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Babel_17

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15. I just installed it by way of the store

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Fri Oct 18, 2013, 06:32 PM

Oct 2013

Windows handled the install automatically after I clicked to download it. I went out and when I came back Windows was saying it would reboot soon, I could click to reboot now.

I assume the download went to a temporary folder, I used the disk cleanup utility (under Administrative Tools) to get rid of all the temporary stuff and the backup of my old install. Those options have to be selected.

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Downloading Win8.1 RTM via Windows Store, how do I find download folder ? [View all] steve2470 Oct 2013 OP

In Windows 7 ohheckyeah Oct 2013 #1

it's not in Documents, just looked, thanks anyway nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #3

Check this out: ohheckyeah Oct 2013 #7

My first thought... discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2013 #2

yea not there either, thanks nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #4

which browser?? n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2013 #5

it's being downloaded via the Windows Store so I think it's browser independent steve2470 Oct 2013 #6

Can you search your drive for any files modified today that are larger than 2Gb? ( n/t ) Make7 Oct 2013 #8

yea let me try that nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #10

there's a file in Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download that is currently 2.41 Gb steve2470 Oct 2013 #11

This PC/Downloads. BTW, on Surface Pro downloaded file didn't show anywhere (that I know of) idwiyo Oct 2013 #9

Try downloading it again Mnpaul Oct 2013 #12

if you're looking for the Windows Store page for Win8.1 RTM, look for this: steve2470 Oct 2013 #13

I am not on mine right now MuseRider Oct 2013 #14

I just installed it by way of the store Babel_17 Oct 2013 #15