[Windows SIG] [Austin_Mobile_Wireless] Microsoft's Windows 8 upgrade promotion really is ending on January 31 | ZDNet

[Jim Fahrnkopf]

Wow!  What very Good News, but you are so Right January 31st is END of $39.99 Offer for Windows 8 Upgrade, which I did almost 2 months ago now.  I love it in Many ways Much more Modern Up-to-Date Operating System than Older Windows 7, which I liked, but this one seems 10 times faster and way more Fun!
I have already added the missing START Button that we have gotten accustomed too over the years.  And like this Popular 3rd party Start button better than Microsofts others.  Check it out at:  
Windows 8 Start Menu | Pokki
https://www.pokki.com/windows-8-start-menu
Pokki for Windows 8 Get your Start menuback and more.
And finally have to say I also Upgraded to Microsoft Office 2013 Pro Plus and really like it a lot for many of same reasons.  My Surface RT tablet has it's version included so was getting attached to its features.
Jim Fahrnkppf
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On Jan 24, 2013, at 9:44 AM, Dwight Brooks <dbfree01 at ausdbs.com> wrote:

> http://www.zdnet.com/microsofts-windows-8-upgrade-promotion-really-is-ending-on-january-31-7000010025/?s_cid=e589
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> FYI:
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> To buy the upgrade, you have to run  the MS Upgrade Assistant program and fix the problems it finds.
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> I had problems getting the first step done.  The program had a fault starting and crashed while running.  I called the store to see to see what purchase options there were considering the program would not run.  They connected me to MS Support for free upgrade help.  This is normally a $99 help call.  
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> Tech logged onto my machine & got me through that step.  It took well over an hour.  Maybe over two. I bought the upgrade key and downloaded the upgrade.  Today I call them back and they will install it on my box.  Normally I would do this myself, but the offer for them to get it done and past the inevitable problems is irresistible.
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> MS Tech support said Windows 8 should run on ANY computer running Windows XP SP3 and above.
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