8.1 complete but no sound


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Try going to pc settings in metro, and refresh the pc and/or reinstall Windows 

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I had sound initially, then it went out for some apps and other apps froze. A reboot seems to have fixed most things, I think. Even now though apps just keep freezing up. That never happened before. I did an in place upgrade which should have gone off without a hitch as that is how they intended most to upgrade.

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Well.....I can't refresh because I'm "missing files", can't reinstall win 8 because it was the upgrade from win 7.....none of my backups work.....anyone got a clue cuz I don't :/

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You need to at least have a .iso image from Windows 8.1. 

 

Insert the disc you used to upgrade and/or have the .iso mounted using the Windows Mounting Tool (Built in in Windows 8+) and try again. 

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when you first log on it sends a security code to your backup email ....at the time I wasn't able to access it..........how do I enter it now?

"Hi,Thanks for helping us verify your Microsoft account 
Here is your code: xxxxxxx
If you didn't request this code, we recommend that you go to https://account.live.com and change your password.Thanks,The Microsoft account team"
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when you first log on it sends a security code to your backup email ....at the time I wasn't able to access it..........how do I enter it now?

"Hi,Thanks for helping us verify your Microsoft account 
Here is your code: xxxxxxx
If you didn't request this code, we recommend that you go to https://account.live.com and change your password.Thanks,The Microsoft account team"

 

Try going to the modern screen and typing in "pc settings" and hit enter. It should be in there somewhere, probably under 'accounts'

 

Sounds like you`re one of the few (that i heard about relative) that`s had a bad upgrade experience :( Any good luck, i hope you get it sorted. Also with regards the Store, you don`t have a third party Firewall installed do you?

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BTW ...thank you for all your ideas............I'm at a total loss as to what to do now ..besides formatting everything and installing win 7 upgrading to 8.0 then upgrading to 8.1

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Try going to the modern screen and typing in "pc settings" and hit enter. It should be in there somewhere, probably under 'accounts'

 

Sounds like you`re one of the few (that i heard about relative) that`s had a bad upgrade experience :( Any good luck, i hope you get it sorted. Also with regards the Store, you don`t have a third party Firewall installed do you?

Nope just Widows firewall .. it's odd I click on store the it pops up and pops out but when I drag and point to the left hand upper corner it's still there. If I click on it, it poofs again..still in the upper left hand corner

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Be  helpful if you tell us what type of machine it is? When I had that problem I have an AMD E-450 processor and I had to install some drivers. So... look for your laptop or desktop and get ALL the drivers. always helps. 

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re:sound issue had to install 13.9 drivers .... by modern screen you mean start menu? cuz all I get is pc settings and there is nothing under accounts.

I had to reinstall ALL my apps when I used the .ISO image. AMD 13.9 WHQL drivers for graphics, Intel WiFi.. issues since Windows 8 released.. Intel hasn't fixed this yet. But I'm perplexed at you having to reinstall APPS when you updated through the APP store... :/ . Some have generally had a small issue here or there but NOT at your level..

 

But I was in the same boat as you from a clean install. but if it installed without a hitch.. you may have dodged a bullet. you'll just have to reinstall drivers for 8.1.

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Isn't Windows 8 Great??   :D

 

Finds an issue with W7... Isn't Windows 7 Great? :D

Finds an issue with OSX... Isn't OSX Great? :D

Finds an issue with Linux... Isn't Linux Great? :D

Finds an issue with iOS... Isn't iOS Great? :D

Finds an issue with Android... Isn't Android Great? :D

 

I actually do think W8/8.1 is great, but I'm one of the many people not experiencing an issue :)

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