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Which Win 8 Version to buy?

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    dennisneff

    dennisneff Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I'm currently running Win XP Home, but am building a new machine on which I want to run Win 8. Which Win 8 model has the ability to run XP programs and will allow for the traditional XP style desktop interface? If there is a Home and a Pro Win 8, like XP, and they both have the traditional interface and a proprietary engine (I'm guessing at that term:), what is the advantage of Pro (I know it will cost more). TIA

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    Sorry Steve,

    I couldn't find the answer to either of the two questions there. But I did learn there is a Home and a Home Premium (but not what the difference is) and a Pro.

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    Steve R Jones

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    The link above shows you what the differences are. X means its in that version - No X means it isn't. Odds are the standard/Non Pro version will do you just fine.
     
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    Arie

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    There is no "traditional XP style desktop interface ". There is a Windows 7 like desktop, minus the start menu.

    Unlike Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate which include the Licensed Windows XP Mode, there's no such thing in Windows 8.
     
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    Arie

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    Interesting.... since there is only Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro available at retail.

    Windows RT is only available for OEM's and Windows 8 Enterprise is only available for volume licensing.
     
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    Hi Arie,

    I just reread the link from Steve's post and now see that there must be a Win 7 Home and Home Premium, which can be upgraded to Windows 8.
     
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    Thanks again Arie,

    Now I see that if I want the old style desktop, minus the Start Menu, and an liscenced XP Mode, I'll have to go back to Win 7 Pro/Ult. I am confused as I read an article on CNN Interactive that stated that Windows 8 would do what I asked. Is Windows 8 as difficult as a lot of people are saying or does it include a tutorial that will make learning it possible?

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    That depends on your point of view :) For my part I istalled Start8 which restores the Windows 7 Start Menu and boots straight to the Desktop. From there on it is plain sailing.
    Look at Windows 8 for Dummies - freebie courtesy of Dell.

    If you want an 'XP Mode' as in 7 install XP (you will need a licensed copy) in a VM such as Virtual Box (free)
     
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    Thanks Pete,

    I really want to go to Win 8 straight away, instead of going through Win 7 first. Your suggestion really helps. One last question: I've always used Outlook Express for my email. What will I use on Win 8, and can my OE email files and settings be transferred across to Win 8. I would hate to lose everything. TIA

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    MrBill

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    Got to agree with PeteC on WLM. Kind of like OE and Outlook merged together.
     
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    Arie

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    Yea, but you also get all the bugs from OE. Do yourself a favor and get an other free client, or better yet, get Office Outlook (which isn't free).
     
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    Use another Drive for Windows 8.

    Do yourself a favor. Load 7 onto another drive and install 8 there. No need to go back to 7 using the same drive if not happy with 8. This way you can learn 8 and still use your 7. Used Paragon software to back up and download. Just be wary of the 100mb partition.
     
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