Thursday, 23 August 2012
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Thursday, 23 August 2012
Microsoft Opens Windows 8 Upgrade Offer
Microsoft has officially opened registration for new Windows 7 users (who purchase Windows 7 PC between June 2, 2012 – January 31, 2013) to upgrade to Windows 8. Microsoft is offering the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99. It may be recalled that the Indian consumers are entitled to a downloadable upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for a price of just Rs. 699. This Windows 8 upgrade offer will be valid until February 28, 2013.
The other users of Windows can also upgrade to Windows 8. Until January 21, 2013 there will be two ways to upgrade from any earlier Windows versions. One will cost 39.99$ and the other will cost 69.99$. The process of upgrading from Windows 7 will be very simple where all personal files, applicationss and settings will be preserved. Those upgrading from Windows Vista will find that only their settings and files will be intact. Users upgrading from Windows XP will have to make do with pretty much a fresh install, only personal files like documents and such will be preserved. Windows 7 Starter and Basic edition users will have to buy the complete upgrade and won’t be able to avail the promotional upgrade offer.
Must See : Download Windows 8 Enterprise for 90 Days
To upgrade, users will be required to provide their 25-digit Windows 7 OEM product key as part of their online registration process. Starting October 26th, the company will start sending out promo codes through e-mail, which can be applied upon checkout within the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant.
Procedure For Windows 8 Upgrade Offer
The other users of Windows can also upgrade to Windows 8. Until January 21, 2013 there will be two ways to upgrade from any earlier Windows versions. One will cost 39.99$ and the other will cost 69.99$. The process of upgrading from Windows 7 will be very simple where all personal files, applicationss and settings will be preserved. Those upgrading from Windows Vista will find that only their settings and files will be intact. Users upgrading from Windows XP will have to make do with pretty much a fresh install, only personal files like documents and such will be preserved. Windows 7 Starter and Basic edition users will have to buy the complete upgrade and won’t be able to avail the promotional upgrade offer.
Must See : Download Windows 8 Enterprise for 90 Days
To upgrade, users will be required to provide their 25-digit Windows 7 OEM product key as part of their online registration process. Starting October 26th, the company will start sending out promo codes through e-mail, which can be applied upon checkout within the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant.
Procedure For Windows 8 Upgrade Offer
- Go to Windows upgrade offer [CLICK HERE] and select your correct location.
- Click continue at the next page and fill up correct details in the form.
- You will get a confirmation email with details about how to go about getting your upgrade.
- On October 26th, 2012 you will receive another email with a promotional code and a link to purchase, download and upgrade to Windows 8.
- Follow the instructions, input your promotional code and download your upgrade version.
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