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!
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.
No, the only way to get it for free was upgrading it from 7 to 8, now you can't get it for free
Unfortuantely, Windows 8 will not release a preview upgrade to Windows 8 Pro. However, a person can probably download a demo copy of the operating system or simply look at the specs for the software to see if it's worth upgrading.
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.
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.
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
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
There is no Windows 8.
Microsoft Windows 8 will suceed windows 7.
Windows 7.
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.
Internet Explorer 8 is included by default in Windows 7.