Is it possible to migrate Win 7 to Win 8?

I think I will probably move up to Windows 8, but I may wait for SP1. 
In any case, I see several options:

1) I can upgrade to Windows 8 'in-place' and it is supposed to migrate all my Win 7 apps.
2) I can create a new partition and do a clean install and then re-install all my apps.
3) I would like to do step 2 and then migrate the Win 7 stuff to the Win 8 stuff.

If I could do 3, I can try out Windows 8, maybe install X2a and see how it runs, etc.

But I don't know if migration is possibly, I've not heard of anyone that tried it or what software does it.

I have a rather customized set-up that I built from scratch and it took forever to install everything I had in Windows XP when I installed Windows 7. I'd like to not do that again.

I guess I could also do the dual-boot try-out and if I like it, I can removed the Win 8 partition and upgrade Win7 in-place. At least that would tell me that all my hardware drivers worked on Win8.

I think most of my critical stuff is all up-to-date and ready for Windows 8.

Maarkr


 My Saffire Pro 24 does not yet have drivers for Win 8, so I'm waiting..

Focusrite has 3.1 drivers out for Win8 - see this:


http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2741669



EDIT: I found some problems for me in 3.1 so I reverted to 2.2

wait, are you saying that i can go from 7 to 8 without having to reinstall all my programs???!!!!!
and for $40??

is this for real?

Hey, if you feel the need to complicate for no reason... well, it's your life.

backwoods


Hey, if you feel the need to complicate for no reason... well, it's your life.

I don't follow you. It's a lot more complicated to recover a from a bricked system.

backwoods


What are the odds of a bricked system- one in about how many?

Your experience may be different from mine. 


A year ago when I built my system, installing Acronis 2012 imaging software bricked it. 


When I installed Acronis 2013 a few months ago it made my Windows Shell unusable.

When I installed the Windows 7 Logo Validation Suite, it's filter driver prevented me from installing Sonar.


All I can say is that my combination of customization makes it a bit risky to install system-level tools.

I have win 7 professional and was told at the computer store that this version will not update seamlessly. I am told that I will have to reinstall everything. Anybody else going from win 7 pro to win 8 that could confirm this?

robert_e_bone


 (you should already have something in place for running and storing backups, right???)

Naturally - two eSATA drives and two applications (Acronis and Retrospect) plus separate disconnected external drives (5 or 6).


Who wouldn't?

Check on the Microsoft site for whether or not installing over Win 7 Pro is 'not' possible - per some local PC tech - he may have been incorrect, or unclear.  I would think there are several Microsoft created docs explaining what works and doesn't work for getting from Win 7 Pro to Win 8.  I think it's worth you having a quick look at the official commentary on it from Microsoft.  They have a much larger investment - your computer guy just has to say 'oops' whenever they are wrong (usually leaving you with hours of needless work to redo).

Merry Christmas, I just took a quick look at the System Requirements page on Microsoft, for upgrading to Windows 8.  Here is that text:

To install the Windows 8 Pro upgrade, your PC must be running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Consumer Preview, or Windows 8 Release Preview. If your PC is running Windows 7, Windows 8 Consumer Preview, or Windows 8 Release Preview, your files, apps, and settings will easily transfer to Windows 8 Pro. If your PC is running Windows XP or Windows Vista, you'll need to reinstall your apps. Some features such as touch might require a new PC

Bob Bone

omg, it seems too good to be true.
I feel,...... scared.

my machine has W7pro (for developers) I had it built by a geek i know.  I don't know what "For developers" means in practical terms, but i know it cam with an actual install disc!!

I'm going to start backing my sh!t up.
Can i buy this $15 W8 now and use it later?

crazy

BlixYZ


omg, it seems too good to be true.
I feel,...... scared.

my machine has W7pro (for developers) I had it built by a geek i know.  I don't know what "For developers" means in practical terms, but i know it cam with an actual install disc!!

I'm going to start backing my sh!t up.
Can i buy this $15 W8 now and use it later?

crazy

Well, I think it is indicative as to the extent that MS wants adoption of Windows 8. That would make it more attractive to buy Windows phones and Surfaces, etc.


Everywhere I go - hospitals, libraries, financial centers, stores - if I see a Windows machine, it is usually running XP.

BlixYZ

btw, it says it's 39.99 no matter what version you currently have

Check the links I provided to see how to get it for $15... that's only for upgrading from Win 7.


And yes, you can buy it now and install later... here's a link for info on that...
http://winsupersite.com/a...8-upgrade-media-144648


Scott

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 Anyone deciding to wait on the Windows 8 upgrade... keep in mind that right now you can get the Windows 8 Pro upgrade for a mere $15 if you're upgrading from Win 7. Yes, it's legit...
http://thenextweb.com/mic...ows-8-pro-for-just-15/

The offer is legit only if you have purchased a new PC with Windows 7 pre-installed between June 2 and Jan 31. Initially it was widely reported that you could just enter fake data (make up an imaginary computer model, purhcase date etc.) in the online form and get a promotion code that would reduce the price of the upgrade download. More recently people are reporting that they need to input the authorization code from the Win 7 on their recently purchased computer in order to make it work. How Microsoft is validating that codes and recent lots of computers match is a question. You may still be able to trick the upgrade assistant into delivering a cheap copy of Windows 8 for a PC bought prior to the offer window, but the license would presumably not be legal since it is obtained by fraud. 

http://techpp.com/2012/10/27/windows-8-promo-code/

I just ran the Windows 8 upgrade assistant that shows incompatabilities in my system for Windows 8.
I'm not sure how reliable it is because it claims PerfectDisk is not compatible, but Raxco says it is. Among the other things I have that it complains about are:

Guitar Rig 4
Visual Studio 2010
Acronis 2011 (and, since neither 2012 nor 2013 versions work for me this is a non-starter)


So, I will cancel my Amazon order for Win 8.

arachnaut


I just ran the Windows 8 upgrade assistant that shows incompatabilities in my system for Windows 8.
I'm not sure how reliable it is because it claims PerfectDisk is not compatible, but Raxco says it is. Among the other things I have that it complains about are:

Guitar Rig 4
Visual Studio 2010
Acronis 2011 (and, since neither 2012 nor 2013 versions work for me this is a non-starter)


So, I will cancel my Amazon order for Win 8.

I got a 'paid version available' for Guitar Rig from the assistant (I am Running Guitar Rig Lite)... I just fired it up under Win 8... Seem OK..