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The tag 'windows rp' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Windows 8 upgrade installations, specifically the lack of a full installation DVD at launch in 2012. Users share concerns that only upgrade installs were sold, which could cause issues for those needing a clean install after OS corruption. The content highlights problems with upgrade-only policies and their impact on system recovery.
  1. Andrea Borman

    Windows 8 BAD NEWS.Windows 8 is only being sold as an upgrade install.

    I have just found out last week that when Windows 8 goes out on sale in the shops tomorrow on 26th October 2012,it will only be sold as an upgrade install. And I telephoned PC World a large computer store in England,where I live and they confirmed this. Which means that there will be no full...
    • Andrea Borman
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    • 32-bit activation issues beta clean install compatibility hardware installation dvd installation issues oem operating system retail version start menu upgrade upgrade process user experience windows 7 windows 8 windows rp windows users windows vista
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation