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Creating Windows 8.1 ISO Using Your Win 8 Key To Download Files

September 24, 2014

I saw someone asked me about how to create Windows 8.1 ISO file and because I already recorded my older video, updating Win 8 to 8.1 that you can watch and read in this post, I tried that method again to create an ISO file, and it didn’t work. (I already updated that post, and it should work again.)

So because I am a typical of person who gets more curious after trying something which doesn’t work, I tried and tried again, also looking for some good resources on the internet, I finally was able to create the Windows 8.1 ISO files using this method.

Basically, all what you need is the 2 set up files for Win 8 and 8.1 (they’re in exe formats) that you can download from Microsoft website, and your Windows 8 key. The Win 8 product key has to be the valid one.

Downgrading Windows 8 to Windows 7 on Dell Inspiron 15 3531

August 8, 2014August 8, 2014

Windows 8.1 came pre-installed with Dell Inspiron 15 3531 if you purchase it. And for Windows 7 fans, you might want to install this OS in this laptop.

This laptop has the drivers for Win 7 OS, so you can do the downgrade.

Before you do this, you should have backup your laptop, if in case you want to install Windows 8.1 OS back. This means, everything in your laptop will be gone or all wiped after Windows 7 installation process, you won’t see any of your previous files on your computer.

Since this Inspiron 15 3531 model doesn’t come with a Pro version of Windows 8.1, you will need to buy Windows 7 license key. If it is a retail disc, you will need Win 7 Service Pack 1.

How I Update Windows 8 to 8.1 With or Without Windows Store

September 24, 2014May 25, 2014

It is probably outdated information, but to add the tip to my own library on this blog, I still want to post it.

I mean, the reason why I want to share it in this website, is because I sometimes need my own tip and I just can look for it here.

I recently don’t use my laptop much, and since it’s dual booted, somewhat, I also seldom using Windows 8, see here to disable the metro and user prompt.

I prefer using Windows 7 still.

So this morning, when I logged into my Windows 8 account, I am seeing an option where I can upgrade it without paying any cents.

So I thought why not, I click on the big image to update.

Windows 8.1 Disable Start Screen and User Password

August 7, 2014April 12, 2014

Windows 8.1 Start Screen that we will disable

Disable Start Screen on Windows 8.1 and disable User Password Prompt. I have been using Windows Operating System based computers for years, and starting from Windows 8, this OS is completely different from the previous versions.

I know there are pros and cons about it, but in my personal opinion, the Metro UI is just waste of time, if you need your computer more for productivity than for fun.

Although the Metor UI is indeed a nice and fun features to play with, I want to go straight to my desktop whenever I open my computer or laptop in my case.

Budget Device Dell Inspiron 15.6-Inch Laptop (i15RV-954BLK)

February 19, 2020April 1, 2014

For Windows laptop users, for streaming YouTube videos like this, installing programs, there is one more news, Dell has released a new Dell Inspiron family, called Dell Inspiron 15.6-Inch Laptop (i15RV-954BLK) early this year with affordable price.

Very unusual for a good computer company like Dell to release an affordable laptop with good specs. People tend to think most Dell laptops are very expensive and not affordable, however they might think different with this one.

Windows 8 Tips To Change Command Prompt Font Size

March 14, 2014

I usually don’t have problem with reading small fonts, however the default font size of Command Prompt in Windows 8 is way too small for me. Not sure if I must check my eyes, but as I must open it, I had to change Command Prompt font size of my laptop.

This happened when I recorded my previous Windows 8 video tips about installing Octopress.

In Mac, you can immediately go to an application’s “Preferences” but in Windows, if you don’t get used to it, it’s a bit tricky.

How to Find Out: Windows 8 32 or 64-bit System

March 8, 2014

In this Windows 8 32 or 64-bit System tutorial, we are going to find out if our Windows 32-bit or 64-bit system using Windows 8.

Actually I always wondered and asked myself is my Windows 8 32 or 64-bit system, and I write this to be my own library so when next time I asked myself, I can check this page.

I often needed this info because I wanted to install a program that has many downloads options for different Windows 8 32 or 64-bit system.

Install Octopress on Windows 8.1

March 6, 2014March 3, 2014

The idea of how I finally install Octopress on Windows 8.1 is because I did it on Mac already.

And as always, I was being curious about Windows 8.1 operating system.

Simply “what about if I install Octopress on Windows” question. Then I tried to google around, and I write the method to install Octopress on Windows 8 that works for me below.