[MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
05-03-2013, 13:17
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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Windows 8 Pro price slashed
today By Nicole Kobie
Posted on 4 Mar 2013 at 11:35
The Windows 8 Pro upgrade price has inexplicably been slashed on Microsoft's online store.
An upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows 8 Pro had previously cost £190 inc VAT, but is now being advertised for £45.
Oddly, that means it's cheaper than the standard Windows 8, which is £99, and also cheaper than an upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8 Pro, which remains at £99.
Windows 8 Pro had previously been available for an introductory discount price, but that ended 31 January.
Read more: Windows 8 Pro price slashed to £45 | News | PC Pro http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/380347/w...#ixzz2McV8MLUR |
Yes i am still using windows 8 before you ask  , but only because i cannot get my windows 7 key working. Microsoft will never admit they are not selling as many windows 8 keys as they would wish 
If Microsoft reintroduced the start menu it would i feel be better received.
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05-03-2013, 13:55
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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I hope this lasts to the end of the month - dithered over getting it previously, but Pro for £45 may be worth it
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I am so pleased i didn't dither so ended up getting it for £25 and managed to add the free mediacentre key to it on the last day.
I did take an image of my windows 7 install before installing it incase i didn't like it, but to be honest i live on the desktop and the start screen is just a large start menu so all is good here for now.
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05-03-2013, 14:35
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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Yes i am still using windows 8 before you ask , but only because i cannot get my windows 7 key working. Microsoft will never admit they are not selling as many windows 8 keys as they would wish
If Microsoft reintroduced the start menu it would i feel be better received. |
you can get start menu's in windows store if you want one just go to store and click search on charms bar type classic there a few there I for one don't miss start menu one bit as snoopz said in post above the start screen is just a big start menu and I believe the start screen will get better with windows blue update and maybe resizable screen for the apps would be good too
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05-03-2013, 16:35
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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you can get start menu's in windows store if you want one just go to store and click search on charms bar type classic there a few there I for one don't miss start menu one bit as snoopz said in post above the start screen is just a big start menu and I believe the start screen will get better with windows blue update and maybe resizable screen for the apps would be good too
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I hope it does
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12-03-2013, 22:16
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
flash works on all sites in IE 10 metro version now after update out today just did mine
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12-03-2013, 22:21
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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flash works on all sites in IE 10 metro version now after update out today just did mine
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And i am still using windows 8, however i have only lasted this long because of using the startisback tool to give me the start menu as per windows 7.
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12-03-2013, 22:26
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
I don't miss the start menu at all, even though i don't often use the start screen.
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12-03-2013, 22:29
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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I don't miss the start menu at all, even though i don't often use the start screen.
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don't miss start menu one bit either
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And i am still using windows 8, however i have only lasted this long because of using the startisback tool to give me the start menu as per windows 7. |
so you enjoying windows 8 now you got your start menu mate
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12-03-2013, 22:46
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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don't miss start menu one bit either
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so you enjoying windows 8 now you got your start menu mate
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As long as i can have the start menu I will be ok
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14-03-2013, 18:12
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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And i am still using windows 8, however i have only lasted this long because of using the startisback tool to give me the start menu as per windows 7. |
Oh really? You hadn't mentioned it before now 
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14-03-2013, 18:17
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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Oh really? You hadn't mentioned it before now |
I will remind you again tomorrow unless your on yet another holiday from the site
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20-03-2013, 17:42
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
Anyone know where you are 'supposed' to redownload Windows 8? Microsoft Store says I have no purchases so I can't do it from there. I have my product key written down on paper so maybe I'l just give them a ring, assuming its 0800.
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20-03-2013, 17:49
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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22-03-2013, 00:31
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
Got my USB set up, installation goes fine until it restarts then just has a black screen.
Its like stotting my head against a brick wall.
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