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Windows 8

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  • 14-02-2013 9:47am
    #1
    LeakingLava
    Registered Users Posts: 1,374 ✭✭✭


    Anyone know of a Windows 8 deal out there? Thanks in advance.


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    #2
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    There was one up until last week where it was €14.99, it's now €279.

    I can't tell you where I got mine.....pm me if you want to know;)


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    Yamanoto
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,489 ✭✭✭Yamanoto


    The offer's still on 'til Feb 28th

    Microsoft aren't checking details of Win 7 purchase, so be 'creative' when filling the form.

    https://www.windowsupgradeoffer.com/en-IE/Registration


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    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    Yamanoto wrote: »
    The offer's still on 'til Feb 28th

    Microsoft aren't checking details of Win 7 purchase, so be 'creative' when filling the form.

    https://www.windowsupgradeoffer.com/en-IE/Registration

    Good stuff,anyone that pays the bones of €300 for an os is nuts.


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    SlickTalker
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭SlickTalker


    Argos have the professional version for 65 euro


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    matzen
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭matzen


    SlickTalker wrote: »
    Argos have the professional version for 65 euro

    Is that the 64bit version?


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    LeakingLava
    Registered Users Posts: 1,374 ✭✭✭LeakingLava


    Hey guys. I just got my key. I'm not in my house atm so I can't try and install but I would like to ask, can I just download any windows 8 pro installer then use this key? What's the story with the media centre? I've no notion of what the problem is about that so can anyone fill me in? Thanks a lot.


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    cgarrad
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭cgarrad


    LeakingLava wrote: »
    Hey guys. I just got my key. I'm not in my house atm so I can't try and install but I would like to ask, can I just download any windows 8 pro installer then use this key? What's the story with the media centre? I've no notion of what the problem is about that so can anyone fill me in? Thanks a lot.

    You can install it whenever. No time limit.


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    matzen
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭matzen


    matzen wrote: »
    Is that the 64bit version?

    Just to answer my own question - I picked up a copy at Argos and there are two DVDs included. One for 32bit and one for 64bit. There's only one key code so not sure if I can install it on two machines.


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    SlickTalker
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭SlickTalker


    matzen wrote: »

    Is that the 64bit version?
    Sorry only noticed this now you have the choice when installing it.


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    #11
    Glenagoolie
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭Glenagoolie


    Any better offers than €65 from Argos?


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    #12
    miralize
    Registered Users Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭miralize


    I am also looking if anyone spots a deal


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    marty66
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭marty66


    unable to change user account details or do a system restore on windows 8. tried pclogin but I have the password for administrator but when I try to access to change account the area to prompt yes is greyed out


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    banchang
    Registered Users Posts: 1,271 ✭✭✭banchang


    Before you buy, see my comments on the Bargain Alerts thread on this. I got a refund, uninstalled, & went back to Win7. Could be happier to see the back of it.

    Win8 is AWFUL for PC/laptop - its designed for touchscreens/tablets.

    Don't take my word for it.

    Either google Windows 8 problems, or read this

    http://www.itworld.com/software/224533/windows-8-10-biggest-problems-so-far


    You have been warned.


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    LeakingLava
    Registered Users Posts: 1,374 ✭✭✭LeakingLava


    banchang wrote: »
    Before you buy, see my comments on the Bargain Alerts thread on this. I got a refund, uninstalled, & went back to Win7. Could be happier to see the back of it.

    Win8 is AWFUL for PC/laptop - its designed for touchscreens/tablets.

    Don't take my word for it.

    Either google Windows 8 problems, or read this

    http://www.itworld.com/software/224533/windows-8-10-biggest-problems-so-far


    You have been warned.

    I actually didn't go through with my install. It just seems like there would be tooooo much trouble if I went through. Been reading a lot of negatives about it online. How could I get my refund if it's possible?


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    long_b
    Registered Users Posts: 4,945 ✭✭✭long_b


    Link to the Argos offer ?


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    #17
    banchang
    Registered Users Posts: 1,271 ✭✭✭banchang


    banchang wrote: »
    Before you buy, see my comments on the Bargain Alerts thread on this. I got a refund, uninstalled, & went back to Win7. Could be happier to see the back of it.

    Win8 is AWFUL for PC/laptop - its designed for touchscreens/tablets.

    Don't take my word for it.

    Either google Windows 8 problems, or read this

    http://www.itworld.com/software/224533/windows-8-10-biggest-problems-so-far


    You have been warned.


    http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/biggest-product-uturn-since-new-coke-as-microsoft-announce-windows-8-rework-29248475.html


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    cgarrad
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭cgarrad


    "admitting that many users had struggled to master the new operating system. “The learning curve is definitely real,” she said."


    Lighter, faster, more efficient, more secure, runs cooler and uses less resources.

    Shame the masses can't grasp it....


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