Windows 8 (64-bit) and FFXI - Do They Work Well Together?

[Teraniku]

Sorry, though I started this thread, I had a WinXP problem and had to reinstall the whole OS.

So I know there's a PlayOnline viewer for Windows 7, but I haven't seen one for Windows 8. I'm assuming I just download the Windows 7 version of the PlayOnline Viewer, then, and use that in Windows 8?

Ya just download the Vista / 7 compatible version of POL.

[Alhanelem]

but YMMV.

Your Mom Made Veal?

size of footprint is irrelevant to me. There's no reason to upgrade to windows 8 unless you like the new tiled start screen / hate aero.

I'm not really a big fan of aero but it's at least aesthetically presentable. Win 8's theme looks worse than windows 3.11.

So I know there's a PlayOnline viewer for Windows 7, but I haven't seen one for Windows 8. I'm assuming I just download the Windows 7 version of the PlayOnline Viewer, then, and use that in Windows 8?

the vista/7 one should work- but you'll only need that to use the original install discs for XI- if you're using the most recent collection installers, you don't need the updated POL installer.

[Teraniku]

Your Mom Made Veal?

YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary.
Sorry showing my age, It used to be used on all the car commercials after they'd give the Avg. City / Interstate Miles per gallon rating for the various models of cars, Basically a legal disclaimer.

[robotman5]

Works great for me on Windows 8 64bit.