Windows 8 Easy To Use?

MarkJr · 24 Apr 2013 at 21:14

So, is Windows 8 any good, or should I take my old hard drive and put Windows 7 on a new PC?

Deleted member 77746 · 24 Apr 2013 at 21:21

MarkJr said:
So, is Windows 8 any good, or should I take my old hard drive and put Windows 7 on a new PC?

old hard drive
Windows 7
New PC.

NO! New SSD on new PC.

Memphis · 24 Apr 2013 at 21:36

It's extremely easy to use (ask my not entirely PC literate fiancee). That said, if you have a Windows 7 licence to use, now you've missed the cheapest pricing it's arguable if it's worth moving. On mechanical drives, probably not. On an SSD, definitely.

Elevon · 24 Apr 2013 at 21:41

Memphis said:
It's extremely easy to use (ask my not entirely PC literate fiancee). That said, if you have a Windows 7 licence to use, now you've missed the cheapest pricing it's arguable if it's worth moving. On mechanical drives, probably not. On an SSD, definitely.

Any Windows is easy to use its not rocket science ,not like the old DOS days where you had to learn a thing or two,nowadays its too easy but you still get people moaning etc...especially if a simple start button goes

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Win8 pricing wise I think OcUK still have it for under 45 quid http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-150-MS&groupid=33&catid=1555 .

Btw I'm using Win8 as SSD cache drive on one PC and single mechanical drive on my Samsung laptop (even that was faster then what it came with ie my six months old Win7 preinstall).

CaptainCrash · 24 Apr 2013 at 21:43

Yet another "Is Windows 8 any good?" thread? Really?

MarkJr · 24 Apr 2013 at 21:43

Elevon said:
Any Windows is easy to use its not rocket science ,not like the old DOS days where you had to learn a thing or two,nowadays its too easy but you still get people moaning etc...especially if a simple start button goes .

Win8 pricing wise I think OcUK still have it for under 45 quid http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-150-MS&groupid=33&catid=1555

So, should I take my old hard drive out, and then do the upgrade thing?

Elevon · 24 Apr 2013 at 21:46

MarkJr said:
So, should I take my old hard drive out, and then do the upgrade thing?

You can do an upgrade straight from the Win8 disc without removing the HD,it has options do to a clean install or keep stuff etc...
This guide is useful.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/window-on-windows/the-complete-guide-to-a-windows-8-clean-installation/6881 .

MarkJr · 24 Apr 2013 at 21:57

Elevon said:
You can do an upgrade straight from the Win8 disc without removing the HD,it has options do to a clean install or keep stuff etc...
This guide is useful.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/window-on-windows/the-complete-guide-to-a-windows-8-clean-installation/6881 .

I know, but I'm going to put my hard drive in my new PC, hopefully.

KIA · 25 Apr 2013 at 08:44

Use Win7 on the new PC if it's a retail copy.

DaleTheWhale · 25 Apr 2013 at 11:13

Windows 8 once you get used to not having the start button and remember a few shortcuts its very simple. Windows key + W - quick and simple way to search for an app/file. Windows key + E brings up My Computer, stuff like that make's the experience much better.

Highly recommend.

Antowns · 25 Apr 2013 at 11:39

Pretty simple to use, I just find it too tablet orientated, I'll probably skip this version for my desktop. It's on my laptop and I barely use it now as it's dual booted with Ubuntu. I've got Pokki installed so you can get the old Windows 7 desktop feel back.

Elevon · 25 Apr 2013 at 12:10

MarkJr said:
I know, but I'm going to put my hard drive in my new PC, hopefully.

You could do this method if you put the HD on the new PC for a clean install,

1. Run the registry editor (regedit)
2. Find the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\OOBE
3. Change the value for 'MediaBootInstall' from 1 to 0
4. Open an elevated command prompt (run as admin)
5. Run the following command: slmgr -rearm
6. Reboot

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-windows_install/windows-8-pro-upgrade-product-key-cant-be-used-to/1726d238-98fb-4634-a468-04645a8ee097

Tim2100 · 26 Apr 2013 at 12:10

Thanks for that Elevon.

I need to reinstall Windows 8 on a clean drive (new SSD) shortly and I remembered I had the same upgrade problem with windows 7 on a clean hdd.

That work around of resetting the install media will save me some headache.

Elevon · 26 Apr 2013 at 13:47

Tim2100 said:
Thanks for that Elevon.

I need to reinstall Windows 8 on a clean drive (new SSD) shortly and I remembered I had the same upgrade problem with windows 7 on a clean hdd.

That work around of resetting the install media will save me some headache.

YW,I've it bookmarked always handy to have for the future

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Blackjack Davy · 26 Apr 2013 at 14:14

If you're used to a traditional Windows GUI its a steep learning curve and not at all intuitive. Best bet is to read some tutorials to avoid some hair tearing out moments.

MarkJr · 30 Apr 2013 at 21:49

There is a app that lets you have your start menu back. Can't remember what it's called though. :/

OptimaLnrg · 30 Apr 2013 at 22:15

MarkJr said:
There is a app that lets you have your start menu back. Can't remember what it's called though. :/

There's probably a few. Start 8 was the first I heard of.

If you already own 7 there's no compelling reason to buy 8 imo.

anthony566 · 30 Apr 2013 at 22:22

If you have 7 then no point in wasting the cash on 8 but YES Windows 8 is easy to use and on an SSD

KIA · 1 May 2013 at 09:21

MarkJr said:
There is a app that lets you have your start menu back. Can't remember what it's called though. :/

Start8 & StartIsBack are very good.

WuMyster · 1 May 2013 at 18:00

Windows 8 isnt HARD to use but stay away from it. Its terrible compared to Windows 7 IMO. Completely based for tablets...