Will Windows 8 Pro be installed and run on my PC?


  1. basitr846
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    Windows XP SP3
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    Will Windows 8 Pro be installed and run on my PC?


    I would like to try Win 8 on my new PC by upgrading Win 7 to 8. I have given my system's specs on your forums. So, my question is that will my PC able to install and run Windows 8 successfully without any problems?
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  3. mmkarimi
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    had to say yes...
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  4. gregrocker
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    Run the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant - Download and Run which will tell you if it's a good match for your hardware and if so even sell you the download and install it.
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  6. basitr846
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    OK, thanks 'gregrocker' and 'mmkarimi'.
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  7. theog
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    Windows 8 x64 has incompatibility with older 64 bit Intel/AMD processors, & some Video/Graphic Cards.
    You may find, you can olny install Windows 8 x32.

    Have you try running the
    Solved How to use Standlone Windows 8 Upgrade Adviser
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