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I have a neighbour who is seeking assistance from me to move her ASUS laptop Win 8 OEM (version unknown yet) to Win 8.1. This is a single purpose machine. She does her Family History research on it. I don't know yet if she does backups. I had a quick look last night and it seems to have a load of crapware on it.
If it was my machine I would manage it by nuking it and install Win 8.1 with update. I have the code as I was still a TechNet member until May 2014. I have full retail 7sp1, 8, 8.1, 8.1 with update, and the 8.1 update, all in x64 and x86 flavours.
The advice I am after is an outline of the way forward without having to pay for another licence. No need to talk about backups. I will just make it a condition of my (free) assistance that she has a suitable backup before starting.
thanks
Bob
- Mods, if I this thread would be better in another sub forum could you please shift this for me.
- I am technically competent but lack match practice here. I am a former TechNet member and all I ever did to upgrade was nuke and install. I'm a believer in clean installs.
I have a neighbour who is seeking assistance from me to move her ASUS laptop Win 8 OEM (version unknown yet) to Win 8.1. This is a single purpose machine. She does her Family History research on it. I don't know yet if she does backups. I had a quick look last night and it seems to have a load of crapware on it.
If it was my machine I would manage it by nuking it and install Win 8.1 with update. I have the code as I was still a TechNet member until May 2014. I have full retail 7sp1, 8, 8.1, 8.1 with update, and the 8.1 update, all in x64 and x86 flavours.
The advice I am after is an outline of the way forward without having to pay for another licence. No need to talk about backups. I will just make it a condition of my (free) assistance that she has a suitable backup before starting.
thanks
Bob
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Win7 pro x86 & x64, Win8.1 pro x86 & x64
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- ASUS P8Z77M Pro, ASUS laptop, Medion laptop
- CPU
- Intel i5-3570K
- Motherboard
- ASUS P8Z77M pro
- Memory
- 16GB, 4GB, 8GB
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell U2412m, laptop, laptop
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1200, 1280x800, 1600x900
- Internet Speed
- DSL 16 / 1 Mbps
- Antivirus
- AVG free