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Hello Guys,
I have a copy of Windows 8.1pro 64 bit which I run on my main computer, I have an old laptop which is about 7-8 years old, I'd like to install a copy of Win 8 for test purposes and mess around with for a few months.
The laptop is so old it won't let me install 64 bit, is there a 32 bit version on the disk hidden away I could install or are they totally separate disks?
If there isn't does anyone know if it is possible to download a copy which would work for 30 days without entering a serial number or even an old beta copy.
Thanks
Tony
I have a copy of Windows 8.1pro 64 bit which I run on my main computer, I have an old laptop which is about 7-8 years old, I'd like to install a copy of Win 8 for test purposes and mess around with for a few months.
The laptop is so old it won't let me install 64 bit, is there a 32 bit version on the disk hidden away I could install or are they totally separate disks?
If there isn't does anyone know if it is possible to download a copy which would work for 30 days without entering a serial number or even an old beta copy.
Thanks
Tony
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1 Pro 64 Bit
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Home Built System
- CPU
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66Ghz, Overclocked to 3.3Ghz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5
- Memory
- 8GB XMS2 4GB DDR2 PC2-8500
- Graphics Card(s)
- Gigabyte 660GTX 2GB
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SMS27B970D
- Screen Resolution
- 2560x1440
- Hard Drives
- 1xSAMSUNG SSD 840 Pro Series Basic 2.5" - 512 GB - Boot drive
2xSamsung Spinpoint F1 750GB
- PSU
- Corsair 520HX
- Case
- Antec P182
- Cooling
- Zalman 9700NT
- Internet Speed
- 12Mb/s
- Other Info
- I did a fresh format and install of Windows 8 64 Bit Pro. Sorry but I couldn't live without a start button so I have installed the Start8 start menu which is great. I try sometimes not to use it but find metro frustrating to find programs as I have many. I will use Metro for apps only and desktop of serious computing.