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    Windows 8 IMO!

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    • boofredlayB Offline
      boofredlay
      last edited by

      I plan on upgrading my wife's computer this weekend but I want to wipe the HD and start fresh. Is this what you mean by clean install Pete?
      Glad you like it.

      http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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      • soloS Offline
        solo
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        Eric, no I did not wipe my drives as I purchased the upgrade and not full clean install version, cost me $39.99, It does wipe your drive when installing however, after it confirms you have a previous version of Windows.

        http://www.solos-art.com

        If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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        • boofredlayB Offline
          boofredlay
          last edited by

          Yeah that sounds like what I want. Did you have to reinstall Office, SU, Thea etc.?

          http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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          • soloS Offline
            solo
            last edited by

            Yes, I had to install everything, if you are upgrading from 7 to 8 then you can keep all your programs and files, otherwise if you are upgrading from XP or Vista it's a clean install.

            http://www.solos-art.com

            If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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            • boofredlayB Offline
              boofredlay
              last edited by

              Ok thanks, I appreciate it. It is an XP machine so I will have to reinstall. Now I just have to find my MS Office discs...

              Edit: Amazing, they were right where I thought I put them in '07. That is a first πŸ˜†

              http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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              • GaieusG Offline
                Gaieus
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                @unknownuser said:

                Amazing, they were right where I thought I put them in '07. That is a first

                That is because you have not got married since'07. πŸ˜„
                (I cannot find anything and when I ask my wife, she keeps telling me "it's in its place" but fails telling me where that "place" is) πŸ˜’

                Gai...

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                • boofredlayB Offline
                  boofredlay
                  last edited by

                  πŸ˜†

                  Hey Pete, I noticed that Win 8 is not supported with Microsoft Security Essentials. Looks like Windows Defender comes with 8. Is that all you think you need? I have been very happy with MSE.

                  http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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                  • soloS Offline
                    solo
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                    MSE is not needed, Windows 8 defender does everything, it's awesome.

                    http://www.solos-art.com

                    If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                    • boofredlayB Offline
                      boofredlay
                      last edited by

                      πŸ‘

                      http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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                      • boofredlayB Offline
                        boofredlay
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                        Well that was painless. Quick install and Office installed even faster. Only a few applications that my wife needs to download and install. Sweet.

                        http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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                        • soloS Offline
                          solo
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                          I found a gem,if you want the start button back in Windows 8 here is a way: http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/

                          I am using it and it's perfect.

                          http://www.solos-art.com

                          If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                          • pbacotP Offline
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                            Is that the "start" button where Windows users go to stop (quit) the system? πŸ˜›

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