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Upgrading to Windows 8

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HI,

I have a few questions about going from windows 7 to 8 on my laptop.

Will all my files/programs and such be the same and my background and stuff still set?

I already used my windows disk for an install on my new desktop. Will i be able to use it again?

Thanks,

J.D.

you won't be able to use it again if it was one of those OEM disks. Only the ones that specifically state they have 3 licenses do that

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HI,

I have a few questions about going from windows 7 to 8 on my laptop.

Will all my files/programs and such be the same and my background and stuff still set?

I already used my windows disk for an install on my new desktop. Will i be able to use it again?

Thanks,

J.D.

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HI,

I have a few questions about going from windows 7 to 8 on my laptop.

Will all my files/programs and such be the same and my background and stuff still set?

I already used my windows disk for an install on my new desktop. Will i be able to use it again?

Thanks,

J.D.

you won't be able to use it again if it was one of those OEM disks. Only the ones that specifically state they have 3 licenses do that

"Common sense is not so common." -Voltaire

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you won't be able to use it again if it was one of those OEM disks. Only the ones that specifically state they have 3 licenses do that

oh thats sucks. Maybe ill take another look at it in the summer. Thanks!

PC: 4770K @ 4.0 GHz --- Maximus VI Hero --- 8 GB 2133 MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro --- EVGA 780 TI Classified @ 1300 MHz --- Samsung Evo 250 GB --- Corsair RM 750 --- Corsair Carbide Air 540 --- CM Storm Rapid-I (MX Blues with PMK Evergreen Keycaps) --- Windows XP --- Razer Naga --- Custom Loop Parts: 380I, EKWB 780 Classy Waterblock and Backplate, 240mm and 360mm XT45, Swiftech MCP655, EKWB multi option reservoir, Mayhems Pastel Red, Primochill Primoflex Advanced Clear Tubing, 5 SP 120 Quiet Editions --- Mobile: Surface Pro 3 (i5 128gb) with JD40 (MX Clears) and Microsoft Sculpt Mouse --- Galaxy S6

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