Will My PC Run Windows 8
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SuperGamerBoy
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To know if your pc can run windows 8, see these links-
1. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/upgrade-assistant-advisor#1TC=t1
Read that page if you want, then install the windows 8 upgrade assistant from here- http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/buy
Go to that page and click on Can i run Windows 8 to install the win8 upgrade assistant.
For the windows 8 system requirements, see this- http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/system-requirements
Note: These links are from the indian website of microsoft but they should be the same.
Direct download link to Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant- http://web.esd.microsoft.com/W8DL/DFB736WD8A9DFB5B1D8DFD92C5B1DSEC5B18956/Windows8-UpgradeAssistant.exe
1. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/upgrade-assistant-advisor#1TC=t1
Read that page if you want, then install the windows 8 upgrade assistant from here- http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/buy
Go to that page and click on Can i run Windows 8 to install the win8 upgrade assistant.
For the windows 8 system requirements, see this- http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/system-requirements
Note: These links are from the indian website of microsoft but they should be the same.
Direct download link to Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant- http://web.esd.microsoft.com/W8DL/DFB736WD8A9DFB5B1D8DFD92C5B1DSEC5B18956/Windows8-UpgradeAssistant.exe
unreal9400
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You need at least Pentium 4 (Prescott) that comes with SSE2, Execute Disable bit (XD)/(NX) and PAE Physical Address Extension.
Windows 8 will not install on MOST Pentium 4, with the exception of a few models, like 630, 631, 940 which support NX, or you will get an error at the beginning of your install. You need to look up the features for your S-spec. Also make sure your motherboard BIOS will support the feature(s).
unreal9400 is right.
The quoted comment by Hopachi/vrosa refers to Consumer Preview, that's what CP stands for. You used to be able to install that version on any Pentium 4 and even Pentium 3, but since the end of January CP can no longer be activated.
SuperGamerBoy's suggestion is the easiest way to determine compatibility. It deserves a "Best Answer" post.
unreal9400 is right.
The quoted comment by Hopachi/vrosa refers to Consumer Preview, that's what CP stands for. You used to be able to install that version on any Pentium 4 and even Pentium 3, but since the end of January CP can no longer be activated.
SuperGamerBoy's suggestion is the easiest way to determine compatibility. It deserves a "Best Answer" post.
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