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How do I back up my laptop without using external storage?

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To me, backup means another copy that's not on the same computer (i.e. you can't back up your computer without an external hard drive). External hard drives are inexpensive and a really good idea. You just drag and drop into folders you create. Even a one terrabite external is affordable.

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How can I downgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 8?

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If you’ve upgraded a PC to Windows 10 — not performed a clean install, but an upgrade — you’ll have an easy option that lets you revert to the last version of Windows. To access this, open the Start menu and select "settings." Click the “Update & Security” icon, then select “Recovery.”

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My PC was bought with Windows XP on it. Will I have any problem installing Windows 8 on it and do I need to back up my data then reinstall it?

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You're unlikely to have a problem. You may not have the fastest computer, but it should still be usable. You will need to reinstall programs as well as restore files, so definitely do a back up of data.

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Will this work on a corrupted system?

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It depends on whether your corrupted system is from a broken OS or broken hardware. Installing Windows 8 on a corrupted system could help to repair your computer, but if the hardware is corrupted, it will likely not work.

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What do I do if my Windows 8 doesn't have Wi-Fi, and I can't activate Windows?

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Connect the data card in your PC and active Windows; otherwise, use ethernet.

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How can I install Windows 8 if I am on Windows 10?

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1. Get your Windows 8 disk/ISO/USB. 2. Run Setup.exe 3. When choosing what install, you have to choose Custom because Upgrade will not work. 4. Let it install. Keep in my that you will lose everything when you install Windows 8.

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Can I install without a Microsoft account?

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You do not need a Microsoft account to install Windows. However, you'll need a Microsoft account to get the ISO file.

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How do I set up my PC's new product key?

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1. Open Control Panel. 2. Click System and Security. 3. Click System. 4. Scroll down to the bottom and click Change Product Key. 5. Type in your product key, and activate.

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How do I install Windows 8 if I'm already running Windows 10?

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If you’ve upgraded a PC to Windows 10 — not performed a clean install, but an upgrade — you’ll have an easy option that lets you revert to the last version of Windows. To access this, open the Start menu and select Settings. Click the “Update & security” icon and select “Recovery.”

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