I online game allot and wondering if this operating system would be worth buying? My current operating system is Windows 7.
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Windows 8.1 is a great OS. Pretty much works the same as 7, but much better with new hardware. It is very stable and fast, and all the hardware works very well with it. With an SSD drive on my new system, Windows 8.1 boots in <3 seconds! It has never crashed!That said, System Builder OEM is for 'New' installations and will not 'upgrade' over your existing PC running Windows 7. Personally, clean installs are the way to go anyway...then reinstall the applications/games you want on it. If you don't have an SSD drive, buy one and put Windows 8.1 on it. You won't be disappointed!!!!
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In my opinion. No. Windows 7 is much more user friendly especially if you don't have a touch screen computer
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If you are upgrading, do not see the point; best wait for Win10 with DX12, even then most Games will use DX11 to 9c for next year. PS Check Gaming sites for more in depth info(Google).
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This OS can better take advantage of modern hardware than Windows 7. That is about the only advantage to using Win8 vs Win7.
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Yes. The hardware for this netbook would not be a problem. But is it worth upgrading the OS? You really need to look at what you're going to do with this computer. I have windows 7 starter still on it, and does everything I need such as web-surfing, watching movies, editing video, using open office, etc. Heck, I can even play games like swgemu. BUT, you will need to upgrade the RAM to 2GB to run it smoothly. Also, this netbook is not for use on battery for long periods of time (you'll only get 2-3 hrs depending on what your doing. However, if you want a computer to play more demanding games, then this is not the computer for you. This system is just not build for gaming.
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This game will work offline, however it's strongly suggested that you do have an internet connection to update these games as the build installed is a little outdated and the updater updates all the files for the smoothest gaming experience.
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I have been thinking about it but after reading everything I can find it doesn't appear to be anything I would tackle myself. The cost of hiring an expert and buying Windows 7 would come close to buying another computer. I am using this Windows 8 machine and hating it every minute. As soon as I can afford it I am trashing it and buying something else. The actual hardware seems good. It is just the operating system that is trash. I would not buy it. I would search for an older computer with Windows 7 on it. I have Windows 7 on my laptop and love it. I hope this helps. Charles
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I have been using it Win 7/64 bit with no problems. Might want to check to see if there is a download at the game site.
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Not sure about all the versions, but you can always install multiple virtual operation system under Win 8 for old games.They run on my Win 7 for sure.
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I plays very well on my Windows 7, since Windows 7 comes with a utility that runs most games for XP and 98 automatically. There has only been one game that would not play, and it was on a disc.
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Yes, runs very well with gaming. I don't use it for online game play much,but I do have new current games on it now and runs as smooth as my ps4
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Works with Windows 7 (Intel i 7, 12 GB RAM, 2GB Nvidia Video Card). However, I have experienced game crashes which occurred during battles. I also had a campaign (with Prussians) freeze up which I had to abandon. I was able to complete another short campaign with Spain.
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I'm sorry but I don't know. We have Windows 7 and it works. If I remember I will check the game case to see if it says more than you can see online.
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You can upgrade, but you will lose your system settings and programs. This is assuming you have an x64 system. Honesty I would recommend backing up your personal data and any paid programs serials codes to an external drive and do a fresh install. Without ever using Win7 you will have to get used to the transitions to Win8. Last of all, if you have an older PC, it might be worth while to upgrade to a new x64 system that comes with Win8. You would surprised how much $500 can get you. Hope this was helpful. Feel free to reply with any other questions.
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The simple answer is yes. I'm running Windows 7 64bit Professional. Ultimate is about the same thing...you have a few more bells and whistles than I do; but they are essentially similar.
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I've played it on xp to 8.1 it's worked just fine. I have also played for a few years and still finding new things. Have fun !
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Don't know for sure, but most of the games in the bundle did not/not work without major system tweaks for Windows 7... and they don't seem interested at all in fixing it. I would not recommend buying it.
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Honestly, I haven't played games with it. But, I imagine it could probably handle anything you threw at it--it isn't an old computer. Having used it: I don't think Windows 8 is all that great though. It just provides you with two different ways of looking at the same programs.
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I have played the game on both Windows 7 and Windows 8 and it works fine on both. I have not had any issues since switching to Windows 8.
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I was not able to get it working on Windows 7. I had to install a virtual machine running Windows 95 in order to play.