[MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

[mike_gain]

Update: I contacted support this evening and a very helpful tech installed a repair tool that fixed my activation automatically so I am fully up and running now. Good job by the tech. Just hope windows 8 doesn't fall on it's posterior again.

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by mike_gain

Update: I contacted support this evening and a very helpful tech installed a repair tool that fixed my activation automatically so I am fully up and running now. Good job by the tech. Just hope windows 8 doesn't fall on it's posterior again.

so glad your sorted Mike hope you have no more probs at all never had a prob with my windows 8

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Originally Posted by nstokes

Does anyone know if its possible to uninstall Win 8 Pro and go back to Win 7? Did upgrade and the computer has the windows.old folder there but cant find an option to uninstall or rollback to prev OS.

think you got to do a full reformat to go back to windows 7 mate

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by nstokes

Does anyone know if its possible to uninstall Win 8 Pro and go back to Win 7? Did upgrade and the computer has the windows.old folder there but cant find an option to uninstall or rollback to prev OS.

It killed my key by the looks of it, i am back on windows 7 at the moment evaluating my position in regards a new key.

My problems are with gaming and in particular Cod 4, windows 8 will not run it without crashing. There is a interaction between punk buster and windows 8

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by Sirius

It killed my key by the looks of it, i am back on windows 7 at the moment evaluating my position in regards a new key.

My problems are with gaming and in particular Cod 4, windows 8 will not run it without crashing. There is a interaction between punk buster and windows 8

did you do a clean install of windows 8 because I can use cod 4 on mine if you upgraded over 7 maybe you would have to reinstall cod that should work

[nstokes]

Originally Posted by Dave42

think you got to do a full reformat to go back to windows 7 mate

Hoping to find a way of avoiding that

Originally Posted by Sirius

It killed my key by the looks of it, i am back on windows 7 at the moment evaluating my position in regards a new key.

My problems are with gaming and in particular Cod 4, windows 8 will not run it without crashing. There is a interaction between punk buster and windows 8

Got a Pro 8 key, my dad installed it on his laptop but not working to well so has installed it on another laptop but of course wont activate as on another machine so need to find a way of taking it off the machine without formatting if poss so can activate on the other laptop instead

[mike_gain]

Originally Posted by Dave42

so glad your sorted Mike hope you have no more probs at all never had a prob with my windows 8[COLOR="Silver"]

Cheers.

I count myself as pretty lucky as I've never had any problems with any operating systems other than Vista. Although I only ever had MS-DOS (5 and 6), Windows 98, XP, Linux, Vista and now Windows 8.

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Dave42

did you do a clean install of windows 8 because I can use cod 4 on mine if you upgraded over 7 maybe you would have to reinstall cod that should work

I did a clean install, i am not the only one with the problem, another member of the clan has the same exact fault. Fault email has been sent to evanbalance

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by Sirius

I did a clean install, i am not the only one with the problem, another member of the clan has the same exact fault. Fault email has been sent to evanbalance

hope it can get sorted soon for you mate

Originally Posted by Sirius

It killed my key by the looks of it, i am back on windows 7 at the moment evaluating my position in regards a new key.

My problems are with gaming and in particular Cod 4, windows 8 will not run it without crashing. There is a interaction between punk buster and windows 8

it just needs a punk buster update I am sure it will not last long

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I don't spose you tried running the punk buster executables in compat mode?

[MalteseFalcon]

Never mind, managed to setup a local account which shows my name.

I'm glad I decided to go for it at £15, the preview I used was not as good as what I am using now. Loaded my start screen up with loads of apps, all free of course, and am enjoying it. Will gladly say I was wrong about it, and would urge everyone to upgrade to Windows 8. I'm a proud convert.

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by tizmeinnit

it just needs a punk buster update I am sure it will not last long

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I don't spose you tried running the punk buster executables in compat mode?

Yep ran them in compat mode, admin mode. Eveanbalance now know theres a problem but i am not sure if there going to spend time fixing such an out of date game

[AdamD]

Got two copies of 8 Pro in the end, can't really say no for £25 per copy, heh

Took some getting used to, but it's basically Windows 7 with a new UI slapped on it for touch/gesture screens.

After installing the Classic Startmenu addon (freeware, yay) and putting back the quick launch bar, I feel right at home

It's definitely faster than Windows 7, on startup and shutdown.

I'm growing to like it (minus the stupid Metro thing, which thankfully, I no longer have to see or use)

[SnoopZ]

I will get 2 copies for £14.99 when i get around to buying a SSD.

[MalteseFalcon]

I think had MS not done that offer of £15 for those who had bought a new Windows 7 PC I might not have taken the plunge and bought it. I actually quite like the metro screen, I have quite a few useful apps pinned there which keep me up to date with a lot of news and weather.

[SnoopZ]

Still a bargain for £25 i think while it is on offer, and i can still go back to Windows 7 if i don't get on with it.