![]() ![]() It will be easier for those consumers who want to build PCs from scratch, run Windows 8.1 in Virtual Machine (VM) environments, or run Windows 8.1 on a second hard drive partition.įor non-Windows 8 devices, here is how upgrading to Windows 8.1 using the retail DVD and download software will work: ![]() ![]() The copy of Windows 8 that is currently available for sale at retail and online is an “upgrade version.” This shift allows more flexibility for customers in specific technical scenarios and is in response to feedback we’ve received. One shift to note in Windows 8.1 is that we will be offering “full version software” at retail and online for download that does not require a previous version of Windows in order to be installed. The pricing and editions for Windows 8.1 are similar to what we have today for Windows 8. While pricing varies by market, in the U.S., Windows 8.1 will be available for $119.99 ERP (U.S.) and Windows 8.1 Pro will be available for $199.99 ERP (U.S.). The information in this blog post is meant for those people.Ĭonsumers who are not using a Windows 8 device will be able to buy Windows 8.1, either as a download from or at your local store as a retail packaged DVD product. However we also recognize there will be some folks who may want to upgrade devices running older versions of Windows to Windows 8.1. We are excited to be delivering such an important update to customers in just one month and nearly a year after launching Windows 8. Windows 8.1 will be a must-have update for those devices – bringing new features and improvements such as greater personalization, Bing Smart Search, and more than 20 new and improved Microsoft apps and services. For consumers with Windows 8 devices today, Windows 8.1 will be a free update via an easy download from the Windows Store* starting on October 18th**. ![]()
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