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Has anyone done a simple install from Windows 7 to Windows 8 and have it go successful. Each time I have attempted that in the past, I have had no problems. Different computer today - different windows ----
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG
    CPU
    2.40
    Memory
    16 GIGS
    Mouse
    Logitech m560
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton 360
Windows 8 and 7 are so close, it's the upgrade that have most chance to work
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 enterprise x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pc-Quebec / Area 66
    CPU
    i7-3960X Extreme Edition
    Motherboard
    Rampage IV Extreme
    Memory
    Gskill 4x4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    4 x HD 7970
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Screen Resolution
    2560*1600
    Hard Drives
    C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
    D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
    E:\ WD 2TB Black
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200
    Case
    TT Mozart TX
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech G-15
    Other Info
    Windows 8 VM is install on his own SSD.
My laptop is but a bit over two years of age - 8 Gigs of RAM. I'm getting a *green* from everyone I'm asking. I think I'll take the dive --- any further advice will be appreciated.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG
    CPU
    2.40
    Memory
    16 GIGS
    Mouse
    Logitech m560
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton 360
Do make the DVD backup first.
You can make the ISO from exe.

Check this post by BillWindows.

http://www.eightforums.com/installa...-changed-my-mind-want-clean-install-help.html

BillWindows said:
You should have an upgrade file on your desktop, click on that, it asks some questions and one of them is do you want to install later say yes, then another question do you want to create an ISO file just say yes, when it has created the ISO file, right click on it to burn it to a DVD.
Then boot from that to completely wipe your disk and reformat, make sure you have your key for when you start the installation. If you have a Windows Live account use that. Make sure you feel comfortable doing this and have anything you need backed up, this worked for me, I hope it works for you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
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