Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99

[datapod]

Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99

 

[FuturDreamz]

Is that for a standard upgrade or does it allow you to use the clean-install tweak?

And how much will the non-upgrade version be? and the non-pro version?

 

[greeman]

Looks like it allows a clean install....

McKay

2 Posts


Would I have the option to do a clean install though?


Brandon LeBlanc

2,189 Posts

@McKay - yes we address that above. You can format your hard drive as part of the upgrade experience.

 

[Stratos]

Great find, but I think I'll remain on Win7 until the initial bugs of Win8 have been discovered and fixed.

 

[M1GU31]

No thanks il'l stay on win 7.Will wait until Microsoft makes a OS I like or win 7 completely loses support.

 

[jeepmann4x4]

I think I'll remain on Windows 7 until 9....

 

[Borg 386]

I'll wait for 9 too.

 

[LittleJay]

I'll wait until Microsoft releases a new version designed for desktops, rather than hand held devices.

 

[Loki]

Just shows someone at Microsoft awoke to the fact that Windows 8 might not be a big hit with the normal desktop crowd. Was there a deal this good before Windows 7 came out?

I'll be staying with Windows 7.

 

[Monster212]

staying with windows 7. you could not pay me to use windows 8.

 

[Dave76]

Just shows someone at Microsoft awoke to the fact that Windows 8 might not be a big hit with the normal desktop crowd. Was there a deal this good before Windows 7 came out?

I'll be staying with Windows 7.

They had a limited time Win7 upgrade sale price of $50.

Will be getting a couple of the Win8 upgrade when on sale.
Been using it predominately for a while and it's pretty easy to get setup so you can work from the desktop.

Can understand those that don't like it, choice is a great thing.

 

[alphanumeric]

That's a tempting price but I think I'll pass. Like most I'm in no big hurry to run Windows 8 on my desktop or laptop. They all have Windows 7 on them thank you very much.

 

[Anthony]

Wouldn't install it if I was given it. Windows 8 would end up in the trash with Vista!!

No Thanks

 

[solarmystic]

MS coming out with the pre-emptive big guns for vendor lock-in with the enthusiast crowd... Notice it's the pro edition that's being offered..

 

[alphanumeric]

MS coming out with the pre-emptive big guns for vendor lock-in with the enthusiast crowd... Notice it's the pro edition that's being offered..

That's because the bottom level Windows 8 won't let you upgrade from Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate. Only Home Premium or lower. Windows 8 Pro allows upgrading from all versions of Windows 7.
Windows 8 Will Come in Four Versions | PCWorld

 

[flexinc1]

I will be staying on win 7 too. Sorry

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Notice this quote from a Microsoft rep way down in the comments to that posting:

"if you are building a PC, you will want to purchase the Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro System Builder product. Otherwise, you will need to install that retail copy of Windows 7 you already have and then upgrade. A previous version of Windows (Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7) must be installed on the PC you are wanting to upgrade."

So, if you intend to use this $40 deal, you must first install Windows 7 on a new build and then upgrade from 7. Or buy the more expensive "System Builder" product.

I'm not interested even if it were given away unless it had a more traditional interface.

 

[AC]

Oh you guys. 8 isn't that bad. I mean, Metro isn't the greatest, but there's still the traditional desktop. I'll buy it because it's a good deal, and if it's stable.

 

[FuturDreamz]

Notice this quote from a Microsoft rep way down in the comments to that posting:

"if you are building a PC, you will want to purchase the Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro System Builder product. Otherwise, you will need to install that retail copy of Windows 7 you already have and then upgrade. A previous version of Windows (Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7) must be installed on the PC you are wanting to upgrade."

So, if you intend to use this $40 deal, you must first install Windows 7 on a new build and then upgrade from 7. Or buy the more expensive "System Builder" product.

I'm not interested even if it were given away unless it had a more traditional interface.

If it's still less than $100 then I'll be OK with it.

But will it take out the loophole where you can install over clean (unkeyed) Win 8 installation?

 

[HammerHead]

You Are Soooo Right

I am with Monster. I wouldn't up grade to 8 if they gave me 40 bucks.