OK I will PM a link for the windows 8.1 RC and then we will try it from there

Download the following three programmes to your desktop :

  1. Rufus

For 64bit systems
2. Windows 8.1 64bit RC
3. Farbar Recovery Scan Tool x64

Insert the USB stick Then run Rufus

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/rufus.JPG

Select the ISO file on the desktop via the ISO icon.

Press Start Burn

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/RufusISO.JPG

Then copy FRST to the same USB

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/frstwintoboot.JPG

Insert the USB into the sick computer and start the computer. First ensuring that the system is set to boot from USB
Note: If you are not sure how to do that follow the instructions Here

Windows 8 screen shots

When you reboot you will see this.

Select the language on this screen and keyboard on the next

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/select%20language8.JPG

Select the Trouble shoot option

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/Select%20option8.JPG

Select Advanced option

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/advanced8.JPG

Select Command prompt

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/command%208.JPG

At the command prompt type the following :

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/notepad.JPG

The notepad opens. Under File menu select Open.
Select “Computer” and find your flash drive letter and close the notepad.
In the command window type e:\frst64.exe and press Enter
Note: Replace letter e with the drive letter of your flash drive.
The tool will start to run.
When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/frst.JPG

Press Scan button.
It will make a log (FRST.txt) on the flash drive. Please copy and paste it to your reply.