Checking of a Windows 8.x installation

Hi
How do I check if a Windows 8.x
installation is been installed properly and free of
errors?
Thanks
Bye
Balubeto

Hi!
Locate the Windows Panther folder.
C:\Windows\Panther
There you will see the setupact.log file.
https://support2.microsoft.com/kb/927521

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