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It's time to upgrade both home and office computers from XP to Windows 7 or 8. I was hoping I could buy the Windows 7 Premium Upgrade package, but Microsoft have recalled Windows 7, and looks like I'll have to go to Windows 8. I know I can't just upgrade from the old XP, but have to start again - can somebody tell me just what is involved? I do have everything backed up daily on an online backup service, but I've never tried to access it yet. But it does mean that all my documents are saved out there in cyberspace, which I guess might be helpful.
I'd be grateful for any advice, especially as I've heard some negative things about Windows 8, and the technical aspects of computers are a mystery to me anyway.
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You will probably be much more comfortable going to Windows 7 at this point.
Systematic Chaos
Nov 2012
#1
I thought the same thing after ten minutes but after a friend showed me what it CAN...
BlueJazz
Nov 2012
#10
Yep...what you say is true. Funny thing, most people who just Email and write a few documents..
BlueJazz
Nov 2012
#12
What are the actual benefits to the tile apps? Seems like ads and games mostly.
SleeplessinSoCal
Jan 2013
#32
My concern is that I need to see the start menu to remember what is on it.
SleeplessinSoCal
Dec 2012
#21