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.

Open Windows File Explorer. Right-click This PC / Computer icon and choose Properties. You will see a window showing you the Windows system basic information. In the window, you should find the Product ID, which is the Windows 7/8/8.1 product key.

No. You can install windows 8 directly from a USB or CD.

In Windows 8 Developers Preview it was possible to just disable the Metro theme with a simple registry edit. And this brought back the Windows 7 start menu.

But in Windows 8 Consumer Preview it is no longer possible to disable the Metro theme. And in addition to that the start button or start orb has also been removed.

But you can install several third party software's that will bring back both the start orb and Windows XP,Classic Windows 98 or Windows 7 start menu.

The most well known software is Classic Shell which puts both the start orb and the Windows XP start menu into Windows 8.The latest version has been updated recently to work on Windows 8. As well as the Windows XP start menu,Classic Shell gives you the choice of other start menus,the Classic start menu or the Windows Vista or Windows 7 start menu.

The other software options are Start Menu 7 which works on Windows 8.And puts both the start orb and the Windows 7 start menu in Windows 8.

Other options are Vi Start which also puts the start orb and Windows 7 start menu in Windows 8.

And Vista start Menu which puts the Windows Vista start menu into Windows 8. But not the start orb,but you can just click on the program short cut on your desktop to bring up the start menu.

All the above programs are for Windows Vista and Windows 7 but also work on Windows 8.

i have an windows 8 pro and i just have a windows movie maker

Windows 8 is free, because it is a Developer Preview.

Almost all new laptops are windows 8. So it depends on the hardware(processor, graphics card, etc).

No, Windows 8.1 does not come with Microsoft Office pre-installed. Microsoft Office is a separate suite of productivity applications that includes programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. Users need to purchase and install Microsoft Office separately on their Windows 8.1 devices if they want to use these applications.

Regarding the "Christmas Mega Deal Alert," it seems like a promotional message for a special discount on Corsi offers. The message mentions a Christmas Mega Deal Alert with an 80% discount and provides a promo code, ENJOY24, for an additional 30% off. If you are interested in purchasing Corsi products and taking advantage of this Christmas Mega Deal, you can visit their site and use the provided promo code during checkout to enjoy the specified discounts.

On Windows XP as well as the default Windows Media Player 9,there are also two hidden older versions of Windows Media Player. These are Windows Media player 6.4 that can be found under file name Mplay2 and Windows Media player 5.1 which can be found under Mplayer32.

And some people prefer the older versions of Windows Media player to the latest version Windows Media player 9,10 or 11 on Windows XP.Or Windows Media Player 11 on Windows Vista and Windows Media player 11 or 12 on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Windows Media player 6.4 Mplay2 does not work on Windows Vista,or Windows 7 or Windows 8. It only works on Windows XP.

But Windows Media Player 5.1 Mplayer32 does work on both Windows 7 and Windows 8 and also on Windows Vista.

To install Windows Media Player 5.1 on Windows 7 or Windows 8. you need to have a Windows XP computer. Then on Windows XP you need to go to Windows/system32 folder on C drive and copy the mplayer32 exe file to your Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer.

Once you have copied the mplayer32 program file onto Windows 7 or Windows 8,copy and paste the program file in the Windows/system 32 folder.

Windows Media player 5.1 Mplayer32 is now installed on Windows 7 or Windows 8. And will play video and audio files without any problems. And will run alongside the latest version of Windows Media player Just like it does on Windows XP. And the above method also works for Windows Vista.

Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Pro are two editions of the Windows 8.1 operating system, and they differ in terms of features and capabilities. Here are some key differences between Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Pro:

BitLocker and EFS (Encrypting File System):

Windows 8.1 Pro includes BitLocker, which allows users to encrypt their entire hard drives to enhance data security. It also supports Encrypting File System (EFS) for encrypting individual files and folders.

Windows 8.1 does not include BitLocker or support EFS.

Windows 8.1 Pro can act as a host for Remote Desktop, allowing other devices to connect to it remotely.

Windows 8.1 does not have this capability.

Group Policy:

Windows 8.1 Pro includes the ability to use Group Policy, allowing administrators to control various settings and configurations in a networked environment.

Windows 8.1 lacks Group Policy support.

Hyper-V:

Windows 8.1 Pro includes Hyper-V, a virtualization platform that allows users to run virtual machines on their systems.

Windows 8.1 does not support Hyper-V.

Domain Join:

Windows 8.1 Pro supports domain joining, allowing the system to be part of a corporate network domain.

Windows 8.1 does not have domain join capabilities.

Remote Desktop Client:

Both editions include the Remote Desktop Client, allowing users to connect to other Windows devices remotely.

Windows Media Center:

Windows Media Center is not included in either Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.1 Pro by default. However, it can be purchased and added as an optional feature in Windows 8.1 Pro.

Regarding the "Black Friday Mega Deal Alert" and purchasing Microsoft product keys from "Affordablekey," it's important to exercise caution and ensure that you are purchasing legitimate and authorized product keys. Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true, as unauthorized keys can lead to issues with activation and may violate Microsoft's terms of service. It's recommended to purchase software and product keys from reputable and authorized sources to ensure a legitimate and secure transaction.

Get a USB Flash Drive and get files from Windows 7 and transfer to Windows 8.

If you downloaded it from Origin, simply install Sims 3 via Origin and after that you're ready to play. If, on the other hand, you have a Sims 3 CD, you first have to insert the CD into the CD drive on your computer. Then, run the installer and navigate through the different steps which include entering your Sims 3 serial number which can be found on the instruction booklet that came with the game and choosing the location where you want the game to be installed and after it is done you can start playing.

Windows 7 *

Service Pack 1 supported to January 13, 2015 and extended support ends January 14, 2020

No, the only way to get it for free was upgrading it from 7 to 8, now you can't get it for free

Google does not plan on ever officially supporting Windows 2000, due to it's age and not many users using it. The portable build of Google Chrome, Chromium, can be used on Windows 2000 without any major issues.

it does a lot of things

Type "mmc" at Run and press enter

Click on file menu and select Add/Remove Snap-in...

now click on add and select group policy object editor and click add

now click finish.

now click close and group policy object editor will appear in the dialog box

now click ok and you will be able to access the group policy from mmc.

undo the changes you previously made that disabled gpedit.

done!

Windows 8.1 is more stable than Windows 7 because it comes with more security features and with Windows Defender as default antivirus. However, in order to have a better user experience, I recommend to have a computer or a laptop with at least 8 GB of DDR 3 memory installed.

The reason that Windows 8 paid apps are called paid is because they are not free. The only way to get the apps for free would be to download them through a bit torret.

Yes,you can use Windows 8 without the internet. There are certain apps that however need the internet to function.