Win 7 feels uneasy around 8 because 8.1 and 10 are involved. What's going on?

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Win 7 feels uneasy around 8 because 8.1 and 10 are involved. What's going on?

Win 7 feels uneasy around 8 because 8.1 and 10 are involved. What's going on?

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idovdcr
Junior Member

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07-07-2016, 07:18 AM

#1

The name you chose is unusual. I just installed a fresh version of Windows 7 on my PC and received an email offering Win 8.1 for free (Uni lyf 4 se win!). I was thinking about upgrading to Windows 10 when it launches, but now I’m unsure if I should stick with Windows 8.1 since I can upgrade to 10 later anyway? Any suggestions?

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idovdcr

07-07-2016, 07:18 AM #1

The name you chose is unusual. I just installed a fresh version of Windows 7 on my PC and received an email offering Win 8.1 for free (Uni lyf 4 se win!). I was thinking about upgrading to Windows 10 when it launches, but now I’m unsure if I should stick with Windows 8.1 since I can upgrade to 10 later anyway? Any suggestions?

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Isvios97
Member

217

07-09-2016, 05:57 AM

#2

Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 customers can switch to Windows 10 without cost for an unlimited time, while Microsoft is providing the free change only for a one-year period. (The transition remains valid forever)

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Isvios97

07-09-2016, 05:57 AM #2

Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 customers can switch to Windows 10 without cost for an unlimited time, while Microsoft is providing the free change only for a one-year period. (The transition remains valid forever)

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RanDn98
Junior Member

7

07-28-2016, 03:18 PM

#3

I don't see any rainy Sunday in the outlook; stick with 7 I guess. The difference between 7 and 8.1 is minimal unless you're reinstalling everything.

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RanDn98

07-28-2016, 03:18 PM #3

I don't see any rainy Sunday in the outlook; stick with 7 I guess. The difference between 7 and 8.1 is minimal unless you're reinstalling everything.

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OmqDace
Posting Freak

798

07-28-2016, 03:56 PM

#4

In games, there exists a distinction between...

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OmqDace

07-28-2016, 03:56 PM #4

In games, there exists a distinction between...

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shelbywood99
Member

172

07-30-2016, 02:51 AM

#5

I'm not you and a 10% difference doesn't matter that much.

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shelbywood99

07-30-2016, 02:51 AM #5

I'm not you and a 10% difference doesn't matter that much.

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ImACrazyMango
Member

72

08-01-2016, 03:11 AM

#6

Windows 8.1 has been optimized for performance and compatibility with UEFI boards. You can decide whether to invest time in upgrading for improved speed.

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ImACrazyMango

08-01-2016, 03:11 AM #6

Windows 8.1 has been optimized for performance and compatibility with UEFI boards. You can decide whether to invest time in upgrading for improved speed.

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opticgunship
Posting Freak

815

08-02-2016, 05:43 PM

#7

As long as motherbrain Microsoft provides a genuine key, and not just a student or MSDN key, it seems acceptable.

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opticgunship

08-02-2016, 05:43 PM #7

As long as motherbrain Microsoft provides a genuine key, and not just a student or MSDN key, it seems acceptable.

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LizardLad3l
Member

54

08-02-2016, 06:37 PM

#8

It might not be worthwhile given the upcoming Windows 10 release. Plus, a University license could be ineligible for that version.

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LizardLad3l

08-02-2016, 06:37 PM #8

It might not be worthwhile given the upcoming Windows 10 release. Plus, a University license could be ineligible for that version.

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alexFishh
Member

63

08-02-2016, 07:14 PM

#9

I represent my own perspective.

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alexFishh

08-02-2016, 07:14 PM #9

I represent my own perspective.

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gnomkibill
Junior Member

6

08-03-2016, 07:54 PM

#10

I'm confused about what you're talking about. I believed it was available for a year before you needed to purchase it again. The issue is that I just installed Windows 7 yesterday, so my system has plenty of free space from other programs. I only have the essentials installed right now. Even if it isn't upgradable, I might just get Windows 10 for free from a university or simply buy it since that was the original plan.

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gnomkibill

08-03-2016, 07:54 PM #10

I'm confused about what you're talking about. I believed it was available for a year before you needed to purchase it again. The issue is that I just installed Windows 7 yesterday, so my system has plenty of free space from other programs. I only have the essentials installed right now. Even if it isn't upgradable, I might just get Windows 10 for free from a university or simply buy it since that was the original plan.

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