Windows 8 is here and is probably the biggest upgrade to Windows to date. The operating system features a brand new start screen with touch optimized apps, a cloud connected experience, immense improvements in performance and boot time and several other features and improvements. For a limited time you can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for a special price of $39.99 as part of Microsoft’s promotion of the platform.
Windows 8 Pro gives you all the features of Windows 8 plus enhances features while help you connect to your company networks, access files on the go, encrypt your data and more. You will have Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro installed on select PCs. You can also purchase and buy or have Windows 8 shipped to you. Learn more about the different versions of Windows 8 here.
Upgrading to Windows 8 Pro is easy. First you will need to download the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant, which will determine if your PC is ready for Windows 8 and let you know if all your apps will work with the new operating system. If your PC is ready for Windows 8, the Upgrade Assistant will walk you through the steps to purchase, download and install.
You can also choose to purchase a retail DVD copy of the Windows 8 Pro upgrade which will be shipped directly to you. With the DVD, you wont require to download Windows 8 Pro every time you reinstall Windows. The retail copy will cost you $69.99 compared to the digital copy which only costs $39.99. You can purchase a copy of Windows 8 Pro using the following links:
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Amazon | Microsoft Store |
| Best Buy | Staples |
You can upgrade to Windows 8 from Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP. If your PC is running Windows 7 your files, apps, and settings will easily transfer to Windows 8 Pro. If your PC is running Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will need to reinstall your apps. If you are interested in buying a new Windows 8 PC, be sure to read our ultimate guide to buying a Windows 8 device.