I am currently using windows 7 ultimate and i want to upgrade to windows 8. Can i upgrade directly or i have to replace windows 7 and install all the softwares once again which are currently present in my windows 7.
Please Someone help me...:):)
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This tutorial should here you out Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant - Download and Run
Jerry
Yep I did that on my main laptop and my Sandy Bridge with an upgrade 8 then updated i to 8.1 with the fee download.
Mind you I still run them in 7 style with Classic Shell a I don't like the Metro panel stuff and if you want a tip don't go hoeing into the free apps I had to do a complete reinstall after thinking I could sue them only to find it clogged the machines really bad.
If you are interested in the 7 look Start Menu - Restore in Windows 8
I must say though using 8.1 has speeded up both machines considerably.
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