If you buy a new Windows 7 PC between June 2 this year and by the end of January next year, you can enjoy the offer to upgrade your system to Windows 8 Pro for only $14.99. Now, how about existing Windows owners? Is there any upgrade promotion too?
Of course there is! In fact, Microsoft has just announced that existing Windows users who are currently running Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 on their computers, are qualify to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro at an attractive price of only $39.99. The offer is available in 131 countries and runs through January 31, 2013.
When the Windows 8 launches (expected to be in this fall), you can purchase an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro at Windows.com, and download it to your computer. The Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant will assist you with the upgrade process.
If you’re upgrading from Windows 7 (of any consumer edition) to Windows 8 Pro, you can bring everything along. This includes your Windows settings, personal files and apps. For Windows Vista users, you can bring along Windows settings and personal files. Unfortunately for those who are planning to upgrade from Windows XP, you will only be able to take along your personal files.
After upgrade, you have the option to add Windows Media Center for free through the “add features” option within Windows 8 Pro.
Besides getting Windows 8 Pro online, you can purchase a packaged DVD version of the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $69.99 at retail store. The price is, well, valid only during the promotion period.
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