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    How to decide: should you upgrade to Windows 8?


    Posted: 03 Dec 2012
    With all the hype about Windows 8, one question remains for most current Windows users: should you upgrade to Windows 8? In this article, David Gewirtz walks you through all the possibilities, so you're armed with the best decision-making strategy for your needs.

    Upgrading an operating system install is never a small decision. Upgrading to Windows 8 is a particularly challenging decision because the user-interface has so substantially changed from what we were all used to in Windows 7. In this article, I'll give you some guidelines that -- based on your personal circumstances -- will help you decide what's right for you.

    If you don't have time to read all the details, you can skip to the end of the article and read a short summary of my recommendations.

    Read more at source:
    How to decide: should you upgrade to Windows 8? | ZDNet
    Brink's Avatar Posted By: Brink
    03 Dec 2012



  1. Posts : 2,047
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-BIT
       #1

    I'm still for Windows 7.
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  2. Posts : 925
    Windows 10 Pro
       #2

    I'm using Windows8 & 7. Can't complain I love 8.
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  3. Posts : 3,133
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit SP 1
       #3

    I have both 7 & 8 installed and alternate between them.
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  4. Posts : 562
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1
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    I won't be upgrading to Windows 8 on my current laptop, but I might buy a convertible laptop with Win 8 in the future.
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  5. Posts : 1,219
    Windows 7 Pro 32/64 bit and Windows 10 Pro 32 Bit/64bit
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    I updated on one computer from windows 7 ultimate 32 bit- took me about 2 hours, had to install new drivers and new updated applications, then Microsoft issued the last set of horrible security updates and Windows 8 crashed. I had to revert back and start all over again- now that was a pain.

    I also upgraded from a laptop running windows 7 home premium, now that did not go too bad- go figure and it was older than the desktop. Took about an hour

    My opinion:
    Do not upgrade if you are not a advanced user
    Make sure if you do upgrade, you use the compatability tool that comes within the upgrade and listen and fix the issues before you do the upgrade.

    My personal opinion:
    If you are in love with "Apps" and like the new look then go for it
    If you the least bit skeptical wait till there is service pack because there are lots of bugs in it that need fixing.

    robin
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  6. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Two things I found in the article and my suggestions for help.

    • If you're running Windows 3.x, 95, 98, or Me: Seek professional help. NIMH · Home

    If you're a Mac or Linux user: Stop yer laughing. It's not polite.
    NIMH · Home

    NIMH is working on a help program for those that choose Windows 8.
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  7. Posts : 1
    windows 8 pro 64 bit
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    i am running windows 8 and i love it..its faster, it needs less RAM and i love few of the apps.
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  8. Posts : 509
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
       #8

    I use both 7 and 8.
    I use Windows 7 for my tower because I'm, more comfortable with W7 regardless I like the desktop style.
    I then use W8 on my netbook. I have to launch things from the desktop interface because of the stupid required resolution thing. W8 is on the netbook because it's a lot more snappier than W7 was on the low-powered machine.
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  9. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
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    I've ordered a cheap upgrade to W8 Pro and will hold on to it for a possible upgrade later but only because it was so cheap. W7 is still rocking my stability world and it's hard to imagine how a new look or a few app's would matter much till I have a touch screen system....but that's just me !
    Last edited by linnemeyerhere; 17 Dec 2012 at 16:51.
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