Windows 8 £14.99 upgrade question

Craigus · 4 Oct 2012 at 22:43

Does anyone know if the £14.99 upgrade to W8 applies if you have done a custom build?

It only says on the form that it applies if you have a bought a windows PC. I bought an OEM version, surely I still qualify?

Raumarik · 4 Oct 2012 at 22:45

Really doubt it matters to be honest, from their site:

Q. Does the offer apply to the PCs purchased from a system builder with a COEM license?
A. Yes, the offer can be applied to new PCs purchased from a system builder with a qualifying OEM licensed edition of Windows 7, including COEM.

http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/salesmarketing/Pages/windows-upgrade-offer.aspx#fbid=QoIbypnUgMm

Although they mention "new" PCs I doubt very much that they'll exclude older OEM licenses. Can't seem to find an exact reference anywhere stating that though.. so far!

Craigus · 4 Oct 2012 at 23:36

It let me register on there so can't see a problem with this. Good news.

Idleman · 5 Oct 2012 at 09:42

Craigus said:
It let me register on there so can't see a problem with this. Good news.

Have you tried the Preview yet, you might want to test it out before buying.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-8.aspx

kmetek · 6 Oct 2012 at 18:59

how exactly can someone who previosuly doesn't have windows 7 oem or something installed? any trick?

BluSky · 6 Oct 2012 at 19:04

kmetek said:
how exactly can someone who previosuly doesn't have windows 7 oem or something installed? any trick?

Buy windows 7 oem lol. On a more serious note, if I have the full retail version of windows 7 can I still get the upgrade price?

kmetek · 6 Oct 2012 at 19:14

yes you have....

where to buy 7 oem cheapest? here it cost 100€+....