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Hi Folks:
I have a copy saved of both the x86 and x64 versions of the Windows Blue Consumer Preview. I am interested in running Windows 8.1 eventually, but I have a couple of questions:
(a) If I were to set my CPU clock and date back awhile, could I still install the Preview to try out for a couple of months?
(b) Even I were successful with (a), would there be enough major differences between the Preview and the finished product that it would distort my impression of using Windows 8.1 on a regular basis?
In other words, would it still be worth installing the Preview to get a "real" impression of Windows 8.1?
Thanks for your input everyone.
I have a copy saved of both the x86 and x64 versions of the Windows Blue Consumer Preview. I am interested in running Windows 8.1 eventually, but I have a couple of questions:
(a) If I were to set my CPU clock and date back awhile, could I still install the Preview to try out for a couple of months?
(b) Even I were successful with (a), would there be enough major differences between the Preview and the finished product that it would distort my impression of using Windows 8.1 on a regular basis?
In other words, would it still be worth installing the Preview to get a "real" impression of Windows 8.1?
Thanks for your input everyone.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8 x64 Professional
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- HP xw8600 Workstation
- CPU
- Two Intel Xeon Core2 Quad 3.2 GHz Processors
- Motherboard
- Proprietary
- Memory
- 16 GB DDR2 800 MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- nVidia Quadro FX 3800 PCI-E
- Sound Card
- Realtek HD Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SyncMaster 213T 21" 4x3 Flat Screen
- Screen Resolution
- 1600x1200
- Hard Drives
- Two Seagate Cheetah 300 GB SAS Disks
- PSU
- Proprietary
- Case
- HP xw8600 Workstation Case
- Cooling
- Two CPU Fans and a Larger Case Fan
- Keyboard
- PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- Logitech USB Optical Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 7 mbps
- Browser
- Firefox ESR 102
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
- Other Info
- Two LSI 3000 SAS Adapters