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Windows 8.1 Available for Pre-Order

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Christo [PCD]

Thu Oct 03 2013, 07:08pm

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News item posted

Windows Vista or XP users will need to purchase Windows 8 first

Not too long ago we mentioned that Windows 8.1 would be landing on October 18. All Windows 8 users will be able to download the update at no cost via the Windows Store on that day. However, if you haven't yet upgraded to Windows 8 you can now pre-order Windows 8.1.

Windows 8.1 brings with it several updates that users should appreciate, including a return of the Start button.

The update will also allow users to boot directly to the desktop, bypassing the “Tiles

Enigma_2k4

Fri Oct 04 2013, 07:12am

Registered Member #265 Joined: Sat Dec 23 2006, 08:59am
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Mmmm, interesting. As a Windooze 7 user should I rock the upgrade?

Christo [PCD]

Tue Oct 08 2013, 09:04am

Main Admin Registered Member #1 Joined: Fri Feb 03 2006, 10:48am
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In my personal opinion i would stick to Windows 7 for a while longer.
If you are a gamer and still run or planning to run older games, you might have some compatibility and installation issues.

Have a look here at compatible games for example: GameHouse

Oliver Karstel_ZA

Tue Oct 08 2013, 09:40am

Registered Member #692 Joined: Fri Mar 30 2012, 09:51am
Posts: 39

I Agree, windows 7 still does the trick!

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