I have talked to my computer dealer about getting a new laptop to take on the road and maybe be my main computer and was told that most of the higher end ones are only coming with Windows 8. I will be running AutoCad 2015 Civil 3D with Carlson and wanted to know if anyone was having trouble with Windows 8? I would prefer Windows 7 my self.
TIA
Earlier this year I loaded a demo of C3d 2015 on my Windows8.1 laptop. No problem, although I only used it briefly. Windows 8 is not bad software, it's just that it keeps trying to get you to paw the Fisher-Price buttons. Windows 10 will be along in a few months.
Windows 7 Pro can still be obtained, check DELL.
I have one Win8 machine that's about years old and has about two hours use.
I have a Windows 8.1 laptop, and I like it. Once you get to the desktop, is very similar to 7, although some things are arranged and organized a little different.
I tried a demo of Carlson 2015 on it, and had zero problems on it. I will probably be upgrading my CAD soon.
The only real problem I have run into with moving to the Windows 8 platform was my Topcon Tools usb key will not work on it. I am thinking that the usb key may have gone bad. I also had some problems getting my old Designjet650C installed, and was having to plot on my old laptop. I have since replaced that plotter due to other issues. Other than the Topcon Tools issues, I have not had any issues.
Having said that, I have only been in business 7-1/2 years, so I do not have any "legacy" software that might have problems.
Thanks.
I will be replacing all my old software so I don't think that will be a problem just as long as I can still transfer my Allegro CX with Carlson CE. Do you know if there is a replacement for ActiveSync? I have XP on my current laptop and was updating my Leica software and it told me my system was too old.
FYI I believe W8.1 pro has downgrade rights to 7. Also, I have been looking on EBAY and there are a LOT of new screaming machines to be found with W7 at very affordable prices. The only downside I see is that W7 may go the way of XP sooner than w8.1 and leave you vulnerable.
Windows Mobile Device Center I believe is what the new program is called.
If you don't like the 8.0/8.1 environment, download this:
Classic Shell™ is free software that improves your productivity, enhances the usability of Windows and empowers you to use the computer the way you like it. The main features are: • Highly customizable start menu with multiple styles and skins
• Quick access to recent, frequently-used, or pinned programs
• Find programs, settings, files and documents
• Start button for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
• Toolbar and status bar for Windows Explorer
• Caption and status bar for Internet Explorer
