Windows 8 Clubhouse

Jaffakeik · Oct 24, 2012

Had to cancel my first preoder becas it comes out it was upgrade version,bought a OEM version from diffrent shop. OEM version does it mean I can install it only on my current PC,for example if i change my PC to different motherboard will I still be able to use windows 8 without any problems or is it restricted to one hardware, where u first time install it?

Wrigleyvillain · Oct 24, 2012

That's a good question...though, for the record, with Windows 7 you could still do a full, clean install with an upgrade version (not requiring any previous version of Windows installed or it's key). You just needed to leave "auto activate windows when online" box unchecked during install process. Can't say the same for 8 for sure though. So if it turns out the OEM version is in fact more restrictive it's possible you may want to go back to the upgrade version even if no earlier version owned. Googling this stuff should provide some answers as well.

Speaking of upgrades, US customers with a Microcenter can get a boxed Upgrade copy for $39 in-store (some places sold out already). For others, Amazon has apparently essentially matched the deal with $30 store credit on a full promo price copy.

erixx · Oct 24, 2012

1) Yes, never had a problem doing clean installs with upgrades, true!
2) Have never noticed that autoactivation is relevant. But never paid attention in all trueness.

Jaffakeik · Oct 24, 2012

Wrigleyvillain said:
That's a good question...though, for the record, with Windows 7 you could still do a full, clean install with an upgrade version (not requiring any previous version of Windows installed or it's key). You just needed to leave "auto activate windows when online" box unchecked during install process. Can't say the same for 8 for sure though. So if it turns out the OEM version is in fact more restrictive it's possible you may want to go back to the upgrade version even if no earlier version owned. Googling this stuff should provide some answers as well.

Speaking of upgrades, US customers with a Microcenter can get a boxed Upgrade copy for $39 in-store (some places sold out already). For others, Amazon has apparently essentially matched the deal with $30 store credit on a full promo price copy.

Thanks for answear, but I orderd a oem copy, becuase I dont have win 7 copy and I dont want to install win7 and then again win8 each time win 8 breaks down.

Norton · Oct 24, 2012

Arciks said:
Thanks for answear, but I orderd a oem copy, becuase I dont have win 7 copy and I dont want to install win7 and then again win8 each time win 8 breaks down.

Worse thing that would happen with an upgrade is that you would need to install 2 times (install once- don't enter key, don't install updates) then install a 2nd time, install updates, and validate windows)

If you buy an upgrade you can always download an iso of the regular version and use your upgrade key

Both of these worked for Windows 7 and would most likely work with 8 as well.

Psychoholic · Oct 24, 2012

Running windows 8 pro 64bit from MSDN..

So far im lovin' it.. I don't miss my start button, since the programs I normally used are pinned to the taskbar anyways.

Didn't like the metro screen at first but its growing on me, kinda cool having alot of info there (weather, stocks, mail, facebook integration) with just a tap of the windows key.

Its also FAST, faster than 7 if thats possible.. Not sure how much of that newfound speed can be chalked up to the fresh install vs my old install on 7.

Jaffakeik · Oct 24, 2012

I will get my on 26th with my new OCZ ssd 120GB hope it will fly.

Wrigleyvillain · Oct 24, 2012

Yeah...it was kind of weird for me at one point. I must have custom clean installed 7 upgrade two or three different times with auto checked (as that is default) before I got a problem where it would not activate and I ended up finding that tip and have just always done it since. Though, actually, before I did find that I ended up installing Vista once first (a copy of which I just happened to have from work).

Psychoholic said:
Its also FAST, faster than 7 if thats possible.. Not sure how much of that newfound speed can be chalked up to the fresh install vs my old install on 7.

Sure it's possible, and in fact is it expected based on both the various new under-the-hood improvements as well as early benchmarks. W1z's gaming performance review showed 8 faster across the board, though granted the margin was not very large. Cool that you are noticing it though, yeah, a clean install in the equation as well...

Arciks said:
I will get my on 26th with my new OCZ ssd 120GB hope it will fly.

Oh, it will. Though not quite as much as with SATA 3.

H82LUZ73 · Oct 25, 2012

There are APP updates again,Just click your store at metro and select the 4 updates in your upper right corner.

I have been using 8 since it hit technet,I am wondering if I should just delete my 7 install....Would free a 500 gig drive up.Any 7 users notice this?

TheMailMan78 · Oct 25, 2012

When you do the Window 8 "update" does it give you the option of a clean install (format, install) or does it leave a folder windows.old (installs over old OS but leaves it) in the HD?

Dos101 · Oct 25, 2012

If you have Windows 8 Pro, go here to get the Windows Media Center Pack free http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/feature-packs

EDIT:

Looks like the email form is having issues, but it should work tomorrow when it officially goes live.

Wrigleyvillain · Oct 25, 2012

TheMailMan78 said:
When you do the Window 8 "update" does it give you the option of a clean install (format, install) or does it leave a folder windows.old (installs over old OS but leaves it) in the HD?

Another good question.

Here is syndicated columnist Andy Ihnatko's mini-review of 8. Being in newspapers and such he is a more simple and consumer-oriented reviewer but I like his take on it (and the guy does know his stuff in general).

Dos101 · Oct 25, 2012

Ars Technica final review of Windows 8

TheMailMan78 said:
When you do the Window 8 "update" does it give you the option of a clean install (format, install) or does it leave a folder windows.old (installs over old OS but leaves it) in the HD?

According to this, yes http://betanews.com/2012/07/04/four-things-you-really-need-to-know-about-windows-8-upgrades/

Are clean installations an option during the upgrade process? LeBlanc mentions that users can select to format the hard drive they want to install Windows 8 Pro on during the upgrade process. This may include the drive the earlier version of Windows was installed on, which is excellent news for users who want to start with a clean fresh operating system. It needs to be mentioned that no data can be migrated from the old operating system to the new if format is selected.

TheMailMan78 · Oct 25, 2012

Dos101 said:
Ars Technica final review of Windows 8

According to this, yes http://betanews.com/2012/07/04/four-things-you-really-need-to-know-about-windows-8-upgrades/

NICE! Thank you!

Dos101 · Oct 25, 2012

TheMailMan78 said:
NICE! Thank you!

No problem :toast:

Also found this, which details the upgrade process from Windows 7 to Windows 8 http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/10/the-windows-8-upgrade-install-experience/

EDIT:

If you missed the livecast of the Windows 8 and Microsoft Surface event, you can rewatch it on Microsoft's website.

Jaffakeik · Oct 25, 2012

Bloody microsoft store send out windows 8 to me,even I canceled all orders and they confirmed that all orders are canceled, so WTF :banghead:

Phusius · Oct 25, 2012

I just upgraded to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99. Wouldn't have done it, but so cheap I couldn't resist. Honestly I am liking it, nothing major or anything, but I am liking it so far. /shrug

LiveOrDie · Oct 26, 2012

Thought i would share my theme as i hate the default theme, Took me over a week to make this

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Wrigleyvillain · Oct 26, 2012

Phusius said:
I just upgraded to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99. Wouldn't have done it, but so cheap I couldn't resist. Honestly I am liking it, nothing major or anything, but I am liking it so far. /shrug

Well new, different shit to check out and play with is usually fun. Unless it just totally sucks/fails in it's intended purpose or makes your PC catch on fire or something.

EDIT:Whoa whoa hold the phone that dude in that "4 things" article says because some suit at MS told him that "an upgrade requires a previous version of Windows installed" that we should "now assume" a clean install with upgrade media is "no longer possible"? Um, excuse me, this is exactly the same thing MS says every time-their EULA and lawyers require it, for starters-and it has still always been possible, one way or another, even since online "activation" came into being. So, yeah, someone here still needs to just try it with 8 already but on the surface (no pun!) it looks to me like nothing has changed in this regard and it very well may still be possible. Would frankly be surprised if not.

Phusius · Oct 26, 2012

Only program that will not work with Windows 8 currently is Magic the Gathering official game client (I don't use the Steam version).

Been playing it for 12 years online, and first time it won't let me play it. Sad day indeed. I am sure there will be a patch eventually though. I hope.

mediasorcerer · Oct 26, 2012

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/feature-packs
Get the media centre for free at this link-^

Got a question to anyone, can you download a trial version of win 8 i wonder please?

Phusius · Oct 26, 2012

mediasorcerer said:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/feature-packs
Get the media centre for free at this link-^

Got a question to anyone, can you download a trial version of win 8 i wonder please?

Tried it but did not get the email, waited 10 minutes and still no email so tried it again, still no email.

Sad day.

mediasorcerer · Oct 26, 2012

Probably overloaded, it may come sooner or later id imagine, worth a try anyways,sorry it didna work for you.
it should be included for free anyways, a bit cheap of them.

H82LUZ73 · Oct 26, 2012

Phusius said:
Tried it but did not get the email, waited 10 minutes and still no email so tried it again, still no email. Sad day.

your not alone here on this,I have been the biggest Fan-Boy for 8 since it was released......Will have to try it again with an other email i guess.

And mediasorcerer

try the preview if you can find it,I`m pretty sure that was the trial.or it could be up in a day or two.

Wrigleyvillain · Oct 26, 2012

Phusius said:
Tried it but did not get the email, waited 10 minutes and still no email so tried it again, still no email. Sad day.

Maybe they heard all your bragging about schiesting Win 8 for $15.

And I am a little surprised that an old game that worked under 7 is not working under 8, though I have nothing technical to back that up. Any error?

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