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| Rev Woo-Woo Offer Upgrade  User ID: 53860996  United States10/29/2014 08:54 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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| Rev Woo-Woo (OP) User ID: 53860996 United States10/29/2014 08:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The DVD might be unreadable you could hit the open tray button and close it back and see if the progress starts moving. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 64532988 Or you could use the Microsoft windows 8 to usb tool and install it from a USB stick instead. no DVD - just using the recovery option that is part of Windows 8 “If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you." - Job 12:7,8 "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson revstargazer (at) hotmail.com |
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| Rev Woo-Woo (OP) User ID: 53860996 United States10/29/2014 09:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Oh, recovery option can definitely take a while. sorry, I thought you were doing a fresh install. Quoting: Nightlite I would just take a walk and come back. OK - just thought it might be stuck or something it's a friend's 'puter - got a virus that I finally got off but it messed some things up in the process. Since he really didn't have much on the computer other than some downloaded movies, we figured that wiping and starting fresh would be the best option. “If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you." - Job 12:7,8 "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson revstargazer (at) hotmail.com |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 3188128 United States10/29/2014 09:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Oh, recovery option can definitely take a while. sorry, I thought you were doing a fresh install. Quoting: Nightlite I would just take a walk and come back. OK - just thought it might be stuck or something it's a friend's 'puter - got a virus that I finally got off but it messed some things up in the process. Since he really didn't have much on the computer other than some downloaded movies, we figured that wiping and starting fresh would be the best option. sounds as though the recovery partition might be corrupt from the virus..give it another hour and if it doesnt reboot you might have to find a windows 8 dvd... |
| Rev Woo-Woo (OP) User ID: 53860996 United States10/29/2014 09:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Oh, recovery option can definitely take a while. sorry, I thought you were doing a fresh install. Quoting: Nightlite I would just take a walk and come back. OK - just thought it might be stuck or something it's a friend's 'puter - got a virus that I finally got off but it messed some things up in the process. Since he really didn't have much on the computer other than some downloaded movies, we figured that wiping and starting fresh would be the best option. sounds as though the recovery partition might be corrupt from the virus..give it another hour and if it doesnt reboot you might have to find a windows 8 dvd... Oh pooh! I really want to try and do this myself where do you get a windows 8 DVD? “If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you." - Job 12:7,8 "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson revstargazer (at) hotmail.com |
| Rev Woo-Woo (OP) User ID: 53860996 United States10/29/2014 09:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Finally! Just started the reinstall process “If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you." - Job 12:7,8 "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson revstargazer (at) hotmail.com |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 64287373  Canada10/29/2014 09:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | On a newer PC (dual core or above), it should not take that long. Older pc's may not even install or will hang when trying. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 49099619 Upgrading on older is impossible if the bios doesn't have a certain verification feature, Win7 is as high as that system cam go. I lost a few older Win7 systems as they were OEM numbers and it only is good for the original board/HD rather than the frame which can be hardware upgraded forever. Those systems are either trash or linux bound as I doubt Dell will be sending me a new Win7 number. |
| Rev Woo-Woo (OP) User ID: 53860996 United States10/29/2014 10:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OK, so I am trying to set him up right this time already downloaded Firefox, AVG and Spybot you brianiacs have any other (not TOO technical) suggestions? “If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you." - Job 12:7,8 "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson revstargazer (at) hotmail.com |
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| Rev Woo-Woo (OP) User ID: 53860996 United States10/29/2014 10:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OK, so I am trying to set him up right this time Quoting: Rev Woo-Woo already downloaded Firefox, AVG and Spybot you brianiacs have any other (not TOO technical) suggestions? Install Malwarebytes free version and run a full scan if there are any viruses left it will find them. Also get ABP for firefox Thank you! “If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you." - Job 12:7,8 "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson revstargazer (at) hotmail.com |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 64532988 United States10/29/2014 10:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OK, so I am trying to set him up right this time Quoting: Rev Woo-Woo already downloaded Firefox, AVG and Spybot you brianiacs have any other (not TOO technical) suggestions? Install Malwarebytes free version and run a full scan if there are any viruses left it will find them. Also get ABP for firefox Thank you! no problem |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 53993010 Canada10/29/2014 10:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OK, so I am trying to set him up right this time Quoting: Rev Woo-Woo already downloaded Firefox, AVG and Spybot you brianiacs have any other (not TOO technical) suggestions? Install Malwarebytes free version and run a full scan if there are any viruses left it will find them. Also get ABP for firefox ninite.com get Classic Start get free ccleaner |
| Rev Woo-Woo (OP) User ID: 53860996 United States10/29/2014 10:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | How long is it suppose to take? Quoting: Rev Woo-Woo I started the process over half an hour ago and it still says 'preparing' is it stuck or is it suppose to take this long? (no laughing - I'm not a techie) Switch back to 7! LOL! I went straight from XP to 8 earlier this year. Spent the first couple of months bitching and swearing but now that I've got the hang of it, I'm used to it. “If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you." - Job 12:7,8 "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson revstargazer (at) hotmail.com |
| Ms. Superduper User ID: 46155084 United States10/29/2014 10:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I detest Windows 8. I also have a computer with 7 but like to use the 8 once in a while. You know how most computers "ask" you if they can install updates? Well 8 does not ask, but merrily goes ahead and screws up everything you are doing. Next time I get a chance, I'm installing 7. Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. Whatever feels good to your soul, do that. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 64532988 United States10/29/2014 11:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | How long is it suppose to take? Quoting: Rev Woo-Woo I started the process over half an hour ago and it still says 'preparing' is it stuck or is it suppose to take this long? (no laughing - I'm not a techie) Switch back to 7! LOL! I went straight from XP to 8 earlier this year. Spent the first couple of months bitching and swearing but now that I've got the hang of it, I'm used to it. Have to tried the windows 9 technical preview yet? It's faster then 7 and 8 and brings the start menu back its pretty great. |
| Rev Woo-Woo (OP) User ID: 53860996 United States10/29/2014 11:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I detest Windows 8. I also have a computer with 7 but like to use the 8 once in a while. Quoting: Ms. Superduper You know how most computers "ask" you if they can install updates? Well 8 does not ask, but merrily goes ahead and screws up everything you are doing. Next time I get a chance, I'm installing 7. Yeah, the constant updates are a bitch. Fortunately, I only use my computer for entertainment and not work. “If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you." - Job 12:7,8 "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson revstargazer (at) hotmail.com |
| Rev Woo-Woo (OP) User ID: 53860996 United States10/29/2014 11:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | How long is it suppose to take? Quoting: Rev Woo-Woo I started the process over half an hour ago and it still says 'preparing' is it stuck or is it suppose to take this long? (no laughing - I'm not a techie) Switch back to 7! LOL! I went straight from XP to 8 earlier this year. Spent the first couple of months bitching and swearing but now that I've got the hang of it, I'm used to it. Have to tried the windows 9 technical preview yet? It's faster then 7 and 8 and brings the start menu back its pretty great.  no, this is the first I've heard about it I have 8.1 on my computer “If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you." - Job 12:7,8 "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson revstargazer (at) hotmail.com |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 64364201  Germany10/29/2014 11:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 64532988 United States10/29/2014 11:05 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | if you want to try it here is the link [link to windows.microsoft.com] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 64532988 United States10/29/2014 11:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | if you want to try it here is the link [link to windows.microsoft.com] Quoting: Anonymous Coward 64532988 You dont have to signup like it says at the top you can just click the download link and it will download. |
