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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If I purchase an upgrade to Windows 8, can I use my Windows 7 retail license on a different computer?
Q. 2 years ago I purchased a retail copy of Windows 7 Professional. I want to purchase Windows 8, but what will that do to my (expensive) Windows 7 license? After I upgrade, can I install Windows 7 on a different machine using my Windows 7 license since my other machine will now have a Windows 8 license?
A. Yes you can install it on a different machine. Or you could even do a dual boot and have it on the same machine.
I just upgraded to windows 8 - I used to be able to watch youtube & play freecell at the same time but?
Q. I can't figure out how to minimize the freecell game so I can play freecell and watch youtube at the same time. Any suggestions? I am running windows 8 on a laptop. This worked perfectly on windows 7.
A. Start a game of Freecell. Put your pointer at the very top of the screen and it will turn into a hand.
Click and drag it to either the left or the right.
You can do the same thing with a keyboard shortcut: Win + .
Win + D to get back to the desktop.
Freecell will be open on the desktop where your web browser is open.
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Click and drag it to either the left or the right.
You can do the same thing with a keyboard shortcut: Win + .
Win + D to get back to the desktop.
Freecell will be open on the desktop where your web browser is open.
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Can you upgrade FROM the windows 8 consumer preview TO windows 8 Retail when it releases later this year?
Q. So I am planning to put Windows 8 on my machine, but later this year when Windows 8 launches can I upgrade to it without having to do a fresh install? This is all keeping in mind that it will be the same bit editions, (64 bit to 64 bit), and just the regular Windows 8, not pro.
Thanks.
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A. Based upon past OS releases, no. They've all required a fresh install so far. Windows 8 probably won't be any different.
Why Windows 8 preview is having many limitations? Is it necessary to upgrade to Windows 8?
Q. Many people installed thinking Windows 8 would be better but every one is sticking back to Windows 7 because windows 8 has lot of disadvantages and limitations. Is Windows 8 is going to be flopped? Then why the Microsoft is releasing this version of Windows 8. Are they planning to make money by just changing the themes of Windows 7 and naming it as Windows 8. Is it necessary to upgrade to Windows 8?
A. Windows 8 has no limitations or disadvantages compared to Windows 7, in fact it has many new features, including an app store, easy sharing between apps, a touch friendly interface, built in security, and many others. Of course it isn't necessary to upgrade, but there are many features which may give you a compelling enough reason to do so.
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