Anyone can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99.

Sinzia · Oct 27, 2012

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

Nordic · Oct 27, 2012

Kreij said:
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 27, 2012

james888 said:
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

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

manofthem · Oct 27, 2012

Sasqui said:
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

james888 said:
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 27, 2012

manofthem said:
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...

:toast:

Nordic · Oct 27, 2012

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 27, 2012

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

MightyMission · Oct 27, 2012

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

suraswami · Oct 27, 2012

Sasqui said:
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 27, 2012

Sasqui said:
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 27, 2012

Kreij said:
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! :roll:

manofthem · Oct 27, 2012

Kreij said:
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 said:
Farckleberries!

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

Nordic · Oct 27, 2012

Sasqui said:
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

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

Anyway, carry on.

Phusius · Oct 27, 2012

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 :rockout:

manofthem · Oct 27, 2012

Phusius said:
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

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

Bought one and downloading now :rockout:

aeameh · Oct 27, 2012

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

create ISO and save it. always better.

GLD · Oct 27, 2012

gaiden.sensei said:
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

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

Phusius said:
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

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

only problem i had was typoing the key.

Nordic · Oct 27, 2012

trickson said:
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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Mouse	Logitech G5
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Software	Win 10

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Motherboard	Asus ROG Strix X570-E
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Video Card(s)	GIGABYTE Vega 64
Storage	Samsung EVO 500GB / 8 Different WDs / QNAP TS-253 8GB NAS with 2x10Tb WD Blue
Display(s)	34" LG 34CB88-P 21:9 Curved UltraWide QHD (34401440) FREE_SYNC*
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Anyone can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99.

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