Lightroom with Windows 8?

[carson_moore]

<p>I'm upgrading computers today. I've been working with a Toshiba Satellite laptop and I'm purchasing a Dell desktop. The Best Buy's in the area no longer sell desktops with anything but Windows 8 (Microsoft has pushed them to sell off anything older than Windows 8). I've considered buying a refurbished desktop from a smaller store but they don't carry a warranty, which is why I'm drawn to Best Buy.</p>

<p>I currently edit with Lightroom, version 3.6. My laptop has minimal capacity and is a 2gb ram, 500 gb hard drive, 32 bit system. It runs on Windows Vista.</p>

<p>If I upgrade to a desktop with Windows 8, 64 bit system, will I need to upgrade or even repurchase Lightroom so that it is compatible with my new system?</p>

[mark_sirota1]

<p>LR 3.6 will work fine on Windows 8. Once you have the new system, just download the latest LR3 from Adobe and plug in your existing serial number.</p>

[carson_moore]

<p>Thank you so much!</p>

[Hector Javkin]

<p>If you prefer Windows 7, B&H still has many desktops that have it. Some include a free upgrade to 8 should you decide later that you want that.</p>

[lennert]

<p>Carson, don't worry about Windows 8. Give yourself the chance to get used to it for a few days. Otherwise, you could use your downgrade rights. the link here gives you all information you might need: <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/downgrade_rights.aspx#fbid=atugvmVwl86">http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/downgrade_rights.aspx#fbid=atugvmVwl86</a></p>