another license for it, I just don't want to download it twice) anonymous 26 October, 2012 19:25 I work all day long on a desktop PC. All recent comments about Windows 8 have put me off installing it. I use Windows 7 now but I still prefer my old XP. Should I now change to Apple or Linux or wait until Windows 9 comes out? Padraig anonymous 27 October, 2012 04:54 How can MS know that you purchased your PC within the qualifying period to get the cheaper upgrade? What checks are done, besides the form where they ask the purchase date? anonymous 27 October, 2012 13:35 I get half way through and I then just get a blank black screen with the mouse pointer. Cannot get any further. anonymous 27 October, 2012 13:38 It's a horrid system that doesn't work well on a desktop. I used the beta version for a while and it just made daily tasks very difficult to do. georg55 27 October, 2012 14:26 What is all the fuss about ,I down loaded and installed win 8 for 24.99 on a laptop and desktop with touch screen,all went well 30 mins to install,works like a charm,no learning curve, even a five year old can use it ,the desktop is there,just click the tile that says desktop and to return win key,simples,stop moarning and try it ,my pc is mnow 2 times faster Arby Bryce 27 October, 2012 20:17 I downloaded yesterday,works great and i still have