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- 17
- Location
- trucking USA (except CA)
Need 8 ISO to attempt 7 to 8 upgrade (then up to 8.1). I HAVE a purchased 8.1 disc and key, but...
learned that 8.1 will not allow keeping installed (7HP) programs and settings, only 'personal files', while 8 upgrade will (at least attempt to) do this.
Tried via MS site (install with just produce key), but guess what, 8.1 key not valid for 8.
Tried via MS site with 'borrowed' 8 key that 'checks out' but then 'check internet connection' comes up, but I am connected. (and to test, tried 8.1 and it proceeded past that point))
I want to not have to reinstall all my stuff, though the amount of effort I am putting in to avoid that is approaching point of diminishing returns.
learned that 8.1 will not allow keeping installed (7HP) programs and settings, only 'personal files', while 8 upgrade will (at least attempt to) do this.
Tried via MS site (install with just produce key), but guess what, 8.1 key not valid for 8.
Tried via MS site with 'borrowed' 8 key that 'checks out' but then 'check internet connection' comes up, but I am connected. (and to test, tried 8.1 and it proceeded past that point))
I want to not have to reinstall all my stuff, though the amount of effort I am putting in to avoid that is approaching point of diminishing returns.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- windows 7 HP 64 bit 8.! on horizon
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- DIY Elite 130
- CPU
- i5 3570k at 4.4
- Motherboard
- asus P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD
- Memory
- 16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 823MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- 1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 (EVGA)
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio (integrated)