Solved Switch for Win 8 RT to Win 8 Pro

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On my HP Envy h8-1414, would there be any advantage to switching from the factory insatalled Win 8 rt to Pro?

Thank you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8500
    CPU
    3.1g Intel Core i5-3350P
    Motherboard
    Dell 0nW73C A000
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD RADEON HD 7570
    Sound Card
    AMD high definition audio device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung AMB23301
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB Manufacturer not known
    Internet Speed
    Cox High Speen
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    Firefox
JJG said:
On my HP Envy h8-1414, would there be any advantage to switching from the factory insatalled Win 8 rt to Pro?

Thank you.
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I regret to inform you, this upgrade cannot be possible. RT runs on ARM chipsets and not x86 and x64 chips. Same backwards too.
The main difference between the two is the ability to use win32 applications, which RT cannot.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro, iOS 7.1, Elementary OS
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Apple
    Memory
    1 GB
    Screen Resolution
    2048x1536
    Other Info
    iPad Air
JJG said:
On my HP Envy h8-1414, would there be any advantage to switching from the factory insatalled Win 8 rt to Pro?

Thank you.
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You don't have Windows RT. You either have Windows 8 Core or Windows 8 Professional.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows Server 2012 Standard w/Hyper-V
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ProBook 4430s
    CPU
    Intel Core i3-2310M
    Memory
    16GB DDR3
    Hard Drives
    80GB Intel 320 SSD
    500GB Samsung Momentus
Kebero said:
JJG said:
On my HP Envy h8-1414, would there be any advantage to switching from the factory insatalled Win 8 rt to Pro?

Thank you.
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You don't have Windows RT. You either have Windows 8 Core or Windows 8 Professional.
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Thank you.

I've not idea where I got the idea mine was rt. A quick look at Bel Arc Advisor shows the Operating System as Windows 8 Home Premium x64 build 9300. With that in mind would a switch to Pro be of any advantage?

Thanks again.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8500
    CPU
    3.1g Intel Core i5-3350P
    Motherboard
    Dell 0nW73C A000
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD RADEON HD 7570
    Sound Card
    AMD high definition audio device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung AMB23301
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB Manufacturer not known
    Internet Speed
    Cox High Speen
    Browser
    Firefox
That is not true. There are a number of RT tablets from various manufacturers
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-UD4 TH
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX 650
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Auria 27" IPS + 2x Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 + 2x 2048x1152
    Hard Drives
    Corsair m4 256GB, 2 WD 2TB drives
    Case
    Antec SOLO II
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX
JJG said:
I've not idea where I got the idea mine was rt. A quick look at Bel Arc Advisor shows the Operating System as Windows 8 Home Premium x64 build 9300. With that in mind would a switch to Pro be of any advantage?

Thanks again.
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Unless you want or need Hyper-V or some other feature that is only available in the Professional edition, you don't need to upgrade.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows Server 2012 Standard w/Hyper-V
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ProBook 4430s
    CPU
    Intel Core i3-2310M
    Memory
    16GB DDR3
    Hard Drives
    80GB Intel 320 SSD
    500GB Samsung Momentus
Kebero said:
JJG said:
I've not idea where I got the idea mine was rt. A quick look at Bel Arc Advisor shows the Operating System as Windows 8 Home Premium x64 build 9300. With that in mind would a switch to Pro be of any advantage?

Thanks again.
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Unless you want or need Hyper-V or some other feature that is only available in the Professional edition, you don't need to upgrade.
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That is kinda what I thought. I will stay with the home premium.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8500
    CPU
    3.1g Intel Core i5-3350P
    Motherboard
    Dell 0nW73C A000
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD RADEON HD 7570
    Sound Card
    AMD high definition audio device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung AMB23301
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB Manufacturer not known
    Internet Speed
    Cox High Speen
    Browser
    Firefox
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