Can't install Windows 8

Stat1c · 26 May 2012 at 02:22

So, was interested in trying out Win 8.

I burned the 64 bit ISO from the Microsoft website to a DVD, booted up my laptop to disc and just got a blue screen.

Burned another disc.

Same result.

My laptop is a fairly new MSI 780, well within requirements.

WTF????

Stat1c · 26 May 2012 at 03:31

Deleted , drunk

Idleman · 26 May 2012 at 03:52

I installed the consumer preview using a pendrive.

theheyes · 26 May 2012 at 10:33

Did you verify the hash of the iso?

Idleman · 26 May 2012 at 11:13

If you follow this guide it is easy.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18379258

Stat1c · 26 May 2012 at 12:04

I used Nero to burn the iso both times, should work just like that thread says. Unless it takes like an hour for the install screen to appear? I'll try an external hd

Scougar · 26 May 2012 at 12:07

theheyes said:
Did you verify the hash of the iso?

^^^

OP> Also... you really should chill out a bit. It's a preview.. it may not work on everything. So with respect, get a grip on your rage

Stat1c · 26 May 2012 at 12:34

Sorry I was drinking lol, how do I verify the hash

Scougar · 26 May 2012 at 12:41

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Md5sum

for example :-)

You can also download md5 checkers :-)

Also... as suggested by other people for burning.. once md5 checked, try forcing the burn of the disc to 4x maximum. Some people suggest writing discs faster can cause them to fail (As much as 9 out of 10 bad!). Just trying to think of things it could be.

It is possible, that your PC components are too new, or drivers haven't been put into the release preview. If there is an option to install some, that might help.

rhodeski · 26 May 2012 at 14:24

Can always try something like virtual box and install win8 in a virtual machine? That way you can install it directly from the ISO. If it is a new laptop you shouldn't have any issues running it on top of your existing OS...

oliseo · 26 May 2012 at 23:36

Consider yourself fortunate.

OverDrive · 27 May 2012 at 01:27

Windows 8 Release Preview is out first week of June. Wait for that, it will be an almost final version of the OS and should have many improvements over the CP you downloaded.

Win 8 is slated for release in October.

Stat1c · 27 May 2012 at 02:14

I installed it on a VM tonight and it's terrible. I don't like this VM software and I don't like win 8 either.

To make matters worse, it seems to totally ruin my keyboard when I close it. I have to reboot my machine after it's closed because pressing any keys on my keyboard seems to open up shortcuts.

I'm new to VM's but I'm not going to bother doing a duel boot, it just seems like a warped version of windows 7 with no start button.

theheyes · 27 May 2012 at 09:22

Nobody likes it at first. You need to install it on bare metal and then use it for a couple of weeks. If you still don't like it then fair enough, but you can't judge it properly just playing around in a VM for an hour or so.