Microsoft in a blog post have confirmed the pricing for their next OS which is set to be released in this Autumn and its good news. The upgrade will only cost £25 for a limited period though for current Windows users who use either Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. Keep reading for more info.
Its been confirmed officially by Microsoft and will let Windows users upgrade to the brand new OS for just £25 which is a temporary cut-down, introductory price. Those who want a boxed copy on the other hand will have to fork out full price, £45 (still cheaper than Windows 7 though)!
Microsoft says that it wants the upgrade process to be as simple as possible for their users and will be made that easy through the new Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant which will take each users through a step by step guide to installing their new OS to Windows 8 Pro.
This is what was said on the Windows blog:
“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.”
They go onto say:
“Of course, if you want to start fresh, you can choose to bring nothing along.”
For more on the upgrade visit the Windows blog and note that the cheaper price tag is limited and will run out on January 31st 2013. To avoid paying the full price you better get in there.
So what are your opinions? Will you be upgrading to Windows 8 Pro for £25? Let us know in ‘Comments’.
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