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This article covers installing Windows 8 Upgrade.
In the past I’ve never advocated upgrading an operating system. Windows 7 seemed to to a better job than previous Windows versions at an upgrade though it was far from perfect. On my personal computers I’ve attempted 2 true upgrades. I upgraded one without any issues and the PC runs great. One had issues (read: failed) trying to upgrade (see the bottom section of this article). Of course YMMV.
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The purpose of this article is to show the non-expert PC user the experience and options of buying the Windows 8 Pro Upgrade from the Microsoft Store.
Keep in mind this is for an UPGRADE version. See the Terms and Conditions for more info.
The page to purchase the Windows 8 Pro Upgrade is here: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbpage.Windows_8_Pro
Currently the price is $39.99 (U.S.). This deal is set to expire on Jan. 31, 2013.
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This article will show you how to do a clean install with the Windows 8 upgrade media.
From my experience doing a clean install of Windows 8 with upgrade media is almost exactly like doing it with Windows 7.
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Updates available for XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8, and 7.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2012
Microsoft has released a new performance analysis called PerfView.
This one isn’t for the average user.
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Update available for XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8, 7, Office 2003, 2007,and 2010.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for December 2011
Security updates available for XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8, 7. These include a critical patch for the TrueType font vulnerability. There are also non-security updates available for Office 2010.
Updates available for XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8, and 7.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2011
*Updated here: The Windows 10 Pagefile And Running Without One
The topic of running without a pagefile is a popular one.
Unfortunately most of the discussion is usually based around anecdotal evidence.
This article aims to provide you with the information you need to find out if you need a pagefile and provides benchmarks on my results of running with and without a pagefile.
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You know all the “definitive lists” or “master lists” of Windows 7 shortcuts you see posted around the web?
[Read more…] about <sarcasm> Super Duper Top Secret Windows 7 Shortcuts Collection <⁄sarcasm>
