you don't need the key, I'd gladly take it mate Smile

I ran the Windows Upgrade Assistant, and through I could buy 8 for $41..

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 19:36 Post subject:

Sent it in PM Smile

Edit: From the email I got with it

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Next Steps
Running Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant helps you know if your PC is ready for Windows 8, provides you with a compatibility report, and then walks you through the steps to purchase, download, and install Windows 8 Pro, right from the Upgrade Assistant.
Important Notes:
• You’ll need to run the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant on the PC you want to upgrade.
• Once you get to the purchase screen, it will show the full price. However, on the order confirmation page you’ll have a chance to enter your promo code – then the price will change to your Windows Upgrade Offer promotional price* after clicking apply.

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 19:44 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Got it! Saved me $20, so I ended up paying $20 aswell, not bad really Thanks Newty! Watercooled 5950X \| AORUS Master X570 \| Asus RTX 3090 TUF Gaming OC \| 64Gb RAM \| 1Tb 970 Evo Plus + 2Tb 660p \| etc etc

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 20:10 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Btw, where does the Upgrade Assistant store the downloaded installation file/s for 8? Watercooled 5950X \| AORUS Master X570 \| Asus RTX 3090 TUF Gaming OC \| 64Gb RAM \| 1Tb 970 Evo Plus + 2Tb 660p \| etc etc

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 20:18 Post subject:

_SiN_ wrote:

Btw, where does the Upgrade Assistant store the downloaded installation file/s for 8?

I have a hidden folder called ESD in the root of my system drive (C:\). Seems that this is where it's at.

Edit: You get an option to create an iso or a USB installation from within the installer, if that is what you are going for.

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 20:37 Post subject:

MinderMast wrote:

_SiN_ wrote:

Btw, where does the Upgrade Assistant store the downloaded installation file/s for 8?

Ah, yes, that was what I was thinking of, thanks Smile

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 21:50 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Uhh.. Just tried installing 8, but it failed and rolled back to 7.. why It just said that upgrade was unsuccessfull and rolled back.. Watercooled 5950X \| AORUS Master X570 \| Asus RTX 3090 TUF Gaming OC \| 64Gb RAM \| 1Tb 970 Evo Plus + 2Tb 660p \| etc etc

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 22:34 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Hmm, i think windows 8 just closed an application on me, or it was a bug. I played chains of satinav and windows kept nagging about low memory, and 30 mins later it just closed with no warning or message.

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 22:41 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Nope, won't fucking install, tried three times now, two times from within Windows 7, and once from USB flash drive, still just gives me a shitty, zero-information "Upgrade unsuccessful" bullshit message. Watercooled 5950X \| AORUS Master X570 \| Asus RTX 3090 TUF Gaming OC \| 64Gb RAM \| 1Tb 970 Evo Plus + 2Tb 660p \| etc etc

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 22:58 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Why not just a clean install? It's always better. My IMDb Ratings \| Fix NFOHump Cookies \| Hide Users / Threads \| Embedded Content (Videos/GIFs/Twitter/Reddit) \| The Derps Collection Death smiles at us all; all we can do is smile back.

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 23:04 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

You might have to do a clean install. Here are a few links but I'm not sure if they will help. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-windows_install/unable-to-install-windows-8/51feab95-2e50-4c95-8cea-284dce89bdbb http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-windows_install/windows-8-wont-install-using-the-downloaded/a7fbb33f-b985-4db5-b924-ebe1db44026e Edit: Lots of people here with the same problem http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-GB/w8itproinstall/threads Ryzen 5 5600, ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II, Corsair Vengeance RGB RT 32GB 3600MHz C16, MSI RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC , Corsair RMx Series RM750x. AOC AGON AG324UX - 4K 144Hz 1ms

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 23:14 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Figured it out myself, it was VIRTU that was the culprit. Uninstalled it and it updated fine. So gotta wait until tomorrow until I can even begin trying 8 out, gotta go to sleep now.. Watercooled 5950X \| AORUS Master X570 \| Asus RTX 3090 TUF Gaming OC \| 64Gb RAM \| 1Tb 970 Evo Plus + 2Tb 660p \| etc etc

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 23:20 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Sin, first install StartIsBack. My IMDb Ratings \| Fix NFOHump Cookies \| Hide Users / Threads \| Embedded Content (Videos/GIFs/Twitter/Reddit) \| The Derps Collection Death smiles at us all; all we can do is smile back.

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Posted: Wed, 7th Nov 2012 23:25 Post subject:

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Sin, first install StartIsBack. Laughing

Thinking of doing that, but I still don't like the idea of using a third-party app permanently to fix something like that, even though it might be the only solution :/

I'll atleast try Metro first Smile

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