Anyone can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99. - Page 9

Sinzia · Oct 26, 2012, 11:23 PM

Just ordered/paid my $15, downloading now so I'll see if it asks me for a win7 key later.

james888 · Oct 26, 2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreij

Never thought it might be happier with IE, but it makes sense. lol

Ya. Microsoft:"We will LET people buy windows 8 for cheap. It is the only way we will get our windows 8 sales numbers up. We will only allow it to work with Internet explorer, so that our browser numbers go up too. MUA HA HA HA"

Anyways, I'll upgrade my laptop tonight or tomorrow night. Whichever happens to have more time that I can take away from sleep.

Sasqui · Oct 26, 2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by james888

Ya. Microsoft:"We will LET people can buy windows 8 for cheap. It is the only way we will get our windows 8 sales numbers up. We will only allow it to work with Internet explorer, so that our browser numbers go up too. MUA HA HA HA"

Hey, we got sucked in :P

I'm worried that I'll be forced to upgrade... raped by Microsoft!

manofthem · Oct 26, 2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sasqui

Rock on... thx.

I hope it doesn't just start the install... don't want that till I clone my drive.

I don't remember the exact timing, but it didnt just start installing. i too was worried about that, but my worries were relaxed when it asked me what I wanted to do. When it comes to it, the option to "install now" is highlighted, but you have to choose the second media option, be careful not to hit enter or space (maybe) and have it start installing lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by james888

Ya. Microsoft:"We will LET people can buy windows 8 for cheap. It is the only way we will get our windows 8 sales numbers up. We will only allow it to work with Internet explorer, so that our browser numbers go up too. MUA HA HA HA"

i lol'd

Sasqui · Oct 26, 2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by manofthem

I don't remember the exact timing, but it didnt just start installing. i too was worried about that, but my worries were relaxed when it asked me what I wanted to do. When it comes to it, the option to "install now" is highlighted, but you have to choose the second media option, be careful not to hit enter or space (maybe) and have it start installing lol

Yea, I didn't hit next or anything... we'll see.

Double post! Here's what I get next...

james888 · Oct 26, 2012, 11:33 PM

So when I do upgrade my laptop I would prefer to do a clean install. Should I "find" an iso and just use the win 8 key I was provided.

Sasqui · Oct 26, 2012, 11:35 PM

TRIPLE POST... next up - download to USB. It warns about erasing all data, so I presume it's formatting the drive?

MightyMission · Oct 26, 2012, 11:35 PM

I done a clean install from iso,but I don't know if the iso requires a keymatch?

suraswami · Oct 26, 2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sasqui

TRIPLE POST... next up - download to USB. It warns about erasing all data, so I presume it's formatting the drive?

http://img.techpowerup.org/121026/Win8_DLD4.png

missing a step!

prior to dowloading to USB did you select Install by creating media or install later from desktop?

Kreij · Oct 26, 2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sasqui

I'm worried that I'll be forced to upgrade... raped by Microsoft!

It's too late Sas. It's going to install and overwrite the OS. It will kill all your family pets and everything in the 'fridge will go bad. The shingles on your roof will curl and ants will infest your underwear drawer.

This is all normal. Just click "next".

Sasqui · Oct 26, 2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreij

It's too late Sas. It's going to install and overwrite the OS. It will kill all your family pets and everything in the 'fridge will go bad. The shingles on your roof will curl and ants will infest your underwear drawer.

Farckleberries!

manofthem · Oct 26, 2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreij

It's too late Sas. It's going to install and overwrite the OS. It will kill all your family pets and everything in the 'fridge will go bad. The shingles on your roof will curl and ants will infest your underwear drawer.

This is all normal. Just click "next".

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sasqui

Farckleberries!

Oh silly he's teasing you... that only happens with Apple products

james888 · Oct 27, 2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sasqui

Farckleberries!

Quick. Let loose some bug bombs around your underwear drawer. You know, the only thing that would truly be a problem.

Kreij · Oct 27, 2012, 12:18 AM

Watch the language guys, We're trying to tone it down a little.

Anyway, carry on.

Phusius · Oct 27, 2012, 01:22 AM

Windows 8, I'm down with this sickness!!!!

THE SICKNESS IS RISING, WINDOWS 8 IS SELLING, WHATS ALL THAT IS GOOD HAS DIED THEY SAY!!!!! BUT IM DOWN WITH THIS SICKNESS!!! THESE CHANGES!!!! IM DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS!!!!

/ME JUMP ON BED AND JAMS OUT

manofthem · Oct 27, 2012, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phusius

Windows 8, I'm down with this sickness!!!!

THE SICKNESS IS RISING, WINDOWS 8 IS SELLING, WHATS ALL THAT IS GOOD HAS DIED THEY SAY!!!!! BUT IM DOWN WITH THIS SICKNESS!!! THESE CHANGES!!!! IM DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS!!!!

/ME JUMP ON BED AND JAMS OUT

So let me ask you, are you excited for Windows 8?

Haha, i'm excited too, especuially for $15, can't beat that. I can see there's a learning curve slightly, but it's getting easier.

gaiden.sensei · Oct 27, 2012, 02:27 AM

A theory this is how it works for the $15.00 deal:

- They are giving out keys that can't be installed on a different computer. If you use your work computer or laptop to run the assistant and buy a key for your desktop, apparently it will not work. So make sure you run the assistant on the computer you want to install it from.
- They are storing your existing retail/oem keys, and probably designate the new W8 key as OEM so it'd work for that build only.
- There is a maximum number of offers you can get per customer, other forums mentioned it is 5 per person (not sure if per name or email, or what?)

I have a hunch when you download and install the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant, it checks your previous key (whether retail or oem) and puts it into their server and probably assigns these $15 keys as OEMs.

suraswami · Oct 27, 2012, 02:43 AM

Bought one and downloading now

aeameh · Oct 27, 2012, 03:34 AM

Dumb question: I'm planning on upgrading my PC very soon. Can I just upgrade to Windows 8 on this computer, and then transfer over to a new HDD/SDD when I get the newer components? Or am I better off uploading to ISO and saving the disk for later use?

suraswami · Oct 27, 2012, 03:48 AM

create ISO and save it. always better.

GLD · Oct 27, 2012, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaiden.sensei

A theory this is how it works for the $15.00 deal:

- They are giving out keys that can't be installed on a different computer. If you use your work computer or laptop to run the assistant and buy a key for your desktop, apparently it will not work. So make sure you run the assistant on the computer you want to install it from.
- They are storing your existing retail/oem keys, and probably designate the new W8 key as OEM so it'd work for that build only.
- There is a maximum number of offers you can get per customer, other forums mentioned it is 5 per person (not sure if per name or email, or what?)

I have a hunch when you download and install the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant, it checks your previous key (whether retail or oem) and puts it into their server and probably assigns these $15 keys as OEMs.

Im not flaming, but I doubt this theroy.

dedi · Oct 27, 2012, 04:03 AM

It fails over and over again for me. Tried different Browser/Computer and Data I submitted.

I guess there isn't anyone who would complete a round of registration for me and send me a promo code?

trickson · Oct 27, 2012, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Phusius

Go to https://www.windowsupgradeoffer.com
Windows 7 PC purchase information
Date of purchase *Make up any date within last 2 months.
Name of retailer * Just say whatever retailer.
PC Brand *I typed in Carbide 500r
PC Model * I typed in random anything.

That is all it requires, no receipt verification is needed. Anyone can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99. It gives you a promo code, and you download and install from there.

Personally I am loving Windows 8 Pro. Best $14.99 I have spent in awhile.

Any one that has money can. The rest of us are fucked!

Mussels · Oct 27, 2012, 04:54 AM

i'm now on windows 8, and all is working well.

only problem i had was typoing the key.

james888 · Oct 27, 2012, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by trickson

Any one that has money can. The rest of us are fucked!

I was/am a neighsayer of windows 8. For $15 though... I think that is plenty worth it to get another 20-40 minutes out of my laptop. My gaming desktop can not be bothered for $15 dollers, and would only accept it free.

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