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Your Windows 8 Pro upgrade will only cost you US$39,99, says Microsoft.
Those running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 will able to download a Windows 8 Pro upgrade for just $39.99.
You will have to pay a bit more if you want packaged DVD version of the
upgrade, though, with it running $69.99 at retail -- it also sounds like
both of those prices will be going up when the promotion ends on
January 31st of next year.
The upgrade process will vary depending on the OS you're currently
using.
Those making the jump all the way from Windows XP will only able
to bring their personal files with them.
While those on Vista will be
able to bring their personal files and Windows settings, but no
applications.
And, if you're wondering about Media Center, it will be
available as a free option once the upgrade is finished.
From the Windows Team Blog:
Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99
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.
The
Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant will check to make sure your PC is ready
for Windows 8. It will provide a detailed compatibility report that lets
you know of anything you may have to address before or after the
upgrade and outlines actions to take.
It
will also inform you of any application or device compatibility issues.
It will ask you what you want to keep from your current Windows
installation. You will be able to upgrade from any consumer edition of
Windows 7 to Windows 8 Pro and bring everything along which includes
your Windows settings, personal files, and apps. If you are upgrading
from Windows Vista, you will be able to bring along your Windows
settings and personal files, and if you are upgrading from Windows XP
you will only be able to bring along your personal files. Of course, if
you want to start fresh, you can choose to bring nothing along. Or if
you prefer to format your hard drive as part of your upgrade experience,
you can do so as long as you boot from media and then format your hard
drive from within the setup experience for installing Windows 8, not
prior to it.
Once
you purchase your upgrade, the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant kicks off
your download. It has a built-in download manager that allows you to
pause and continue your download at any time as well as a check to
ensure your download completes successfully.
After
your download finishes, you can choose to proceed with the upgrade
(“Install now”) or install later either from your desktop or by creating
your own media. If you choose to create your own media, 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.
We believe that your upgrade experience in Windows 8
will be a breeze by offering a faster experience, a single upgrade path,
and compatibility from prior versions of Windows. We’ve continued to
listen to our customers and have expanded the ability to download to
over 100 countries and 37 languages. We have simplified the Windows
upgrade experience with the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant which supports
you during your upgrade with everything from selecting your language to
pausing your download to built-in compatibility checks - it’s seamless.
And if you’re an enthusiast you will have the flexibility to download
and control how you upgrade.
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 31st, 2013.
We
wanted to share information about this upgrade promotion with you as we
continue to drive toward the RTM milestone for Windows 8. We will of
course have more to say and more details to provide closer to general
availability.
Oh, and by the way - if you’re not upgrading from
a prior version of Windows and are building your own PC or installing
Windows 8 in a virtual machine or a separate partition, you will be able
to purchase and install the Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro System Builder
product.
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