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    Asus N56DP upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 8 Pro

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by poboxy, Jan 25, 2013.

  1. poboxy

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    Hi, I am the happy owner of an Asus N56DP, but it comes with Windows 8 Standard and I would like Hyper-V so an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro is mandatory (as far as I know).

    Now my question if I buy the upgrade from Microsoft would it mess up my installation? I'd rather keep everything in place and just upgrade from standard to pro.
     
    poboxy, Jan 25, 2013
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  2. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    No, the migration/upgrade is seamless and won't harm your current programs nor your data. It's good practice to do a backup anyway prior to the upgrade, but that's no insinuation that you will have issues. In a perfect world, everyone would backup routinely. :)

    And yes, for Hyper-V, Pro edition is required.
     
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    Thanks I was a little worried, and 31st of January is coming soon :)
     
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    Are you referring to what I think you're referring to? ;) I still haven't received any additional info, but we should know by next week!
     
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    lol

    I don't know I am just referring to the price going up at the 31 of January.
     
    poboxy, Jan 25, 2013
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