Great news for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 users. Microsoft has just announced that Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for just $39.99 and also the best thing is Windows 8 Pro users will be able to add Windows Media Center using the Add Features option for free.
According to an article posted on Windows team blog, Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for just $39.99 in 131 markets when it’s will be available (most probably in October this year) and offer will be valid upto 31st Jan, 2013.
Another great news for new computer/laptop users, a few days back, Microsoft had also announced that users who purchase a new PC (from June 2nd to January 31, 2013) preinstalled with Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate edition will be able to purchase an upgrade to Windows 8 for just $14.99 (U.S).
When people will choose an option to purchase an upgrade to Windows 8, the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant will check for compatibility issues before downloading and installing your copy of Windows. The Upgrade Assistant will also enables you to create a bootable USB or ISO file for backup purpose.
People who will upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8 will be able to bring everything from personal files to applications including settings. If you will upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 8, you won’t be able to keep your applications and settings during the upgrade. You will be able to bring only personal files during the upgrade from windows XP to windows 8. And if you are coming from Vista to Windows 8, you will be able to keep your Windows settings and personal files.
Windows 8 Release Preview users will have option to migrate your personal files during the upgrade process.
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