visualbuffs Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 While the news got out well ahead of time, Microsoft has now confirmed those earlier reports about plans to let PC buyers upgrade their Windows 7 PCs to Windows 8. In a press release announcing the launch of the Windows 8 Release Preview, Microsoft said that, beginning on June 2nd, people who buy a new Windows 7 PC will be eligible to get an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro when the final version goes on sale later this year. The upgrade will cost $14.99 and will be available until January 31, 2013 in 131 countries. Microsoft also announced it will reveal plans for people who currently own a Windows 7 PC a way to upgrade to the final version of Windows 8 "in the coming months." As we have reported before, people who purchase their new Windows 7 PCs from a Microsoft Store retail location will reportedly also get some extra benefits for their $14.99 Windows 8 upgrade. That includes invites to free Windows 8 workshops and a $20 Microsoft Store gift card if they participate in the program, which basically covers the cost of the Windows 8 upgrade with $4.99 to spare. Source: Microsoft press release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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