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

james888 · Oct 26, 2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crap Daddy

James, go here:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w..._Home_FPP_Null

then when you click download you will get the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant which will guide you.

I don't need help upgrading. I upgraded to windows 7 just fine, and installed windows 8 release preview way back just fine. I did remove the preview soon afterwords though. The problem is buying the upgrade key for $15 dollars. I think my cropped screen shot was misleading.

I do not think upgrading to windows 8 is worth $40.

Phusius · Oct 26, 2012, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crap Daddy

James, go here:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w..._Home_FPP_Null

then when you click download you will get the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant which will guide you.

On second thought I think the 15$ offer is valid for win 7 machines bought recently.

yes, its only for new machines. which is why my topic is brilliant because my machine is 1 year old. lolol

here are my desktop wallpapers, im in the mood for sharing today.

http://imgur.com/41cfA,fkcPA,UPrB3,M...F9,fNIQo,4ZtBy

14 images there just click next, see if you like any

james888 · Oct 26, 2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Phusius

yes, its only for new machines. which is why my topic is brilliant because my machine is 1 year old. lolol

here are my desktop wallpapers, im in the mood for sharing today.

http://imgur.com/41cfA,fkcPA,UPrB3,M...F9,fNIQo,4ZtBy

14 images there just click next, see if you like any

My laptop is not even a year old. My desktop is almost 2 years.

Kreij · Oct 26, 2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by james888

I could post a screen shot of every page as they come up. I followed the link from the OP.

I don't know. Maybe has something to do with the date you entered or the model?
I don't remember what I put in, I was just winging it.

Phusius · Oct 26, 2012, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james888

My laptop is not even a year old. My desktop is almost 2 years.

They must have fixed it James, I am sorry. It never asked any of the rest of us for our Win 7 key, lol. Like I said I think Microsoft did it on purpose to just get the talk riled up, throw some freebies out there, just get the pot boiling.

james888 · Oct 26, 2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

I don't know. Maybe has something to do with the date you entered or the model?
I don't remember what I put it, I was just winging it.

Same here. What date did you put in? I put in october 1 2012.

Sasqui · Oct 26, 2012, 10:50 PM

WTF is this?

goodgreenganja · Oct 26, 2012, 10:51 PM

YEEESSS!!

After pausing, closing out, and reopening the program a few times it now says "11 minutes". I am psyched.

Kreij · Oct 26, 2012, 10:52 PM

The pages still look the same to me.
I don't remember, I just picked a random date in October and retailer was Newegg, and I think I chose "other" for the computer.
I don't remember what I put in model.

Sasqui · Oct 26, 2012, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

The pages still look the same to me.
I don't remember, I just picked a random date in October and retailer was Newegg, and I think I chose "other" for the computer.
I don't remember what I put in model.

For a model, I just put in a dell from the internet

What's with the screen above, ship a DVD for $14.99, or download for $39.99?

Kreij · Oct 26, 2012, 10:55 PM

I think once you go past that if you don't check the media one it asks for the promo code and you get the download one for $15

manofthem · Oct 26, 2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sasqui

WTF is this?

http://img.techpowerup.org/121026/Win8.png

Yes, hit checkout and go from there

james888 · Oct 26, 2012, 10:58 PM

I think it just doesn't like me. I just tried 10 different dates. All had different reference numbers.

This is the last bit of info I put in.

Phusius · Oct 26, 2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by james888

I think it just doesn't like me. I just tried 10 different dates in october and 3 in september all with with multiple different emails.

This is the last bit of info I put in.
http://i.imgur.com/LXGMS.png

clean your cache with cc cleaner and try again is all i can say

and yes sas that page is normal, just hit continue u enter your promo code after you put in your credit card info.

Delta6326 · Oct 26, 2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james888

I think it just doesn't like me. I just tried 10 different dates. All had different reference numbers.

This is the last bit of info I put in.
http://i.imgur.com/LXGMS.png

Maybe try Pc brand as Other, unless the computer your trying is the HP Envy maybe it knows.

At 35% DL I have slow internets

Kreij · Oct 26, 2012, 11:06 PM

Sigh ... the things I do for my friends on TPU.
I'll try again and blow another $15 and let you know what I did.

james888 · Oct 26, 2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

Sigh ... the things I do for my friends on TPU.
I'll try again and blow another $15 and let you know what I did.

Not for me please. Sasqui seems to be getting it just fine.

Kreij · Oct 26, 2012, 11:11 PM

Okay, I picked USA, Put in all my information, picked October 2nd 2012 and Newegg.
Computer was "Other" and "Built it myself".
I got the promo code almost instantly in e-mail.

I can't run the upgrade assistant now as I already am upgraded here, but I can do it later at work or something. Up to this point it never asks for any CC info.
Hmm ... Maybe I can just pull the ISO? Nope, looks like it will check compatibility.

Sasqui · Oct 26, 2012, 11:15 PM

OK, no option to download to a USB after paying, what happens after this step?

Kreij · Oct 26, 2012, 11:16 PM

It's loading .... after a whole bunch of other stuff it will install (upgrade the OS) and run.

manofthem · Oct 26, 2012, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sasqui

OK, no option to download to a USB after paying, what happens after this step?

http://img.techpowerup.org/121026/Win8_DLD.png

That comes after downloading

When it's done, you can choose to install now, save to media (usb or iso), or a third option....

james888 · Oct 26, 2012, 11:17 PM

Got it now. Decided I would try internet explorer instead of chrome. It worked. I used kreij's details first without trying any others on IE.

I got the promo code email. Gosh what an hours of stupid chrome stuff. Thanks everyone. I was getting pretty frustrated wondering why I got the short stick.

manofthem · Oct 26, 2012, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james888

Got it now. Decided I would try internet explorer instead of chrome. It worked. I used kreij's details first without trying any others on IE.

I got the promo code email. Gosh what an hours of stupid chrome stuff.

I too used Chrome. I tried several times and got errors, but I came back to it and it worked. maybe there's some weird power behind Chrome giving errors when IE should be used lol

Kreij · Oct 26, 2012, 11:19 PM

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

IE FTW !! (at least in this case).

Sasqui · Oct 26, 2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by manofthem

When it's done, you can choose to install now, save to media (usb or iso), or a third option....

Rock on... thx.

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

Processor:	Intel Core i5-2500K @ 4.5GHz
Motherboard:	MSI P67A-GD53
Cooling:	Alphacool Monta 240mm
Memory:	G.SKILL 2GBx4 1600mhz 7-8-7-24-2N
Video Card:	Saphire 7970 OC 1250Mhz/1600Mhz
Hard Disk:	Adata sp900, WD Black 500Gb
CRT/LCD Model:	Vizio VM230XVT 1920x1080
Case:	Corsair 550d
Sound Card:	Auzentech Prelude + jvc rx700
PSU:	COUGAR SX850 850W
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Motherboard:	Asus Z68 Deluxe
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Memory:	16GB DDR3 1600
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CRT/LCD Model:	Dell 23" 2ms
Case:	Carbide 500r
Sound Card:	Asus Xonar DG

Processor:	Intel Core i5-2500K @ 4.5GHz
Motherboard:	MSI P67A-GD53
Cooling:	Alphacool Monta 240mm
Memory:	G.SKILL 2GBx4 1600mhz 7-8-7-24-2N
Video Card:	Saphire 7970 OC 1250Mhz/1600Mhz
Hard Disk:	Adata sp900, WD Black 500Gb
CRT/LCD Model:	Vizio VM230XVT 1920x1080
Case:	Corsair 550d
Sound Card:	Auzentech Prelude + jvc rx700
PSU:	COUGAR SX850 850W
Software:	Windows 7 64 Bit
Benchmarks:	8224 firestrike

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Motherboard:	Asus Rampage Formula
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Sound Card:	SupremeFX 8ch Audio
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Motherboard:	Asus Z68 Deluxe
Cooling:	Noctua NH-D14
Memory:	16GB DDR3 1600
Video Card:	Sapphire 7950 @ 1200/1475 @ 1175v
CRT/LCD Model:	Dell 23" 2ms
Case:	Carbide 500r
Sound Card:	Asus Xonar DG

Oct 26, 2012, 10:50 PM	#182
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Oct 26, 2012, 10:51 PM	#183
goodgreenganja Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	YEEESSS!! After pausing, closing out, and reopening the program a few times it now says "11 minutes". I am psyched.

Oct 26, 2012, 10:52 PM	#184
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,110 (5.28/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,488 Times in 2,932 Posts System Specs	The pages still look the same to me. I don't remember, I just picked a random date in October and retailer was Newegg, and I think I chose "other" for the computer. I don't remember what I put in model. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Oct 26, 2012, 10:55 PM	#186
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,110 (5.28/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,488 Times in 2,932 Posts System Specs	I think once you go past that if you don't check the media one it asks for the promo code and you get the download one for $15 __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

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Oct 26, 2012, 10:58 PM	#188
james888 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,257 (3.26/day) Thanks: 443 Thanked 425 Times in 317 Posts System Specs	I think it just doesn't like me. I just tried 10 different dates. All had different reference numbers. This is the last bit of info I put in. __________________ My Heat Natural Selection 2 (NS2) - FPS/RTS with depth. Link. Studios and publishers seem to have forgotten that games are supposed to be games, not CG films with playable action scenes. Link.

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Oct 26, 2012, 11:06 PM	#191
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,110 (5.28/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,488 Times in 2,932 Posts System Specs	Sigh ... the things I do for my friends on TPU. I'll try again and blow another $15 and let you know what I did. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Oct 26, 2012, 11:11 PM	#193
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,110 (5.28/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,488 Times in 2,932 Posts System Specs	Okay, I picked USA, Put in all my information, picked October 2nd 2012 and Newegg. Computer was "Other" and "Built it myself". I got the promo code almost instantly in e-mail. I can't run the upgrade assistant now as I already am upgraded here, but I can do it later at work or something. Up to this point it never asks for any CC info. Hmm ... Maybe I can just pull the ISO? Nope, looks like it will check compatibility. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Oct 26, 2012, 11:15 PM	#194
Sasqui Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,042 (2.22/day) Thanks: 814 Thanked 899 Times in 733 Posts System Specs	OK, no option to download to a USB after paying, what happens after this step? __________________ Heatware

Oct 26, 2012, 11:16 PM	#195
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,110 (5.28/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,488 Times in 2,932 Posts System Specs	It's loading .... after a whole bunch of other stuff it will install (upgrade the OS) and run. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Oct 26, 2012, 11:17 PM	#197
james888 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,257 (3.26/day) Thanks: 443 Thanked 425 Times in 317 Posts System Specs	Got it now. Decided I would try internet explorer instead of chrome. It worked. I used kreij's details first without trying any others on IE. I got the promo code email. Gosh what an hours of stupid chrome stuff. Thanks everyone. I was getting pretty frustrated wondering why I got the short stick. __________________ My Heat Natural Selection 2 (NS2) - FPS/RTS with depth. Link. Studios and publishers seem to have forgotten that games are supposed to be games, not CG films with playable action scenes. Link.

Oct 26, 2012, 11:19 PM	#199
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,110 (5.28/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,488 Times in 2,932 Posts System Specs	Never thought it might be happier with IE, but it makes sense. lol IE FTW !! (at least in this case). __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

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