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#1 OFFLINE   Corrine

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Posted 02 July 2012 - 06:58 PM

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We set out to make it as easy as possible for everyone to upgrade to Windows 8. Starting at general availability, if your PC is running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 you will qualify to download an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for just $39.99 in 131 markets. And if you want, you can add Windows Media Center for free through the “add features” option within Windows 8 Pro after your upgrade.

When you use Windows.com to purchase an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro, the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant makes upgrading simple by walking you through the upgrade process step-by-step from purchase to download and then of course installation.

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If you prefer to shop at a local store, a packaged DVD version of the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro will be available for $69.99 during this promotion.
This upgrade promotion for Windows 8 Pro both online and at retail runs through January 31st, 2013.

More at the Windows Team Blog, including images, Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99 with promises of more information to follow.
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Posted 02 July 2012 - 07:46 PM

Cheaper here in the UK :tease:

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That will be £ 14.99 :Laughing:
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Posted 03 July 2012 - 03:26 PM

I just got a new desktop which will let me get a copy for $14.99. Considering I bought it to keep Windows 7 and duck Windows 8 I believe I'll pass.


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Posted 03 July 2012 - 03:47 PM

Could always get the disc and stash it away.... ;)

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#5 OFFLINE   Temmu

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Posted 03 July 2012 - 03:59 PM

i almost replied this morning, but the response would have set (at the least) this thread on fire :devil:

well, $40 (us) is not bad for windows.

but i have yet to read the article that proclaims,
"win 8 goes gold, it's super! and nothing at all like previously reported!!"

when i see that... well.. maybe... :o
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Posted 03 July 2012 - 04:34 PM

View PostCorrine, on 02 July 2012 - 06:58 PM, said:

More at the Windows Team Blog, including images, Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99 with promises of more information to follow.

Not a chance. I like my Win 7. :)

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Posted 03 July 2012 - 09:13 PM

I'm with Eric. For my Desktop or Laptop, Windows 7.
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Posted 03 July 2012 - 09:25 PM

XP Pro on my desktop (for games), but my Inspiron 1521 that Josh gave me really seems to get along well with 7. I'm leaving it that way. :yes:

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Posted 03 July 2012 - 09:59 PM

Why would I want to spend 40 bucks per machine to ruin Win7?  :sad:

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