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    Windows 8 upgrade

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by granharr, Nov 19, 2012.

  1. granharr

    granharr Newbie

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    Just wondering, any Acer dudes out there already have/planning to go for a Windows 8 upgrade...?
     
    granharr, Nov 19, 2012
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  2. shakennstirred

    shakennstirred Notebook Evangelist

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    upgraded my 8930g 2 weeks ago
    running great on it
     
    shakennstirred, Nov 19, 2012
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  3. ellalan

    ellalan Notebook Deity

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    Done a clean install and working fine.
     
    ellalan, Nov 19, 2012
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    Maro12 Notebook Consultant

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    me 2.... made a dual both 7+8 and it works great
     
    Maro12, Nov 21, 2012
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    popeye1128 Notebook Consultant

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    Used VMware Player to install a Win8 test machine. Working good with it. Not sure if I'm going to make the leap completely for now. Will just play with the VM.
     
    popeye1128, Nov 21, 2012
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    Installed win 8 Pro two months ago on my 5942g, everything is fine.
     
    g47, Nov 21, 2012
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    cvrak Newbie

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    Hi,

    I'm thinking to upgrade my Aspire 8930g, running vista 32bit, to win 8 64bit. Is it possible?

    Thanks
     
    cvrak, Nov 26, 2012
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  8. Biggenz

    Biggenz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes it's possible indeed. I'm running Win8 64bit and it's awesome.

    Has anyone got the touchpad working in Window 8?
     
    Biggenz, Nov 27, 2012
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  9. ellalan

    ellalan Notebook Deity

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    When you buy on line, try downloading from a 64bit machine and make sure your CPU supports 64bit. If you use your laptop, the Install Assistant will only download 32bit version.
     
    ellalan, Nov 27, 2012
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