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Anyone used windows 8? Kinda tempted to try it, but wanna know if it's even worth the bother. xD

I use it.. I'm actually liking it quite a lot. Well the RTM version at least. I don't think I'll ever switch back to 7.

Before upgrading, check that you have compatible drivers and stuff.

I haven't used windows 8 but you can sure google for reviews between windows 7 and windows 8. I've read some and said that windows 7 is good for now. Ive also asked my computer teacher between both versions and he said that any new product that you buy, you come on becoming a tester for that product and might not expect everything to be good.

I love it. It is definitely the biggest change in terms of how it functions from a users standpoint than any windows version change that I've experienced.

I use windows as well and I am enjoying it. it has the same basic interface as my windows 7 phone. Very simple and easy to use.

From: Ashaman88
I love it. It is definitely the biggest change in terms of how it functions from a users standpoint than any windows version change that I've experienced.

Btw, I have access to infinite windows 8. No, it's not a torret or illegal way of me getting it. Since I'm enrolled in my schools computer tech/club and I have access to any Microsoft program/software and each time I download, it gives me a different activation legal code. Buying havent downloaded so I don't know if it works the way I think it is.

From: Ucantseemebot
Btw, I have access to infinite windows 8. No, it's not a torret or illegal way of me getting it. Since I'm enrolled in my schools computer tech/club and I have access to any Microsoft program/software and each time I download, it gives me a different activation legal code. Buying havent downloaded so I don't know if it works the way I think it is.

Im in the same boat as you bro ;) I have Windows 8 Pro atm and I'm loving it so far. I'll write a short list describing it:

Problems with it so far/Cons:

1. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't open for me (I use Google Chrome anyways so it doesn't matter much)
2. Sometimes the new Start menu doesn't open (happened to me twice in 2 weeks, not that big of a fuss, you just need to restart quick or wait a minute or two for it to work)
3. The new Start menu can be confusing at first, but I learned to love it ;)
4. No transparent windows anymore :(
5. For some reason I can't type special characters on Firefox and Chrome, but everywhere else I can. I can't figure out how to fix it either lol

Pros:
1. Faster boot time (it takes my computer about 12-15 seconds now to boot compared to 45-60 seconds with Windows 7 Home Premium)
2. It might just be me, but things seem more snappier/reactive to your actions
3. Big security enhancements and it's supposed to bring better battery life on laptops/tablets (haven't been able to test though)
4. It has the same system requirements as Windows 7, so if you have Windows 7 atm, most likely you can get Windows 8
5. Upgrading from Windows 7 to 8 is easy and all your files are transferred over, so no need for a backup (you definitely should still have one though)
6. Has good Xbox/Microsoft account integration
7. Its new Start menu is beautiful ;)

If I think of anymore, I'll edit!

PS: When Windows 8 officially gets released, it will get more support making it even better

From: Austin
Im in the same boat as you bro ;) I have Windows 8 Pro atm and I'm loving it so far. I'll write a short list describing it:

Problems with it so far/Cons:

1. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't open for me (I use Google Chrome anyways so it doesn't matter much)
2. Sometimes the new Start menu doesn't open (happened to me twice in 2 weeks, not that big of a fuss, you just need to restart quick or wait a minute or two for it to work)
3. The new Start menu can be confusing at first, but I learned to love it ;)
4. No transparent windows anymore :(
5. For some reason I can't type special characters on Firefox and Chrome, but everywhere else I can. I can't figure out how to fix it either lol

Pros:
1. Faster boot time (it takes my computer about 12-15 seconds now to boot compared to 45-60 seconds with Windows 7 Home Premium)
2. It might just be me, but things seem more snappier/reactive to your actions
3. Big security enhancements and it's supposed to bring better battery life on laptops/tablets (haven't been able to test though)
4. It has the same system requirements as Windows 7, so if you have Windows 7 atm, most likely you can get Windows 8
5. Upgrading from Windows 7 to 8 is easy and all your files are transferred over, so no need for a backup (you definitely should still have one though)
6. Has good Xbox/Microsoft account integration
7. Its new Start menu is beautiful ;)

If I think of anymore, I'll edit!

PS: When Windows 8 officially gets released, it will get more support making it even better

That's something I said earlier: everyone with the new product becomes a tester. Lol, just like scripts.

You guys make me really want to switch over. Is everything compatible though? This would be on my main computer, not just a side laptop or something.

From: Footy
You guys make me really want to switch over. Is everything compatible though? This would be on my main computer, not just a side laptop or something.

It would be better if you wait for windows 8 to settle down a bit.

Alright, sounds good. Whens the official release date?

From: Ucantseemebot
It would be better if you wait for windows 8 to settle down a bit.

It's already settle'd :S It's being distributed to schools through DreamSpark.
RTM = Release To Manufacturer = Final/Retail Version.

The next step is just service packs.

From: Brandon
It's already settle'd :S It's being distributed to schools through DreamSpark.
RTM = Release To Manufacturer = Final/Retail Version.

The next step is just service packs.

That's how I got my windows 8.

i like 8 a lot more thn 7

Windows 8 is fantastic in my opinion. Its nice they made some big changes for once unlike Vista>7

In my opinion windows 8 is a very cool os, however I feel that it is more of a tablet os….

Only thing i forgot, i cant play minecraft on windows 8… :(

From: Austin
Im in the same boat as you bro ;) I have Windows 8 Pro atm and I'm loving it so far. I'll write a short list describing it:

Problems with it so far/Cons:

1. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't open for me (I use Google Chrome anyways so it doesn't matter much)
2. Sometimes the new Start menu doesn't open (happened to me twice in 2 weeks, not that big of a fuss, you just need to restart quick or wait a minute or two for it to work)
3. The new Start menu can be confusing at first, but I learned to love it ;)
5. For some reason I can't type special characters on Firefox and Chrome, but everywhere else I can. I can't figure out how to fix it either lol

Sorry but all that sounds like you had a bad install, all that works 100% fine on my Windows 8 Pro - been using it since it was released in august

From: Divus
Only thing i forgot, i cant play minecraft on windows 8… :(

works perfectly fine for me

From: Footy
Alright, sounds good. Whens the official release date?

October 26

From: blinkblink
Sorry but all that sounds like you had a bad install, all that works 100% fine on my Windows 8 Pro - been using it since it was released in august



works perfectly fine for me

Is your video card an intel?