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
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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/
Windows 8 upgrade and what's compatible (How to know if my software, etc.. is compatible)!?
Q. I have a toshiba laptop satelite that is being repaired , should b here tomorrow by end of day. It is a Windows 7 64 bit. I was going to purchase the $40 download for Windows 8 upgrade. All my software that I have is compatible w/ Windows 7, Visa, XP, 2000 etc... but how would I know if it would working w/ Windows 8? Is there software I can download to Windows 7 to see if it would be compatible w/ Windows 8 b4 I purchase the upgrade? Thanks a lot
A. Yup! When you do the download upgrade you get a program called Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. It'll check your computer for incompatible software and give you a list of stuff it finds.
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