[EagleStephen]

My Windows XP laptop is nearing the end of it life so I will have to replace it very shortly.

Can anyone advise me which Microsoft OS I should go for as I want to be sure (or as sure as possible) that BlackBerry Link will work on it for me.

I have heard of problems in the past with Windows 7 and 8 so I am wondering if anyone knows if these problems have been resolved with later versions of Link.

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[Dave Bourque]

WIN7 by far. windows 8 if you are looking to get the latest dx11.1 and/or have a touch screen

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[Dave Bourque]

Windows 8 causes the most problems with link. Which is why I run windows 7 in VM and link installed in VM

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[grahamf]

I haven't had any problems with link on Win8. Then again, I only used it once, to transfer my stuff from my bold.

I think it mostly comes down to if you can adapt to the changes Microsoft made in Windows 8. There is a major update coming out in the next few months that will make Win 8 easier to use for desktops/laptops If that helps.

[CrackberryQ]

Buy win 8, blackberry will catch up! Do not stay behind for the sake of link!

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[ddddafadf]

Link I'd kind of useless now with Sachesi doing everything it does and more. I wouldn't worry too much about it and get Windows 8.

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[Thunderbuck]

I regularly work with PCs running Win 7, Win 8, and (my main personal system) the Win 8.1 preview. Not seeing any issues with link on any of them.

[Dave Bourque]

Trust me... you are better off sticking to windows 7 and save yourself the head aches.... unless you plan on buying a touch screen pc then go for win8

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[EagleStephen]

Haha - divided opinion!































































































Many thanks for your comments. It would appear from your comments that Link should work now with both OS now which is good to know.

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[EagleStephen]

Wow! What happened there? Phone went crazy...

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[rokphish]

Win 8 user with non touch laptop and desktop... works great!

[MarsupilamiX]

My Windows XP laptop is nearing the end of it life so I will have to replace it very shortly.

Can anyone advise me which Microsoft OS I should go for as I want to be sure (or as sure as possible) that BlackBerry Link will work on it for me.

I have heard of problems in the past with Windows 7 and 8 so I am wondering if anyone knows if these problems have been resolved with later versions of Link.

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The only computer on which I can reliably make backups through Link, is a 5 year old one, running Vista 32 bit and standing under the desk of a friend of mine.

So, actually I would have to recommend you Vista and I swear, I am not trolling you.

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[anon6113468]

Definitely go for Windows 8. Everything BlackBerry does is immiedatly made for Windows 8 so there's no problem on that end. Plus, a big FREE update is coming for Windows 8.1 the 18th of October so get onto it ! Even without a touch screen, Windows 8 is better. Plus, new. is. always. better.