Upgrading Windows 7 Ult To Windows 8 Pro

[Chicog]

As I've got access to the final version, and a shiny new laptop with little to lose, I thought I'd give the upgrade a go.

You insert the disc and run setup. then Windows 8 will do a pre-install scan and tell you if anything doesn't work, giving you the option to uninstall it; in my case, only a Dell/Intel Wifi program that I don't use.

After that it gives you the usual install options, including a "Do you want to keep apps and settings" rather than talking about upgrades. A far simpler process for the inexperienced.

Once that's done, I left it running and it took about 40 minutes all told.

No sign of Metro on either my desktop or attached LCD, although it's there when you move the mouse to the bottom right corner on both screens (as is the settings bar).

All in all a very smooth, trouble free upgrade.

Of course this was on relatively new hardware, but I've got Windows 7 running on some older boxes, so I might give that a try later.

[aarn]

So keep us informed if win8 performs well - many critiques say it is a dog

[Pib]

Thanks for the crossfeed. Definitely interested on upgrade results if any of the boxes and software programs are over 3 years old...that where OS upgrades can start getting fun (frustrating).

[Sayonarax]

Press the windows key to open the metro screen or run you mouse along the sides.

You really should have done a fresh install to insure no old settings get kept and cause conflicts.

I went back to 7 because i didn't like the internet login always keeping me logged in to all my metros applications like fb and msn.

[kaspercat]

The new metro interface is terrible. All of my staff have to face it on our servers. How can we run many admin programs on tablet style icons?

There's no start button and no program listing. Just one screen full of icons.

Terrible.

[hml367]

Many complaints sound to me like misunderstanding how Windows 8 works. It is not Windows 7, Vista, XP, or any of the others. Furthermore, it isn't even released in the final version yet. There will certainly be some adjustments.

MSPain

[Pib]

Press the windows key to open the metro screen or run you mouse along the sides.

You really should have done a fresh install to insure no old settings get kept and cause conflicts.

I went back to 7 because i didn't like the internet login always keeping me logged in to all my metros applications like fb and msn.

I sure hope Win8 Upgrade allows upgrades where you don't have to do a clean/fresh install...and basically reload all your programs and data. I agree it's probably the best way to get your computer purring again, but for many people they just want to insert the Win upgrade disk, say upgrade, and then Win upgrades the operating system without nuking all their programs/data.

[hml367]

Press the windows key to open the metro screen or run you mouse along the sides.

You really should have done a fresh install to insure no old settings get kept and cause conflicts.

I went back to 7 because i didn't like the internet login always keeping me logged in to all my metros applications like fb and msn.

I sure hope Win8 Upgrade allows upgrades where you don't have to do a clean/fresh install...and basically reload all your programs and data. I agree it's probably the best way to get your computer purring again, but for many people they just want to insert the Win upgrade disk, say upgrade, and then Win upgrades the operating system without nuking all their programs/data.

I believe it will be possible from Windows 7 to 8 as long as they are both 32 or 64. XP requires saving the files externally and reloading programs. I think Vista is almost the same as XP.

If you look at the "official" blogs and articles on Windows 8 upgrade, it explains . I have just been looking through some of these.

MSPain

[jerrysteve]

I also have a 1.5 year old Dell Studio 17" with windows 7 professional. It too has Dell intel wifi..I use for trading the makets on an electronic platfrom...

Is it a configuation problem or the Wndiow 8 will just not work. If I completely unstanall Windows 7 and all its components, then Install the

Windows 8 will that solve the problem?

Yes it is 64bit

[kaspercat]

Many complaints sound to me like misunderstanding how Windows 8 works. It is not Windows 7, Vista, XP, or any of the others. Furthermore, it isn't even released in the final version yet. There will certainly be some adjustments.

MSPain

Actually windows 8 server edition called windows server 2012 has already been released two weeks ago and we have been working on it.

For sure, we will not update out clients to this version until this GUI mess is worked out.

[hml367]

Many complaints sound to me like misunderstanding how Windows 8 works. It is not Windows 7, Vista, XP, or any of the others. Furthermore, it isn't even released in the final version yet. There will certainly be some adjustments.

MSPain

Actually windows 8 server edition called windows server 2012 has already been released two weeks ago and we have been working on it.

For sure, we will not update out clients to this version until this GUI mess is worked out.

Fantastic! The Microsoft web site says it will "arrive" September 4.

MSPain

[kaspercat]

Volume licensing version was released officially since Aug 15. The dates in Sept are retail versions.

I believe most corp will not move their clients to windows 8.

[Chicog]

Many complaints sound to me like misunderstanding how Windows 8 works. It is not Windows 7, Vista, XP, or any of the others. Furthermore, it isn't even released in the final version yet. There will certainly be some adjustments.

MSPain

The final version has already been released to manufacturers, and it's available on Technet, MSDN and Enterprise Agreements if your company has them.

I'm going to install it on my laptop at home but it won't upgrade the Consumer Preview (which isn't a problem for me).

[hml367]

Many complaints sound to me like misunderstanding how Windows 8 works. It is not Windows 7, Vista, XP, or any of the others. Furthermore, it isn't even released in the final version yet. There will certainly be some adjustments.

MSPain

The final version has already been released to manufacturers, and it's available on Technet, MSDN and Enterprise Agreements if your company has them.

I'm going to install it on my laptop at home but it won't upgrade the Consumer Preview (which isn't a problem for me).

I am wrong about it not being "released" apparently. However, I stand by my comment that many of the complaints (not all) are because people do not understand or take the time to learn how to use the new interface.

I would guess "volume licensing" versions would have some training involved in the rollout. That training should involve how to use it, in my opinion.

MSPain

[Chicog]

No, the first thing I do is install ViStart. Why Microsoft dumped the start button I have no idea, silly idea.

But performance-wise it's fine, just as slick as Windows 7 and I'm typing on it now.

Did a clean install on a Win 7 partition and it installed itself alongside it.

Once I've got all the downloads I need, I'll reformat and do a clean install.