Win8 upgrade requires Win7 product number

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Microsoft has previously announced that users who can buy Windows7 PCs on or after June 2 this year can upgrade to only $14.99. Windows 8 operating system. Now, Microsoft requires these users to provide their Windows 7 product number when upgrading.

Microsoft asked Win8 to upgrade users to provide Win7 product number

Microsoft launched the $14.99 Windows8 upgrade in August this year. The company said that from June 2 this year to January 31 next year, any users who have purchased or purchased Windows 7 PC devices will be able to enjoy the preferential upgrade. For a fee of $14.99, users can download a Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant software to help users install new operating systems.

Previously, Microsoft only asked for preferential upgrades to provide users with names, Win7 device vendor names, and product purchase dates. After that, the user will receive a notification, either a success message telling the user that they meet the upgrade criteria, or a message of sorry to inform the user that they are not eligible for upgrade.

Microsoft's move is to ensure that only genuine users can enjoy the $14.99 upgrade offer. This upgrade package is only available on five computers. The upgrade offer is for the next year (2013). March 31st.