Windows 8

evohicks · 12 Oct 2013 at 20:43

Yep another windows question, ok I am seriously thinking of upgrading to W8 soon and I want to know the cheapest way of going about it if possible.
I have heard of lots going the W8 route and upgrading to 8.1 when it comes out for free, is this the best way?

evohicks · 14 Oct 2013 at 19:30

linktoinsanity said:
Someone said something about MS doing away with upgrade versions upon 8.1's release, certainly making it harder to upgrade more cheaply.

However I have not seen anything from a reliable source on this. To be safe though you could buy an upgrade license of Windows 8 now and then upgrade through the Windows Store upon 8.1's release...

Sounds the best way to me, just looking around now for the cheapest legit license.

evohicks · 14 Oct 2013 at 20:02

Giggz said:
Are you on win 7? if so you should still be able to get the discounted rate to upgrade

I am on W7 Home premium 64 bit right now, discounted rate? that sounds nice

evohicks · 16 Oct 2013 at 22:48

deuse said:
Hot deals UK had win 8 upgrade going cheap.

Just bought this but missed the hotdeals price, got it for 59.50 for the pro upgrade.
Doing a ' clean install' of it now to see if it all runs ok then will put it on my ssd for the 8.1 upgrade tomorrow. Thanks for your suggestions guys.

evohicks · 16 Oct 2013 at 23:27

Just a quick update, just installed and although its an upgrade DVD its activated ok as Windows 8 Pro when done as a clean install, I will update it and see if all is still ok.