RegardsAs this is a pre-release version, please be cautious as to how you go about the installation and avoid upgrading your current OS, ideally you may wish to test on a non-production machine, virtual machine, dual boot scenario or a completely separate drive installed alone and used independently for this purpose only.
Same here Cat.... although I'll be installing the 32 bit version on my Old P4 3.2 GHz HT, laptop.... just for fun and seeing how the performance is on older hardwareEverything is going fast! Using "Down Them All" d/l manager on Firefox, it's moving at 1.16MB/sec, which is faster than what I thought it would be. After the 64 bit gets through, I'll download the 32 bit too, just to have it.
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I can't imagine that they would care either Clark, since you evidently require a product key and have to obtain it through some method. The only issue I had was with an old printer which I don't even have anymore and a report about Microsoft Security Essentials, which of course is now embedded. I did a clean custom install to another drive that I had available and only had that drive connected, so now I can just use F12 during POST to select my Win8 or Win7 drives without the complications of dual bootingI went and got a key like you after I installed, I would not think Microsoft would not care.
My primary system showed 6 problems when the Upgrade advisor ran, so I will not be putting it there. This system loaded up fine, but all the ASUS drivers say they are not compatible with this version. I suppose I will try the compatibility option, if there is one.
I only ran the Developer's version for a few days, so I will have to get used to this like it was new...
Thanks for the idea, Trouble. Think I'll do the same to my older Pentium notebook/HTPC.Same here Cat.... although I'll be installing the 32 bit version on my Old P4 3.2 GHz HT, laptop.... just for fun and seeing how the performance is on older hardware
The key was right there below the download links. I'm assuming that the keys were the same for the English versions for everyone. Both bit versions uses the same key.Installing now..needs a key, maybe try this one..seems to be working.
The process for getting a key Trouble describes later is probably the best way to go. Using a separate key may not allow the install to have access to all its features.
Up and running 10:25 a.m. Central.
The key was right there below the download links. I'm assuming that the keys were the same for the English versions for everyone. Both bit versions uses the same key.
Go back to the OP, where the links were, click onto it, you'll see the key. This is a fast OS, faster than Windows 7 on my anemic PC, I like it. But I hate this "Metro" crap. I want a regular old Windows desktop, just like I've enjoyed for 12 years.
Wayne, IE 10 works rather nice. Give it a try. I'm also a little disappointed about no Metro shutoff, but can work around that. The lack of Start Orb is a little disconcerting. I'm still working my way around the new interface. Instead of the Start Orb, use Windows Key and go back to Metro and use the Metro app tile to start the selected app. I still can't get usded to the Metro app looks. I'm sure someone will figure out some hacks to do some of the things we were getting accustomed to with DP.
I'll keep playing with it and try to learn some of the work arounds and see what happens.
Talk later. Have a great evening.
Cheers, Ted
I found the native way to shutdown very cumbersome and leaving a lot to ones imagination. It takes several keystrokes to just get to the shutoff icon.
My own shutdown routine, as an icon on the desktop, from XP, does work and the whole computer is down and dark in less than 8 sec's.
Hey Wayne, Try this for the Shutdown and Restart shortcuts. I have them on my desktop icons and Metro tiles
Shutdown: C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe -s -t 00
Restart: C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe -r -t 00
Andrea, I'm sure that before this version of Windows 8 CP goes to RTM, there will either be a "old fashioned" Start Menu, or a hack will be posted for one.You mean that we cannot disable the Metro theme on Windows 8 Consumer Preview like we can on developers preview?
OH NO.
That is very bad news for me. As I must have a start menu.
I have now bought a plug in USB DVD drive since I last posted on both Windows 7 and Windows 8 forums. So now I can create and burn ISO files in Windows 7 and Windows 8's Windows Explorer. Which both have a built in disk burning function.
So as well as being able to reinstall Windows 7 from my new Windows 7 Home premium full installation CD which I have just bought. I can also install other operating systems like Linux Mint. By downloading the ISO file from the Internet and burning it onto a DVD in Windows Explorer.
I don't like Linux as much as Windows as it is not user friendly.And if you make a mistake in Linux by tweaking the wrong settings,you have to reinstall the whole system again. Where as in Windows you don't. As most problems can be sorted out without having to do a reinstall.
But the ironic thing about some versions of Linux is that they have a start menu. But now I am reading posts on the web that says Windows 8 CP does not.
Well, if that is the case. Then, if I cannot get a start menu in Windows 8 CP.I will go back to Windows 7 and stay there for good. I cannot live without a start menu. Andrea Borman.
Andrea, I'm sure that before this version of Windows 8 CP goes to RTM, there will either be a "old fashioned" Start Menu, or a hack will be posted for one.
And if not, Windows 7 will be there for you, until at least January 2020.
BTW, I'm a Linux user too. Mint is good. But if you want a more Windows like Linux OS, try Zorin OS. You have the choice of the Windows 7 or XP look. Before Windows 8 DP was released, I was using it for 2 days. I found it in a thread on the Windows 7 forum.
Zorin OS - Home
You should find this more usable than Linux Mint.
Cat