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Discussions tagged with software availability on WindowsForum.com focus on the difficulty of obtaining specific Microsoft software through retail or official channels. Users report that Windows 8.1 installation DVDs were not sold in major UK high street stores like PC World, forcing customers to download the OS or buy directly from Microsoft online. Another thread covers the disappearance of the Windows 7 Touch Pack, which was available during beta but later removed, leaving users unable to find touch-optimized apps for compatible hardware. These threads highlight real-world challenges in accessing Windows software, whether due to retail distribution gaps or discontinued packs, and often lead to community advice on alternative sources or workarounds.
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Windows 8 Windows Users In England WON'T Be Able To Buy Windows 8.1 In High street Stores.
For the past 3 weeks now I have been trying to buy a windows 8.1 installation DVD so that I can install Windows 8.1 on one of my netbook. So i phoned up PC worls which is the main computer store here in England where I am. The customer services adviser told me they only sell Windows 8 but not...- Andrea Borman
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- app store customer service download dvd england high street installation iso metro ui microsoft netbook online shopping pc world retail software availability technology telephonic order windows 8.1 windows update
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Where Did the Windows 7 Touch Pack Go? Missing Apps for HP L2105tm Touch Screen
Last Friday I installed my fresh Win 7 Professional. All is good yesterday my Touch Screen, the HP L2105tm, arrived It works as expected with the OS's capabilities. But whatever happened to the Windows 7 Touch Pack that was seen during beta testing? If the Touch Pack is no longer available...- bmachia
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- application beta testing hp l2105tm installation os capabilities software availability touch software touchpack user experience windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Software