Had this problem installed a new bios then ended up having a registry issue and had o reinstall windows totally now the store will not let me download 8.1
Windows 8.1 Pro Secure Build isnt configured correctly build 9600 watermark
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I have recently downloaded the Windows 8.1 Pro version and I now have a "Secure Build isnt configured correctly build 9600" watermark on my desktop. I updated from windows 8 pro to 8.1. I tried to configure the bios to enable secure boot I cant find it anywhere on the BIOS screen. I have an ASUS X401a laptop. I also tried to edit the group policy that enable advanced boot options as well but nothing seems to work. Now my question is this fixable or will my laptop stop working after certain amount of time. This is very frustrating as I use this as my computer for school. Also Windows 8 has been activated since I checked for the key and its fine.
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Anonymous
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2013-10-20T02:39:00+00:00 yes I am also getting same message "windows 8.1 pro Evaluation copy build 9600" what to do??????? any 1 can help?????
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Anonymous
2013-10-19T20:05:02+00:00 My laptop came with windows 8, which i don't like, so i updated to 8.1 to get a so called start button. I have gone into the Bios and cannot enable secure boot, to get rid of the water mark, as it is greyed out. Would this have been the same when it was running windows 8? I only found out how to get into the Bios when searching this problem. Is my laptop now at risk.
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Anonymous
2013-10-19T16:26:29+00:00 I am genuine windows 8 user.
Recently, I updated windows 8.1 preview version to windows 8.1 pro[full version] through windows store.
But, after windows 8.1 pro[full version] installation completed. Now I am getting "Evaluation copy . Build 9600".
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Anonymous
2013-10-19T01:48:44+00:00 Hi,
You may refer to this articlefor a better understanding.
To make changes to a Secure Boot settings, you'll need to use the BIOS menu for your PC.
Important: Modifying BIOS (Basic input output system)/complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.
So at this point of time you have to contact ASUS.