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I got the Windows 8 Pro last night. =)
#301756 - 01/01/13 09:20 PM
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Install it this morning.
Subtotal $54.98
Shipping $2.49
Tax $4.75
Total $62.22
Cheaper than the stores price those for.
Download and DVD.
Got it from here. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/meet
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Re: I got the Windows 8 Pro last night. =)
[Re: Dullaron]
#301764 - 01/02/13 12:57 AM
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I bought it for $15. I have not installed it yet. I probably won't for a long time either.
Don't forget to get the free media center key.
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Re: I got the Windows 8 Pro last night. =)
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#301767 - 01/02/13 01:15 AM
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> I bought it for $15. I have not installed it yet. I probably won't for a long time
> either.
Exploited the upgrade loophole? 
If I had a touchscreen or were coming from something older than Win 7 or maybe Vista, I'd upgrade. Otherwise, there's just not a compelling reason.
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Re: I got the Windows 8 Pro last night. =)
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#301769 - 01/02/13 01:38 AM
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> I bought it for $15. I have not installed it yet. I probably won't for a long time
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> Don't forget to get the free media center key.
Cool. I found the link here. Downloading it tonight. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/feature-packs
Thanks for letting me know.
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Re: I got the Windows 8 Pro last night. =)
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#301814 - 01/02/13 11:09 PM
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$15 is a hell of a compelling reason if you don't have Win 7. Or if you don't have it legit.
I've found nothing wrong with it after installing classic shell.
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Re: I got the Windows 8 Pro last night. =)
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#301875 - 01/03/13 11:46 PM
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How do you like windows 8 so far? I have heard mixed opinions on it.
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Re: I got the Windows 8 Pro last night. =)
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#301886 - 01/04/13 12:58 AM
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> How do you like windows 8 so far? I have heard mixed opinions on it.
I like it so far. A lot of stuff been replace and removed. Getting use to the new layouts and new options.
Beware some of the crappy apps. 
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Re: I got the Windows 8 Pro last night. =)
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#302002 - 01/05/13 06:39 PM
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What has been removed? I haven't noticed anything missing. Never looked at the apps/app store either. I just installed classic shell almost immediately and never looked back. Had to buy a new version of Acronis True Image and upgrade my Symantec Endpoint Protection, but other than that, everything I've ever done/run in Win7 is compatible.
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Re: I got the Windows 8 Pro last night. =)
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#302006 - 01/05/13 08:05 PM
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> What has been removed? I haven't noticed anything missing. Never looked at the
> apps/app store either. I just installed classic shell almost immediately and never
> looked back. Had to buy a new version of Acronis True Image and upgrade my Symantec
> Endpoint Protection, but other than that, everything I've ever done/run in Win7 is
> compatible.
You remember the Start > Programs? That gone. Tools from that area is gone too. There is so many stuff missing isn't in the Windows 8. I can't even find the player. Really is BS when they have those taken out before the beta release. I guest they were trying to get it to where it doesn't take a lot of memories. 
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Re: I got the Windows 8 Pro last night. =)
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#302021 - 01/06/13 03:09 AM
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no.. it's not gone. Install classic shell already. Easiest way to put it back on there. Every tool in Win7 is there and there is more! If you right-click an ISO file and choose open with->Windows Explorer, it auto mount's it to a virtual drive! No need for 3rd party software like daemon tools anymore!
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Re: I got the Windows 8 Pro last night. =)
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#302023 - 01/06/13 04:20 AM
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> no.. it's not gone. Install classic shell already. Easiest way to put it back on
> there. Every tool in Win7 is there and there is more! If you right-click an ISO file
> and choose open with->Windows Explorer, it auto mount's it to a virtual drive! No
> need for 3rd party software like daemon tools anymore!
I found out the one for Windows 8 is hidden. Here the link. It works. http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2012/11/24/how-to-summon-windows-8s-secret-start-menu-of-sorts/ It just have less stuff there.
Here another one that someone post there.
"How about another secret built-in start menu.
1)Go to Windows 8 Desktop
2)Right Click on Taskbar and Select “Toolbars”, then Select “New Toolbar”
3)On the Folder Selection Dialog box opened , navigate to “C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs”
4)Click “Select Folder”
Once the above steps are completed , you will find a Shortcut called “Programs” on your Taskbar."
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Re: I got the Windows 8 Pro last night. =)
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#302045 - 01/06/13 07:20 PM
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> Install it this morning.
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> Subtotal $54.98
> Shipping $2.49
> Tax $4.75
> Total $62.22
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> Cheaper than the stores price those for.
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> Download and DVD.
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> Got it from here. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/meet
I honestly hate Windows 8. Useless without a touchscreen and even then, I'm not going to use said touchscreen daily anyway
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Windows 7 may be my last purchase of Windows
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#302057 - 01/07/13 01:58 AM
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Been working with Kubuntu 12.10 and I have to say, it is going pertty well. Can't play 100% of my games, but between MAME and a couple playable between WINE and PLAYONLINUX, I may be happy going that way...
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Clarify: useless
[Re: Naoki]
#302100 - 01/07/13 11:42 AM
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What do you THINK it doesn't do that Win 7 does? When I login, I go directly to my desktop, complete with XP style start menu. Every option I've ever had (or remember using, anyway) in Windows 7 is here (and MORE). Please make a valid example so I can test it myself, then I'll stop telling you Win 8 haters to stop being retarded.
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