Windows 8 (rMBP) Setup?

monkeycid said:

Hi guys,

So, I've managed to install Windows 8 on my rMBP fairly easily. The only snag was having to install Windows 7 beforehand and then reformatting and running BootCamp again to install Windows 8. Other than that, I didn't have to do anything other than follow the onscreen instructions.

Anyway, I wanted to ask what settings people have changed to get Windows 8 up and running on their rMBP's. Resolution, display and other settings, etc.

So far I've only disabled automatic brightness adjuster to stop Windows from darkening my screen unnecessarily. But I'd like to hear from you guys what settings you've changed to get comfortable with Windows 8.

On a side note, how do we close open windows? And, where is that silly 'Browser Choice' thing that Windows Update downloads located so I may delete it?

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plbp15 said:

A little of topic here. Why did you have to install windows 7 before?
Im trying to install windows 8 without bootcamp, because my bootcamp cant find any USB or Disk.
Im having all kinds of problems. Currently ive managed to pass through the ''press a key to boot from cd or dvd'' (something like that) after that i get a windows 8 logo and Im stuck there... Some help?

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plbp15 said:

But that i dont want. I just want windows 8 running well on my machine

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Asuriyan said:

As a tip for next time, you can also call Microsoft. Provided you have a valid license for Windows 7 or earlier, they'll activate it manually by remote for you.

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rocknblogger said:

No, if you bought the $39 special upgrade deal, the installation stops so you can't even get to the activation page. I just went through this so I'm sure about it.

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Asuriyan said:

Well, that is problematic.

Does it force you to enter the product key? I've found that sometimes you can skip entering it in setup and wait till you've booted Windows (at which point you have more options).

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