Can you run multiple Windows OS's? One guest win 8.1 and another guest Win 2008R2? Or does this only support one Win OS installation?
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You can run as many as you like providing your Mac has sufficent resources to handle them all. I have a MacPro 12 Core with 48GB or Ram and can easily run three seperate Windows sessions (1 Windows 2008 R2, & 2 Windows 7), (I've never tried more). I also have a Late 2013 Core i7 MBP with 16GB of ram that runs 2 windows sessions (Win 8 and Win 7) no problem.
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This is the full version, and will work perfectly as a virtual machine. OEM versions do not come with tech support from Microsoft, thus the lower price. You might be interested in testing it before purchasing. You can download a ISO of a 90 day evaluation of Windows 8.1 Enterprise from Microsoft Technet Evaluation Center. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/hh699156.aspx Also, Frys.com is selling the Win 8.1 OEM for $95 w/free shipping right now. http://www.frys.com/product/7877319?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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Im able to run it on two computers simultaneously. You should have no problem installing it on another machine.
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I am hoping someone will answer this question as "Windows 8" is the worst OS I have encounter and will not purchase another laptop without the option to revert to 7.
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Not sure about all the versions, but you can always install multiple virtual operation system under Win 8 for old games.They run on my Win 7 for sure.
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You can install this OS on a physical server, and you can fire up two Windows Server VMs on that physical server. If you add additional physical servers, you will need a license for each physical server.
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It runs out of the box, no purchasing for any upgrades needed.Note - even if incoming upgrade coming (from windows 8 to windows 8.1), it should be free or you can just reject.
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Comes with Windows 8 installed although it will also support Windows 7. In fact I made mine a dual boot system that does both Windows 7 and 8.
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None, you will have to install one of your own. When I bought the unit a few weeks ago I installed Ubuntu, and now just bwfore the weekend I installed Windows 8.1Both of them works like a charm
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I never found out. It was my intention to set it up as a multi-linux test computer but when you start it for the first time you are supposed to choose Win 7 or 8. Mine was DOA so I sent it back rather than risk having to buy a copy of Windows just to see if it would work with Linux. I did read the review of a later customer who complained of having difficulty with drivers.
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Actually I have Windows 8.21 on my computer, functioning as Windows 7. I have two drives, that way I protect my software and can use a clone to copy it to the other drive and keep them up to date that way. Mine is a 1 TB solid state, quiet and very fast. Cost nearly $500.
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I bought this one and work fine with Win. 8, Actually they included separate instructions for Win. 8 user.
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I'm running it on Win 8 w/o any drivers and it runs just fine with the Win 8 built in drivers. Just plug it in. Remember to use the supplied dual USB plug because you can't get enough power from one USB 2.0 port to run the unit at it maximum performance, otherwise. It needs two USB ports for the extra power. You might try using a USB 3.0 port wince they put out more power, and then only use one usb dongle too. I haven't tried it.
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which os do you hav in it? i am running wins 8 and it loves it thats what it really needed. i am a computer builder and repairer.
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The version of the operating systems running on each computer should not matter. One of mine is running Win7 and the other is running XP and they both work fine.
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Thanks for the info. I have VMware Fusion but just afraid to go the windows way!I read that once installed it will be vulnerable like PC and have to install all the anti-virus, spywar etc..What's ur experience like?Thanks
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I'm using it with two laptops running windows 7, it's fine. Haven't tried it with windows 8 though.