Windows 8 Support

[humbert]

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Windows 8 Support:



- Post your question or problem here.
- Try to be specific.


* Download (April 2015):

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Password: maherz.softarchive.net

32-bit:

RapidGator:
http://rapidgator.net/file/ca7dbced92c7ffb9f594d1b499cbd19d/E832.110615.part1.rar.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/8c29702c05527b9a9501f0f5755677bb/E832.110615.part2.rar.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/20227f64ce31775dfe13929db37cd07b/E832.110615.part3.rar.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/5077254d37044ca23955c841185d963e/E832.110615.part4.rar.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/ae94f020b4af600a0d104fcab21f5fc5/E832.110615.part5.rar.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/b0e4ec328999f79a3309973fbfd70b1c/E832.110615.part6.rar.html

Uploaded:
http://uploaded.net/file/fhw3msou/E832.110615.part1.rar
http://uploaded.net/file/61d5t6m1/E832.110615.part2.rar
http://uploaded.net/file/hiit9t4v/E832.110615.part3.rar
http://uploaded.net/file/kt4yx6rl/E832.110615.part4.rar
http://uploaded.net/file/ytl5dvyz/E832.110615.part5.rar
http://uploaded.net/file/69suuxbb/E832.110615.part6.rar

64-bit:

RapidGator:
http://rapidgator.net/file/907bb8e4c38661000292d7e83b63a4f6/E864.110615.part1.rar.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/547e3137d63f3dd656205579b5e269ba/E864.110615.part2.rar.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/b707030983fafb99ece5d8d15106b1b3/E864.110615.part3.rar.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/488ae4a010109a15b713022853615c65/E864.110615.part4.rar.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/8205fc37a99a0e4be0bb4b29516cddad/E864.110615.part5.rar.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/f0d7ceea7ac8d4fbdb2d24abc0ca7bd9/E864.110615.part6.rar.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/4684d5eb235e9f4d6c747a7f88cb408d/E864.110615.part7.rar.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/6a770276e06869ec0fbc15ae6a546bcc/E864.110615.part8.rar.html

Uploaded:
http://uploaded.net/file/owdjy1nr/E864.110615.part1.rar
http://uploaded.net/file/5ogicfy6/E864.110615.part2.rar
http://uploaded.net/file/rggg0d9k/E864.110615.part3.rar
http://uploaded.net/file/3uak5mtu/E864.110615.part4.rar
http://uploaded.net/file/ri0r6sdb/E864.110615.part5.rar
http://uploaded.net/file/fqdloswg/E864.110615.part6.rar
http://uploaded.net/file/p5e0gxqn/E864.110615.part7.rar
http://uploaded.net/file/6b85vu3a/E864.110615.part8.rar

* Hashes of ISO file (April 2015):

32-bit:
CRC32: CD7C9894
MD5: DAF7BCBD1261380DC1E53053BA2193B5
SHA-1: FCD05ECAA9C164439819B834C0203418E1D6B8FB

64-bit:
CRC32: 3C45AA1F
MD5: 604332F15D33C9C6E2BC9482DE766DFF
SHA-1: F7EF0471C2AABAC5759B1397AE5DDA10A598DF41


* Instructions:

Activation software and instructions included.

Enjoy..

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[BLADESHARK]

Let's create this topic after 26 OCTOBER 2012
I was counting on it.

[The Nawab]

Let This Topic Be Created By Maher. As If He Uploads Windows 8 Editions.

[humbert]

Let's create this topic after 26 OCTOBER 2012
I was counting on it.

Yes and no.

First of all, since when have we pirates ever had to wait for the release date of something to get our hands on it? Only people who buy Windows look to Oct 26th. Let's keep in mind that our forum's official policy mandates that anyone who buys Windows faces immediate expulsion from our group.

I know perfectly that it's a little too early to have everyday discussions on Windows 8, but let's never forget that when it comes to computing, time flies. The RTM release is out the door, and I have already seen ads from PC makers selling their products with 8 preinstalled. I don't think it's right to postpone this topic, the sooner and the more we learn, the better. We must stay one step ahead of the world.

Here's the latest status on 8 as far as I know. All the forums indicate that Micro$haft wants to forcibly impose the Metro interface, and people are starting to get mad. Indeed, thewindowsclub.com even wrote a little tweak to disable the Metro interface. Their tweak worked fine on the developers editions, but Microsoft made sure it would NOT work on the release version. The ones who are the maddest are power users like ourselves, since it makes tweaking more difficult. Add to this that the majority of Windows 7 and prior applications will work on 8 but cannot be tiled, they weren't written with this in mind. Some people are saying this might even end up being another Vista.

I tried to install 8 on an old clunker I have in one of my corners, with no success. The Professional edition can be installed on top of Win 7, but not Enterprise. I tried doing exactly this on the clunker, but for some reason all it did was reboot itself with loading Win 8. I'll probably end up doing a reformat to see if that works. Fortunately I made a full backup before experimenting, just in case.

Pro wants a serial number for installation which is unrelated to activation - Enterprise doesn't. As of this date all there was is a 180 activation with some 4 rearms. It's only a matter of time before another Daz loader comes along.

That's my Windows 8 primer for today. I shall continue to post info as I get it. Guys -> it's never too early. 

[The Nawab]

http://www.nomaher.com/forum/index.php?topic=756.0

[humbert]

http://www.nomaher.com/forum/index.php?topic=756.0

Thanks for posting that link to Windows 8 Enterprise. From what I read, Enterprise has more business-related stuff in it, but it can't be installed over Windows 7 - Professional can.  Then again, on installation Enterprise doesn't ask for a key, Professional does. In fact, in the activation text file that comes with the copies I leeched, there's an additional line with the key for Pro that isn't needed on Enterprise. I should note that this is just an installation key, not to be confused with activation.

I've seen some activators on the torrents, but I haven't tested them just yet.

Another important thing to keep in mind. According to PC World, there's no need to wait until Oct 26th. The RTM copy that's already out (and on the torrents) is indistinguishable from the one which they'll start selling to the general public on the 26th, barring some Windows updates along the way.

[The Nawab]

Thanks for posting that link to Windows 8 Enterprise.

Welcome.

I've seen some activators on the torrents, but I haven't tested them just yet.

I Have Tested Them All. They're All Fake. As All The KMS Servers Are Offline.

[humbert]

Thanks for posting that link to Windows 8 Enterprise.

Welcome.

I've seen some activators on the torrents, but I haven't tested them just yet.

I Have Tested Them All. They're All Fake. As All The KMS Servers Are Offline.

Have you tried simply typing in that activation command at the command prompt? I'm referring to this:

Open command promt as admin

If you are using Pro, type these lines ONE BY ONE!
slmgr -ipk NG4HW-VH26C-733KW-K6F98-J8CK4
slmgr /skms kms-c.no-ip.org:1688
slmgr.vbs -ato

If you are using Enterprise:
slmgr.vbs -ipk NG4HW-VH26C-733KW-K6F98-J8CK4
slmgr /skms kms-c.no-ip.org:1688
slmgr /ato
slmgr /dli


One guy reported he got activation until 2/2/2013.

Incidentally, are you testing this on your primary computer or do have a secondary one for tests?

[The Nawab]

Have you tried simply typing in that activation command at the command prompt? I'm referring to this:

Open command promt as admin

If you are using Pro, type these lines ONE BY ONE!
slmgr -ipk NG4HW-VH26C-733KW-K6F98-J8CK4
slmgr /skms kms-c.no-ip.org:1688
slmgr.vbs -ato

If you are using Enterprise:
slmgr.vbs -ipk NG4HW-VH26C-733KW-K6F98-J8CK4
slmgr /skms kms-c.no-ip.org:1688
slmgr /ato
slmgr /dli

Yes. That Can Be Used. But Only If KMS Is Online.

Incidentally, are you testing this on your primary computer or do have a secondary one for tests?

Actually A Secondary PC. [Not A Laptop]

[Maher]

Thanks bro for starting the topic.

By the way, I'm already using Windows 8! Couldn't wait till October
I also managed to activate it by phone (Search Google: activate windows 8 by phone).
Although I think it isn't possible now. Anyway, you might want to give it a try.

@Humb
The way you mentioned is called KMS activation.
It activates Windows for 180 days, then you need to activate it again.
To activate using KMS you need a working KMS server (like: kms-c.no-ip.org:1688).
Anyhow, all leaked servers are now offline.