The Windows 8 Thread

icebags

icebags

Technomancer
u hav to wait till 26th oct, 2012. then u have to visit windows 8 page of microsoft. it will give u the options to buy windows 8 versions.

i guess they will put the $39.33 offer there also. just a guess though.
 
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rajnusker

Sage of the Six Paths
Windows 8 is superior to Windows 7. There is battery life improvement, performance improvement, better interface. For all those complaining about start menu, there are dozens of ways the start menu can be brought back.

P.S. Finally we have a more attractive form of Aero in W8. Not to mention the in-built pdf, iso mounter, teracopy like manager, improved task manager, etc.
 
icebags

icebags

Technomancer
^^ not to forget u have to give ur microsoft mail id to use it, and there will be a market app to buy software.

a lot of ur privacy will be at the mercy of ms.
 
icebags

icebags

Technomancer
where u downloaded upgrade assistant from ? i tried this and all it says is to come back soon.
Upgrade to Windows 8 - Microsoft Windows

u think it will be possible to get 64 bit windows 8 upgrade from 32 bit windows xp ?
 
dan4u

dan4u

Took Off!!!
Go here Windows upgrade Offer, enter details and you can download upgrade assistant

and I'm not sure if you can get upgrade for reduced price from xp to w8, for laptops sold after june its Rs 699 for the upgrade
 
icebags

icebags

Technomancer
ah u r with the 699 new machine offer, i was talking about the general 1999 offer.

those are different. anyways, seems ur link is available only for ppl who already registered for 699.

don't forget to get the 64 bit version, best of luck.

it says, here u get free media center by registering ur mail id. check.
*windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/feature-packs

also tell me after upgrade, if u do a clean install with 8, can u dual boot both 7 & 8 ?
 
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dan4u

dan4u

Took Off!!!
yea bro, I'm with the 699 offer, I think the 1999 offer applies for everyone, but not sure, google it:wink:
 
abhishek66

abhishek66

C.A.
dan4u said:
Windows 8 upgrade Promotion code's are out.......just downloaded the upgrade Assistant
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does it install automatically or does it give the option of downloading iso? I would prefer downloading the iso so that I do I can do fresh installation.
 
dan4u

dan4u

Took Off!!!
^^ yep you have to download the ISO, you can also order a backup DVD but that costs Rs 1020 + Rs 280 shipping. you have the option to save the ISO to a HDD/pendrive/DVD.....I remember back in 2009 when windows 7 was launched there was no direct download option, I paid Rs 799 and had to wait for the DVD.
 
sam9953

sam9953

True Manchester City fan
Okay guys now I have one big question for you all here: With the 699 update for windows 8 do we get an OEM serial key of windows 8? or does it just update my current windows 7 to 8? and will I be able install windows 8 on another partition? I clearly have no idea about what this 699 offer does and how does it work. Will pay the amount once I get a clear idea.
 
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duke123

In the zone
sam9953 said:
Duke did you buy it ? Can anyone please answer my question. Really need help.
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no i dont have credit/paypal..it seems only these two methods of payment are accepted..

sam you dont have to worry much...you will get a legitimate license and download windows iso/ship DVD...so you can install it fresh on another partition or upgrade your current windows 7 keeping apps,settings etc...
 
sam9953

sam9953

True Manchester City fan
Are you sure that I will be getting a proper licence key? I am not sure. Secondly, I can make installable DVD's right? So that can help me in installing it my other partition. Then I will be able to dual boot.
 
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