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Discussions about new purchase decisions on WindowsForum.com cover topics like choosing between Windows 8 and Windows 10, budget considerations, and unexpected software behavior on new laptops. Users share experiences with pre-installed Windows 8 on new computers, concerns about the lack of a Start menu, and whether to wait for Windows 10 or buy now. Some report unusual issues like a UFO animation in Internet Explorer on a new Windows 8 laptop. Others mention vendor coupons for Windows 7 downgrades on new PCs. The tag groups threads where members seek advice on buying new hardware and dealing with post-purchase quirks.
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    Windows 8 What Would You Do?

    I am in the market for a new Computer, with about $600 dollars to spend, right now. Up front, I am not crazy about the Win 8 OS, as I hate the loss of the start menu. Should I wait for the Win 10 to come out? Like I said, what would you do sit tight and wait or will there be something that...
    • wilhelm1
    • Thread
    • budget computer new purchase operating system start menu tech tips upgrade waiting windows 10 windows 8
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 UFO floating across screen when using Internet Explorer..New winnows 8 laptop

    I have recently purchased a new laptop with windows 8.When I go to internet explorer and open a website, I am often seeing a small UFO flying across the screen. It makes a sound similar to the old space invaders arcade game. Has my laptop been hacked and can I stop this? It does not occur one...
    • beetle
    • Thread
    • arcade graphics hacking internet internet explorer laptop malware new device new purchase screen issue software sound tech support technical issues troubleshooting ufo user experience virus website windows 8
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. orlbuckeye

    Windows 7 I've seen publications saying June 26th is the

    day the that computer vendors will start putting the coupons for Windows 7 into new purchased pc's boxes. I even saw a pictor of a coupon from a guy that bought a Asus laptop that is already available. I also saw that some will charge a small fee. Link Removed
    • orlbuckeye
    • Thread
    • asus coupons fees laptop new purchase pc manufacturers promotion release date software upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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