Do not install Windows 8.1 N version.
the N version of 8.1 does not carry any of the media centre dll's and will not play any movies. THIS INCLUDES THE OPENING MOVIES FOR FFXIV!!!
if you do a fresh install the N version and re-install ffxiv the game will not load past the title screen.
on first boot this game plays the default start movie before going to the character select screen but if the movies is unable to play the game gets stuck and will not load.
I went back to windows 8 and everything is working again, i will be installing the non N version of 8.1 later today when it is released. i will keep you all posted.
Please be careful, i dont want everyone to get stuck like i did.
link to original thread i started in tech support forum
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...55#post1439455
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10-17-2013, 06:28 PMKuraiWARNING!! Windows 8.1 Professional N please read if your going to upgrade
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10-17-2013, 07:02 PMRanak
Or you could have downloaded media player... :p
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10-17-2013, 07:08 PMAnimation
The question is why are you using an OS made for tablets?
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10-17-2013, 07:15 PMAldoraThere's a "Media Feature Pack" download available for Windows 8 N and KN versions. It's mentioned under the MSDN Knowledge Base Article 2703761. Have you tried installing that for your Windows 8.1 N?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurai
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10-17-2013, 11:51 PMKuraiQuote:
Originally Posted by Aldora
that article is for windows 8 not 8.1 it wont install..
the following link is for the 8.1 version
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/downl...s_devresources -
10-17-2013, 11:57 PMnecrosis
Who the hell is dumb enough to buy the neutered N version when it costs the same as the full?
Stupid EU restrictions. -
10-17-2013, 11:59 PMVolasWho the hell is stupid enough to buy Windows 8 in the first place?!Quote:
Originally Posted by necrosis
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10-18-2013, 12:12 AMMaskedActually, as a vendor, most of my customers request 8. -- It actually performs significantly better than 7 in most fields.Quote:
Originally Posted by Animation
Would the average IT upgrade? No.
Would the average gamer upgrade? They should.
There is some legitimacy to using 8 over 7 because of the performance gains. -
10-18-2013, 12:15 AMPerrythePlatypusThis.Quote:
Originally Posted by Masked
You don't even need a third party addon to get rid of Metro UI anymore. It is just like Windows 7, but faster.
As for the OP...why would you use the Neutered N version than QQ about it's limitations? Oo
Um....so, turn it off. just a thought, you can do that you know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aldora
Please do just the smallest bit of research before talking. It's a small upgrade, but never the less superior to Windows 7, and you can disable Metro/ have the Start button.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trife
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10-18-2013, 12:17 AMAldoraAh, good. They've released an official MFP for Windows 8.1. I wasn't able to find it, since the MSDN page kept offering the Windows 8 version only. So, I figured that either they didn't release it yet or you could use that version on Windows 8.1 as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurai
(^_^ )/ *Raises hand* That would be me. I have to stay in *touch* with the latest software development, you know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Volas
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10-18-2013, 12:18 AMLexxukPeople who have 8 holes in their walls and need them filled to keep the cold out?Quote:
Originally Posted by Volas
/edit - oh yeah, it won't install for people who have an SSD primary and usr folder on a different drive, gives a 0xc1900102 error. -
10-18-2013, 12:22 AMMisakiSatomi
I stood with XP for a decade, better compatibility for a slightly faster OS? Hell no...
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10-18-2013, 12:29 AMCSX
wooooh~! I completely forgot about the release date hehe. I've been using W8.1 Pro PV and been lovin' it (never had issues with the original 8 though). I hope I can just activate my key and not have to redownload and reinstall when I get home >_< Last thing I want is work on computers all day just to get home and work on my computer all night /cry. . .
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10-18-2013, 12:49 AMElendil_Voronda^^ This like x4 timesQuote:
Originally Posted by Masked
I upgraded to windows 8 last December when the PRO version was 39.99 (a great deal) and I'm very happy with its performance. I hate Metro interface but I fixed that by buying Start 8. So i have the familiar UI from windows 7 with all the performance and security enhancements of windows 8. -
10-18-2013, 01:33 AMJmeat
Upgraded both my desktop and Surface Pro to Windows 8.1 Pro this morning and no issues to report with FFXIV. I noticed a huge performance boost on the Surface Pro after the update. The Intel GFX driver version is now dated Oct 2013.
Desktop has Media Center Pack add-on, Surface Pro does not. -
10-18-2013, 01:36 AMneverendingxsin
I updated from windows 8 pro w/media center to windows 8.1 and it works fine for me.
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10-18-2013, 01:53 AMObsessiveMe, when I built my gaming machine I went with Windows 8 and have never looked back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Volas
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10-18-2013, 02:07 AMKailea_Nagisa
the amount of blind hate for windows 8/8.1 is still amazing. Windows 8 was a great improvement resource use wise and performance wise, and the Metro menu really did not bother me. Now that 8.1 is here, and you get the old start menu back, it is the best of both worlds.
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10-18-2013, 02:13 AMAldoraYou only need to get used to, is the "strange touch based" design (if you are using a regular mouse and keyboard).Quote:
Originally Posted by Kailea_Nagisa
I mean... Who designed a feature where you have to go to the top of the screen in order to have your mouse cursor change to a hand, so that you can press and hold the mouse button in order to grab hold of an App and drag it all the way down to the bottom to close it? It makes sense with a Touch interface, not so much with a mouse. (^_^ )
When you get used to that, Windows 8 runs smooth as silk. -
10-18-2013, 05:59 AMForteXX
I have to wait until someone puts an ISO of 8.1 up somewhere so I can use that to update. (No idea what would get removed if I used the store download, but ISO can be used to bypass it)
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10-18-2013, 08:20 AMTrifeBingo. It's a mystery to me why anybody in their right mind would support Windows 8. They need to know how bad it sucks, and that desktop users don't care about tablet BS systems. The only way to do this is not to buy it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Animation
People thinking it's gonna bring huge gains in performance have been lied to. The gains are marginal at best. As long as you have good hardware, Windows 7 is still a superior desktop system. No fruity Metro theme, no stupid app store, no unintuitive put your mouse in this corner BS.
My Windows 7 boots to fully working desktop in 10 seconds lol.
As an IT professional, I hope I never have to use Windows 8 aka Vista 2.0. -
10-18-2013, 08:30 AMKewhi
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10-18-2013, 08:36 AMSixmp
Yep windows 8 is great. I find it a fair bit faster than windows 7 when making music. Gaming seems to be smoother too.