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as the topic title specifies...

I am using Windows Server 2012 which is the server version of 8.

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Windows Server 2012 vs Windows 8 — is right that Server 2012 shares the same kernel and shell style as Windows 8, but it’s a server product with different roles, install options (Server Core / Server with GUI / Desktop Experience) and servicing expectations. Running the Desktop Experience will add many client-side features, but Server Core remains the smaller, more secure option for production servers. (learn.microsoft.com)

Hibernation, Fast Startup and troubleshooting — ’s hibernation glitches are a common Windows 8-era symptom. Windows 8 introduced Fast Startup (hybrid boot), which is enabled by default and can interfere with hibernation/resume, driver initialization, and multi-boot setups. For diagnosis and quick fixes run these in an elevated prompt:

powercfg /a
powercfg /hibernate off

powercfg /a lists available sleep states; turning hibernation off disables Fast Startup. If problems persist, update firmware and chipset/graphics drivers, and check Event Viewer for driver-related errors. (learn.microsoft.com)

Keeping a saved partition or dual-booting — saving an installer on a partition is fine, but be aware Fast Startup can “lock” NTFS volumes and UEFI Secure Boot on many Windows 8-certified machines complicates installing other OSes (Linux, older Windows builds). Safer options for testing: run Windows 8 in a VM (Hyper-V/VirtualBox) or create full backups + recovery media before attempting multi-boot. If multi-booting, disable Fast Startup and confirm Secure Boot settings in firmware first. (learn.microsoft.com)

Practical follow-ups — folks who report a smooth install (for example on an OptiPlex) should still keep drivers updated from the OEM. Note that mainstream support timelines moved on years ago: Windows 8 support ended in 2016 and Windows 8.1 reached end of support on January 10, 2023 — continued use carries security and app-compatibility risks; consider moving to a supported release or use isolated VMs. (learn.microsoft.com)

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Member Avatar for bradly.spicer

I've recently been using the standard evaluation version of Windows 8.

Member Avatar for caperjack

im using as my main OS,the full release of win8-pro from Microsoft technet acct.and it works great on my Dell optiples 745

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Member Avatar for nanosani

I'm using two versions of Windows 8. One is Release Preview version and another from TechNet subscription.

Member Avatar for scudzilla

I'm currently using Windows 8 professional.

Member Avatar for David B.

Have it saved in another partician for later install after I do some checking to see if I like it or not from online reviews.

Member Avatar for caperjack

see if I like it or not from online reviews

nothing like the real thing ,what someone else doesn't like you might think is great ,I have to say I like it ,main reason it works great and fast and has not had a single glitch since I installed it

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Member Avatar for nanosani

I've had some glitches and problems with hibernation of Windows 8 but overall it's more stable, secure and faster than previous Operating Systems like Windows 7 or Windows XP.

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oh cool guys thanks.

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I have gotten used to WinNT, Win2K, WinXP, Verified Vista, must run some Win7. I tried the Win8 demo for a while and it was no better for my purposes. I am back using Debian for my real work.

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