I'm using a win7 computer right now... so far no issues with no ms support. as long as that's the case, I'll continue to use the EQ7 installed here. I don't really want to learn something new right now. When I go to FL this winter, though, I'll be taking my win10 laptop and will install EQ8 on it and learn it there. A couple of times recently, I'd wanted to design a quilt with features that I can't seem to do on EQ7 and know that are available on EQ8, so am looking forward to that.

Kwiltr - Try drawing up your design in the 'applique/patch' window. Sometimes I've had to do this, then change back to the normal drawing window to put the lines in there using those shapes. If it all goes well the applique patches can be eliminated before printing.

Saw in my email this morning that EQ is having a July 4 sale with 25 percent off everything, including the software and upgrading. It ends July 5.

I was just wondering about EQ8. I purchased EQ it a long time ago and had several separate programs, as well but my computer died and the new one doesn't take discs. I suppose I'll have to call service to find out what they'd charge me but if I understand correctly, it's all by download from the company now instead of discs. I'm hoping the newer version is easier to use, it was not terribly user friendly in the past.

If anyone happens to know, can you still find access to those older programs? I'm guessing I'll have to repurchase them (Dear Jane, Dear Hannah, Block Base, etc.). I feel like I'm forgetting some. Are those still available?
Thank you in advance.

Or you could purchase an external cd player?

The support people at Electric Quilt are really good. My EQ7 was having a problem and they sent me the full program in a zip file via email. I just clicked on it and it started unzipping, then updated. If you ever registered, then they should have your information. If not, then they can use the info off of your box to help register you. https://support.electricquilt.com/contact-us/

Edited to add: My problem was that my old PC died and I couldn't deactivate the program. When I tried to reload, EQ kept wanting me to purchase a new license. The support folks got it straightened out ASAP. They are great at helping folks.

So good to know... thanks

my experience was like Barb's. Tech support is very good and patient! They got my EQ7 straightened out and told me how the EQ8 was being done to avoid some of the tech problems. I updated to EQ8 and yes, no discs. But I find it Much more intuitive and easy to use--I'm not always hunting for a tool bar that lets me do something and just overall I think better. As with EQ7 I went ahead and bought some of the books that help you when they were on sale--I find them very helpful reference books. (plus sold my EQ7 to a friend). Just and FYI--when you update, you keep the EQ7 as a separate program in case you have quilts, etc on it.

Yes! This is what I was thinking would happen.
 

Barb in Louisiana, thanks so much. That's what I was worried might happen. PC crashed and burned, no files recovered a good while ago. Hubby switched me to a mac and it took quite a while to adjust. I've lost so many files for quilting including 3 stand alone EQ programs and the maybe 6th or 7th EQ, not sure. I will definitely reach out and get this going. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond.

I have had both EQ7 and 8. I am amazed at how very helpful their support staff is! Every single time I call, or text...they are right there and stick with me till I figure out what I want to do--Best Software I have ever purchased!