Windows 7 upgrade to Windows 8

Two questions, do customs computers count to the upgrade, and two, If i clone my Windows 7 installation and dual boot it with my current windows 7 installation in a separate partition can I upgrade one to Windows 8 and keep my original Windows 7 installation?

windows upgrade eight

asked Aug 21 '12 at 13:45

pjob797
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1: you need to check with whomever you bought the copy of Windows 7 from.

2: It's possible, yes, I don't know if there any technical issues, but on the DRM side, it's possible, not sure if it's allowed by the terms of the EULA, but YOLO ;)

answered Aug 21 '12 at 13:59

Tim Fontana
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Newegg, and why are you telling me, you obviously love oreos?

(Aug 21 '12 at 14:11) pjob797

Then look on there, see if it's possible, but I think it has to be a new computer, not just a Copy from a store :L

(Aug 21 '12 at 17:38) Tim Fontana

Yeah, I figured I might get away with it though, :p

(Aug 21 '12 at 23:23) pjob797

I believe the $40 option is available as long as your computer is running a certified version of XP or 7. (Vista too I just hate saying it lol)

But i don't know about the $15 if that is what you were wondering.

As for your second question, I am not really sure how it works when it comes to license keys... I guess you can make a system backup and make a second partition and try restoring to that.... Or maybe a clean install if the EULA permits.

answered Aug 21 '12 at 14:04

JordanV
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Yeah, I just figured since all the programs and stuff would be kept for the eight install, and honestly I don't want to install eight as my primary os just because its bound to be the new vista...

(Aug 21 '12 at 14:11) pjob797

the deal is for anyone who ( purchased a win7 PC ) between January 2012 and January 2013 , proof of purchase code you got at the point of purchase will no doubt be requiredI know we bought 2 noew computers this year and have them..

actually the info I am reading says nothing about windows XP what so ever the deal for win xp is a $39 discount making the sales price for win8 pro after discount $69 the deal is for online sales only with out the DVD hard copy ..

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/375852/20120821/windows-8-release-date-price-upgrade-pro.htm

"""The price for Windows 8 Pro has been revealed, The Verge reported, and will cost $199 after a promotional price of $69.99 expires on Jan. 31, 2013. A source familiar with Microsoft's plans shared this information with the tech news website, and Microsoft will also offer a Windows 8 to Windows 8 Pro upgrade available at retail locations for $69.99 until Jan. 31.

It was previously reported that Microsoft is offering a Windows 8 Pro upgrade for existing Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 users for a price of $39.99. This is a deal exclusive to online customers wishing to download the software without the DVD.""""

answered Aug 21 '12 at 14:21

jadtechnic
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