Installing 64-bit Windows 8 on tablet currently running 32-bit W7.
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If I had a Windows touch machine right now, I wouldn't hesitate for one second to put 8 on it.
What's the difference in the end? If I stay with Win 7 or install 8, I would still have to do an...
Installing 64-bit Windows 8 on tablet currently running 32-bit W7.
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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What key would you use to install 8? The 90-day trial key out there won't allow you to put in another key and unlock the version you purchased. And you can't install anymore without a key. If you...
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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The Release Preview expires on 1/15/2013. I don't know if that means it will stop working entirely or just start popping up nag screens, but that's the date I've heard.
Installing 64-bit Windows 8 on tablet currently running 32-bit W7.
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So the consumer preview is only meant as a temporary solution, right? If I understand you correctly, I cannot just type in a non-free key later to convert it (via updates) into a retail/perpetual...
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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If its the same version (pro/home/enterprise) you should be able to use your AGM key. The key works for both 32/64 bit copys.
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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I got in on the Windows 8 deal (via acm) listed on the deals page and ended up downloading the 64-bit (32-bit is not available via acm) version Windows 8. On trying to install it by clicking "launch"...
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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Wait for the true tablet version. Is coming out in a month or so.
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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Thanks. But this is a preview version with a common public "free" key. I suspect it is will be missing significant features compared to the one I got via acm. The acm/dreamspark version is equivalent...
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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I didn't know that, thanks for the info. Wonder if it will be made available/accessible for download...will wait and see.
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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The consumer preview is really just if you want to try the new version, that is better optimized for the touch interface, decide if it works well on your device, etc.
The link I provided was...
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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Even if it were missing something.
Wouldn't that be a much better option than Win 7 with no actual touch interface?
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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So anyone can just download this and have W8 (with updates for perpetuity) for free?
Apologies for asking what you might have already answered but it seems too good to be true...why are people...
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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aargh. Sucks.
Thanks for responding.
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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The Atom Z540, which I believe is the processor in your Slate 500, doesn't support 64-bit.
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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Yes - IIRC this is how it was with Win7. You *might* be able to do an in-place upgrade (install a retail version over the preview, and keep your data & settings), but if they do it the same way they...
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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Thanks for clarifying. The free msft download is not for me (I am the OP). I just have to wait it out until hopefully a 32-bit download surfaces from a msft authorized outlet...hopefully it will...
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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No, there wont be anything significant. The gold master will work indefinitely and will have a lot of the bug fixes/polish that the beta does not. Microsoft has never had major feature differences...
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No. The consumer preview version is a late beta it has bugs, and not everything is quite finished and polished, but the major core stuff is there and functioning. Some things will change but they...
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The reason I am pausing wrt to the free preview) is a fear that updates will stop working or a stupid "this copy is not authorized" message pops up sometime in the future.
That said, the way you...
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Thread created 10-02-2012 by new_berlin
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You can download the 32 bit version here.
