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I know by upgrading from Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows 8 Pro that I will lose the following features:

  • Windows XP Mode
  • Windows DVD Maker
  • DVD playback
  • Windows Media Center
  • Built in games for Windows 7 (Chess Titans, Purble Place, etc.)
  • Aero, Start Menu, etc.

What other features am I going to lose by upgrading to Windows 8 Pro?

cowgod
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  • Shadow Copies / Previous Versions (replaced by File History)

  • Universal Spell Checking

  • Natural Language Search

  • Multiple Clipboards

  • Windows Explorer (command bar is gone and replaced with a ribbon UI. Now referred to as File Explorer)

  • Windows Update Desktop Notifications

  • Windows Desktop Gadgets

  • Flip 3D

  • File Manager tab support

  • BSOD details & technical information (screen look changed)

  • Desktop Pen, Ink and Touch Input

  • Windows CardSpace

  • People Near Me P2P API

You can also check The complete list of features removed in Windows 8 Wikipedia article for all the details.

amiregelz
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Some installed software might be incompatible, The upgrade assistant will give you a list after scanning.

chariot423
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