Q. When It comes out, and i have purchased my key, can i install it on two computers?
A. Nope.
Like ALL versions of Windows it is licensed only for one computer.
This is very basic stuff...
Like ALL versions of Windows it is licensed only for one computer.
This is very basic stuff...
If I buy windows 8 upgrade on dvd from microsoft, can I use it for my computer build?
Q. I need to buy windows 8 for the computer that I am going to build. However, newegg only sells the OEM version for $99.99. Can I get the $70 upgrade version from microsoft and use it for my computer?
A. You can. Technically you're not supposed to but there's a work around. If you have a broadband internet connection handy then I recommend getting the download version. You'll save $30 and it'll let you create your own install media on a DVD or USB memory stick.
You can then take the install media and do a clean install on your new computer.
Anywho, it's possible to do a clean install from upgrade media if you use method #2 from the link below. You'll notice it's for Windows 7 but this trick works exactly the same in Windows 8.
http://winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media-128512
- Dominic
You can then take the install media and do a clean install on your new computer.
Anywho, it's possible to do a clean install from upgrade media if you use method #2 from the link below. You'll notice it's for Windows 7 but this trick works exactly the same in Windows 8.
http://winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media-128512
- Dominic
Does Windows 8 upgrade from Windows 7 home premium and if so does it have a complete system restore?
Q. Or Will I have to purchase a slightly higher costing version of Windows 8 to back up my computer 100 percent on an external hard drive for recovery if the system crashes? I thought Windows 7 Ultimate had the software for complete system backup and restore but that Windows 7 Home Premium did not have this software installed as part of the complete OS package.?
A. No, you can get the cheaper upgrade version. You can create a restore disk image in Windows 8 then use the Windows 8 Refresh feature to recovery your PC in the event of a crash like that.
Just put the refresh disk image on another partition and you've effectively created your own recovery partition.
http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/create-custom-refresh-point-in-windows-8-with-recimg-tool/
- Dominic
Just put the refresh disk image on another partition and you've effectively created your own recovery partition.
http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/create-custom-refresh-point-in-windows-8-with-recimg-tool/
- Dominic
What's the difference between Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Pro Upgrade version?
Q. I have Windows7 Home edition and which Windows 8 version do I need?
A. Because you have Windows 7 Home, you can't get upgrade to Windows 8 Pro. You have to do a clean install of Windows 8 Pro.
There is no difference between the two, it's just the way it's installed that's different. Windows 8 upgrade means you just upgrade to Windows 8 but keeps all the previous data on Windows 7. The clean install method is to format your entire computer (deletes everything) and start off fresh. Now this is the method I recommend because it will have less problems and your computer will go back to tip-top performance.
But as said, you can only do a clean install. You cannot upgrade to Windows 8 Pro. So get the proper version (which you called Windows 8 Pro).
There is no difference between the two, it's just the way it's installed that's different. Windows 8 upgrade means you just upgrade to Windows 8 but keeps all the previous data on Windows 7. The clean install method is to format your entire computer (deletes everything) and start off fresh. Now this is the method I recommend because it will have less problems and your computer will go back to tip-top performance.
But as said, you can only do a clean install. You cannot upgrade to Windows 8 Pro. So get the proper version (which you called Windows 8 Pro).
How can I upgrade to windows 8 without having to buy a external hard drive?
Q. How can I upgrade from windows 7 to windows 8 without having to buy a external hard drive or a huge amount of discs? I have heard people saying to partition your hard drive, but I don't know how to do that, if it is possible to partition your hard drive in a situation like this, how would I do that, a informative link would help me just fine.
A. Follow the link for more answers
http://techsplurge.com/12926/open-windows-8-pro-upgrade-1499-rs-699/
http://techsplurge.com/12926/open-windows-8-pro-upgrade-1499-rs-699/
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