[Botervloot]

Hey,

On my school we can get ISO files of Windows versions, can I use it to do a upgrade to Windows 8 and keep all my files and programs?

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Hello Botervloot

First suggestion is to read the information at the attached link and then second to run the upgrade assistant to check for possible compatibility issues http://windows.micro...de-to-windows-8

Can you provide a link to where these ISOs are from so that we can take a look.

Microsoft direct deals for students available @ http://www.microsoft...bid=_CmR-Ne7WWm

[phillpower2]

Hello Botervloot

First suggestion is to read the information at the attached link and then second to run the upgrade assistant to check for possible compatibility issues http://windows.micro...de-to-windows-8

Can you provide a link to where these ISOs are from so that we can take a look.

Microsoft direct deals for students available @ http://www.microsoft...bid=_CmR-Ne7WWm

[Botervloot]

Thanks all, I will get a look there.

It is Dreamspark where I can get it https://www.dreamspa...nt/default.aspx

Edited by phillpower2, 27 January 2013 - 04:01 AM.
Link added

[phillpower2]

Dreamspark is a great facility for students and schools alike, I added the link to your reply so that others may benefit from the information.

You are welcome BTW

[Botervloot]

How u edit my post?!

[phillpower2]

How u edit my post?!

With an edit button.

How is the upgrade going.

[Botervloot]

I have no DVDs but, do I keep all files etc? And is it lifetime?

[phillpower2]

You can download Windows 8 to your desktop and install it later or use a USB storage device.

When you install Windows 8 choose the 'Keep everything' option and your present files will be stored.

Windows 8 is yours for the duration that Windows 8 lasts.

[Botervloot]

You can download Windows 8 to your desktop and install it later or use a USB storage device.

When you install Windows 8 choose the 'Keep everything' option and your present files will be stored.

Windows 8 is yours for the duration that Windows 8 lasts.

So it is lifetime license? But how do I install from USB? Can't I beter burn it on a DVD?

Thanks!

[Botervloot]

BUMP.

[Macboatmaster]

I will stand corrected but I did not know that there was any better priced offer any where even for individual students or institutions as a whole for Windows 8 upgrade

than the offer from Microsoft which expires on 31 Jan at £24.99 UK

http://www.microsoft...e.Windows_8_Pro

which can be then installed at ANYTIME before October 2015


As my good colleague phillpower2 says
It can be downloaded and then installation media created and the choice is there as to which after the download - NOT install NOW as that will install it on the system THEN



Of course if you can get it FREE that is even better

Edited by Macboatmaster, 29 January 2013 - 10:05 AM.

[phillpower2]

Thanks for the additional information Mac

[Macboatmaster]

Hi

Well if he Botervloot does have to go there he had better be quick

$199 as from I Feb

I only realised Sunday that Windows Media Centre is FREE on Windows 8 pro upgrade but again only to 31 Jan

Microsoft were quick got the free product key Monday and installed same day

http://windows.micro...8/feature-packs

I have set up triple boot with 8, 7 and XP

[Botervloot]

My teacher says it is 1 year license...

[Macboatmaster]

Well perhaps my good colleague phillpower2 will have comment to make but if you can afford the equivalent of $39.99 or £24.99UK I would grab the windows 8 upgrade from Microsoft before it expires on 31