Can you upgrade over an OEM version? The MS website isn't specific about that. I have Win 7 OEM, but rather have a full version in case I want to change a Mobo or something.
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Windows 8 will fail?
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Should be fine, worked here.
I paid the $39 then burned the download to a DVD.
Used that DVD to upgrade my existing install.
I chose to leave and the programs as-is and everything just worked!
You also can wipe your drive and start fresh
it tells you during the process what will work and not .
I don't even think you have to buy it to get that report.
Windows 8 is the best OS I've ever used, took a couple days to adjust but no going back.
Love it best on tablets but its super fast even on my old Dell netbook, boots in seconds!
Even on the big screen desktop its great.
I think Apple has an issue going forward as once devs start filling that app store no reason for many to buy an iPad. Win 8 tablets will do it all for home , business whatever.
Sure Apple will counter, and they have nice head start but if MS can play this right they will succeed.
Tom's Hardware and a few others took a look at gaming and other performance metrics in a 7 vs. 8 showdown. They are both neck and neck with OpenCL being the only really major standout with Windows 8 losing a few points. Maybe Adobe should get to work on that.
I am on my Mechwarrior Online binge right now.
Heck, I hear people going from pirated Windows 7 to Windows 8 Pro for $15 when it worked for everyone.I went from Windows 7 Pro OEM to Windows 8 Pro full fine.
Heck, I hear people going from pirated Windows 7 to Windows 8 Pro for $15 when it worked for everyone.
At least they are now legit and MS now has some monies!
Less unpatched Windows machines (due to activation/WGA fears) online the better too.
I think it is fantastic and I have not bothered with MS in about 10 years. It did catch my attention and that says something. It's definitely a step in the right direction.