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Now that the "special offer" prices have been discontinued, there's less of a case. However, there are some advantages over Windows 7 that might persuade you:
Windows 8 boots more quickly; I upgraded my Vista laptop to Windows 8 and the boot time went from around 5 minutes to 25 seconds. Windows 8 uses less resources than Windows 7, which means that the PC will run faster, Explorer, task manager and, particularly, file copying has been improved over windows 7.
Whether these improvements are worth the cost and work of upgrading is really up to you!
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoNearly all computers originally running Windows 7 can run W8. You can check your computer on Microsoft's website.
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How likely are you to lose files when upgrading to Windows 8?
If you are upgrading to Windows 8 from an older Windows version like Vista or 7 you should not lose any files as Windows has developed the transition to be nice and smooth. If you are clearing off the OS completely and manually installing Windows 8 then it is recommended to have a backup of your files.
Is there a free version of Windows 8?
No, the only way to get it for free was upgrading it from 7 to 8, now you can't get it for free
Will Windows 8 release preview upgrade to Windows 8 pro?
Yes, Windows 8 release preview can be upgraded to Windows 8 pro using an upgrade key. There are various websites such as Softwarekey4u. com that offer affordable and easy-to-use upgrade keys for Microsoft products. These keys allow you to quickly and effortlessly upgrade your Windows 8 release preview to Windows 8 pro, ensuring that you have all the features and functionality that you need. With these upgrade keys, you can enjoy an excellent online shopping experience and confidently upgrade your operating system without any hassle.
What are the risk when upgrading from windows 7 to windows 8?
There is always a risk upgrading your operating system but with a backup of your personal files like pictures and documents anything going wrong can be fixed. From Windows 7 to Windows 8 you will get a question of what to keep, and Microsoft have released a program you may run to check computer and program compability. From Windows 7 to 8, most drivers and software will work as before. It is adviced to check up on your most used software compability and what the new operating system have to offer before upgrading. Personally i have upgraded several computers both for home and business users without any unsolved problems.
What does Windows 7 professional downgrade to xp mean?
Scene the Latest computer came out windows 8. And windows xp was made on october 25 2001 and the latest computer came out in 2013 Your Are downgrading From Windows 8 to Windows xp. You are downgrading From 2013 computer. To 2001 computer Your not upgrading you downgrading.
How do you upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7?
Upgrading windows has 2 meaning, one is upgrading the version (service pack) and second is the operating system. To upgrade the service pack, all you need to do is to update your windows via online. For the upgrading of operating system, just install new windows operating system eg. XP to VISTA or Vista to Seven
When will Microsoft release Windows 8?
Microsoft will release the beta of Windows 8 in or around June 2011 and the final release of the operating system in or around October 2011. Microsoft will release the operating system October 2012. only after 3 years after the release of Windows 7 which is a very good operating system to use i dont see the point paying for Windows Media Center when you can use it for free in Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional and Ultimate and Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate what is the point of upgrading Windows 7 to Windows 8 when you have Windows Media Player 12
How do you download asphalt 8 for windows 7?
Asphalt 8 will not be able to run on Windows 7. It can only run on Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.
What is the Difference in windows 7 and 8?
There is no Windows 8.
What Microsoft Windows will succeed Windows 7?
Microsoft Windows 8 will suceed windows 7.
What software is Windows Calendar included with?
Windows Calender is included with Windows Vista. It is not included with Windows 7 or 8, but can be copied over to Windows 7 and 8 from Windows Vista.
What is the predecessor of Windows 8?
Windows 7.
