Wow, Windows 8 Pro upgrades will only cost $40 for Windows Xp,Vista, or 7 users!

[fcomstoc]

I hate upgrade versions, with Windows installs I like to do a clean install every month or so because their OS is so unstable. I guess it works for people that dont care but with a high performance PC I want it to be as fast a possible.

 

[jivetrky]

I hate upgrade versions, with Windows installs I like to do a clean install every month or so because their OS is so unstable. I guess it works for people that dont care but with a high performance PC I want it to be as fast a possible.

Same here, I just assume the ole "Use the upgrade disc to install as clean-install" will work since I have a Win7 or WinXP # I can give it (or a disc)

Does that still work?

 

[fcomstoc]

Same here, I just assume the ole "Use the upgrade disc to install as clean-install" will work since I have a Win7 or WinXP # I can give it (or a disc)

Does that still work?

The issue I have here is that I dont have a paid version of Windows 7, I have the free student version of Pro from Dreamspark (It is legit I promise), and I dont know that that will work with it. I obviously wont know until 8 is released. The truth is that I would rather sell my PC and get another Mac but I dont have the money to do that right now.

 

[jivetrky]

The issue I have here is that I dont have a paid version of Windows 7, I have the free student version of Pro from Dreamspark (It is legit I promise), and I dont know that that will work with it. I obviously wont know until 8 is released. The truth is that I would rather sell my PC and get another Mac but I dont have the money to do that right now.

If you are still a student I'm sure you'll (we'll) be able to get Win 8 through Dreamspark. My Dreamspark already has the Win 8 preview in it, I'm sure they'll update with retail in October (or maybe Nov)

 

[fcomstoc]

If you are still a student I'm sure you'll (we'll) be able to get Win 8 through Dreamspark. My Dreamspark already has the Win 8 preview in it, I'm sure they'll update with retail in October (or maybe Nov)

Well that is good news, I just hope my account doesnt expire, I am changing schools and I dont know that my new one participates in that program.


I am just glad that my Visual Studio key doesnt expire.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

"Use the upgrade disc to install as clean-install"

What exactly is that? And how do you do it lol.

 

[psionic98]

I have 8 on a VM right now and honestly.. I'd have to re-teach how to use a PC to my whole family.. totally not worth it.. I prefer desktop environments.. I may have to stick with 7 till its dead

 

[jivetrky]

I have 8 on a VM right now and honestly.. I'd have to re-teach how to use a PC to my whole family.. totally not worth it.. I prefer desktop environments.. I may have to stick with 7 till its dead

You just have to teach them one new step, when the PC boots to Metro UI, click "Desktop" tile in upper left corner. Voila, same looking environment.

 

[jivetrky]

"Use the upgrade disc to install as clean-install"

What exactly is that? And how do you do it lol.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Nevermind, the Windows.old stuff bothers me. Seems like it would have some carry-over.

 

[jivetrky]

Nevermind, the Windows.old stuff bothers me. Seems like it would have some carry-over.

Option One (The best one IMO), is just like a normal full retail install.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Option One (The best one IMO), is just like a normal full retail install.

I have .ISOs from the school downloads, which I can use. Too much hassle with the time I have available lol.