Today is the Official Launch date of Windows
8!
New buyer upgrade: If you
purchased a Windows 7 PC after June 2, 2012 you can get a Windows 8 Pro upgrade
for $14.99. Microsoft started accepting upgrade registrations in August, but
you can sign up now via windowsupgradeoffer.com. Starting today, Microsoft will send
out promo codes via email. When you upgrade via Windows.com, Microsoft will
display the $39.99 price for general upgrades; enter the promo code on the
confirmation page to get the $14.99 price. Users have until Feb. 28, 2013 to
use their promo code. For more, see Microsoft's FAQ. If you have purchased a new computer on
or after June 2, 2012, you have until 01/31/2012 to apply for your $14.99
upgrade special.
if you have questions:
If you have a PC purchased prior to 06/02/2012 and it has
Window XP (SP3), Vista or Windows 7, and you wish to upgrade, the cost will be
$39.99 for download only or $69.99 for media and shipping.
Upgrade your existing PC online:
PC users running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 can upgrade their
PCs to Windows 8 Pro via a $39.99 download
from now until Jan. 31, 2013. First, Microsoft will run the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant to make sure your computer can
handle Windows 8. If you're in the clear, you will be walked through the
upgrade process. Those with Windows 7 will have their files, apps, and settings
automatically transferred to Windows 8 Pro (though it's always good to have a
backup). If you have a PC with XP or Vista, you will have to reinstall apps.
SPECIAL NOTE: This is
for the Windows 8 Pro version. It doesn’t
matter if you are running Home Premium or Home Basic, for the prices above you
will receive the Windows 8 Pro edition.
Cover my Butt Caveat:
I really like the new Windows 8 a lot!
However, it is different and there may be some device drivers that are
not compatible. That is why you run the
Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. I cannot
say what the price of Windows 8 will be after 01/31/2013 but I have seen it
range from $139.99 (OEM-NewEgg) to $199.99 (Full Version) online. Download and save it!
Thanks for reading!!!