I needed it to power up a laptop I got at a yard sale for $5. It had Windows 7 on it (and all her info) and it just couldn't connect to the internet with the version of browser already installed. Windows 10 would have been too much for it to handle and Windows 8 fit perfectly. I have a bunch of older 32 bit games including a great bridge game no longer available anywhere due to the developer closing shop. And installing it was like this: insert the disc, restart the computer, come back after about twenty minutes. That's all. Easy peasy. To conclude: if you get a laptop at a yard sale, you should seriously consider Windows 8 for it.
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In my opinion Windows 8 is not much different from Vista in that the upgrade was forced on the general public without Microsoft thinking about the impact the changes would have on the computer world. Windows 8 was not designed for use on a desktop system and was ultimately designed for touch screen. While the operating system is more reliable, I have had to resort to the use of 3rd party software to make windows 8 functional on a desktop computer. Windows 8.1 does not have a startup disk (needed for repairs) as the result of being downloaded to upgrade windows 8. I believe Windows 8 is best described as another learning opportunity.
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Originally installed vista on my computer from the time I bought it was no longer being supported. Saved me $100's buy upgrading to windows 8, as its still a great functioning computer. Guess I procrastinated because if something works ,why change it..I'm glad to have the upgrade and its a smooth install that transferred all my saved files. So getting used to a new format platform wasn't too difficult. Thank you again..
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Package was as described, Win8Pro full install, sealed package, with proper key. Upgrade from Win7 was easy but had problems with updates. Update errors that I could not fix. Without certain updates you cannot upgrade to Win8.1Pro. I did a full backup of my data and performed a full install of Win8Pro. Afterward the updates worked and I was able to load 8.1Pro. I am satisfied with my purchase.
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Upgraded to Windows 10 - a terrible experience and my version of Windows 8.1 and was not 8 pro, and therefore not able to roll back option through Windows update to a previous version. to make matters worse I had a complete crash with no disc to a full restore. This product is Windows 8.0 pro, arming me "with the option" of a roll back from Windows 10. Yes i am back to the current version of Win 10 - but I have the power to rebuild my PC any time I want with the freedom to restore anytime i see fit...Worth every dime.
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The product work fine. It has a beautiful icon display,and the only thing I find wrong with it you can not find most ot your files. I could not get Window Media to play. Other then that it work fine.
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I was able to be able to do a clean install. I did have trouble sctivating the license, though not because of the software. A activation reset in regedit, fixed that. But I absolutely happy with this purchase.
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Since XP is no longer supported upgrade to 7 it's cheaper & right now 10 is free. Eight is second choice. Product was as listed, had to reinstall most programs. Files came thru OK..
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I upgraded to Windows 8 pro from Windows 7 pro and saved all my files which meant very much to me after years of recording. I then upgraded to Windows 8.1 pro for free. There is some question about whether the program I use for recording will run on Windows 10. The equilibrium is much higher with Windows 8.1 pro than Windows 7 pro.
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I received the install DVD in a reasonable amount of time and it appeared to be what I ordered and in good condition. However, I didn't get around to using it to install the upgrade for several months after receiving it, and when I did, it installed from the DVD without any problems. I'm not a fan of the new Windows interface, or that I was forced to upgrade for continued support, or that a huge download was necessary to upgrade to 8.1, but at least MS didn't charge additional for the 8.1 upgrade. I will adapt to the new interface eventually and may even begin to like it someday.
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