intel nuc

About this tag
The Intel NUC is a compact mini PC platform from Intel, commonly used for home theater PCs, kitchen computers, and general-purpose computing. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover installing Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 on various NUC models, including the NUC5i5RYK, NUC5i7, and DN2820FYKH0. Common topics include troubleshooting Windows installation issues, such as GPT partition errors during setup, high disk usage after updates, and slow upgrade processes. Users also explore using the NUC as a media center, upgrading from older Windows versions, and configuring BIOS settings for UEFI or legacy boot. The tag reflects practical advice for setting up and maintaining Windows on Intel NUC hardware.

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    • whoosh
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    • black chassis chassis compact pc front panel front ports front usb ports hardware intel nuc io ports mini pc nuc case small form factor
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 10 Problem installing to a GPT partition

    I'm trying to install win10 to a new SSD on an intel NUC5i5RYK. I created a GPT partition table containing two equal size partitions using GPARTED (Knoppix). Then I booted to a win10 install DVD (usb device) using the default bios settings. Windows setup shows the two primary partitions...
    • pmennen
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    • bios boot drive configuration disk setup drive 0 error message gparted gpt installation intel nuc legacy mode mbr partition partition tables ssd tech support troubleshooting uefi user guide windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 10 Upgrade Vista to Win8.1 then to Win10 and new machine

    Hi All, Thanks in advance for opinions! Tell me if you think this will work. I just bought an Intel NUC which I would like to have running Windows 10. I have an old, no longer in use, laptop running Vista and access to discounted Win 8.1 upgrade. Can I upgrade the Vista to 8.1, make the...
    • tdxloki
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    • hardware installation installation issues intel nuc laptop legacy systems migration operating system software discounts tech support upgrade usb windows 10 windows 8.1 windows upgrade windows vista
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 10 High disk usage renders Windows 10 unusable

    This is a problem I've had for months with no solution in sight, even after trying multiples fixes. Windows 10 ran fine for about 3 months prior to this issue, but ever since this happened I haven't gotten it to run properly since. A few months ago, I ran into an issue when I installed an...
    • ferozen
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    • backup bios update clean install computer issues disk usage hardware issues high disk installation issues intel nuc november update performance issues rogue process safe mode ssd system freeze troubleshooting ubuntu unusable update issues windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 24 Hours and still only 14%

    I have been trying to upgrade my win8.1 since yesterday. I left it running overnight and it now shows 14% copying files 48%. It seems ridiculous to take so long to copy the files. I am copying the files to an Intel NUC5i7 with 480GB of SSD storage and 1666 ram 8 GB. I have tried every...
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    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 built-in alarm clock sound

    Hello I just discovered that Windows 8.1 on a small Intel NUC and a touchscreen would make a nice device for the kitchen (o; It also has a nice countdown timer built in where several timers can be started in parallel... Oddly though....you can choose a limited set of alarm sounds for the...
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    Windows 10 Noobie - Help to remove win10 and reinstall win 7 ult on intel nuc

    Hi, First post here and hoping to find some info to help how to re-install Win 7 on the Intel NUC DN2820FYKH0. As I cant see anywhere or how to do it. Background I was just given an Intel NUC DN2820FYKH0. It has Windows 10 tech preview build 9820 installed. While I like the Win 10 look and...
    • liabella
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    • bios configuration desktop drivers guide htpc installation intel nuc media browser mini pc noob reinstall rollback support system restore technical preview troubleshooting uninstall windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support