Changing Operating Systems.

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2570688/Is-Microsoft-make-Windows-FREE-Firm-believed-preparing-giveaway-persuade-users-upgrade.html

In the slim chance that this may come about, is it an easy task to change one's operating system?

[Old_Geezer]

Since it is all Windows in this case, it should be a simple case of running the installation programme. From DVD or downloaded file. But who would want that awful user interface anyway ?

[Old_Jim]

Windows 7 works quite well. Windows 8 has been a pain in the posterior since it was introduced. It might be an interesting alternative to Android on tablets and smartphones, but for computer users, it's nasty. However, because of Microsoft's daft systems, you can't easily change from Windows 8 to Windows 7.

What we my see is a free "upgrade" to Windows 8 that actually turns it into a differently badged Windows 7. If you use the Windows update service, you'll get the option for it to install automatically. If you get "upgrade" on a disk, you bung it in the DVD drive and restart your computer.

[anotheoldgit]

Thank you for your answers.

[jeffa]

"Windows 8 has been a pain in the posterior since it was introduced."

No it hasn't. Why would you say that?

[berniecuddles]

i like windows 8 now i have got used to it

[hc4361]

I am a Windows 8 fan, too.

Upgrading was straightforward.