Ten things windows users need to know
1. Can I migrate all user settings,personal files and installed applications from Windows 7 to Windows 8?
The migration from Windows 7 to Windows8 is very simple and straightforward. Current windows 7 users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro through a simple download for a fee. The process allows users to retain all of the users existing files,apps,and personal settings.
2. Can I migrate all user settings and personal files,but not installed applications from Windows Vista to Windows 8?
That's correct. Vista users can also migrate to Windows8 through a download option for a fee and process will preserve personal files and settings, but apps will need to be reinstalled.
3. Can I migrate all user settings and personal files, but not installed applications from WindowsXP to Windows 8?
Considering that Window XP commands significant market share,particularly in the enterprise and small businesses segments,XP users can also download the Win 8 Pro upgrade for a fee. This process will only allow users to migrate personal files. However,apps and settings will need to be manually restored. All official support for XP ends in 2014.
4. Will the current drivers in XP and Windows 7 support Windows 8?
Generally,drivers are external programs that are designed to support operating system (OS) functions which the OS cannot perform. These drivers are usually launched after the release of the operating system,such aswindows8,and are built by companies that manufacture devices that will run on the OS.
5. Is there any tool to assess applications compatibility?
In addition to being able to check hardware compatibility. Microsoft's Compatibility Center can also be used to check specific if specific apps or software are compatible.
6. Is it possible to install the upgrade on a PC without an operating system?
An upgrade requires that a previous version of window is installed on the PC. A previous version means any version of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.
7. Are clean installations an option during the upgrade process?
Users can select to format the hard drive they want to install Windows 8 Pro on during the upgrade process. This may include the drive the earlier version of Windows was installed on,which is excellent news for users who want to start with a clean fresh operating system. It needs to be mentioned that no data can be migrated from the old operating system to the new if format is selected.
8. Do Windows 7 family Pack customers have to purchase three licenses,or just one?
A windows7 family pack consists of a single license that customers can install on three different PCs. Users need to purchase three licenses for $39.99 each if they want to upgrade all three PCs to Windows 8 Pro.
9. Why is Windows Media Center absent from all versions?
While Windows Media Center will be an extra-cost option in Windows and will require Windows8 Pro,acquiring either the Windows8 Media center pack or the Windows 8 Pro Pack gives you Media Center,including DVD playback (in Media Center,not in Media Player),broadcast TV recording and playback (DBV-T/S,ISDB-S/T,DMBH, and ATSC), and VOB File playback. Windows Media Player will continue to be available in all editions.
10. What are the end-of-support dates for all windows versions:
Windows XP SP3: April 8, 2014
Windows Vista SP2: April 11,2017
Windows 7 SP1: January 14, 2020
Windows 8: January 10, 2023.
