How I can install new windows 8.1? When I was installing it from USB it's says "Can't find HDD driver please select it manually"
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firstly, you can download the update from the microsoft store - but you may have to run the windows update for other applications first. To find all of your usb attachments you click on the folder icon on the task bar. Look on the left side of the window that opens and you will see the desktop, skydrive, homegroup, This PC (it is under that menu that you should find the USB drive - and all your other drives).
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I use WindoWindows 8.1 as well, did you plug all two USB ports to the computer? Sometimes, one usb does not provide enough power to the harddrive.
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The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least that's how I spent my first Saturday with mine. The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least... » Read More The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least that's how I spent my first Saturday with mine. « Show Less
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I've use with Windows 7. Its a USB 2.0 hub I see no reason why it would not work with Windows 8.1 as Win8.1 should be backward compatible with USB 2.0 standards.
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Mine had windows 7 installed but it comes with the Disc to install Windows 8.1. You can install either system, but can't install them as a dual boot system. Either one or the other.
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The same physical computer can be purchased with Windows 8 pre-installed. It's model DS01, instead of DS02 or DS03. So the answer is obviously yes, but I do not know if it is easy to install 8 from scratch. As for 8.1, it's my uderstanding that you would upgrade from 8.
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It is very easy to set up. If you have Windows 8.0, you will need to UPDATE your files. Then you can download Windows 8.1.
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Windows found and self-installed the driver. I don't know of any other sources if yours does not automatically install itself when connecting your device to a computer with Windows 7.
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i have the same problem on windows 8.1. i tried multiple times. installs ok
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Yes, I have Windows 8.1 and just installed it. Works great and easy to install.
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Thanks Terence!This is exactly the info I was looking for! One more question, do you know if the copy of Windows 7 that is factory-installed comes already activated or do you have to activate it on first-boot? If I am to replace the hard drive with a new one (that being the only change) I don't want to face potential activation lock-out because Microsoft thinks I'm trying to install it on an entirely different machine.
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Here is what someone on newegg.com said about the drivers:"Other Thoughts: If your accustom to reinstalling windows, booting from a flash thumb drive is a bit more tricky then a CD. There's plenty of advice and step-by-steps out there. Acer made a hidden driver folder under the C:\ if you unhide all your folder view options and want to reinstall windows I recommend you backup that "Acer" driver directory, it contains the Sata hdd drivers which are really hard to find on the web since this is a new machine."
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Yes, most units come preloaded with Windows 8.1 or just go into settings, update and recovery then windows update and install all available updates which will include Windows 8.1
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I Have Windows 8.1 64 Bits but is advisable download the driver and software updated from the web pagehttp://numarkns6.com/support
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I haven't upgraded to windows 8.1 yet, so I'm not sure how to solve that issue. Sorry.
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Hello Janet, my computer came with Windows 8 installed, but automatically updateted to 8.1. Windows is original so you can update to the last versión of Windows ay no cost.
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It does not require drivers... Just plug it in,boot w8.1, and make sure to ENABLE the drive (google it. It is important)