Windows 8 is pretty enough, b...ut switching between programs isn't just a minimize and grab the next. PITA, in my opinion. But, if you want to use MS Media Center (only $9.99 additional), or Bitlocker or Domain logon, etc., then you will want Pro over Home. When updated to SP 8.1, she is a lot friendlier. Worth the effort, but be aware that it doesn't work for everyone first time. Oh, and it easily takes around an hour. Fresh I had no problem, all tricked out on the old HTPC box I'm still trying to figure it out. Mircosoft and the forums not much help. If you buy open package or 'like new', you are assuming the previous owner hasn't put the key into the 'wild'. Maybe ask before you bid. Pro OEM isn't supposed to move, let alone be on more than one PC at a time. Automated phone connect remember to say 'none' or 'zero'. If that doesn't work, tell them the mobo blew up. Been there, ...
Was very easy to install and was a quick install, my ha...rd drive was new , all went well . And the key was Good !
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I bought the program ...for a Dell laptop that needed an OS. If you like computers you find that you'll get use to it very easy. It is like win 7.Laptop works great and I enjoy finding how to do things with this OS.
