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Windows 8 came out at a time when Microsoft needed to make a splash with tablets. But because its tablets were forced to run an operating system built for both tablets and traditional computers, Windows 8 has never been a great tablet operating system. As a result, Microsoft fell behind even further in mobile. Windows […]

It works when installing Windows 10 with installation media or by entering the key after installing Windows 10. Enter any Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 key that hasn’t previously been used to upgrade to 10, and Microsoft’s servers will give your PC’s hardware a new digital license that will allow you to continue using Windows […]

Yes it works. Starting with the November update, Windows 10 (Version 1511) can be activated using some Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 product keys. During the free upgrade, you can use a valid Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 product key to activate Windows 10 (Version 1511 or higher). What is the […]

You can do this by: Searching for Control Panel with Cortana. Navigating to Programs and Features. Arranging the list of apps in your system by Installed On. Should I upgrade from windows 8 to 10? If you’re buying a new PC: Go ahead and get it with Windows 10. Windows 8 and 8.1 machines are […]

This version of Windows can be downloaded for free, however a license to activate it can not, and Microsoft no longer sell them as it has been superseded by the newer Windows 10. Owners of a license for this version of Windows could, for a time, upgrade to Windows 10 for free . You might […]

Windows 8 has reach end of support, which means Windows 8 devices no longer receive important security updates. We recommend making the free upgrade to Windows 8.1 to continue receiving security updates and support. With no more security updates, continuing to use Windows 8 or 8.1 could be risky. The biggest problem you’ll find is […]

A few years back, Microsoft offered Windows 7 and Windows 8 users to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. The upgrade program allowed users with genuine license keys to upgrade to the latest operating system at no extra cost. While the free update program ended in 2016, it seems that the offer continues to remain […]

In August 2020, Windows 8.1 is still supported by Microsoft. Although the version of Windows is already out of Mainstream Support on January 9, 2018, Microsoft still provides the extended support for it until January 2023. Windows 8.1 still enjoys security updates, but that will end on the 10th of January, 2023. That date will […]

Mary Jo Foley points out that while Microsoft can talk Windows 8 all it wants, there’s currently no hardware that can truly show off what Window 8 will do. By Mary Jo Foley 04/04/2012 Following the February release of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, we know a lot about Windows 8. The coming OS is […]

After numerous Windows 8 installations going back and forth between 7 and 8 I’ve finally decided to stay with Windows 8.1 Pro (x86). It feels lighter on the resources and even the gaming performance seems to have increased in relation to Windows 7 Ultimate. While we were reading we ran into the question “What is […]