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    Can't 'Refresh' Windows under 8.1

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by capt jerk sparrow, Nov 26, 2013.

  1. capt jerk sparrow

    capt jerk sparrow Notebook Geek

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    I used to run refresh all the time, but what do you know since installing 8.1 it says 'cannot refresh, installation media required' or some such. Problem is I upgraded from windows 7 pro and I don't want to install 8.1 again. Is my only option to re-install 7 and upgrade to 8 with the windows tool?

    edit: apparently this is a known problem, and seems real shady on the part of MS.
     
    capt jerk sparrow, Nov 26, 2013
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  2. mattcheau

    mattcheau Notebook Deity

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    follow this guide to install a fresh copy of W8 only.
     
    mattcheau, Nov 26, 2013
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    capt jerk sparrow Notebook Geek

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    I just downgraded with the w8 install tool, pretty easy. Ironically 8 feels like an upgrade over 8.1.
     
    capt jerk sparrow, Nov 26, 2013
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    just letting you know that you wouldn't have to "re-install 7 and upgrade to 8 with the windows tool" either way.
     
    mattcheau, Nov 27, 2013
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