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Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99

Started by Corrine , Jul 02 2012 06:58 PM

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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 31^st, 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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#2 OFFLINE abarbarian

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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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#3 OFFLINE raymac46

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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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#4 OFFLINE ross549

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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...

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#6 OFFLINE V.T. Eric Layton

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Posted 03 July 2012 - 04:34 PM

Corrine, 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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#7 OFFLINE LilBambi

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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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