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peterr:
Hello
Does not having secure boot on my Dells mean that I cannot install Win 8?
If I can how do I do it so I still have a disc for future reinstallations?
I read not having secure boot would cause an upgrade to reject the upgrade.
I hope the $40 Pro is not ruled out.
Thank you

Shane:
It should be able to.

But just run Microsoft's upgrade assistant and it will tell you if it can or cant :wink:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/upgrade-to-windows-8

Shane

peterr:
Hello
I did run the tester before and 6 items were flagged, secure boot being one. The ophers I could handle but i loose Bluetooth. Is there a way to retrieve it after the installation?
When I clicked on more information it said the download would stop telling me it cannot be installed. I don't know if it meant the secure boot feature or the Win 8 installation. I am afraid to get 1/2 way into it and have to try and reach MS during this frantic time.
Ztruker felt it is ok and he is pretty good as you know.
 :undecided: Peter

Shane:
It should still install without secure boot.

As for bluetooth and such, those are just drivers. All you will need to do is find updated drivers for them. A lot of times the Windows 7 drivers will work with 8. 8 is just a new version of 7.

Shane

peterr:
Shoud I update the drivers before or after?
Just go to Device manager and click to install new drivers?
Thank you

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