If you get an error "The update is not applicable to your computer" try this

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==== FOUND A FIX ====

1. Place and rename the MSU file in an easily accessible place, e.g. C:\8preview\preview.msu
2. open command prompt in administrator mode.
3. Type: Expand -F:* c:\8preview\preview.msu C:\8preview\
4. Type: DISM.exe /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:c:\8preview\Windows8-RT-KB2849636-x64.cab

Replace the "x64.cab" on the end of step 4 with -x86.cab" for 32-bit versions and "-arm.cab" for RT versions.

Your text will be corrupted in the Windows 8 store for the 8.1 download page on restart, but the Windows 8.1 preview should download once the servers become less overloaded.

DONE!

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1_pr-windows_install/error-the-update-is-not-applicable-to-your/342136ba-1f64-42c4-a344-d7e7e33ea868?page=7&tm=1372271004177

 

Really pretty, not exactly a compliment..

I disable GUI bootup sequences and other stuff on 7, I can't even imagine all this colors flying around my screen..

 

I don't know.

It wont install on my PC or Samsung Ativ700T (both x64 pro editions, says the update is not applicable for my system), but it is currently installing fine on my Lenovo Yoga 11.

 

According to Microsoft, you need to reinstall all your desktop apps after final 8.1 hits. I guess I'm gonna skip the Preview and wait for the final release.

I like this update, making already good OS even better.

 

So the windows 8.1 will be free, or i need to pay for it ? I already have windows 8...

 

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Originally Posted by CalinTM

So the windows 8.1 will be free, or i need to pay for it ? I already have windows 8...

free upgrade.

Actually looks pretty good, granted, they should've had these features since day one.

 

Ok so for me to understand, this is only a preview, and when it comes in final build it will be free, no ?

 

Can anyone confirm having to reinstall all apps when going from public preview to final? I heard this about the MILESTONE preview (which didn't require app reinstalls upon installation)...but not public. Nothing official anyway.

 

The iso will be available tomorrow. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/iso-preview Still only a preview, though.

 

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Originally Posted by CalinTM

Ok so for me to understand, this is only a preview, and when it comes in final build it will be free, no ?

Yep.

Would be pretty "interesting" if people were led to update to a ticking time bomb that after a few months demanded money from them (without at least telling them that was what they were going to do first)

 

Also what do you mean by back up all the data ? The installed programs into C partition, or the Metro apps ? I don't have apps just the default ones.

 

I get an error about 25% through the download.

 

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Originally Posted by Spritanium

I get an error about 25% through the download.

Downloading 8.1 from the store or downloading the initial update?

 

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Originally Posted by karan.t

Is windows 8.1 only for RT?

I downloaded it and it said its not applicable for my PC. Im using full windows 8 but the the file name on the download says RT :S

same here

 

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Originally Posted by XT-107

same here

Same here

 

Doesn't work for me, oh well, update is not applicable....

 

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Originally Posted by kpriess

Really pretty, not exactly a compliment..

I disable GUI bootup sequences and other stuff on 7, I can't even imagine all this colors flying around my screen..

I'm the same way. Fluffy GUI is not need IMO. I want the max processing powers for my programs.

 

Not working either. Not a good start MS

 

I'm running a different build well just for testing it is good but I still don't use that metro stuff.
Just the desktop.

 

I'm getting error 503 when I try to download the kb file so hopefully they're doing some stuff.

edit: nope

 

Can you remove the build number on the desktop with the 8.1 preview?

 

I honestly haven't been able to even try it myself yet. Been busy at work. DL'ing it now.

 

Not sure.... if I want it.... I'm using Start8IsBack. I wonder would it conflict it.

 

Running it now on a desktop.

Looks good.

 

Meh, I wish they made a start button that actually was somehow on screen in the desktop so you didn't have to go back to metro....I guess start8/startisback/classic shell are all still very relevant.