Ok I rec'd this today when I went to install it says it can harm my computer so I am scared to install it. Also I have Win8 will it be compatible????
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Many computers will automatically send that alert message. But you may also be getting that message due to incompatibility with your OS. I have used this software for years with no problems using XP and Win7. However, I don't believe this particular version is compatible with Win8. If you go to the manufacturing website you may find the newer Win8 version there, or search for it in Amazon. I am not sure they sell a Win8 package yet though.
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I will tell you my experience and you can decide for yourself. I purchased the Suite good for 3 computers and downloaded it on one to begin with. No problem with the installation, ran the security scan and all was well. I then went to use the tune-up program and as soon as I hit "Fix my computer", it crashed. I have not been able to get Windows 8.1 to boot up or load ever since. I am going to have to take it to see if it can be repaired or not.
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I do not know the answer to that actually... Sorry... I am fine using the windows 8, not sure what all the fuss was about...
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Don't know if their software is Win8 compatible. Their CD did not contain the advertised software. When I inquired about it, they sent me on a wild goose chase over the internet for generic software. I got fed up and returned the item. I purchased another equivalent from Neewer.
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Not good. The PC has about 4 drivers missing that are only valid for W8+. I tried it and tried to get drivers, but did not find anywhere. Yes, I hate W8.
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I'm not entirely sure, I have windows 7, try and look to see if there a forum for its compatibility
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Someone downloaded 8.1 for me and had no problem, but the fact remains than Windows 8 in any form sucks. I've had it for several months now and I still hate it. I've had every version of Windows since Win. 98, and this is the only one I've hated. Getting 8.1 does help some and so I'd say it's worth doing, but the OS is just in general a total mess, IMO.
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I do not use Win 8 as of yet. From what I have heard there is a compatibility issue trying to run it on Win 8. However you could download and install "VMWARE player" and if you have a copy of Winxp, you can install it after installing VMWARE. It is a pretty cool program. I have tested it out and was quite impressed by it. You may have to buy the program though once your trial period ends.
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It has been some time since I got mine, but I believe Win 8 will do what Win 7 did; I plugged it in and the OS went searching for drivers and installed them automatically. I paid about $10 for mine. At that price, I thought it worth the gamble.
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Sorry I am using Windows 7 and it works great. Isn't 8 like 7 can't you run it in different modes like Win 7 or XP mode? If so try that
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I tried to install it on a Win 8.1 laptop, but the software/driver installation clearly stated that it didn't support "this operating system" and that I needed to downloaded a different driver from AOC's web site. Well, there's only one Windows driver at AOC.com and it's the same one that's on the CD. So, it's a big fat NO for Windows 8.1. (We do use these at work with Windows 7 no problem.)
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I have never have such masochistic ideas, to even think to try such an install. It might run, but the way Microsoft recoded the graphics routines (which are a core part of Windows) make me believe it will run out of memory just after booting. It will rely heavily on "virtual memory" (which is hard disk based) and make it even slower... Seems like an old computer, that will be difficult/expensive to upgrade (RAM, Hard Disk). Dependong on your needs, you are better off using Windows XP (which wont be that fast either, but is less resource hungry tan Vista) or using something like Ubuntu...
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A 64 bit windows install is the norm today compared with 32 bit installations. I don't remember reading anything that would lead me to believe that there would be any problem. My advice, go for it. This board is inexpensive and has worked for me without a hitch. Peace.
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Stop trying to install it. It wrecked my computer, and I had to reinstall the OS.
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I have used this on a Win 7 x64 system but have NOT used it on a Win 8 system. Sorry.Darrell
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i got it to work with win8.1 64 bit , which is a feat in and of itself ,. but if you have gone thru 2 cables already, are you sure you are not missing something ? have you tried the other cables with a different pc altogether .?
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Yes, you would have issues, if your using win 7,8 it's possible to install the device manually and set systems resources accordingly