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I would like to know the limitations of installing the test version of Windows 8?
Editor's note: Assuming this is the test version the asker is referring to - Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation.
2013-02-20 09:01:03
Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation FAQhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/jj552442.aspx-The Windows 8 Enterprise 90-day evaluation is the final Released-to-Manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows 8 Enterprise. This is the same software that is available to Volume Licensing (VL) through Software Assurance (SA) and is feature-complete.-IT professionals, IT decision makers, and developers who are looking to test their hardware, software, and deployment strategies on Windows 8 can download the Windows 8 Enterprise 90-day evaluation. You must correctly complete a registration form to gain access to the download. Incorrect or incomplete forms will result in the inability to download the Windows 8 Enterprise 90-day evaluation. If you already have access to Windows 8 bits as an MSDN or TechNet subscriber, or as an existing Volume Licensing/Software Assurance customer, you do not need to download this evaluation as you may already have access to the Windows 8 Enterprise bits without an expiration date.- The minimum hardware requirements are:1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)20 GB available hard disk space1366 × 768 screen resolutionMicrosoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driverInternet access (fees may apply)A Microsoft account (LiveID) is required for some featuresSome features such as touch and Client Hyper-V may require advanced or Windows 8 certified hardware.The Windows To Go feature requires advanced hardware. To learn more about USB drives certified for Windows To Go, please visit www.microsoft.com/WindowsToGo.
2013-03-11 10:01:27
The trial version 90 days of Windows 8 Enterprise is valid for 90 days after activation. Once the evaluation period expires, your computer will shut down every hour.http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/jj552442.aspx If you wish to continue to use Windows 8 Enterprise after the evaluation period, you will be required to purchase and perform a clean installation of Windows 8, including drivers and applications. Please keep this in mind as Windows 8 Enterprise is not available through retail channels until October 26, 2012 .http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/jj552442.aspx
2013-02-20 07:31:43
The OS is fully operational as in everything will work for the duration of the trial period which is 90 days.
2013-02-24 11:01:02
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2013-02-20 06:29:27
you can use test version of windows 8 for 90 days and after that it will stop working..