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Windows 8 upgrade: Safe and secure
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Windows 8 marks a significant step forward in the security stakes. There have been numerous developments to the way the operating system fends off attacks from the outside world, with a new and improved version of the ever-popular Internet Explorer winning accolades for its own security modifications, such as keeping malicious downloads at bay.
Behind the scenes, Windows 8 also does much more to fend off problems before they start, with the secure boot feature that ensures only a locked-down bona fide version of the OS can run on your computer. Meanwhile, at the front end of the operation there are stringent rules and regulations as to which apps make it into the Windows Store, plus Windows Defender and firewall protection too.
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28/01/2013 15:23
Why do Windows insist on updating to a new operating system every year?
Yes they are all more up-to-date than the previuos version, but the drivers take a year to update for the printer, antivirus, etc with compatability issues. .. what a waste of time & money for me, the user, I'm sticking with Vista Basic
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31/01/2013 13:46
Windows Pro 8 upgrade offer = $39.99 and expires today 31/01/13 ... the $14.99 offer is only applicable for a purchase of Windows 7 PC between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013, and this interest needs to be registered before February 28, 2013. Why can't MSN provide appropriate information, relevant currency or reliable links to stated 'offer?
29/01/2013 15:30
I've just bought a new Laptop and was advised by a friend who works with computers to opt for Windows 7 instead of Windows 8. Apparently Windows 8 works better on touch screen tablet devices and can be quite awkward to use on Laptops. I did some reading on this too and there were mixed reviews but many people said the same as my friend. Having gone for a Vista Laptop previously after a Windows XP desktop I didn't want to repeat this mistake. Obviously I can change to Windows 8 later if I fancy but Windows 7 seems to be quite good and a vast improvement on Vista.
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28/01/2013 16:20
I bought windows 7 then done the upgrade windows8 hated it so went back to windows 7 again, have since downloaded windows 8 again as my computer seemed slower, a friend told me were to get classic shell, which gives you the "Classic Desktop" ( google this name I got it from here ) , which I missed the most, taken me few months to get used to this , but happy now I got similar desktop instead of all the stupid tiles, works just like vista/windows7 /XP going to get the windows8 for XP for my friend as the cheap rate finishes 31st Jan im not suggesting everyone do the same as , but now at 62yrs old lady, certainly not experienced at all with computer so if I can do it, then anyone can, forgot too mention I paid for it too be on disc from xmas present money, but we going too download my friends to disc for her, hope this helps people like me who hate change, had it back on now for 2months it workin for me.
31/01/2013 14:28
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28/01/2013 19:23
Agree with the 'if its not broke....' mentality and upgrading to Win 8 you will find some apps don't work and drivers not available. As an example, upgraded my Dad pc and now his Road Angel radar detector cant be updated :(
Saying that, during the upgrade process the system tells you of incompatibility issues.
I have Win 7 and Win 8 next to each other all day doing different things and sometimes go to touch the screen on Win 7 or look for the Start Button on Win 8. In time, most of us get used to new things.
Its not for everyone but I love it so don't knock it till you try it. If you are connected on Social Networks such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook etc. it really nicely brings lots of info together into one feed. I also have a Win Phone 8 and that's perfect. I also have an iPod and iPad and the integration on them is nowhere near as good.
Apparently its faster than a Win 7 and for older devices you should see an improvement but I cant testify to that. It was certainly faster on my newer Acer.
29/01/2013 17:03
Windows 8 is a pain, I set up my accounts and now cannot use other accounts, it links accounts I don't want linked, I don't want to share anything thanks, I don't want live tiles, apps etc. I try the swipe menu and it poops in and out several times before you can click on what you want, touch screen God forbid, I have a touch screen phone and it goes off all the time ringing random people in my pocket, anything open cannot be minimised as before. So far I have found no plus points.
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