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Microsoft Windows 8 Standard 64 bit OEM, WN7-00403, English Version

Platform : Windows 8
3.9 out of 5 stars 244 ratings
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Product details

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.5 x 14 x 2 cm; 50 g
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ 9 Nov. 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Microsoft
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ WN7-00403
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009HI2W66
  • Customer reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 244 ratings

Product description

Product Description

Welcome to Windows 8. Windows has been reimagined to focus on your life. The beautiful, fast, and fluid design is perfect for a range of hardware; from compact, touch-enabled tablets and lightweight laptops, to PCs and large, powerful all-in-ones with high-definition screens. It's smooth, intuitive, and gives you instant access to your people, apps, and stuff, so you spend less time searching and more time doing. You'll love browsing through the Windows Store and downloading apps to help you work more efficiently, or installing the latest games so you can compete with friends. Apps can work together, too, so you can share photos, maps, contacts, links, and whatever else you want. No matter what you want to do, you can get it done quickly in Windows 8. Whether you're completing a project, playing a game, or reading a book, with Windows 8 you can use touch, mouse, and keyboard together-seamlessly-to do what you want, the way you want. No need to choose one or the other. It starts quickly and it's cloud-connected so you can access your photos, documents, and settings on any Windows 8 PC. Behind the new look of Windows 8 is the rock-solid foundation you've come to expect from Windows 7. Immerse yourself in the exciting features of a new generation of PCs while enjoying the full power of Windows.

This product is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) package, and the licence governing the installation and use may not convey the same rights as a full retail package. OEM product packages may not contain the same printed documentation or bundled software and hardware which forms part of the full retail package. Prospective purchasers should make themselves aware of any such restrictions before purchasing.

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Software DVD-ROM^Installation Guide

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Customers find Windows 8 to be an excellent operating system that boots instantly and is easy to install. They appreciate its responsiveness and smooth performance, and one customer mentions being able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. The functionality and ease of use receive mixed feedback - while some say it works well and is easy to use, others report software compatibility issues and find it takes time to get used to. The customization options also get mixed reviews, with some appreciating them while others find them limiting.

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27 customers mention ‘Os quality’22 positive5 negative

Customers find Windows 8 to be an excellent operating system.

"Enjoyable product" Read more

"...Windows 8 is a great OS...." Read more

"...short review I have to say its the fastest Windows yet, Great once you get to grips with it, 64bit so your in the fast lane with this OS and at a..." Read more

"...After three weeks of use, I can confirm that it is a great OS and cannot think of a single downside...." Read more

26 customers mention ‘Speed’24 positive2 negative

Customers find the operating system fast, with Windows 8 booting instantly.

"...Overall, I love it, it is fast, innovative and user friendly!" Read more

"...sluggish on my older hardware but I was pleasantly blown away by the speed that this new version runs...." Read more

"its faster than 7 but the interface is not great for a mouse they are putting start menu back for windows 10" Read more

"...Windows 8 boots pretty much instantly, imagine your win7 PC that you have left a while and its gone to sleep, you move your mouse and the screen..." Read more

18 customers mention ‘Ease of installation’15 positive3 negative

Customers find the software easy to install, with one mentioning successful installation on a barebone system.

"...It was easy to install (and upgrade to Windows 8.1) has been rock solid in operation, is visually refreshing, and there are various small..." Read more

"Nice price, no problems installing and upgraded free to Windows 10 with no issues (upgrade for assistive technology users - Microsoft)" Read more

"Can't update to 8.1 but still a good install" Read more

"...All of my old programs have worked fine, had no problems setting stuff up or having to search around for tons of drivers for old devices...." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Upgrade date’7 positive1 negative

Customers are satisfied with the upgrade capabilities of the software, with one customer mentioning it automatically updated to Windows 10, while another notes it's a step up from previous versions.

"...I love the new design, layout, panels - all the changes have been great...." Read more

"...This operating system is ideal for a modern, up to date gaming PC." Read more

"...Upgrade to Win 8.1 is free, which is handy. I enjoy using it...." Read more

"loved it because it because it updated itself to 10" Read more

7 customers mention ‘Responsiveness’5 positive2 negative

Customers find that the operating system is responsive and runs smoothly, with one customer mentioning the ability to drag and drop tiles for programs.

"...own, are in my opinion invalid, it is easy to customise, drag and drop tiles for programs, remove anything you don't want, change colours, much..." Read more

"...And I am so glad I choose windows 8, like wow. It runs so smooth, the boot time is lightning fast!, like 8 seconds after bios screen...." Read more

"...No drag and drop with some applications, but you can select files and add to the relevant applications with a left click menu...." Read more

"...It runs smoother and loads faster than 7...." Read more

29 customers mention ‘Functionality’18 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the software's functionality, with some saying it works well, while others report issues including software compatibility problems.

"...like 8 seconds after bios screen. All of my old programs have worked fine, had no problems setting stuff up or having to search around for tons..." Read more

"...that have worked without a hitch on windows XP/Vista/7 only run partially on windows 8; common usb drivers stop working when you upgrade to windows..." Read more

"...It just works which ever way you want to play with it. Big crt monitor works, Wacom tablet works, most of my hard drives work, except for the IDE..." Read more

"I got my copy of Windows 8 OEM and it works almost perfectly. I love the new design, layout, panels - all the changes have been great...." Read more

28 customers mention ‘Ease of use’19 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the operating system's ease of use, with some finding it quite easy to use while others note it takes a lot of getting used to and is not as easy to use as XP.

"...the search to find some files, nothing wrong with it, simple and easy to use... just a little bit different from what some users are struggling to..." Read more

"...and the hovering over stuff can be annoying, but it's simplicity in the interaction makes Windows 8 great for people who use there PC like me...." Read more

"...many I hate the metro interface, I just think it's dog ugly and counter intuitive; too big a leap all at once...." Read more

"...After I had written down the key Installation was fairly simple and easy to follow...." Read more

14 customers mention ‘Customization options’9 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed feelings about the customization options, with some appreciating them while others find them limiting.

"...the look of the Metro Start Screen with its live tiles and customization options...." Read more

"...There's also limited tweaking ability for windows desktop themes too, which limits customisation...." Read more

"...this can be customized by adding you favorite programs/games/apps whatever so you can get straight to it...." Read more

"...How hard is that? The new Windows 8 Start screen is completely customisable, so you can place whatever you use the most and click it once to start..." Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Mr. N. Dyson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Windows 8 - A great improvement.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 January 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Now, I know the majority of people are finding win8 not to their liking *clear understatement* but I am here, writing this review, to combat their efforts in making others bend to popular opinion and jump on the "we hate windows 8" bandwagon.

    Windows 8 is a great OS. I have built myself a custom DESKTOP computer (note that I'm not using a laptop, a tablet or any other kind of touch screen device) and I love it.

    Windows 8 boots pretty much instantly, imagine your win7 PC that you have left a while and its gone to sleep, you move your mouse and the screen flicks back on, that is how fast win8 boots on from when you press the on button, now this is on a brand new PC but I would bet older PCs will see a marked improvement too.

    The new 'metro' start screen is a sticking point for many users who hate win8, at first I assumed this was because all these people were fuddy duddies that didn't know up from down and couldn't handle the slight change from win7 and then I realised that even some of my (arguably) intelligent friends felt the same way. In my opinion, the new start screen is not a problem, I still spend the vast majority of my time on the desktop (as you would expect) but have no issue clicking in the bottom left corner of the screen and opening programs from there, or flicking open the search to find some files, nothing wrong with it, simple and easy to use... just a little bit different from what some users are struggling to let go. Please note that any argument saying that the new metro is "ugly" and similar insults... and that that is a good reason to abandon windows 8 on its own, are in my opinion invalid, it is easy to customise, drag and drop tiles for programs, remove anything you don't want, change colours, much better than the standard 'one size fits all' feel of previous start menus.

    Just a last little point, I am not, as most people would say any kind of win8 lover is, some kind of computer illiterate dummy who only uses the computer to browse the web, watch videos e.t.c. (no offence to anyone who just does those things - I don't think your a dummy :) ) I play the latest games, I use video and photo editing software, I use programs to make my life easier, and windows 8 just improves all that.

    Windows 8 is my favourite operating system to date, I have more praises to sing but this review is dragging on as is, I am in no way a microsoft fanboy, they have made some terrible things... but windows 8 is not one of them.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, No Really.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 April 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Having had/used Windows XP (32 Bit) for so many years, I didn't really want to upgrade my PC to a newer Windows version, as XP did/ran everything I wanted it to.
    But I like change and wanted to try something better and since I wanted a 64bit OS for so long that was the perfect excuse to get myself a newer version of Windows. Having heard bad things about vista plus the fact its pretty outdated now I decided it wasn't going to be that. I was left with a choice between Windows 7 and 8.
    Looking at reviews on 7 it did seem everyone loved it, I did hear from people that its Microsoft's best OS. Then looked at Win8 reviews and saw 50/50 split on what people thought. Having looked though the bad reviews on Windows 8 I saw that most of them were more on what people thought of the Metro Screen than actual faults of Windows 8 and to be honest which ever OS I got they would all have their faults.

    Now I personally loved the look of the Metro Start Screen with its live tiles and customization options. It's basically the start menu from previous OS's but instead of a list of programs you have a customizable screen and beautiful tiles.
    I did research 7 and 8 in depth and came to the choice of windows 8, as it could do all the desktop stuff from before + Neat metro apps, it had the metro start menu which I love the look of plus all the integration of other stuff like my XBL.

    My OEM arrived it was time to say goodbye to good old XP, backed up my stuff and and Installed Windows 8.
    And I am so glad I choose windows 8, like wow. It runs so smooth, the boot time is lightning fast!, like 8 seconds after bios screen.
    All of my old programs have worked fine, had no problems setting stuff up or having to search around for tons of drivers for old devices.
    (It's running World of Warcraft and Minecraft fine to, they two of my most used games)

    Little about the system I have it running on:
    4gb Ram
    AMD Phenom ii x4 Quad Core Black Edition
    1GB GDDR5 Graphics
    ASUS M5A78L/USB Motherboard

    Worth the upgrade? Oh yes, definitely.

    Don't let the metro start menu put you off if that's not your kinda thing. Just keep yourself on the desktop as much as possible. Or just get use to the metro, you'll warm to it eventually.
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  • Thomas Gruber
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bin sehr zufrieden.
    Reviewed in Germany on 8 May 2014
    Verified Purchase
    Die Installation war sehr einfach, und ich habe noch am selben Tag auf 8.1 upgegradet. Bin sehr zufrieden. Auf Win8 selbst gehe ich lieber nicht ein - ich persoenlich finde es super, aber die meisten ja leider nicht. Die Verpackung war sehr schlicht aber nicht "billig" oder unzureichend. Ich habe es in einem Laptop verwendet, der ein internes DVD-Laufwerk besitzt.

    Ich habe mich auch vorher informiert, was der Unterschied zu der Professional Version ist, und muss sagen, dass diese fuer mich ueberhaupt keinen Sinn gemacht haette - die normale Version hat alles ich brauche.
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  • JORGE CUÑAT
    5.0 out of 5 stars windows
    Reviewed in Spain on 23 August 2014
    Verified Purchase
    un poco de follon con el idioma pero ya esta resuelto y todo bien.
    Buen producto para comprarlo y buen sistema operativo
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  • Pete
    1.0 out of 5 stars Cle illisible
    Reviewed in France on 13 February 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Le clé (xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx) est imprimé si petit sur un fond des couleurs diffèrent, que c’est illisible a l’œil nu (ou avec des lunettes adaptes) Ridicule mais vrai. Je le photographié et élargie pour le lire.
    Je trouve W8 bien.
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  • josejuan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Rápido y estable.
    Reviewed in Spain on 10 September 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Es cierto que las aplicaciones metro (ej. el lector de PDF que viene integrado) tienen una usabilidad un poco rara, por ejemplo, al decir guardar no puedes elegir carpetas a la forma "tradicional" sino que debes ir pulsando a las pocas opciones que te da. De todos modos, puedes usarlo sin metro y la mayoría de las aplicaciones (para mí, excepto las integradas como ciertas configuraciones de windows, el tiempo, pdf, ...) se ejecutan en el escritorio normalmente. Algunos atajos y funcionalidades me gustan más (por ejemplo viene integrado un "cambiador de fondos de escritorio automático"). Además, arranca en muy pocos segundos (unos 10 segundos con un SSD, 8GRAM). Muy contento.
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  • Ali Hussain
    5.0 out of 5 stars Its Ok
    Reviewed in Germany on 20 September 2013
    Verified Purchase
    I have to say about this product .. that I am happy to get it ..its ok and am enjoying it very well ... all gone according to procedure good ..thanks again
    ALI Hussain
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