This message was posted by Steve on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/topic/3/729.html#000002 I am a full-time computer tech and part-time embroiderer. I have tested Windows 8 in beta and DesignShop 9 would not load on it. I think this O/S would be great for tablets and phones but not PC use. Everything has been redesigned using tiles. Personally, I did not like it and will be sticking Windows 7 =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================