Upgrading Windows 7 to Windows 8...


  1. Benjamin123
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    Upgrading Windows 7 to Windows 8...


    Hello, I'm having a problem where I put my Activation Key in to install Windows 8 and it keep coming up an error saying "We can't connect right now", but my Internet is on and Strong. I'm so disappointing about this!
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  3. Slartybart
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    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
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    You might try activating by phone: Activate Windows 7 by Phone

    Should work for Win8 as well.
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  4. Benjamin123
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    I think Microsoft might not be online.
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  6. Slartybart
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    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
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    Highly doubtful, but possible.
    Benjamin123 said:
    I think Microsoft might not be online.
    Did you try to activate by phone?
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  7. Benjamin123
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    I am upgrading Windows 8.1 now, but when I get to the page where it says "Do you want to keep personal files or nothing" - but in that page, I got one option saying "nothing", I want to use my personal files. But, my PC's back-up is not working. I need some help!
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  8. SIW2
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    Not much fun is it Ben.

    Times like this it is agood idea to make a complete image.FREE Backup software for Windows 7, 8 and Server 2008 R2, 2012 will do it for you. It is completely free.

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