[MERGED] Windows 8 discussion - Page 32

Sirius · 05-03-2013, 13:17

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Originally Posted by Dave42

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 Â£190 inc VAT, but is now being advertised for Â£45.

Oddly, that means it's cheaper than the standard Windows 8, which is Â£99, and also cheaper than an upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8 Pro, which remains at Â£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 Â£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.

SnoopZ · 05-03-2013, 13:55

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

I hope this lasts to the end of the month - dithered over getting it previously, but Pro for Â£45 may be worth it

I am so pleased i didn't dither so ended up getting it for Â£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.

Dave42 · 05-03-2013, 14:35

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Originally Posted by Sirius

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

Sirius · 05-03-2013, 16:35

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Originally Posted by Dave42

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

I hope it does

Dave42 · 12-03-2013, 22:16

flash works on all sites in IE 10 metro version now after update out today just did mine

Sirius · 12-03-2013, 22:21

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Originally Posted by Dave42

flash works on all sites in IE 10 metro version now after update out today just did mine

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.

SnoopZ · 12-03-2013, 22:26

I don't miss the start menu at all, even though i don't often use the start screen.

Dave42 · 12-03-2013, 22:29

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

I don't miss the start menu at all, even though i don't often use the start screen.

don't miss start menu one bit either

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Originally Posted by Sirius

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

Sirius · 12-03-2013, 22:46

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Originally Posted by Dave42

don't miss start menu one bit either

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so you enjoying windows 8 now you got your start menu mate

As long as i can have the start menu I will be ok

craigj2k12 · 14-03-2013, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Sirius

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

Sirius · 14-03-2013, 18:17

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Originally Posted by craigj2k12

Oh really? You hadn't mentioned it before now

I will remind you again tomorrow unless your on yet another holiday from the site

20-03-2013, 17:42

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.

MalteseFalcon · 20-03-2013, 17:49

Look here

http://www.askvg.com/how-to-re-downl...ade-assistant/

20-03-2013, 19:00

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=271128 you download the installer not the upgrade assistant it asks for your key and bobs your uncle this gives options for iso etc

22-03-2013, 00:31

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.