Windows 8 will be available Oct.26 2012

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 9:23 am

I am sure that .ISOs of the DVD will be available withing hours of them hitting the market and they will ask you for the upgrade key, boom done.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 9:54 am

Looks like the $40 deal is a download, but it should be an ISO you can burn to DVD. I checked all the online retailers and no one is selling an upgrade DVD.

Where did you find an OEM copy for $70? Newegg is listing them for $99.

Whatever you end up buying, make sure you get the 64bit version. Pity MS didn't just kill off the 32bit option entirely with Win8.

http://allitnewz.blogspot.com/2012/10/m ... or-40.html

Users can get the upgrade from Microsoft Official websites or windows.com in 37 different languages.

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:06 am

From my Newegg link above:

Release Date: 10/26/2012 Microsoft Windows 8 Professional Upgrade

Version: Upgrade
Packaging: Retail
Model #: 3UR-00001
Item #: N82E16832416562
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy

Was: $199.99
Now: $69.99
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Release Date: 10/26/2012 Microsoft Windows 8 Pro Pack - Product Key Card (no media)

Version: Professional
Packaging: Retail
Model #: 5VR-00001
Item #: N82E16832416563
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy

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Release Date: 10/26/2012 Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit (Full Version) - OEM

Disclaimer: Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings.
Packaging: OEM
Features: It's Windows reimagined and reinvented from a solid core of Windows 7 speed and reliability. It's an all-new touch interface. It's a new Windows for new devices.
Model #: WN7-00404
Item #: N82E16832416550
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Release Date: 10/26/2012 Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit (Full Version) - OEM

Disclaimer: Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings.
Packaging: OEM
Features: It's Windows reimagined and reinvented from a solid core of Windows 7 speed and reliability. It's an all-new touch interface. It's a new Windows for new devices.
Model #: WN7-00368
Item #: N82E16832416551
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Release Date: 10/26/2012 Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 32-bit (Full Version) - OEM

Disclaimer: Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings.
Version: Professional
Packaging: OEM
Features: It's Windows reimagined and reinvented from a solid core of Windows 7 speed and reliability. It's an all-new touch interface. It's a new Windows for new devices.
Model #: FQC-05920
Item #: N82E16832416553
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Release Date: 10/26/2012 Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64-bit (Full Version) - OEM

Disclaimer: Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings.
Version: Professional
Packaging: OEM
Features: It's Windows reimagined and reinvented from a solid core of Windows 7 speed and reliability. It's an all-new touch interface. It's a new Windows for new devices.
Model #: FQC-05956
Item #: N82E16832416552
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy

Now: $139.99
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EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 12:28 pm

Here's more:
$70 in stores vs $40 online.

I'm hoping I can DL, burn it to a DVD vs upgrade from Vista.

http://venturebeat.com/2012/10/12/windo ... preorders/

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 1:50 pm

Only warning I'd make is that I wouldn't put Win8 on a rig meant for serious gaming right now. I haven't heard of any issues, and a few sites have tested major games on it and it's run them fine, but it wouldn't surprise me if Win8 broke a few games.

However I think Win8 is perfect on a laptop. I definitely see a performance and battery life improvement. They have eliminated a lot of code bloat and unnecessary services, and heavily optimized it for performance and power savings on underpowered PCs.

The desktop GUI is back to the cleaner, leaner and faster Win2K style "Classic" desktop. No glass, no round edges. That Aero crap may look pretty but it uses more power and computation to render it.

NubyCanuby_OFC · Post by **NubyCanuby_OFC** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 2:28 pm

You can create your own bootable USB or .ISO file to burn to a DVD, from the Windows.com download.
You also have the option to purchase a backup DVD from them for $15 plus shipping and handling.

Here's some info from the blogging Windows site:
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/bl ... 39-99.aspx

Once you purchase your upgrade, the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant kicks off your download. It has a built-in download manager that allows you to pause and continue your download at any time as well as a check to ensure your download completes successfully.
After your download finishes, you can choose to proceed with the upgrade (“Install now”) or install later either from your desktop or by creating your own media. If you choose to create your own media, you will be able to create your own bootable USB or .ISO file which can be burned onto a DVD for upgrade and backup purposes. If you prefer, you also have the option of purchasing a backup DVD for $15 plus shipping and handling.
If you prefer to shop at a local store, a packaged DVD version of the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro will be available for $69.99 during this promotion.
This upgrade promotion for Windows 8 Pro both online and at retail runs through January 31<sup>st</sup>, 2013.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 2:39 pm

Also they have a $14.99 upgrade offer if you buy a Windows 7 PC between Jun 2nd and February 28th next year:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/wind ... =O_WOL_UPG

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:01 pm

Good news. Thanks for clearing that up guys.

Executioner · Post by **Executioner** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 9:36 pm

So to download it, we have to wait until the 26?

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 7:32 am

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:01 am

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:28 am

Well, it can't be that difficult. I'm sure FP will comment.

Googled how to turn off PC running Win8:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m6-ExUSFGQ

Just notice this from above:

Whatever you end up buying, make sure you get the 64bit version. Pity MS didn't just kill off the 32bit option entirely with Win8.

I know that 64 bit Win7 will NOT install on older laptops (probably other PCs too) with older processors unless there's a work around somehow?
Tryed on one of mine and installer said that "cpu doesn't support 64 bit"

b-man1 · Post by **b-man1** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:37 pm

OMG I'M SO CONFUSED WE'VE BEEN BETRAYED OMG OMG!!!!

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:28 pm

I would like to know if there's a sure fire method to know if Win 8 64 bit will definitely run in my Vista laptop besides letting the installer tell me otherwise after the purchase.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:10 pm

Actually I think there's another way to go directly to the shutdown menu in Win8, but I'd have to fire up my Win8 test laptop to figure it out.

However, who cares? Who here doesn't just press the power button on their PC to shutdown your computer? I dunno about you guys but I press my power button to shutdown my laptop (I never shutdown my workstation). Hell of a lot easier than clicking twice with the mouse. The power button on a PC has initiated a normal Windows shutdown since Windows 98. Who still uses the Start menu?

Those of you upset with the Metro desktop, just plan on downloading the FREE Classic Shell app. It gives you back the normal start menu button and start menu (including the shutdown menu) and boots Win8 directly to the classic desktop bypassing Metro. That's what I'm using on my Win8 test laptop. I expect to be installing this on a LOT of Win8 systems: http://classicshell.sourceforge.net/

EVIL: Intel introduced x64 Pentium 4 CPUs around 2005. I assume AMD introduced them around the same time. Why in God's name would you want to install Win8 on a laptop more than 7 years old? There may not even be drivers for it.

If you want to know if your laptop will support x64 then Google the CPU model number. That will tell you if it's an x64 CPU or not.

HOWEVER: There is no point in installing an x64 OS is you have less than 4Gb of RAM.

The reason I lament that Microsoft hasn't killed off the 32bit OS is that it's a waste of resources supporting two completely different operating systems (different drivers, different update patches, etc). ALL modern CPUs are 64bit and all modern apps run under 64bit operating systems, and most 32 bit apps run just fine under 64bit Windows. MS should have just killed off 32 bit support. If you still have some ancient app that will only run on a 32bit OS then you can run XP or Vista or Win7 or run one of them in visualization.

We killed off the 16bit OS after Win98/ME (and good riddance). There was no 16 and 32 bit Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Let 32 bit die - the sooner the better.