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[Windows 8 General] sohamssd:
So this is the case: I had three partitions in all, one (C:)containing Windows 8 consumer Preview, one (D:) had Windows 7 and the last(G:) had other stuff like music, etc which was of only 20 GB. Also, it was labeled 'Primary Partition' despite it not containing any OS. So I thought of installing Windows 8 Pro on this(G:) partition and expand it to 60GB later.

I successfully installed Windows 8 on this partition and (unfortunately) activated it too. When I went to "create and format partitions' to expand it, I deleted the other two partitions, ie., the one containing Windows7 and the drive which contained Windows 8 consumer preview. Now I have 120 GB of free (unused) space. Unfortunately I can't expand my (only) partition! The 'expand' option is greyed out!

So what do I do now? Can I somehow expand this partition? If so, that'd be best, as I would not need to install Windows again. But if this cannot be done, and I would have to install Windows 8 again on another drive, can I do this with the product key that I have and is activated?

Thanks for any replies and please do reply fast :)
[Windows 8 General] offspin2040:
First of all you should have searched before posting.This is covered in the FAQ.Just get easeus partition master and Expand your c partition to encompass the unallocated space.Simple.If you are not able to do that youll need to make the free space unallocated first.;)

If you want to reinstall windows,its not possible to activate.You can only use the product key ONCE,and you've already used it

Any doubts,ask me
[Windows 8 General] sohamssd:
I'm stupid. I should have searched before posting. Yes I managed it EasUs partition manager, and that's awesome. EaseUS FTW.

But that does not answer my second question. If I have to delete Windows 8 someday and re-install it, fcan I use the same product key to do it? Thanks again:)
[Windows 8 General] GoodDayToDie:
Product keys can be reused on the same PC, yes. I believe it doesn't even count against your activation limit, but even if it does, often a key can be used 3 to 5 times without trouble so long as the old activation isn't still running.
[Windows 8 General] ChrisDDD:
This is incorrect. When you initially activate, you tie the license to a specific system, which is based on a number of components, but mainly the motherboard. Depending on the license, this could be perminant - an oem license is tied to the first motherboard it's activated on and can never be activated on another. I've heard the retail license can be moved from one system to another 4 to 5 times. But in either case, Windows can be installed, reinstalled and re-activated on the same system an unlimited number if times.

I've reconfigured and reinstalled my systems an ungodly number of times, sometimes swapping or upgrading the drives, sometimes just reinstalling to clear everything out and start fresh, and I've never had a single problem reactivating.
[Windows 8 General] offspin2040:
Thanks.
[Windows 8 General] sohamssd:
Thanks a ton for this information.... just questioning, which os did you install "tons" of times? Was it windows 8? Or windows 7?

So I can do a complete and clean re install of Windows 8 with my existing product key on the same computer?? I can rely on you, right?
[Windows 8 General] ChrisDDD:
Windows XP a countless number of times

Windows 7 probably a dozen or two

and Windows 8 twice so far.

Yup, just format and reinstall. If you're overly worried, you can use one of the various utilities to backup, then restore, your Windows 8 Activation: How-to-backup-and-restore-windows-8-activation

Hey, this is Windows... reinstalling is considered routine maintenance! :p
[Windows 8 General] sohamssd:
Thanks a lot dude.... I had a problem in which all my metro apps suddenly disappeared, only the desktop and the photos tile was left. Even the search charm produced no results.. I did a clean install, used the same product key, and boom, problem gone and Windows activated! :D

Any idea what would have caused the problem to happen though?
[Windows 8 General] ChrisDDD:
No problem!

Hard to say. I have noticed that to some extent, the Metro tiles are controlled by the same folder structure that served the old Start menu programs. I use a start menu replacement, and if I deleted certain shortcuts from ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu, they'll disappear from the start screen. But it's only some, and there are some shortcuts that will appear on the start screen but not in a start menu...

Not bashing, but for the time and resources available to Microsoft, I'm always amazed at how convoluted and seemingly disorganized Windows sometimes is.
[Windows 8 General] mattyh77:
Why don't you ghost a fresh activated install. Then it doesn't matter how many times you flash it again. Don't have to worry about all the setup as well.
[Windows 8 General] link68759:
I reinstalled XP so many times over the years (on the same PC) that I reached the activation limit. I think it was over 100 times though.
[Windows 8 General] bnlf:
I had a problem when I changed my motherboard without reinstalling windows. After the change windows deactivated and my key didn't work anymore. I know if you call Microsoft they can reactivate your windows again (in this particular case) by phone but it didn't work because of the media center key I added later. Anyway I had to reinstall the whole thing and it worked without any problem. As long as you don't have 2 running pcs with the same key it will activate. When you activate the "new" pc the "old" stops working.

Sent from my Windows 8 device using Board Express
[Windows 8 General] netham45:
Mine refused to let me activate it on a second PC, stating that it was in use on one already.
[Windows 8 General] ChrisDDD:
Was it a retail or OEM license. An OEM license is tied to the first system it's activated on and can't be moved to another.

I've always been curious about that. Were you able to get it activated again, I would assume by calling Microsoft?
[Windows 8 General] sohamssd:
me too, but I assume I won't install Windows 8 a 100 times :p
[Windows 8 General] dazza9075:
You can but you need to phone the automated number service.

you cant however have two activated PCs using the same code at the same time, eventually one will phone home and find out that the code is being used else where, even using the phone system will eventually catch you out
[Nexus S Android Development] metalmoot:
Thanks for your rom, really smooth and already full of essential features

Sent From My Xyloned Nexus S
[Nexus S Android Development] AndroidWolf59:
What about this posts about sluggishness ?

https://plus.google.com/u/0/111876608709756273181/posts/ihfcR1RgiQo
[Nexus S Android Development] d1xt1r:
Something is wrong with this build (xylon_crespo_012_12-19-2012.zip). I've made clean install twice, and i can't finish even the initial setup, because of the lag (huge lag). It takes more than 10 seconds to switch between languages. I don't know may be it's me, but i change my rom's almost every week, and I've never seen anything like this. :( Otherwise the first release ( the one from the old thread ) was more than good and smooth, the only problem that I have with it, was the youtube app / youtube player in the browser.
[Nexus S Android Development] alfhie:
Same here..but after flashing marmite 7.2cm version,,no lag at all..(i pull the battery when hug lag :o)
[Nexus S Android Development] anirudh611:
Thanks for the ROM

Edit: lockscreen clock cut off. No Music player included either
[Nexus S Android Development] sidnoit22:
It happened with me too, the lagg then i flashed AIR KERNEL ITS GONE. :)
[Nexus S Android Development] eddy_nugroz:
waitting next release :silly:
[Nexus S Android Development] stuffinthesky:
Flashed different kernel, smooth as butter now. Aside from the already stated issues here and on G+, I've not found anything buggy. Awesome rom.
[Nexus S Android Development] metalmoot:
Notification background alpha does not work, it is not transparent

Sent From My Xyloned Nexus S
[Nexus S Android Development] stuffinthesky:
I believe that refers to custom notification background.
[Nexus S Android Development] AllAboutTech:
Hi guys,

How to fix lockscreen clock without change the DPI from 240 to 220?

Thanks.
[Nexus S Android Development] guigadourado:
what kernel have you flashed?
[Nexus S Android Development] Mawtin:
I'll download next month when I get my bandwidth back
[Nexus S Android Development] stuffinthesky:
Marmite 7.2 cm. No other kernel would work for me.
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
i no longuer have my nexus s but i can tell u that now marmite is the best one
[Nexus S Android Development] guigadourado:
i dont know what is happening, i was on unofficial cm10.1, did a full wipe, flashed the kernel, then the rom zip, but the bootscreen is sooooooooo laggy, what is happening?
[Nexus S Android Development] swax:
You have to flash another cm kernel
[Nexus S Android Development] stuffinthesky:
I haven't delved into that yet, but i recommend you reboot into recovery(when you can), and install Marmite kernel.
[Nexus S Android Development] sgtkid12:
Your supposed to flash the rom first then flash the kernel.
[Nexus S Android Development] anshumandash:
Features of the ROM look promising. I will try when I have some time.
[Nexus S Android Development] AllAboutTech:
Lockscreen clock

Hi guys,

How to fix lockscreen clock without change the DPI from 240 to 220?

Thanks.
[Nexus S Android Development] xxxMADxxx:
Maybe just wait for fix in next release
[Nexus S Android Development] deani77:
Just installed it yesterday. So far no problems combined it with Marmite Kernel.
[Nexus S Android Development] gabling23:
gapps included?
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
READ THE ALLL OP!
[Nexus S Android Development] billsky83:
Any update to deal with luckscreen clock?
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
Check goo.im everyday until new update or talk to daxxmax on twitter (its him who build this)
[Nexus S Android Development] sperelli:
Lockscreen cutoff solved changing dpi as usual. Random lag. Torch toggle works just once, then one needs reboot to have it back working.

Good battery duration only with screen off.
[Nexus S Android Development] anshumandash:
So I see 19th Dec version has some issues. But still 1251 downloads? That's really strange.
[Nexus S Android Development] 19venom89:
i was unable to getting it work.

full wiped the phone flashed the rom with the gapps and after some minutes of wait after the boot animation, i got a freeze on the start screen and reboot. i've tried to repeat the whole procedure for three times without sucess :(
[Nexus S Android Development] stuffinthesky:
It's an awesome rom for crespo.
[Nexus S Android Development] wafflepancake:
this rom is really smooth. but the battery drain isn't acceptable

hope you can fix it
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
what kernel did you flashed? i advise from experience, marmite: (OC:1.2ghz / governor:smartassv2)
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
im not sure what to tell you except doing teh next thing, flash TWRP recovery, wipe data/factory reset, flash rom, gapps, kernel, wipe cache/dalvik, reboot
[Nexus S Android Development] sidnoit22:
You have to flash a CM kernel before the boot. Flash ROM, THEN GAPPS THEN KERNEL!
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
-.- i know... thats what i wrote
[Nexus S Android Development] LibertyMonger:
This ROM is the best for me on my Galaxy Nexus and will be flashing it on my nieces Nexus this weekend. I am sure it is just as great for Nexus S it really should be getting more attention! I highly recommend it! Thanks for sharing and bringing Xylon to our beloved Nexus S!
[Nexus S Android Development] 19venom89:
Thanks, didn't know that the kernel doesn't came with the rom itself ;)
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
Yes it cames but its messed up... So i gave u those links to the best kernels out there for the nexus s ;)
[Nexus S Android Development] 19venom89:
sorry where are the kernel's links?
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
Bottom of the OP, after the rom download link
[Nexus S Android Development] billsky83:
All phones got update except nexus s
[Nexus S Android Development] stuffinthesky:
Maybe I read incorrectly... I believe a maintainer with a crespo is needed.
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
true, normally its daxmaxx but dont know why he stopped
[Nexus S Android Development] billsky83:
I guess he does not have a nexus s any more. Anyway, I switch to slimbean and I'm quite happy with it now
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
u dont need to have a phone to build :)

if i knew how to build i would do it for you eventhough i dont own my nexus s anymore, but i have no epxerience sorry
[Nexus S Android Development] stuffinthesky:
I have responded to dax about maybe being a maintainer.
[Nexus S Android Development] wafflepancake:
ofcourse i try the recommended first , marmite kernel and use smartassv2. it makes my phone chrage twice a day, with 2G network, autosync off, unintall gmap, my social network just instagram and twitter, chatting app : whatsap and naver.

and then i try air kernel, but it's all the same. I charge my NS twice a day

btw not try OC 1.2ghz yet, but doesn't it make battery drain faster?
[Nexus S Android Development] klinker:
Look at android os usage? Many 4.2 ROMs have high android os usage issue. I have marmite 7.2.3cm 400/1096mhz & smartassV2 on rasbeanjelly and i have avg 1 day 15h of autonomy. Best kernel so far :cool:

On the road with my Nexus S...
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
That's weeeiirrd i use 2g and facebook,twitter, instagram,.. all apps that i wanted and i only charged it at 10 pm (my day starts at 7:30am). try other governor, and other settings for the clock speed, try to raise down the brightness i used at max to 50%
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
400 at min???!! u can make 100 hz or 200 and it wont freeze if using the correct governor
[Nexus S Android Development] klinker:
I know that but @ 400mhz on min the system is more responsive and there is no more battery drain.

On the road with my Nexus S...
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
well the true is that each device is different so maybe its the best for yours ;)
[Nexus S Android Development] klinker:
I run it @ 100mhz min before, but then i try it on 400mhz min and i realy feel it more snappy. The battery have same autonomy so i left this settings :)

On the road with my Nexus S...
[Nexus S Android Development] wafflepancake:
i think change the brightness is impactless, i try from auto to 10% still drain so fast

maybe i'll try other rom, if doesn't change anything maybe it's my battery fault, althought i bought my NS on february 2012.
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
The screen is what makes the most difference... I never used auto, almost everytime the minimum
[Nexus S Android Development] 4I-I:
Have you tried matr1x? I Had my best battery-life with that!!
[Nexus S Android Development] sapa151:
sorry to sound nooby/annoying but if i flash this ROM alongside matrix kernel 24.5, is it going to be as snappy and as smooth as rasbeanjelly? just wanted to know the advantages of this rom in comparison to rasbeanjelly. thank you! :)
[Nexus S Android Development] apatal:
User experience varies from user to user depending on how you setup your ROM, kernel and apps. It is pointless to ask these type of questions since in the end it will ultimately depend on you and you alone to say which setup you prefer and which works best for you. :)
[Nexus S Android Development] dessi_007:
what is the widget in the screenshot?
[Nexus S Android Development] jayjay3333:
Just Nandroid, clean install, run it for a day and then restore Ras or stay. Easy as pie man. Try it, keep it or move on.

Since your Signature says:

"As I am constantly flashing new ROMS, the rom below is probably one which I'm not using atm..." I don't see what the problem is or why we even ever have to ask this question. As @apatal said "User experience varies from user to user depending on how you setup your ROM, kernel and apps."

So in the end it is a futile question.

Edit: and you asked this in Slim...http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36083394&postcount=65

:eek:
[Nexus S Android Development] Adi_aishiteru:
Hello OP :)

I like the Xylon logo :)

Btw, I am plannng to build a system theme using Xylon's logo .

can I use The Logo Xylon as my theme ?

if you allow me, I'll share my theme to my Device GT-I8150 forum .

but if you don't allow me, I'll cancel it.

thanks in advance :)
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
the logo is property of XYLON team, talk with daxxmax on twitter
[Nexus S Android Development] dEris:
Cannot get passed boot logo. Logo animation is very sluggish as well.

Jelly Bean 4.2.1 (JellyB-TSM 13) / Apex Pro / BreezeHD theme
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
wipe cache, dalvik, data, flash rom, gapps and kernel DONE!
[Nexus S Android Development] dEris:
I'm not new :/ I've done that 3 times. Will redownload.

Jelly Bean 4.2.1 (JellyB-TSM) / Apex Pro / BreezeHD theme
[Nexus S Android Development] sapa151:
look mate im sorry, dont have to be like that. as with the signature, ive been meaning to change it as I've been using the same rom for about a month. i did a backup and clean install. if its alright/am i permitted to ask what the best settings in terms of fluidity and smoothness are for this rom.
[Nexus S Android Development] jayjay3333:
It was just the way you asked, comparing ROM's. Everyone likes different things so just try it and see.

I had the exact same issue as @dEris

Bootanimation was super laggy, finally got to the Welcome screen choose language English and stalled when I hit start.

Must be the Zip on Goo since others aren't complaining.

Oh well moving on.

:silly:
[Nexus S Android Development] wafflepancake:
i think u are right about the brightnes thing. i found the bug which can set the brightness to 100%, i set it to 10% but ini a few minutes it change to 100% by itself. hmmm this is weird
[Nexus S Android Development] xxxMADxxx:
Any info progress for next update?
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
For updates ask daxmaxx on twitter, im only a moderator for this thread
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo)

Who is still running xylon?? :)
[Nexus S Android Development] stuffinthesky:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo)

I do sometimes.
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo)

I have an s2 now... I miss having a nexus device just cuz of this rom
[Nexus S Android Development] billsky83:
a good rom, but lack of update
[Nexus S Android Development] freakness51:
R: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo)

I am and guessing if there will be any update :confused:
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo)

Question already awnsered
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo) NEW VERSION 18 OUT!

New version 18 out!
[Nexus S Android Development] stuffinthesky:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo) NEW VERSION 18 OUT!

Honestly, didn't see this coming. So deff cool to see.

Also, is other kernel still needed? I'm at work, and would like to know prior to download over data network
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo) NEW VERSION 18 OUT!

I dont own the device anymore but i would recommwend to install another since xylon comes with one almost like stock (sucks lol). Has always for jb i prefer bedalus but matrix was great on ics and since i dont follow there work for 2 mounths... chose what u want ;)
[Nexus S Android Development] husen4u:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo) NEW VERSION 18 OUT!

What's new in this? Changelog?
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo) NEW VERSION 18 OUT!

Stability mainly, bug fixes.

Wipe cache and dalvik and flash the rom and then ur kernel of choice. Dont need to flash gapps again i think, but if u have some aystore bugs, just reflash gapps
[Nexus S Android Development] ej8989:
i can't find the changelog even on the g+ site.
[Nexus S Android Development] sidnoit22:
Changelog by Dax : :p

- AOSP bugfixes

- Whatever you mentioned earlier that bugs you, has been reverted (e.g the Wifi automatically connect commit)

- ParanoidAndroid's Pie Control (It's fully working, disable/enable Expand desktop will still work, Colors are not automatically changed, as i didn't added Per-App-Basis things.)

- Two new tiles (3G < This was my favorite tile, becuz it save my life when it hits 2G on my phone.. And Power Menu Tile)

- Last App NavBar/NavRing Toggle

- Phone touch Ui caller id has been fixed, has already become 100% fullscreen.

- Derp and drops of zipalign and tweaks, as it derps your battery to full drain

- Remove seeder (You can enable it by flashing the zips by them or installing their app.)

- Fixes GnexParts of Language error.

- And many more, i forget...
[Nexus S Android Development] anshumandash:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo) NEW VERSION 18 OUT!

How is the smoothness on this new version? Has any body tried?

Sent from my Nexus S
[Nexus S Android Development] sidnoit22:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo) NEW VERSION 18 OUT!

It's hell smooth and battery is better than all previous builds. ;)
[Nexus S Android Development] raducux:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo) NEW VERSION 18 OUT!

With what kernel is it hell smooth...? I tried marmite cm....seemed to work fine but after a while it started lagging. But the ROM seems wicked .
[Nexus S Android Development] xxxMADxxx:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo) NEW VERSION 18 OUT!

For this build i feel this update is "weird"..i have deleted some app in system with tb but when i reboot thats app is back? :eek:..anyone?
[Nexus S Android Development] billsky83:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo) NEW VERSION 18 OUT!

I don't have this problem
[Nexus S Android Development] Jwtiyar:
link is not working.
[Nexus S Android Development] anshumandash:
Link seems to be up now.
[Nexus S Android Development] anshumandash:
I just flashed it. Has any body tried, is GPS working correctly on this ROM? I will need this tomorrow for a drive.
[Nexus S Android Development] anshumandash:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo) NEW VERSION 18 OUT!

When I open any app, I am experiencing lag. Keyboard is too laggy. I can't seem to use the p button most of the time.
[Nexus S Android Development] cpanos:
Thanx for the ROM! I am a bit confused with the new 3G tile in quick settings though. For some reason, it does not change to on, when pressed (even though 3G is enabled). Is this working as intended? Overall, I think one toggle 2g/3g is more intuitive.
[Nexus S Android Development] xxxMADxxx:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo) NEW VERSION 18 OUT!

Anyone try to change default launcher to apex? When i change it to apex and delete default launcher i got freeze when i reboot...i think this build its not stable for daily use :(
[Nexus S Android Development] sidnoit22:
How come i don't have these issues well i got some with the Tiles, When i click the tile sometimes it does not change like 3G, Torch.. Pretty stable for me and batter is so awesome.. Charged twice a day and rocking it like a bastard. :cool:
[Nexus S Android Development] !_Ale13star_!:
Great Rom + Marmite 7.3 CM ..really smooth and really most customizable of ever..

Why with the built-in kernel the rom is so lag (it's impossible do something)..??
[Nexus S Android Development] C4SCA:
Re: [ROM] (OFFICIAL) XYLON 4.2.1 (crespo) NEW VERSION 18 OUT!

For the tiles u have to wait.. like u click on 3g and dont touch the phone until it does turn off 3g or vice versa got it? Tiles arent perfect yet even on cm10.1 oficial. As for bugs, CHANGE THE KERNEL!