I did a custom install of windows 8.1 64 bit on top of Windows 8.1 32-bit. I think I screwed up my computer.

[Zerychon]

Hello Toms,
I am quite a newbie to Operating Systems, so I am out over my head right now. I did a reinstall of windows 8.1 32 bit to 64 bit by creating my own bootable disc. I have now installed it, and boom. It will not display at full resolution, it has a Windows and build # stamp on the bottom, and I have no idea on how to fix anything. I need your help. I can give you some more details and pictures if you need it. I am a bit panicked right now.

P.S. The iso and product key were perfectly valid and legal from microsoft.
Thanks
Zerychon

 

[i7Baby]

Have you installed the drivers for your computer? - that's the next step.

 

[McHenryB]

it has a Windows and build # stamp on the bottom

That's most unusual for an RTM version of Windows. What build number is showing, and where exactly did you get the ISO image from (I didn't think that Microsoft provided images of Windows 7 any more)?

 

[Zerychon]

it has a Windows and build # stamp on the bottom

That's most unusual for an RTM version of Windows. What build number is showing, and where exactly did you get the ISO image from (I didn't think that Microsoft provided images of Windows 7 any more)?

I got it from the "Create Media" page. I created a bootable dvd.

 

[Zerychon]

Have you installed the drivers for your computer? - that's the next step.

My gpu is unregocnized, so I need to download it off the internet because I dont have a disc. However, I still need the drivers for my d-link usb wifi reciever.

 

[Zerychon]

I have a 1080p monitor, but the maximum display res is 1024p.

 

[McHenryB]

it has a Windows and build # stamp on the bottom

That's most unusual for an RTM version of Windows. What build number is showing, and where exactly did you get the ISO image from (I didn't think that Microsoft provided images of Windows 7 any more)?

I got it from the "Create Media" page. I created a bootable dvd.

Brain fade - I thought you said Windows 7! It's still unusual; what build number does it display?

 

[Zerychon]

it has a Windows and build # stamp on the bottom

That's most unusual for an RTM version of Windows. What build number is showing, and where exactly did you get the ISO image from (I didn't think that Microsoft provided images of Windows 7 any more)?

I got it from the "Create Media" page. I created a bootable dvd.

Brain fade - I thought you said Windows 7! It's still unusual; what build number does it display?

Build 9600

 

[Zerychon]

I did use a Windows 8 (not .1) product key, but since there was no option for normal windows 8, I used my normal windows 8 key and it worked. I even managed to activate it by phone.

 

[Zerychon]

Can somebody respond? Jack * happened because I cant find my wifi drivers

EDIT: just found my wifi drivers XD

 

[i7Baby]

It might help to tell us what for - PC, laptop, model, build etc.

 

[USAFRet]

Can somebody respond? Jack * happened because I cant find my wifi drivers

Well, you need to find and install all your drivers.

 

[Zerychon]

It might help to tell us what for - PC, laptop, model, build etc.

It's a Desktop. the timestamp went away, but it still only detects the monitor as 1024p

 

[Zerychon]

What the heck was I thinking. My drivers were all I needed! I installed the NVIDIA drivers and it is running at full resolution. Thanks Tom's!
Zerychon

 

[i7Baby]

As I said "Have you installed the drivers for your computer? - that's the next step."