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calmat

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hi everyone

If I upgrade to windows 8.1, will I lose all of my installed programmes.

Is windows 8.1 worth installing, is it better than windows 8


regards calmat
 

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Hi calmet

According to this chart, you won't lose much via the Windows 8.1 upgrade process; however, there may be many that can better address your concern as I have not done the upgrade myself because I opted to do an clean install of 8.1.

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However, based on the number of issues still being identified and researched, I would definitely recommend that you wait a bit, unless you are just too curious to do so. Good luck with your own decision.

my2cents
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
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    400w
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hi everyone

If I upgrade to windows 8.1, will I lose all of my installed programmes.

Is windows 8.1 worth installing, is it better than windows 8


regards calmat

Are you already using Windows 8? If so, did the computer come with Win 8 or did you install? How old is your computer?

As my2cents said, there are many pitfalls with updating to 8.1, not the least of which is the age of your computer. As a f'r instance, my older self-built 64 bit system ran Windows 8 Pro 64 bit just fine, but when I attempted to install 8.1 64 bit, I couldn't. I was able to install Windows 8/8.1 32 bit just fine, though. Go figure.

Brink (Shawn) has created a nice file that gives instructions on Microsoft's Upgrade Assistant, which will tell you if your system complies:

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/11885-windows-8-upgrade-assistant-download-run.html

At any rate, if everything's a go, you won't lose any of your installed programs or files; however, remember! BACKUP, BACKUP, BACKUP! your system before you start anything. That way, if things go south, you'll come out on the other end alive. :rolleyes:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 500-056
    CPU
    AMD Elite Quad-Core A8-6500
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 8570D
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 23"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 TB
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave K350
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Fast
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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