Microsoft Launching Windows 8 Upgrade Program From June

As the time approaches for Next Big thing – Windows 8 release, we are getting a lot of buzz about this upcoming Windows Operating version. Now a source close to CNet reported Microsoft will give some offer to Upgrade to Windows 8 for its existing customer. Check the details of this news below.


According to sources Microsoft is preparing to unveil its Windows 8 upgrade program for existing Windows 7 owners. The Windows 8 upgrade program will be made available to those who purchase a desktop or notebook running Windows 7 Home Basic or higher.

Customer of Windows 7 will get coupon for upgrading to Windows 8, and they could use that coupon at windowsupgradeoffer.com (not confirmed from Microsoft). In our earlier post, we mentioned about Windows 8 version details.

No exact upgrade pricing is available yet, but its reportedly will start from June 2nd. Interesting thing is Windows 8 Release Candidate will release on that exact same date and set to expire on January of next year.

Microsoft seems doing this(upgrade to Windows 8) to keep PC/laptop sales flow prior to Windows 8 release. And trying to assure its existing massive user base.

So are you also excited about upgrading to Windows 8? What do you feel should be the cost to upgrade? Share your thoughts with us in comments below.

Source : CNet

Thanks: The Verge

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