New OS.... 8.1 64bit

I have installed SH 5 on a Win 7 machine, then went to win 8 and finally upgraded to Win 8.1. No problems, but I did take the advice of other posters here and did not install the sim in Programs File or programs files (x86). Actually I installed it on it's own partition on my hard drive. In my opinion the biggest hurdle for running the sim is CPU, Graphix card and Ram
Good luck

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Originally Posted by icthird623

I have installed SH 5 on a Win 7 machine, then went to win 8 and finally upgraded to Win 8.1. No problems, but I did take the advice of other posters here and did not install the sim in Programs File or programs files (x86). Actually I installed it on it's own partition on my hard drive. In my opinion the biggest hurdle for running the sim is CPU, Graphix card and Ram
Good luck

IC 3

IC, after running the compatibility test, my i5 cpu and 8800GT gfx card are fine. I just have to add more DDR3 RAM seeing I'm moving to 64bit. The i5 is running overclocked as an i7 at 2.93GH right now, but can go to 3.06 if need be..... water cooling is great. My only hurdle is my P7P55D-E LX motherboard's firmware. I might need a new one but have one saved for me at the Tiger Direct store nearby.... a P8Z77-V. It's great to have connections with the IT guys. They just hide stuff. LOL

I found out that I can return the OEM 8.1 and exchange it for 7. 7 Pro 64bit OEM disc for 100.00....http://www.pricewatch.com/price/soft...7_professional. Look on www.pricewatch.com for great prices.

Thanks guys.

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8.1 came in the mail today. Now to format a hard drive I'm not using and see what happens this weekend.

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IC, I got 8.1 installed this afternoon. It's different but I kind of like it. Takes some getting used to but I think I'm gonna keep it. When it installed it automatically installed Windows Defender(MSE for Win 8.1), the NVidia graphics card drivers plus the NVidia control panel , and it looks like it even upgraded the firmware for my motherboard. I'm going to try and install SH5 and another simulation tomorrow. Crossing my fingers all goes well.

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Found out today that Windows 9 will be in the works soon. It's to be a makeover of XP with major improvements.

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