Will it reload all my data for windows 8?
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First, I'm running Windows 7 and XP Professional. Second, I do not know what 'data' you want to reload and would need more details before I could provide a definite answer. That said, I consider myself an experienced computer user. I build computers, do repair, and load programs. I had a system crash which ended up being a failing hard drive and I could not find anything on this disk that would hep me.
1852187
Yes, this is a full Windows machine. You will need to grab the Windows 8.1 update in the Windows Store.
1795271
Actually Yes. First install Windows Easy Transfer for XP and export all your settings to and external drive or network share. After Windows 7 installation run Easy Transfer (already in Win7) and restore your settings. This will transfer all your internet settings, favorites, docs, music, pics, etc., but not any of your old programs. Be sure to have copies of programs that you want to re-install after the of Windows 7.
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I would say Yes, but as soon as you have it installed be sure to format the drive. Also, be sure that you have ALL your files backed up, and get ready for a long process of updating the operating system, and your security software, only after that can you reinstall your programs and finally after that you can restore your files. I hope you have tremendous amount of patience. Good luck
1016142
No - Windows 8 takes you out of contents, ( you loose direction in trying to perform a simple task ) - that was so easy - when working with Windows 7.
993453
Yeah you can upgrade even if you don't have the original or real version of windows only thing you need to know is when you upgrade you will lost your data unless you back it up on a external hard drive or usb
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I had no problems loading it to a Win 8 computer. Did it a couple weeks ago.
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yes and it comes with Windows 8 Cd's so you could upgrade. But a friend of mine told me Windows 8 isn't doing well right now, so don't use the cd yet. Until they fix their issues
383914
yes of course- this flash drive support windows 8 Sorry for the delayed response
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This "Full Version" is a clean install. It doesn't require an old version of Windows, but if you are presently using Windows 7 you can keep your personal files when installing Win 8. If you are using any version before Win 7, your files will be gone (unless you've backed up).
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I'd suspect not. When I upgraded from an XP computer to a Win8 computer, I just plugged the same USB cable into the new computer and it was business as usual. Of course, this was a completely "data" drive, with no active programs on it. Or am I missing something in the question?
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There is a backup partition that keeps a copy of the Windows 8 disc should you ever need to reset the laptop to factory settings.
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Windows 8 can be transferred to new hardware; it just needs to be re-activated. Here's my recent experience... I did a clean install of Windows 8 64-bit System Builder on a dated computer. Everything worked great- I was happy. I then successfully activated Windows 8. About a month later I decided that I wanted to build an almost entirely new system. I bought a new mainboard, processor & memory combination. I then took my original hard drive with Windows 8 already installed & activated on it, and I connected it to the newer components I assembled. Everything worked great- I was happy. Except Windows 8 needed to be re-activated. I tried re-activating by Internet and was instructed onscreen to activate by phone instead. I called the phone number displayed and was immediately connected to an automated telephone system. The automated voice asked me to read aloud 5 or 6 sets of numbers which were on my screen, or I could use the phone keypad to enter in the same information. I elected to read the sets of numbers aloud, and Microsoft's automated system accepted this information without any problems. I believe it was at this time that the automated voice asked me how many computers I had installed this on. I said "one" and the automated system affirmed that answer. The system then said it would give me 5 or 6 sets of brand new numbers which I would need to type into my system. This is all done on the same screen within Windows 8 on which I had originally tried to re-activate. The automated voice stated the numbers clearly and I typed them into their respective entries onscreen. The voice then affirmed that Windows 8 was now activated. That's it! In this situation, I didn't need to speak with an actual person, but some situations may require speaking directly to a Microsoft Customer Service Rep. I'm not certain how many times this procedure can be easily repeated. I'm thinking about switching to a solid state drive in the near future. I'm guessing I might need to re-activate Windows 8 again when I do. I hope this helps!
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Definitely! I already updated from windows 8 to 8.1 and it only took a few minutes to install.
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No it will not be upgraded to Windows OS8. Do not buy it now many app will not work.
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I don't know. I do not have Windows 8. I hope it is as I'm sure I will have to move up to Win8 sometime.
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Yes, it will. I had no problems running it on Windows 8, or the 8.1 upgrade either.