Howdy, Stranger!

It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.

Windows 8 Pro upgrade set for $39.99

Stoned_CatzStoned_Catz Posts: 34,915 jayfacer
edited July 2012 in Off Topic
Microsoft is trying to make the Windows 8 upgrade more tempting by cutting the upgrade price and throwing in Media Center, too.

Those with Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 will qualify for an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99 in 131 markets, Microsoft said today.

And Media Center can be added "for free" through the "add features" option within Windows 8 Pro after the upgrade, according to Microsoft.

That might not seem like much but Microsoft said previously that Media Center must be "acquired" via "Add Features to Windows 8" and that Media Center Pack pricing would be "in line with marginal costs."

And note this upgrade must be done via download and Upgrade Assistant. A packaged DVD version of the upgrade at retail will cost $69.99.

The upgrade promotion for Windows 8 Pro both online and at retail runs through January 31, 2013.

This offer beats Microsoft's earlier upgrade pricing. Upgrading to Windows 7 back in 2009, for instance, was a lot more, at least initially.

Windows 8 Pro upgrade settings, files, apps migration details:

•From consumer Windows 7: Can bring everything, which includes Windows settings, personal files, and apps.

•From Windows Vista: Can bring Windows settings and personal files.

•From Windows XP: Can only bring along personal files.



"You will be able to create your own bootable USB or .ISO file, which can be burned onto a DVD for upgrade and backup purposes. If you prefer, you also have the option of purchasing a backup DVD for $15 plus shipping and handling," Microsoft said.

Back on May 31, Microsoft announced that consumers who buy new Windows 7 PCs through January 31, 2013 can purchase an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99 during the time of the promotion.


[-(

blue turbins

From Those Fishes - I Fingered An Old Bitch (i got Aids on my finger)


Windows 8 Pro upgrade set for $39.99 10 votes

upgrading
30%
MarcTheFallenSGNL_05Xeno 3 votes
keeping Win 7
30%
ShaneLiveFreeDiestreets 3 votes
givz a fukk
40%
HOODSNecrothulhuStoned_Catzmonicaa 4 votes

Comments

  • SkullAndCrossbonesSkullAndCrossbones Posts: 16,452 destroyer of motherfuckers
    i wish microsoft would take their time and make their shit work properly rather than trying to make the newest and coolest so soon after their previous releases.
    "That's another thing I love about metal, it's so fuckin' huge yet certain people don't even know it exists." - Rob Zombie
  • OPPOPP Posts: 50,132 spicy boy
    This is something that is not free. Therefore, I am not interested. That being said, SPAM.
    I love winning with women
Sign In or Register to comment.