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[theyarecomingforyou]

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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.

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 31^st, 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.

Source: Windows Team Blog

[rfirth]

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And if you want, you can add Windows Media Center for free through the “add features” option within Windows 8 Pro after your upgrade.

Now that is excellent news!

[Relativity_17]

It is a smart decision on their part. While they might not be making a huge amount of money straight off Win8 sales, they do need to "buy" a rapidly expanding user base in order to get developers onto the platform.

[GP007]

I'll be getting my Pro copy for sure, time to upgrade to 64bit finally.

[Miuku.]

rfirth, on 03 July 2012 - 06:25, said:

Now that is excellent news!

I don't see why the whole Media Center is such a big deal, XBMC and equivalents blow it into bits and offer way, way more features for 0€/$.

[FaiKee]

GP007, on 03 July 2012 - 07:44, said:

I'll be getting my Pro copy for sure, time to upgrade to 64bit finally.

You must first have a running x64 windows, otherwise you won't be able to download the win8 x64 version.

[Chasethebase]

Well this is interesting news, really it shouldn't be a promotion, but more the actual price, maybe not for Pro but the standard edition sure. At this price I'm probably going to pick it up (As long as this offer is also available internationally).

[GP007]

FaiKee, on 03 July 2012 - 08:07, said:

You must first have a running x64 windows, otherwise you won't be able to download the win8 x64 version.

As far as I know you should be able to use a 64bit upgrade copy to go from 32bit to 64bit even if it's technically a clean install. Either way I'll be going to 64bit with Win8, if I have to pay a bit more then I'll just swing for an OEM copy.

[theyarecomingforyou]

FaiKee, on 03 July 2012 - 08:07, said:

You must first have a running x64 windows, otherwise you won't be able to download the win8 x64 version.

You can upgrade, it just won't migrate your programs - only your data.

[rfirth]

Miuku., on 03 July 2012 - 07:58, said:

I don't see why the whole Media Center is such a big deal, XBMC and equivalents blow it into bits and offer way, way more features for 0€/$.

Because I use Media Center as a DVR... so no, XBMC does not blow it to bits, nor does it offer more. It doesn't provide the basic functionality that I require.

No hard feelings, XBMC. You're just not for me.

[Stokkolm]

Is Win8 pro equivalent to Win7 Ultimate? Does it have all features of Home Premium + the Pro features like bitlocker and whatnot?

[vanx]

Low upgrade price won't tempt me. Win 7 is rock solid and I think Metro look is bleh, so 0-2.

[Sszecret]

Chasethebase, on 03 July 2012 - 08:16, said:

Well this is interesting news, really it shouldn't be a promotion, but more the actual price, maybe not for Pro but the standard edition sure. At this price I'm probably going to pick it up (As long as this offer is also available internationally).

The promotion is available until Jan. 31st 2013, so there's plenty of time. As for the international availability, they do say you'll be able to take advantage of it in 131 markets.

[FaiKee]

theyarecomingforyou, on 03 July 2012 - 08:33, said:

You can upgrade, it just won't migrate your programs - only your data.

GP007, on 03 July 2012 - 08:22, said:

As far as I know you should be able to use a 64bit upgrade copy to go from 32bit to 64bit even if it's technically a clean install. Either way I'll be going to 64bit with Win8, if I have to pay a bit more then I'll just swing for an OEM copy.

You guys don't get my point: when you run the WindowsUpgradeAssistant.exe, it downloads the same version as the running OS, no choice to select a x64 if you are running a x86

http://www.neowin.ne...#entry594975777

Actually you can try out the UpgradeAssistant for WRP to have an idea, the main difference is that for the RTM version, after it check that your machine(and OS) is eligible for upgrade, it will direct you to the payment page, the other procedures are basically the same.

http://windows.micro...dows-8/download



So...that's what I said, if you want to have a win8 x64, you need to run the WindowsUpgradeAssistant.exe in a XP/Vista/Win7 x64, then you will download a win8 x64.

[ozgeek]

Miuku., on 03 July 2012 - 07:58, said:

I don't see why the whole Media Center is such a big deal, XBMC and equivalents blow it into bits and offer way, way more features for 0€/$.

Because WMC works great for me. it's built into Windows 7 so less programs, the better. And because it just works without much messing around and records tv shows with out any problems.