Don't install the windows 8 preview

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Old 03-07-2012, 02:47 PM
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I made this mistake, today, with my laptop. I assumed they would have a tutorial. NOT

I figured I can always delete it. NOT

The only way to get it off my computer is to run the recovery disk. GUESS WHAT!!

My recovery disk was for my old Windows Vista. I'd upgraded to Windows 7.

Why does Microsoft have to make everything so difficult???
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It's still a beta or pre-release version. I would not even consider installing it. I am still trying to get everything working right on Windows 7. And not in love with that.
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Sounds like a Macintosh ad....
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GIYF (Google is Your Friend).
How do I remove Internet Explorer 8 from Windows as a troubleshooting step?
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I am still trying to get everything working right on Windows 7. And not in love with that.
Same here.

Not in love with W7 either

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If you have windows 7 you shouldn't need a disc, search "restore"
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Thanks, everyone, for the tips.
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Here is the link on how to uninstall Windows 8 and revert back to Windows 7.

Uninstall Internet Explorer 8
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Here is the link on how to uninstall Windows 8 and revert back to Windows 7.

Uninstall Internet Explorer 8
This link (as it states) uninstalls Internet Explorer 8 - this is a web browser.

The original post is about installing Windows 8 which is Microsoft's new operating system due to be released late this year (at the moment Windows 8 is available to test in beta form).
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I made this mistake, today, with my laptop. I assumed they would have a tutorial. NOT

I figured I can always delete it. NOT

The only way to get it off my computer is to run the recovery disk. GUESS WHAT!!

My recovery disk was for my old Windows Vista. I'd upgraded to Windows 7.

Why does Microsoft have to make everything so difficult???
Why after 30 years we have nor transferd to MAC! And its not easy from PC but were liking it better and better every day!
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Just run add remove programs and it should revert you back to the previous 7

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I am still trying to get everything working right on Windows 7. And not in love with that.
I will offer a STRONG second to that !

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Apple, it just works !
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This link (as it states) uninstalls Internet Explorer 8 - this is a web browser.

The original post is about installing Windows 8 which is Microsoft's new operating system due to be released late this year (at the moment Windows 8 is available to test in beta form).
You are so right, Blackie! I misread the initial post and I apology.
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