Yes, but I would still recommend Windows 7 for PCs that use a mouse and keyboard primarily. Windows 8 is designed with tablets in mind
Windows 8.1 can be downloaded and installed on a Windows 7 PC, but Windows 8.1 is not an update it is a new operating system. This new operating system can be bought from Microsoft for $119.99.
Windows Movie Maker v2.6 can only be installed on Vista (and Windows 7) versions.
You can make a movie on your PC using the Windows Movie Maker program which is already installed on your system.(If you have Windows 7 operating system, you can download Windows Live Movie Maker)
If it is a PC game it will only work of Windows, but the new Macs that are coming out have Windows already installed on there. All you have to do if load Windows when you boot up. Then insert the PC disc otherwise it will not work on Mac.
Currently The Deadly Device is the only Nancy Drew PC Game that is compatible with windows 8. However all releases from now on will be windows 8 compatible.
No reason why not - provided you have the correct driver(s) for the hardware installed in Windows 8.
Minecraft currently supports: Windows XP - Windows 8. Linux And recently All types of Apple.
It all depends on how many your computer will hold.
You'll need to edit boot.ini and add an entry for Windows XP.
The My PC Series of computer class workshops are mostly intended for education regarding Windows operating systems. Currently, My PC Series classes are available for Windows 8 and Windows 7.
Get a USB Flash Drive and get files from Windows 7 and transfer to Windows 8.
To check installed software on a Windows PC, one can take a look inside the Control Panel. Click "Start", then click "Control Panel", then click "Programs and Features", and then one will be able to see all of the installed programs on the PC.