Microsoft launches upgrade campaign for Windows 8

Microsoft has their promotions page for the so-called "Windows Upgrade Offer" for Windows 8 launch.Individuals that a new PC or a laptop bought with Windows 7, there upgrade their new purchase at a low price on Windows 8. For 14.99 euros you get an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro. Update is open only purchaser of a new computer that a valid Windows 7 features original version. It does not matter what version of Windows 7 is installed on the computer, the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro is Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate equally possible. Microsoft's offer was the second Started in June 2012 and will run until 31 January 2013.

By downloading the new Windows

Anyone on the internet Windows Upgrade Offer registered and thus ordered the upgrade to Windows 8 is replaced, from 26 October 2012 a promotion code viaemail , with the Windows 8 can be downloaded as a download from the Microsoft Web page can. The action code can be acquired by 28 February 2013 Redeem.

Windows Pro 8 without DVD function

Windows 8 Pro is without Windows Media Center comes as Microsoft specifically in the FAQ section of his site says. Users who want to install Windows Media Center to play movie DVDs have, after upgrading to Windows 8 Pro using acquire the ability to add Windows features that Windows 8 Media Center pack. A price for the DVD feature called Microsoft yet.

Upgrade Offer for old PC

Windows users that their PC before the second Acquired in June 2012, can purchase the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for 39.99 euros. This offer, the 31 also to January 2013 will be valid, even the Microsoft Media Center pack enclose free, as a spokesperson for the company in July . announced For an additional fee, users can also acquire an installation DVD.

New system, new design

Windows 8 coming in comparison to its predecessors, therefore with a new home screen. About the new tile design of Windows-8-surface the PC can also operate with your fingers. Thus, Microsoft aims primarily to the fast growing market of computers with touch screens, especially tablets . The PC can be alternatively also switch to the familiar desktop interface that can be navigated in the traditionally by keyboard and mouse.