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    Windows 8 Download Hangs at 99 Percent

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by xerxes106, Oct 26, 2012.

  1. xerxes106

    xerxes106 Notebook Consultant

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    So I purchased Windows 8 upgrade last night and let the download start and every time it will run to 99 percent. Then the estimated times will bounce from 10 minutes to 5 minutes then to 20 minutes or so then disappear and the download sits at "99 Percent, Please Wait" I've let it sit there for several hours but nothing and I've tried re-downloading it 3 times. Any ideas why? My laptop is an HP Pavilion M6 I got in mid July.......the only thing I can think of is I bought the laptop in the states and am in Germany where I'm trying to download the installer. Is there any link or direct download that anyone is knowledgeable about then I can just use my product key from there? Any help would be appreciated.
     
    xerxes106, Oct 26, 2012
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    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    I am at 96% right now. Now I am curious what will happen :)

    EDIT: no issues on hangs - it is installing now....

    Hm I guess they will offer some place to download iso. Perhaps you could use someone else's image with your key?
     
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    xerxes106 Notebook Consultant

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    Well hours later and nothing. Anyone know where or how I can get an ISO of the final version? Im kind of upset at spending money for it to get stuck every time.
     
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