Q. I've been to the compatibility center, but is there a downloadable software that checks to see if all of my software is currently compatible, like there was for windows 7? Thanks.
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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
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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).
Can I rollback to Windows 7 after installing Windows 8 upgrade offer?
Q. I am eligible to purchase windows 8 upgrade offer. I was wondering whether if I don't like Windows 8 , is there anyway to rollback to Windows 7. I am making a ghost of my hard drive Later . Thanks
A. If you created the image of your drive before you installed 8 you can just restore the image.
If not, check out this thread from Microsoft Answers for rolling back.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_cp-windows_install/want-to-roll-back-to-win7/a7328218-351e-4309-8069-3dc29f92b912
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If not, check out this thread from Microsoft Answers for rolling back.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_cp-windows_install/want-to-roll-back-to-win7/a7328218-351e-4309-8069-3dc29f92b912
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