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Great upgrade, great deal

Download the Windows 8 Pro upgrade by Jan 31, 2013
at a great price. *

Download Pro for $39.99 ERP

Find out if your PC can run Windows 8—click Download Pro to install Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant, which checks your PC for compatibility and gives you the option to purchase and install. When prompted, open, save, or run Upgrade Assistant. Depending on your Internet connection, Upgrade Assistant might take several minutes to install.

Downloading the upgrade is easy

Click Download Pro to install Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. Depending on your Internet connection, the installation might take several minutes. When prompted by your browser, open, save, or run Upgrade Assistant. You must run Upgrade Assistant to purchase Windows 8 Pro, but you can also run it without purchasing. Follow the instructions in Upgrade Assistant to find out if your PC can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro, and then follow the steps to purchase, download, and install. For more detailed information, see How to download Windows 8 or Upgrade to Windows 8. Looking to get the upgrade on DVD? You can purchase it from the Microsoft Store for $69.99 ERP.

System requirements

To install the Windows 8 Pro upgrade, your PC must be running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Consumer Preview, or Windows 8 Release Preview. If your PC is running Windows 7, Windows 8 Consumer Preview, or Windows 8 Release Preview, your files, apps, and settings will easily transfer to Windows 8 Pro. If your PC is running Windows XP or Windows Vista, you'll need to reinstall your apps. Some features such as touch might require a new PC. Learn how to get Windows 8 on a PC not running a previous version of Windows .

1 GHz processor or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2 2 GB RAM / 20 GB available hard disk space 1366 × 768 screen resolution DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver To use touch, you need a PC that supports multitouch

Internet access (fees may apply) Microsoft account required for some features Watching DVDs requires separate playback software Windows Media Center license sold separately See the full system requirements

Why Windows 8?

When you upgrade to Windows 8 Pro, you get: A beautiful new Start screen with live tiles, plus the familiar desktop Faster startup and longer battery life A world of new apps, many for free Faster, more secure web browsing Millions of free songs with the Xbox Music app ** Your pictures, files, and settings easily synced through the cloud Plus, Windows 8 works with mouse and keyboard and with touchscreens.

Breathe new life into your PC

Upgrade your PC running a previous version of Windows to Windows 8 Pro by Jan 31, 2013 for a special price. * Download Pro for $39.99 ERP Or get the upgrade on DVD from the Microsoft Store for $69.99 ERP.