Both Packs include Windows Media Center, including the ability to play DVDs.
Alternatively, you can obtain the Windows 8 Media Center Pack or the Windows 8 Pro Pack post upgrade. Windows 8 Requirements and Limitations for Specific FeaturesĭVD playback was supported by Windows 7 and is no longer possible with Windows 8 without additional software which can be acquired from a third-party.
You will need to do a clean wipe and install.
Cross firmware upgrades – BIOS to UEFI. It allows keeping only Windows settings and personal files. Upgrading from Vista SP1 is not supported if you plan to keep any apps. Upgrading from Vista is not supported if you plan to keep any apps and Windows settings. Upgrading from XP SP3 or higher is not supported if you plan to keep any apps and Windows settings. Cross architecture upgrades – 32-bit to 64-bit. Cross-language installations are not supported if you plan to keep any, apps or Windows settings. Non-Supported Windows 8 Upgrade Options. Users with Windows XP SP3 or higher will be able to upgrade to Windows 8, however, only personal files (data only) will be available after the install. Windows Vista with SP1 personal files and system settings will be also maintained through the upgrade. Windows Vista (without SP1 installed) users can upgrade to Windows 8, however, only personal files (data only) will be kept through the upgrade. Windows 8 Enterprise (which typically is only available to Corporations with active Volume license and Software Assurance subscribers) is available via upgrade to Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Enterprise installs. Again, upgrading will allow you to keep all your files and apps. Windows 8 Pro is available to those users running Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate. Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic and Windows 7 Home Premium can upgrade to Windows 8 while maintaining their existing Windows settings, applications and personal files like photos, movies and documents. If you perform a clean installation, the operating system files are installed in a new folder, and you must reinstall all of your applications and reset user preferences, such as desktop and application settings. No validation, though.ĭuring an upgrade, existing user settings are retained, as well as installed applications. Windows 8 could be installed and could be booted up. Only the possibility of a Windows 8 installation was checked. Intel OakTrail platform does not support Windows 8. (for General limitations see Step-by-Step Guide) Systems Upgrade List ESPRIMO Systems list:
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