Anybody installing Windows 8 CPE ???

Hi guys!
anybody installing windows 8 CPE as a dual boot option on series 7 Chronos?

i have been at it all day long but i couldnt install win8 still....

initially because of the no of primary disk.
we have a 100mb sytem partition, then the windows 7 partition and samsung recovery partition. but i had divided C into two C & D, C: for OS & Software & D: for data & media.

so i deleted my D: and made c: one long drive. still no go....
everytime i boot from usb and in setup, and after choosing install location in custom installation, i get an error message saying "we couldn't create a new partition or locate an existing one" and i am stuck there...

long story short, aafter hours of browsing different forums and microsoft support, i made my C: a logical volume from a primary one and then re allocated it and made 2 logical drives, in effect reducing the no of primary partitions in a drive... and then went in to install and BAM!! facepalm!!! the same error!!!

i tried even using the boot from VHD method, but installation was a no go...

I think it has to do with the Diskeeper SSD or something! i am not sure...

Any inputs guys?

 

I suggest installing to and booting from a VHD. It's the easiest method by far without having to mess with partitions. The added benefit is that you don't have to commit and "waste" space to a windows 8 partition with a dynamically expanding VHD.

I've tried this method with the developer preview; I presume it'll work with the consumer preview also. Guide to Installing and Booting Windows 8 Developer Preview off a VHD (Virtual Hard Disk) - Scott Hanselman

 

Thanks Uggarocka for your quick response!

i tried it b4 as stated, but i got more or less the similiar error message! and was not able to install!!

now i am burning a Win8 DVD, i saw somewhere that too many drives could cause this error and i was using a bootable USB, which in turn was another primary partition/volume (i am getting confused) so i am trying with a DVD install to VHD and removing the USB out of the picture..

will update the results once done!

 

Success! Install From DVD did the trick!!! now running setup!

 

Was just going to note that I had no problem installing from a burned DVD. Now I'm just looking for driver improvements. I'm using a Chronos 7 - what are you using?

 

Hey Ecawt!

I am using a Chronos too!!!
we should exchange notes...

what samsung drivers are you successfully using?
any tips?

right now the touchpad drivers are working amazingly well...
USB 3 driver is installing but my samsung story is not getting detected..

i havent installed any other drivers yet!

Chao

 

I've only gone with the stock drivers, other than the new Intel graphics driver that came via Windows Update.

I'm curious about three things are your setup:
1) Have you installed the new AMD drivers that were released (by AMD) specifically for the CP?
2) Are you using the Samsung-provided touchpad drivers? The ones loaded by default are driving me nuts.
3) What is your wireless throughput like (Broadcom)? In my Win7 install, I get 20Mbps+, but in the Win8 install I'm getting less than 3Mbps. Not sure what the difference is, I haven't investigated much.

 

stock drivers for me too!

1. No, i haven't! but windows update installed amd drivers, but so far running on intel. about to install amd CP drivers.
2. yup touch pad 10.0.7.3 and works gr8. not customised yet.
3. will check and let you know! but how are u testing it so we have a commom ground to compare!

Cheers mate!

 

Using speedtest.net

 

Installed W8 CP yesterday, all drivers work as they are intended.

 

Runs great from inside a VM...with the right settings, performance feels pretty close to native.
Heh you guys are crazy for installing to the HDD

 

What settings are the "right" ones for you?

 

3GB RAM, 2 processors, set virtualization engine preferred mode to "Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI"

 

I just installed the RTM over my W7 Ultimate that was having major issus with USB 3 disconnects, and other issues. Happy so far, USB3 is much better, fewer disconnects (thanks to MSFT native USB 3 drivers?)

Added the start menu back via Start8 ...

Fingers crossed that Samsung will release a full set of W8 compatible apps/drivers.